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UPS trials composite delivery vans

Posted: May 19, 2011 at 12:28 am

International parcel delivery company UPS is trialling five new delivery vehicles made with plastic bodywork. The vehicles use lightweight composite materials in their bodywork in order to cut down on weight, thereby improving mileage.

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Courier membership & insurance 2011/2012

Posted: March 10, 2011 at 9:25 am

Membership and insurance renewals for 2011/2012 have been posted to all POAAL courier members. Membership and insurance falls due on 31 March 2011.

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Peak day is coming!

Posted: November 19, 2010 at 8:59 pm

With the busiest period of the year for parcel deliveries looming, US carriers FedEx and UPS have announced their predictions for “peak day” – the day of highest parcels deliveries – in the lead-up to Christmas.

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Fuel tax credit rate change for heavy vehicles

Posted: August 11, 2010 at 5:02 pm

The ATO advises that from 1 July 2010 the fuel tax credit rate for heavy vehicles that use fuel such as diesel or petrol and travel on public roads is 15.543 cents per litre.

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FedEx’s USA contractors face incorporation

Posted: May 24, 2010 at 6:29 pm

FedEx (USA) has notified its 12,000 contractors that they must comply with new standards in order to continue operating as …

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Courier membership & insurance 2010/2011

Posted: March 16, 2010 at 9:12 am

POAAL’s courier members can now access group insurance rates for public liability insurance, marine cargo insurance, personal accident insurance and hand-held scanner insurance.

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Motor vehicle insurance

Posted: March 4, 2010 at 2:04 pm

Do you have commercial vehicle insurance for the vehicle you use for your contract? Does your insurer know that your vehicle is used for commercial purposes? If you haven’t told your insurer that your vehicle is used for delivery or courier purposes, then the insurer may refuse to pay any claim you make.

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Courier insurance

Posted: March 27, 2009 at 3:26 pm

POAAL’s courier members are reminded that payment for public liability insurance and marine cargo insurance was due on 31 March. Renew today to ensure your insurance remains current.

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