The weather has finally turned, and for most people the summer is simply over. For a courier fleet it is not that simple. A long, hot summer leaves its mark on a vehicle, and the damage tends to reveal itself in the first cold, wet weeks of autumn. Heat is hard on batteries. Sustained high […]
There’s a version of courier work that looks fast: hard acceleration away from every junction, late braking, engine running while the paperwork gets signed. It feels urgent. It is almost never quicker, and it costs everyone involved — the vehicle, the driver, the customer and the road. Driving behaviour is one of the few areas […]
Most of Our Work Is Too Far for an Electric Van. We’ve Taken One Anyway. This week a fully electric Renault Master joined us on trial. We should say the awkward part first: the majority of the work we do exceeds what this vehicle can cover on a single charge. We knew that before it […]
It’s Not the Fridge That Keeps Your Load Cold On a warm August afternoon, the inside of a parked, unrefrigerated van can climb well past 45°C. That’s not a delivery vehicle any more — it’s an oven. For anyone moving food samples, pharmaceuticals, laboratory specimens or fresh produce, summer is when transport stops being a […]
We are delighted to congratulate Callum, who has recently completed his Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance at Canterbury College and joined Invicta Couriers as a full-time, qualified mechanic. Callum first came to us on work experience, where he gained practical experience alongside our workshop team and developed his skills working on a busy […]
FORS Silver site deliveries are an important requirement for many suppliers delivering to construction sites, building projects, infrastructure works and controlled commercial locations. These sites often have strict rules around vehicle safety, driver standards, delivery timing and site access. For suppliers, manufacturers and contractors, this can create a problem. You may have the product ready […]
For many businesses, delivery is not simply about getting goods from one place to another. Some products need to travel within a controlled temperature range to protect their quality, safety, shelf life or compliance requirements. Businesses that need chilled, frozen or controlled transport can also read more about our temperature-controlled logistics services in Kent. At […]
Founded in 1996, the business started with a small number of vehicles and a straightforward aim: to provide a dependable courier service built on trust, professionalism and getting the job done properly. Thirty years later, those same principles still guide everything we do — but the scale, capability and sophistication of our operation have grown […]
How Our Drivers Prepare for Winter – and How We Support Them Winter Vehicle Checks at Invicta Couriers As temperatures drop and conditions across the UK become more challenging, our drivers step up their routine checks to make sure every vehicle is safe, compliant, and ready for the road. At Invicta Couriers, winter preparation isn’t […]