Hello, I’m Lou – Your Dorset & Hampshire Same Day Courier (And Yes… I’ve Delivered Some Weird Stuff)

Hi, I’m Lou McNeill, and I run HG Same Day Courier, covering Dorset, Hampshire, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch — and urgent collections across the entire UK.

I started as a same-day courier many years ago, and honestly?

There’s very little I haven’t delivered:

• 🩸 Blood & tissue for emergency surgery

• ⚕️ Medical instruments

• ⚱️ Someone’s relative’s ashes

• 😬 A set of false teeth

• 💻 Forgotten laptops

• 🛠 Machinery parts

• 🐾 Even the odd pet-related emergency

If it fits in a van, I’ve probably carried it.

And because people Google the strangest questions about same-day couriers, I thought — let’s answer them properly.

❓ Same Day Courier Questions People Actually Ask

Here are the real questions people type into Google — answered by an actual courier (me), not a robot. Although I am mostly in the office these day's answering the phone and tracking driver's, and giving customers updates on their urgent deliveries.

💷 How much do same day couriers cost?

Hi I'm Lou, from HG Same Day Courier Service

Same-day couriers charge per mile, based on the vehicle size you need.

Smaller item = small van (cheaper)Bigger/heavier/pallets = large van or Luton (more expensive)

Same-day couriers exist for jobs parcel companies won’t touch, including:

• Oversized boxes

• Fragile equipment

• High-value or insured items

• Urgent one-off emergencies

• Deliveries needing photos + tracking + direct A → B

Typical process:You call → courier collects within 60 mins → drives direct to the destination → sends photos + POD.

🚚 What’s the difference between parcel delivery and a same-day courier?

Same-day delivery is courier work — but not all courier work is the same.

Parcel companies (DPD, Royal Mail, Evri) run multi-drop networks.Your parcel goes through hubs, belts, vans, scanners, and 15 pairs of hands.

A same-day courier is direct and dedicated:

• Only your item on board

• No depots

• No hub

• No overnight hold

• Straight from A → B with photo POD

Think of it like this:

Parcel network = the bus courier = a taxi Both get you there, but one is just for you.

📦 Are same day couriers safe?

If you choose a reputable company, yes.

Look for:

• Goods in Transit insurance

• Hire & Reward insurance

• Tracking

• Real-time updates

• Photo POD

• Proper ID & verified drivers

Most professional couriers (including me) belong to trusted industry groups where every driver must prove insurance, ID, and vehicle documentation.

🛠 Why choose a dedicated same-day courier instead of a parcel network?

Speed and security.

If your production line is waiting on a part, it makes zero sense to wait until tomorrow.

Same-day couriers bypass:

• hubs

• depots

• scanning

• sorting

It’s A → B at the legal speed limit, with no stops unless the driver needs a wee.

🚀 How fast is same day delivery really?

As fast as the roads allow.

Typical timings:

• Local Dorset jobs: 30–60 mins

• Cross-country: based on mileage and traffic

• Emergency collections: usually within an hour

We track the driver the whole way and update you if anything changes.

❤️ Who is the best same day courier?

Well… HG Same Day Courier, obviously. 😉But seriously, there are some excellent companies in the industry. We all know how tough it is — long days, high running costs, and a lot of trust placed in us.

Choose a courier who:

• communicates clearly

• is insured correctly

• collects quickly

• gives you updates

• offers direct delivery

• looks after your item like it’s their own

Need a fast collection from this business park?

HG Same Day Courier provides urgent, dedicated same-day delivery across Dorset.If you need a quick collection from North Dorset Business Park, we can usually be on site within 60 minutes.

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