Welcome to the Courier Digest

The only web site in Canada devoted solely to helping owner operators survive the cut-throat world of the same day courier industry.

If you own a truck, car, bicycle or pair of running shoes and work for a commission as a contract delivery person then this site is for you.

If you work for a flat daily rate as a sub-contractor, even if you don’t own your own vehicle, then this site is for you.

Let’s face reality, it can be a jungle out there: An Owner Operator courier must avoid rush hour traffic, parking downtown, irate customers, roller coaster fuel rates, rising maintenance costs and traffic cops looking to fill a quota just to make a buck. Add in the rapacious greed of most courier companies as they ding the owner operator for unverified pager costs, uniforms, an unwarranted percentage of fuel surcharges, unexplained administrative fees, cargo insurance, the already too low commission rate (60% - 70% for most owner operators) and a courier must be fast and resourceful to make it in this industry.

Our goal is to take a long hard look at the courier industry and provide you, the owner operators, with the tools to increase your earnings, decrease your stress and hopefully help you towards a prosperous career.

We hope you find this site a valuable resource towards increasing your bottom line.  Be sure to visit frequently as we will be constantly updating and expanding our resources.