Same-Day van courier for local businesses

Local businesses such as print shops, medical and dental offices, law firms, florists, auto parts suppliers and online sellers.

Per-delivery or per-kilometre rates, with regular contract runs for repeat clients and surcharges for rush or after-hours jobs.

• Reliable and punctual driving
• Route planning and knowing your area
• Clear communication with clients
• Basic record keeping

• Your personal auto policy will likely not cover business deliveries, so check commercial auto and cargo insurance
• Check your province's rules on commercial vehicle classes, and whether heavier vans need a different licence or inspections
• Check whether your municipality requires a business licence
• Register for GST/HST once revenue passes the small supplier threshold
• Fuel, maintenance and winter driving costs can eat into earnings, so price them in

Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $35,000, assuming you buy a used cargo van, depending on the vehicle and set-up. If you already own a suitable vehicle, your costs will be much lower.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on your clients, routes and hours. Fuel, maintenance and winter driving costs can eat into earnings, so price them in when you set rates.

Your personal auto policy will likely not cover business deliveries, so check commercial auto and cargo insurance. Check your province's rules on commercial vehicle classes and whether heavier vans need a different licence or inspections. Also check municipal licensing and GST/HST.