Couriers

Services for courier owner/drivers

Typically, courier owner/drivers need to provide their own vehicle and cover all their own operating costs, including fuel, vehicle maintenance, insurance and superannuation.

Courier companies advertise positions in newspapers, job websites and on their own corporate websites.

Owner/drivers are usually engaged under contract. The terms of the contract vary from company to company.

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Courier News

Walmart develops concept truck

May 22, 2014

US retailer Walmart has commenced work on what it calls the Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience concept truck, which will be 20 percent more aerodynamic than its current trucks.

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Legal protection against dog attacks (UK)

May 1, 2014

The UK has adopted new laws that should provide stronger legal protection for posties who face dangerous dogs.

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Nissan and FedEx trial electric van

April 29, 2014

FedEx Express and Nissan have announced that the two companies will start testing the Nissan e-NV200, a 100% electric compact cargo vehicle, under operational conditions in the USA.

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UPS orders LPG vans

April 24, 2014

Package delivery company UPS has announced plans to purchase 1,000 LPG-powered vehicles for use in rural areas of the USA.

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New tax tables 2013-2014

July 18, 2013

The ATO has advised that for the 2013-14 income year there are no changes to the income tax rates or thresholds and that employers can continue to use most tax tables. However, there have been changes to tax tables for some employees, such as those who have a Higher Education Loan Program debt

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Danish Post orders electric vans

February 2, 2013

Post Danmark, the Danish postal service, has purchased 30 Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell vehicles as part of its programme aiming to cut its environmental impact. The vehicles will enter service in March in rural and urban areas.

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Courier Resources

POAAL has researched and prepared some simple resources for current and prospective Courier members. These free resources are just a sample of some of the resources available to financial members of POAAL.

Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Act (Victoria)
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