As the clocks go forward an hour at the end of March, we may grumble about losing that extra hour in bed, but it is also a sure sign that spring is on its way Those who are lucky enough to be driving around and about doing courier jobs at this time of year are fortunate in being able to see the signs of springtime all around them

When you spend the major part of your waking life in the cabin of a big rig (or even a little one for that matter) fulfilling contracts for haulage companies, it can sometimes get a little lonely To relieve some of the solitude, it’s not unusual for a driver to pick up a hitchhiker to help them while away the time

On an island as small as Britain, it’s very easy to stumble across one historic road or another whilst carrying out transport contracts These ancient Roman roads or old trap roads intended for horse and carriage can tell us a lot about Britain’s history

Every now and then, there’s a high chance that your delivery work might take you over the waters into Europe If and when you do cross the channel, there are a few rules of the road that are well worth remembering

When you sign up to do self-employed courier jobs, there’s no knowing what you might end up delivering each day We take a look at some of the more unusual courier work that is out there

There are many reasons why people consider getting into the haulage industry: a life spent on the open road, the freedom of travelling around the country on various transport contracts, no need to spend all day in an office But if you’re thinking about getting involved in a career in long-distance haulage then you have to ask yourself one very important question: have you really got it in you

For commuters and those in the delivery and courier industry, traffic jams are part and parcel of the daily grind But what are the causes of jams

Drivers who get easily stressed are not the best candidates for courier jobs The job can be tough, and you could find yourself coming up against some challenging scenarios

From trucks taking unusual turns on the motorway, to drivers packing a year’s worth of delivery work onto one overloaded run, sometimes even the most practised road users get caught breaking the rules – or even breaking their vehicles Everyone who has ever driven a car will have an anecdote describing the idiocy of a fellow road user

Some people are heaven to drive with – other's can be hell If you do self employed courier jobs, here are four kinds of people not to let near your van