10 Commandments for a Cargo Van Driver

The cargo van sector has experienced significant growth in the UK. Vans are versatile vehicles with high load capacity and can reach locations that trucks cannot.

They also play a crucial role in the logistics of online retail companies. Driving a van requires special care, with a strong focus on delivering excellent customer service. Here are some tips to keep in mind.

1. Drive without distraction just drive!

2. Maintain a safe speed.

3. Keep distance; use the five-second rule.

4. Don't assume; get out and look.

5. Know what you are transporting.

6. Walk around your van before you drive.

7. Keep a clean, debris-free van.

8. Learn, understand, and follow customer job site safety rules.

9. Stretch early and often throughout the workday and practice proper ergonomics.

10. No pics, no paper, no proof! it’s like the delivery never happened.