Peter Coath

Pete the Trucker's Sunday Q & A.

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In this podcast we talk about the Courier Exchange, different vans, lorries, and all things courierish (that's not a real word, I made it up).

Author

Peter Coath

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Leisure

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redcircle.com

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Sunday Q & A. Small van jobs in a lorry & Cornwall 24.01.2025

Tiffy asked me whether I get much work out of Cornwall and whether I would consider taking a small van job in a lorry if the destinations were right. Intro. 02:44 Last weeks mistakes. 03:10 Question of the Week. 03:35 Cornwall and the small van job. 04:10 The Wise Guys. 07:45 Misc. 09:20 Conc. 11:11 https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-stor...

Sunday Q & A. Factoring companies vs CX Factoring 17.01.2025

You can factor through a company and you can factor through the CX and there are pros and cons to both. https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far https://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driver https://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/ https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriver https://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier #Courier...

Sunday Q&A. How much do you need to get started in an 18 tonne truck? 11.01.2025

It's difficult to give an exact figure but this will give you a rough idea of what you are looking at. https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far https://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driver https://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/ https://www.facebook.com/petethecourierdriver https://twitter.com/PeteTheCourier #Cour...

Sunday Q & A. The Intermittent Fault 05.01.2025

Sorry it's late, I didn't record it until late then I had all kinds of problems getting the file onto the computer. Intro. 00:00 The Intermittent Fault. 02:45 The Wise Guys. 07:30 Misc. 11:05 Conc. https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far https://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driver https://www.instagram.com/pete_the_cou...

Sunday Q & A Can you carry small quanities of ADR if you are not registered? 21.12.2024

The whole ADR thing is a nightmare and on that can really come ontop it you get caught carrying stuff you shouldn't. Fortunately help may be at hand. https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far https://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driver https://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/ https://www.facebook.com/petethecourier...

Sunday Q & A. Depression, 1 year on 13.12.2024

It's a bit of a departure but I did this one because I went through it so other people can go through it too. I hope the comments help and we are here if you need us. https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far https://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driver https://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/ https://www.facebook.c...

Sunday Q & A. What if there is no return on your wait and return? 07.12.2024

I've taken it there and I'm ready for the return load or I've taken it there and they have refused it. What is it fair to charge the shipper? Intro. 00:00 Question of the week. 03:00 The booked wait and return. 07:30 The Wise Guys. 09:45 Misc. 13:17 Conc. 16:07 https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far https://www.tiktok...

Sunday Q & A. The Mega Job and wheel nut indicators 30.11.2024

This weeks main video was on the mega job but probably the best part of the Q and A was on wheel nut indicators. It's in misc, I'll do you a timestamp. Intro.00:50 Question of the week. 03:00 The Mega Job. 06:30 The Wise Guys. 11:40 Misc. 13:00 Conc. https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far https://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_...

Sunday Q & A. Invoice factoring 22.11.2024

One of the biggest problems when you start is having the money to keep going until you start to get paid. So how easy is it to get a factoring company when running on the CX? Intro.01:00 Question of the week. 05:30 Factoring companies. 06:00 The Mega Job. 11.20 The Wise Guys. 13:05 Trucks. 16:45 Misc. 18:30 Conc. https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-...

Sunday Q & A. The Yeti Rambler 16.11.2024

I've invested in a new flask/mega cup and it's not without its foibles but on the whole I'm going to chalk it up as a win. Intro. 00:00 Yeti. Wheel nut indications. 08:30 Selotaping the truck. 10:30 The Wise Guys. 11:15 Trucks. 11:40 Misc. 13:30 Conc. 19:00 https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far https://www.tiktok.com...

Sunday Q & A. Working for the Man 02.11.2024

There are many different advantages for both working for the man and for working for yourself. Ultimately I believe that one way suits one sort of person and the other the other. Intro. 00:00 Last week's mistakes. 02:00 Working for the man. 03:20 Flat tyre. 10:20 A Revelation. 18:30 Going Airside. 22:55 Misc. 27:50 Conc. https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drive...

Sunday Q & A Stop telling people you run at £3 a mile 25.10.2024

Okay so to say I run at £3 a mile is an oversimplification but on the whole I think that at that rate you make money. This is what you think. Intro. 00:00 £3 a mile. 02:40 Going airside. 08:00 The business went wrong, cont. 11:00 The Wise Guys. 19:20 Misc. 19:35 Conc. https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far https://www.tiktok.com/...

Sunday Q & A. What went wrong with the Business 19.10.2024

It's not the full details but I feel at least I should outline where I went wrong and then hopefully you can benefit from my mistakes. Intro. 00:00 Don't make the mistakes I did. 02:45 Trucks. 19:00 Misc. 20:00 https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far https://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driver https://www.instagram.com...

Sunday Q & A. Re-righting the Flag 12.10.2024

I have finally done it. I have worked out what way is the right way up for the Union Flag and rectified it. I can't believe that it has taken me so long. Intro. 00:00 Last week's mistakes. 03:15 First day back. 04:30 The Wise Guys. 8:45 Trucks. 13:15 Misc. 14:50 Conc. https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far https://www.tik...

Sunday Q & A. Tiffany, the new truck 05.10.2024

Well, I am up and running and in the new motor. Meet Tiffany and view the delights of the space cab. Intro. 00:00 Question of the week. First day back. 10:00 The Wise Guys. 13:35 Misc. 17:46 Conc. https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far https://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driver https://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driv...

Sunday Q & A. The Delights of London 2-4 28.09.2024

I just had to get the old life on the road videos out of the way in the interest of continuity. Normal service will resume shortly. Thank you for bearing with. Intro. 00:00 The Delights of London. 07:20 Misc. 17:35 Conc. https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far https://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driver https://www.instagram.c...

Sunday Q & A. The Hollies Truckstop 22.09.2024

This week's videos were on the Hollies Truckstop and the Delights on London which still isn't finished, I'll try and get that one sorted today. TC TM. Intro. 00:00 Question of the week. Last week's mistakes. 05:00 I'm back. 06:26 The Hollies Truckstop. 14:45 The Delights of London. 17:35 Trucks. 25:45 https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-s...

Sunday Q & A. The Big Announcement 14.09.2024

Well this is it. I'm up and running on my own again. Thank you for all of the well wishing and supporting advice moving forward. Intro. 00:00 The Big Announcement. 02:04 Misc. 17:11 https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far https://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driver https://www.instagram.com/pete_the_courier_driver/ https:/...

Sunday Q & A. The Long Job 08.09.2024

Going down to Weymouth on a Friday afternoon during the school holidays may not be the best of ideas. The sat nav says 4 and a half hours. No chance. Intro. 00:00 Question of the week. 02:14 Last week's mistakes. 02:45 The Long Job. 04:41 The Wise Guys. 9:25 Misc. 14:20 Conc. 18:25 https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far https...

Sunday Q & A. When you can legally drive an HGV for 12 hours 01.09.2024

Drivers hours are complicated. Okay it's not rocket science but sometimes it feels like it. And sometimes things happen that are out of your control and in this case, this is what to do. Intro. Question of the week. Last week's mistakes. 05:15 12 Hours. 07:09 Fixing the truck. 19:14 Misc. 23:16 Conc. https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a...

Sunday Q & A. Is it worth having a printer in the van? 23.08.2024

Some jobs, particularly those around airports, require you to have the correct paperwork in order to collect the goods. So is it worth having a printer or are these jobs so few and far between that it's simply not worth the bother? Intro. 00:00 Printer in the van. 03:10 The Wise Guys. 12:00 Trucks. 14:00 Misc. 14:30 Conc. https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-driv...

Sunday Q & A. Cheaper fuel alternatives 17.08.2024

Vans don't just run on Diesel, they run on chip oil, heating oil aeroplane fuel. But is it really safe to use these alternatives or could you do serious damage? Intro. 00:00 Cheaper fuel. 04:42 The Wise Guys. 08:35 Trucks. 11:43 Misc. 12:38 Conc.17:30 https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far https://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_cou...

Sunday Q & A. If you run out of drivers hours could you be forced to have a night out? 10.08.2024

You reached your full ten-hour driving time and you are fifteen minutes away from the yard. Surely it's okay to drive the last bit so that you can get home, isn't it? Intro. 00:00 The Wise Guys. 09:20 Misc. 10:08 https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far https://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driver https://www.instagram.c...

Sunday Q & A. Where is the best place for jobs on the Courier Exchange? 03.08.2024

I know where I think it is but you all have different opinions. Still, I still think that I make a good case. Intro. 00:00 Last week's mistakes. 01:40 Best place for jobs on the CX. 02:40 The wet wait and return. 11:20 The Wise Guys. 13:30 Trucks. 14:40 Misc. 18:00 https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far https://www.tiktok.com...

Sunday Q & A. Bonded warehouses 27.07.2024

Not really my wheel house but fortunately I have you guys to fall back no. Intro. 00:00 Question of the week: 02:00. Last week's mistakes. 04:00 Bonded warehouses. 05:00 The wet wait and return. 14:20 Misc. 15:30 https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far https://www.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driver https://www.instagram.com/p...

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