Going self-employed as a courier driver?

See what’s inside Your paperwork

Walks you through the practical first steps of setting up as a self-employed courier so you're not guessing what to sort before your first round.

See what’s inside Your pricing

Ready-to-use quote, invoice and job-record templates for the paperwork you send local businesses, shops and e-commerce sellers.

See what’s inside Getting found

Helps you work through per-drop, per-mile and day-rate pricing with fuel and van costs factored in, so a round actually pays and you can weigh network rates against direct-client rates.

See what’s inside Your words

Content templates to help you get found by local businesses and stay visible to the shops and sellers who book you for same-day runs.

AI Copy Kit£14.99

Helps you write clear outreach to local shops, quote follow-ups and listings without staring at a blank screen after a long day on the road.

See what’s inside Money admin

A set of forms to help you keep mileage, fuel, van costs and what each client owes you organised across networks and direct work.

Not sure where to start? See everything for courier delivery or browse all LaunchKit products.

Suggested starter stack

A sensible order to build up

The same tools, grouped in the order most people pick them up. You don’t need everything at once — start with the essentials, then add the rest as your business grows.

Start with

Your map for the practical setup steps before you commit to a round or your first direct client.

Add next

So your per-drop, per-mile and day rates actually pay once fuel and van costs come off.

The quotes, invoices and job records you'll send local businesses and e-commerce sellers.

Useful later

To keep mileage, fuel and what each client owes you tidy across network and direct work.

To help you get found by local shops and sellers who need reliable same-day delivery.

Start with the Startup Guide See all courier delivery tools

Common questions

Before you buy anything

Do I need to buy everything before I start taking work?: No. Most courier drivers start with the startup guide to get the basics organised, then add a pricing tool and quote and invoice templates as they go. It's designed to help you build up your setup at your own pace.
Are these legal or compliance documents?: No. These are downloadable templates and guides to help you get organised and set up practically. They are not a substitute for professional advice and don't replace any insurance, licence or cover you're responsible for as a courier, including the right cover for paid delivery work, which is something to look into and sort yourself.
Can I use these if I'm already on the road?: Yes. Plenty of owner-drivers who are already running rounds pick these up to tidy up their pricing, mileage tracking and invoicing rather than starting from scratch.
How do I receive the files?: They're instant digital downloads. After purchase you can download the templates and guides straight away and start using them.
Which should I buy first?: A good practical starting point is the startup guide, followed by the pricing calculator so your per-drop and day rates cover fuel and van costs, and the business documents for your quotes and invoices. From there you can add the other tools as you need them.

Start with the right tools

Get the admin side organised so you can focus on the work. Browse the tools built for courier delivery businesses.

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Going self-employed as a courier driver?

A grounded place to begin getting your rates, mileage and money admin organised before you commit to the first round or your first direct client.

Instant digital downloads on currently available products · UK-focused templates and guides · Not a substitute for professional advice.

The work is one thing. The setup is another.

Pricing per-drop, per-mile or a day rate so it still pays after fuel and the van's running costs
Working out whether the network rate is worth it or whether you'd be better off finding direct local clients
Keeping on top of mileage and van costs so you actually know what each round is making you
Quoting same-day and ad-hoc jobs for local shops and e-commerce sellers without guessing the number
Getting paid on time by networks and direct clients while you're already out doing the next run

What to sort first

Your get-set-up checklist

1
Work out your real cost per mile
Before you agree any rate, know what fuel, van running costs and mileage actually cost you so a drop or a day rate genuinely pays.
2
Decide how you'll price work
Set your per-drop, per-mile and day-rate numbers, and be clear on where network rates sit versus what you'd charge a direct client.
3
Set up quotes and invoices
Have tidy quote and invoice templates ready so you can price same-day and ad-hoc jobs and bill clients without it eating your evenings.
4
Track mileage and van costs
Get a simple way to log your mileage and running costs so you know what each round makes and tax time isn't a scramble.
5
Sort how you'll get paid
Agree payment terms with direct clients and keep on top of what networks owe you so you're not waiting weeks for the money.
6
Check your cover for paid delivery work
Make sure you've got the right cover for delivery work, like hire-and-reward and goods-in-transit. It's something to look into and sort yourself before you start carrying parcels for pay.
7
Line up your first work
Plan how you'll find rounds and direct clients, through networks, local business outreach, Facebook and word of mouth.

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Tools that help you get set up

See what’s inside Your paperwork

Walks you through the practical first steps of setting up as a self-employed courier so you're not guessing what to sort before your first round.

See what’s inside Your pricing

Ready-to-use quote, invoice and job-record templates for the paperwork you send local businesses, shops and e-commerce sellers.

See what’s inside Getting found

Helps you work through per-drop, per-mile and day-rate pricing with fuel and van costs factored in, so a round actually pays and you can weigh network rates against direct-client rates.

See what’s inside Your words

Content templates to help you get found by local businesses and stay visible to the shops and sellers who book you for same-day runs.

AI Copy Kit£14.99

Helps you write clear outreach to local shops, quote follow-ups and listings without staring at a blank screen after a long day on the road.

See what’s inside Money admin

A set of forms to help you keep mileage, fuel, van costs and what each client owes you organised across networks and direct work.

Not sure where to start? See everything for courier delivery or browse all LaunchKit products.

Suggested starter stack

A sensible order to build up

The same tools, grouped in the order most people pick them up. You don’t need everything at once — start with the essentials, then add the rest as your business grows.

Start with

Your map for the practical setup steps before you commit to a round or your first direct client.

Add next

So your per-drop, per-mile and day rates actually pay once fuel and van costs come off.

The quotes, invoices and job records you'll send local businesses and e-commerce sellers.

Useful later

To keep mileage, fuel and what each client owes you tidy across network and direct work.

To help you get found by local shops and sellers who need reliable same-day delivery.