Flash Drive Long-Distance moves single consignments across the UK with vetted contractors and transparent per-mile pricing. Customers see the courier's name, vehicle and ETA the moment we dispatch.
One rate per mile, agreed when the job is booked. Google Maps confirms the exact mileage. Each party sees only their own price — your rate stays private.
You get a single quote based on your pickup, drop-off and vehicle class. The mileage is confirmed by Google Maps before you confirm.
Flash Drive offers you a per-mile rate when we route a job to you. You see only your rate. Accept the job and the platform handles the rest.
Your contractor sets your per-mile rate when they assign a job. You see your rate × the mileage = what you take home. Confirm before pickup.
Higher-value or non-standard vehicles (Luton, LGV) command higher per-mile rates. Get a quote to see the exact price for your job.
From a single package to a Luton's worth, we route the job to the matching class.
1.4m³ approx
2.0m³ approx
2.8m³ approx
3.5m³ approx
Up to a small move
Pallet / heavy cargo
Minimum vehicle for long-distance: a standard van (SWB). Cars aren't accepted — we focus on consignments that need cargo space.
From booking to delivered — usually in under a day.
Pickup, drop-off, vehicle class. Google Maps confirms the mileage. Customer agrees the per-mile rate.
Flash Drive admin assigns the job to a vetted contractor at their per-mile rate. Contractor accepts in the app.
Contractor picks a courier and sets their per-mile rate. Customer is emailed with the courier's name, vehicle reg and ETA.
Courier marks pickup, transit and delivery in the app. Customer is emailed at each stage. Invoice issued automatically on delivery.
Long-distance pay scales directly with miles covered. The more miles you do, the more you take home — there's no per-day cap.
What does up to £500/day look like?
Example: a courier at £1.20/mi who covers 400 miles in a day = £480. Bigger vehicles (Luton, LGV) at higher rates can take you over £500 on long-haul runs.
Your rate and the job's mileage are both shown before you accept — no surprises.
As a self-employed courier, you're responsible for all costs related to each delivery: fuel, tolls, parking, vehicle wear, your own meals, accommodation if needed for overnight runs. Factor these in when you decide whether a job's per-mile rate is worth it for you.
Long-distance courier work legally requires Hire and Reward motor cover, Goods in Transit (min £100k) and Public Liability (min £1m). Most contractors hold a fleet policy and add their couriers as named drivers — solo independents buy their own.
📖 Full insurance guide — providers, costs, FAQs →Flash Drive settles contractor invoices on a tiered schedule tied to customer settlement. Faster settlements mean faster pay to you. No hidden delays.
Full terms in the Long-Distance Contractor Agreement, available when you apply.
When a courier is assigned, the customer is automatically emailed:
By Google Maps Distance Matrix at the moment the job is created. We use the shortest standard route between the pickup and drop-off postcodes. The mileage is fixed on the customer invoice and on every layer below.
Hire-and-Reward motor insurance, Goods-in-Transit (≥ £100,000), Public Liability (≥ £1,000,000), and Employer's Liability where applicable. Documents are uploaded and verified during application.
Submit the application form, upload your insurance docs and four photos of your vehicle (front, back, both sides). Flash Drive admin reviews within 1–2 working days. Approved contractors receive sign-in details and add bank details + a profile selfie before accepting their first job.
The contractor (their employer or the business they work under) pays them at the per-mile rate agreed when the job was assigned. Pay schedule is set by the contractor — typically fortnightly or monthly.
Flash Drive's platform admin is the single point of contact for the customer. Contractors handle the operational side. Couriers contact the customer only for pickup / drop-off coordination.
Yes — Flash Drive lets contractors run both pipelines from one platform. The same drivers can be enabled for multi-drop, long-distance, or both. A switcher in the app header lets you flip between the two sides.
Customers: get a quote in minutes. Contractors: open your account and start receiving jobs.