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Whether you’re self-employed or work as part of a wider business such as DHL or Amazon, delivering goods safely is the aim of your business. While you may already have courier insurance, it will not be enough to cover your goods while they’re between drop-off points ‘in transit’. That’s where goods in transit comes in.
Goods in transit insurance means exactly what the name implies: coverage for your goods while on the move that allows you to make a claim in the event of loss, damage or theft.
For delivery drivers and couriers, it’s often a requirement as part of a contract to have this insurance policy in place. However, this type of policy isn’t just for parcels, it can cover a whole range of industries and goods.
The main risks you will need to consider while carrying goods in transit are:
The following professions usually require goods in transit insurance:
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Sometimes it can be difficult to determine when goods are damaged and find out what caused the issue in the first place. This makes liability concerning goods in transit a murky issue, and difficult to determine who is at fault.
In general, the person liable for goods damaged in transit really depends on the contract that you have in place. Some contracts will emphasise that a courier must handle goods carefully and with the proper protection for parcels in place, so any resulting damage would hold the courier in breach of their contract.
In most cases, the retailer is held responsible if the consumer notices their goods have been damaged upon arrival. It is important to note, though, that the retailer will have the authority to investigate further with their courier services and examine the contract arranged between the two businesses.
Here are some steps that a courier can take to minimise damage to goods in transit from pick-up to drop-off:
Take steps to ensure that your parcels and boxes are secured in place and spread out enough to evenly distribute their total weight. Look out for any smaller boxes that could become loose and fall. Secure locked containers will also help to reduce the risk of theft or loss during your journey.
Plan the delivery route carefully to minimise the risk of theft or loss while both in transit and during your rest breaks. Keeping an eye out on detours due to accidents and researching whether your route has any particularly well-known roads with a high accident count will help you to stay vigilant as well as safe.
When you’re not driving, make sure to store goods in a secure location when not in transit. Whilst en route, make sure you’ve sufficiently locked up your van during any rest stops and drop-offs. If you have successfully found your drop-off point but the recipient of the parcel isn’t home, go the extra mile to leave their parcel in a secure place away from opportunistic thieves.
It may not seem obvious, but sometimes an employee poses a risk to your goods in transit. If you’re considering broadening your team, make sure to carry out the appropriate background checks on any employees involved in transporting goods. Requesting police certificates to show proof of a clear record is just one of the many steps to minimise the risk of theft.
If you notice that goods are damaged in transit while you are transporting them, you should take the following steps:
The cost of your goods in transit cover will vary depending on your business needs and your insurance provider’s policies.
Our friendly team of insurance experts can do all the hard work for you to compare quotes and find policies tailored to you.
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