Van hire structured around how delivery businesses actually operate.

What makes a hire arrangement suitable for courier use

Most standard hire agreements include mileage caps that don't reflect the reality of courier and last-mile delivery work. A vehicle covering 30,000 to 50,000 miles a year needs a hire arrangement that accounts for that from the outset — not one that generates excess mileage charges at the end of the term. Beyond mileage, van specification affects operating efficiency: load space, payload capacity, and reliability have a direct impact on the business. Getting introduced to a supplier who has structured delivery-use hire before makes a practical difference.

• Mileage allowance — confirm what is included before signing
• Van specification — payload and load spec suited to the route
• Reliability — supplier track record on vehicle availability and cover

How UVH routes high-mileage delivery requirements

Submit a structured enquiry via the UVH request form, including the vehicle type needed, anticipated mileage, delivery use case, and required duration. UVH reviews the request and introduces one supplier who has relevant experience with delivery-use hire. You deal directly with the supplier from that point — the hire agreement is between your business and theirs.

• Describe your delivery operation and vehicle requirement
• UVH reviews and introduces one suitable supplier
• Direct relationship from the start — no ongoing involvement from UVH