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. Do you need seperate insurance for Amazon flex? 20.07.2024

I have to confess this isn't exactly my wheelhouse. We have had some responses on the matter but if you are doing the flex or Evri or Deliveroo, comments would be gratefully received. Intro. 00:00 Question of the week. Last week's mistakes. 02:22 Separate insurance for Amazon. 04:16 Hell on the Highway. 06:13 Misc. 10:00 Conc. https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-cou...

Sunday Q & A. The hardest address to find 14.07.2024

I've been to addresses with the wrong name on the building and I've been to ones behind fences in fields but the hardest address to find is the one that isn't there. Or is it? Intro. 00:00 Hardest address. 02:34 Making of Motorway, Hell on the Highway. 07:05 Misc. 11:00 Conc. https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far htt...

Sunday Q & A. Should you fill the tank? 06.07.2024

It's the half full half empty question. No not life, How much petrol should you have in your tank? Intro. 00:00 The Wise Guys. 09:00 Misc. 14:40 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_driver/ https://www.facebook.com/petethecourie...

Sunday Q & A. Rescue mate and the longest wait 22.06.2024

If you get a puncture or blow a tyre and you don't have a tyre provider then why not give these guys a go. Their prices are reasonable and they are quick. https://rescuemate.co.uk/mobile-hgv-truck-tyres/ Intro. 00:00 Rescue mate. 00:30 Misc. 06:50 Conc. 09:07 https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far https://www.tiktok.com/@pete...

Sunday Q & A. Bedroom shippers 16.06.2024

Not every shipper is a massive firm with a room full of people, some are just one-man bands with a box room and a laptop, But does this make them more vulnerable or is in fact the opposite true? Intro. 01:30 Bedroom shippers. 01:46 Delivering to Harrods. 08:45 The Wise Guys. 10:12 Trucks. 12:44 Misc. 13:45 Conc. https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-a...

Sunday Q & A. Special guest star Flea 09.06.2024

The usual Sunday Q & A nonsense which this time was interrupted by the cat. Intro. 00:00 Question of the week. 03:30 Last week's mistakes. When the same job appears twice. 05:40 The Wise Guys. 10:12 Trucks. 11:26 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.tiktok.com/@pete_the_courier_driver https...

Motorway, Hell on the Highway. The Sunday Q & A 01.06.2024

Pete's on the telly box Channel 5 Friday night 8pm. If you get a chance to see it I hope you like it. 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 #Couri...

Sunday Q & A. When the shipper want's you to download thier app 25.05.2024

Isn't it hard enough doing the job, finding the place, navigating the traffic and updating the CX without someone adding another stage into the mix? This is what you thought. Intro. 00:00 Their own app. 01:00 Anglesey. 04:30 Misc. 10:07 Conc.16:14 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...

Sunday Q & A. Live from the NEC 18.05.2024

Sorry it's late, this is the podcast from last week, I was working all weekend so I'm catch up. 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. Should there be a minimum price for jobs on the Courier Exchange? 12.05.2024

It is often said that to be fair to us Couriers then jobs shouldn't sell for under a minimum price but is this actually the case? Intro. 0000 Last week's mistakes. Should there be a minimum price on the CX: 01:00 Anglesey. 08:35 The Wise Guys. 10:00 Trucks. 12:30 Misc. 13:06 Conc.17:55 https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-f...

Sunday Q & A. Just my luck 04.05.2024

Why is it that wherever I turn up to everyone seems to have just gone on break? Is it just me? Apparently yes. Intro. 00:00 Just my Luck. 02:01 Delivering to the Excel. 05:02 The Wise Guys. 06:35 Misc. 11:30 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...

Sunday Q & A. Should you buy a Euro 6 van 2024? 27.04.2024

I have argued against it in the past but surely the time has come that you really need a Euro 6 to be a courier. The other question is that just because you can go into the zone, should you? Intro. 00:00 Should you buy a Euro 6: 01:35 The Wise Guys. 09:27 Trucks. 13:00 Misc. 14:00 Conc. 15:06 https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-fa...

Sunday Q & A. Shippers, Boots and an appology 20.04.2024

The usual rantings of a madman who believes that he's gone wrong. Intro. 00:00 Question of the week. 01:00 Shippers don't do this. 03:36 Boots. 07:00 The Wise Guys. 09:32 Trucks. 10:15 Conc.11:52 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_couri...

Sunday Q & A. Can you do private jobs on the Courier Exchange 14.04.2024

Poaching is definite no no and co-loading is not always allowed private jobs, that's another matter. Intro. 00:00 Private jobs on the CX. 03:45 Should you go on the CX. 07:50 Vans. 14:20 Misc. 16:38 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_courie...

Sunday Q & A. Should you go on the Courier Exchange 2024? 06.04.2024

I've done it before but it's one of those videos that needs updating and it's not just my opinion, This is whether you think the CX is still worth joining. Intro. 00:00 Should you join the CX. 00:30 The Wise Guys. 09:36 Trucks. 09:36 Misc. Conc. 15:28 https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far https://www.tiktok.com/@pete...

Sunday Q & A. Do you need a yard to get an operators license? 29.03.2024

I've done how to get an operator's license but I may not have mentioned all you need before you start. So do you need a yard to get an O license? Depends. Intro. 00:00 Question of the week. 03:08 Do you need a yard to get an O license?: 04:42 What does this flap do?: 06:45 The Wise Guys. 08:30 Misc. 09:49 Conc. https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sun...

Sunday Q & A. Why do shippers write this on the job? 23.03.2024

There's often something in the notes that makes you groan. I came up with a couple but you came up with many more Intro. 00:00 Question of the week. 03:15 Last week's mistakes. 04:00 Why do shippers put this on the job. 07:05 Having problems with the CX. 17:18 The Wise Guys. 22:45 Misc. 23:11 Conc. https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-t...

Sunday Q & A. The A14 5g camera problem 16.03.2024

This week's Q & A should really have been about shippers changing collection times but truth be told I spent most of the time rabbiting on about my phone. Intro.00:00 Question of the week. 01:32 Shippers try this. 03:17 The a14 5g camera problem. 07:25 The Wise Guys. 13:14 Misc. 17:45 https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-fa...

Sunday Q & A. Are foreign drivers the reason why courier rates are so low? 09.03.2024

I was bit worried about putting this one out there but I am pleased to say that on the whole the response was reasoned on balanced. This is what you all thought on the matter. Intro. 00:00 Foreign drivers. 06:00 Lincoin part 2. 22:00 Trucks. 25:10 Misc. 26:20 Conc. https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pete-the-courier-drivers-sunday-q-and-a-the-story-so-far https://www.tiktok.com/@pe...

Sunday Q & A. Incorrect Ad Blue 02.03.2024

Fortunately for me the Ad Blue warning just went off but some of you weren't quite so lucky. This is how you solved your problems and also why peeing in the tank might not be quite such a good idea. Intro. 00:00 Question of the week. 04:43 Last week's mistakes. 05:20 Incorrect Ad Blue. 05:40 The Wise Guys. 11:11 Misc. 12:02 Conc. 16:00 https://petercoath.com https://redcircle.com/shows/pet...

Sunday Q & A. A new category for the CX 24.02.2024

You've heard of waiting time and you've heard of handball but what about mucking about time. The Canyejust of the courier world. Intro. 00:00 New category for the CX. 03:30 The Wise Guys. 06:15 Misc. 07:30 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/pete...

Sunday Q & A. How much should you charge for 100 mile backload? 17.02.2024

It's the age-old question? How much should you charge? And I think I may even have the answer. #Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HX 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 http...

Sunday Q & A. I come unstuck 10.02.2024

I parked for 45 minutes in a services, taking my regulation taco break and I got a parking ticket. It turns out I am not the only one. #Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HX 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.fa...

Sunday & A. Inverness 03.02.2024

I'm back on the life on the road videos. I recorded this footage before Christmas but life has taken some what of a sideways direction lately and I have had some things to sort out but it looks like I'm back in the video game now so look forward to some more life on the road videos to come. I'm kind of playing it fact and loose with the words 'look forward'. #Courier Exchange #...

Sunday Q & A. Best work boots and most reliable van continued 27.01.2024

Eight months into the Timberland Ballast Pros I have a lukewarm opinion. There has to be a better boot out there and you have a few suggestions. Also more comments on that is the most reliable van. #Courier Exchange #CX #Haulage Exchange #HX Intro. 00:00 Question of the week. 01:00 Last week's mistakes.01:45 Best work boots. 05:30 Most reliable van. 09:10 Misc. 12:20 Conc. https://petercoath.c...

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