Quick takeaways Delivery driving in Australia comes with unique risks that standard car insurance usually doesn’t cover. Delivery driver insurance is a tailored package that protects your vehicle, the goods you carry, public liability and income if you can’t work. Most drivers need four core types of cover: Commercial Vehicle Insurance, Goods in Transit, Public Liability, and Personal Accident/Illness Insurance.…
Key takeaways: Goods in transit insurance covers loss or damage to goods while they’re being transported, including theft, collisions, fire and loading incidents. Couriers can be personally liable for damaged or stolen goods while they are in their care. The policy covers physical damage to freight, but usually not indirect financial losses like lost income or project delays. Your limit…
Riding for delivery work looks simple on the surface. You’ve got a bike, a phone and jobs coming through. But once that riding is tied to income, the insurance side becomes more complex than many riders expect. Standard motorcycle insurance often doesn’t allow for courier or delivery use, even though riders assume they’re covered. The issue usually only comes to…
The Australian courier market is expanding steadily, thanks to e-commerce growth and last-mile demand. Typical net profit margins for courier businesses range roughly 7–15%, depending on scale and service type. Start-up costs, overheads (like fuel and wages), technology and competition materially influence profitability. Partnering with insurance specialists like GSK Insurance Brokers helps you protect margins by managing risk and compliance.…
Every year, courier vehicles across Australia lose thousands of dollars’ worth of goods to theft. A single stolen van or missing load can wipe out a day’s earnings, strain client relationships, and potentially put future contracts at risk. For small courier businesses, that kind of disruption can be devastating. In 2025, the challenge is only growing, as today’s thieves are…
Step into the courier industry in 2025 and you’ll notice just how much has changed in only a few years. Jobs are no longer managed with clipboards and phone calls. Instead, automation assigns deliveries in seconds, customers watch their parcels move across live maps, and electric vans are becoming a familiar sight on city streets. This exciting wave of courier…
If you’ve been researching courier business ideas, you’ve probably come across the usual suspects like eCommerce parcels, food delivery, and same-day metro drops. But if you’re looking to earn more, face less competition and build a strong long-term business, it pays to dig a little deeper. Some of the most profitable courier opportunities in Australia lie in specialised or overlooked…
The courier industry is moving fast, and so are your competitors.If you want to grow your courier business in 2025, staying busy won’t be enough. You need clear strategies, smart tools and a sharp focus on what today’s customers actually value. From tightening up your delivery routes to offering standout services and tapping into new markets, there are plenty of…
When it comes to delivering goods, choosing the right courier service can be a major advantage for your business. Whether you’re sending essential supplies, high-value items or last-minute orders, the right courier can make all the difference in keeping your customers happy and your operations on track. The challenge is, once you decide you need a courier, you’re faced with…
Over 15 million parcels are delivered across Australia every single day. With such a large volume comes a higher risk of something going wrong, which can quickly lead to frustrated customers, disputes over liability and unexpected costs. That’s why, if you’re a courier, it’s vital to know where your responsibilities begin and end—and how to protect yourself when things go…
