Essential Winter Care Tips for Invicta Couriers’ Drivers and our customers.

January 9, 2024 News

Cold weather creates a fresh set of challenges for drivers. Looking after our vehicles and our drivers during this time is even more important than ever. I hope this list proves useful to you.

Vehicle Care Tips:

Check the Battery: Cold weather can drain batteries faster. Getting stranded in winter because your vehicle will not start will make for a bad day! If you are unsure, get it checked by a professional.

Tire Pressure and Tread Depth: Cold air will reduce tire pressure, so make sure they are correctly inflated. Check your tread depth, there is no more important time than winter for a good tread pattern on your tires.

Antifreeze Levels: Your vehicle must have the right antifreeze/water mix to prevent freezing. Once again, if you are unsure, get it checked.

Windshield and Wipers: Keeping your windshield clear of ice and snow for visibility is vital. If they are not clearing the screen effectively, get them replaced.

Keep de-icer in the vehicle, being able to clear the windows is vital. It is illegal to drive without being able to see properly.

Driver Care Tips:

Dress Warmly: You should dress in layers to stay warm. You should not rely on your vehicles heater to keep you warm. If you break down you will get cold quickly. With more breakdowns this time of year the AA/RAC may not arrive for hours.

Stay Hydrated and Eat Well: Keeping non-perishable food and water in your vehicle at any time of the year is a good idea. You never know when it may come in handy.

Emergency Kit: Keep a winter emergency kit in the vehicle, including items like blankets, a torch, a first-aid kit, and some non-perishable snacks.

If you have something that needs moving, tell us what and where — our transport team will come back to you with a price.

What Our Customers Say

Kerry you are as always amazing! Thank you and your team so much!

If you want testimonials please come to me as you have always been fantastic to work with and so reliable, so thank you.

Anna Taylor

Bakkavor Group is a leading international food manufacturing company specialising in freshly prepared foods and produce.

The company have five core values that underpin the way we do business, one of which is, customer care: We are committed to supplying outstanding service, quality and value, never forgetting that our relationship with our customers is pivotal to our success.

Invicta Couriers have helped us to achieve this in conjunction with our team at Tilmanstone. They provide transport solutions for the effective distribution of samples to our customers and internal buying teams. On many occasions that has been at short notice and often outside traditional working hours.

We have been working with Invicta’s for a number of years now and would consider their flexible approach and professional manner a credit to their management team.

It is on this basis that I would not hesitate to recommend their services to any business.

Alan Tingey

I confirm that I have dealt with Invicta Couriers since 2004, during which time they have provided our company with excellent support in transporting our water samples from our offices in Folkestone to our laboratories in Watford and Staines.

One of the reasons we initially approached Invicta was due to the fact that they could offer temperature controlled vehicles with constant monitoring, to ensure that our strict guidelines are adhered to.

One of the reasons we have remained with Invicta is based in the good working relationship and trust that has developed. The nature of our business means that we can require sample transportation during unsociable hours and very often, at very short notice. I’m delighted to say that Invicta Couriers have always been able to accommodate our needs.

I can confidently recommend Invicta Couriers as providers of a flexible and reliable service.

Stephanie Collins