Urgent Couriers uses many types of vehicles for its services. That means we need to know what size your job is. The information on this page will provide you with a helpful guide to the differing capacities of each of the vehicles and various other volumetric measures that are relevant. BikesPushbike and motorcycle couriers use a purpose-designed waterproof pack to carry the parcels. The photos below illustrate what can actually be carried in by one of our bike couriers. CarsWe classify all couriers driving hatchbacks and small station wagons as car couriers. Couriers will carry as much as can fit in the back of their vehicles for no extra volume surcharge. Weight surcharges apply for jobs over 30 kg. See the photos below as an illustration of what can actually fit. The following table is an indication of maximum dimensions for any one item. Max height = 730mm VansWe have approximately 25% of our vehicle fleet driving light vans with a load capacity of 1000 kg. If your job won't fit in a car and you require a van, there will be a surcharge of $27.81. Weight surcharges will also apply for jobs over 30 kg. The following table and photos will give you an indication of what will fit in a van. Max height = 1100mm Volumetric WeightFor jobs traveling on the Air Nationwide, Nationwide, and International services, your job cost will be calculated on weight and/or size. For lightweight shipments, the volumetric weight will be charged if this exceeds the actual weight (in kilograms). To calculate the volumetric use the free calculator below. |