When you're a business owner who does a lot of shipping and receiving, you will probably need to hire a courier service, like Newcastle Transport Specialists, to make your business run with more efficiency. Courier companies don't just pick up and deliver packages, they also offer a number of other services that can benefit your company. So to help you increase your understanding, here are some common courier services terms that you should know.

There is no doubt about it: few things are more stressful in life than moving house, even if the new location is just down the street.  Often, the stress relates to the financial burden of relocating.  Aside from bond payments and doggy day-care for the family pooch, decisions need to be made over how all that furniture is going to be lumped from A to B, especially if your friends are conveniently "

If your car's air conditioner just isn't cooling you down like it used to, now is the time to think about getting it serviced, repaired or replaced. Look at some of the top reasons to have your air conditioner running at optimum efficiency over summer, beyond just keeping you cool on the road. Air Conditioner Efficiency Is your air conditioner taking too long to cool down or not getting the car cool enough?

If you've never had to visit a windscreen repair company, you probably know that they handle windscreens, but you may not know how they determine what's fixable and what needs replacement. You may also not realise that they offer other services as well that can be beneficial to your vehicle. So if you find yourself in need of a windscreen repair company, here are some of the services they can offer you.

A reality with off-road driving is that your vehicle will break down. The key to successful recovery is to be as self-sufficient as possible. Every year, unprepared adventurers have to be rescued in desperate situations. A little forethought will ensure that you aren't left stranded. Payload is a major issue when outback driving. Ideally, two or more vehicles should travel together. This allows you to carry more equipment. From the back of Bourke to Cape York Peninsula, basic spare parts and accessories can help you stay mobile.

There are many vehicle parts that you know exactly how long they are going to last, and you can plan for their replacements. Alternators are not among those parts. Unfortunately, you never know when your alternator is going to bite the dust, and more often than not, it tends to happen at the most inopportune times. But, there are ways to tell if your alternator is starting to go, and you can have it replaced before you end up breaking down on the side of the road somewhere.

After you buy that shiny, new all-terrain vehicle (ATV), you're going to need to invest in a ramp before you can haul your mechanised toy around and get down to some serious off-roading. But since this is your first time around, you probably have a bunch of questions about the different styles of ATV ramps on the market. So here are three commonly asked questions to get you on the road.

In addition to traditional manual driving, many driving schools offer automatic driving lessons. These are generally designed for those who find it difficult to get to grips with manual cars as automatic vehicles don't require you to operate the clutch or change gears.  While passing your test in an automatic car does not qualify you to drive manual cars, beginning with automatic lessons can provide less confident learners with a more reassuring start to life on the road.

If you're considering transporting your commercial food supply yourself without adequate cooling facilities to cut costs, think again. The food safety risks involved with improper transportation of food could endanger your stock, customers and business.  Let's look at the three main risks of poor food transportation, and why you should have your commercial food products transported by a refrigeration courier service. Bacteria Growth All high-risk chilled foods must be kept at 5 degrees Celsius or below, in order to comply with food safety standards in Australia and New Zealand.

A caravan purchase is an exciting process. Your home on the road can now include a plethora of accessories such as a washing machine and dishwasher. Whilst these make travel more convenient, they add a new dimension to the issue of waste disposal. Many camp grounds are changing their rules for discarding sink and shower water, known as grey waste. It is therefore important to consider the problems of grey waste carefully when purchasing your van.