COOL RUNNINGS LOGISTICS

Become a Relief Driver

Join Cool Runnings Logistics' growing network of professional self-employed Relief Drivers supplying established courier and logistics companies throughout the UK. We don't recruit drivers into permanent placements. Instead, we provide experienced drivers to companies that already operate their own vehicles, depots and delivery networks whenever they require additional professional support.

Flexible Assignments Work around your lifestyle.

Van Provided Use the client's insured vehicle and fuel card.

Self Employed Maintain your independence and flexibility.

Higher Weekend Rates Premium earnings available on qualifying work.

What is a Relief Driver?

Cool Runnings Logistics specialises in supplying professional Relief Drivers to established courier and logistics companies.

Unlike traditional recruitment agencies, we are not placing drivers into permanent employment.

Our clients already operate successful delivery businesses with their own vans, depots and infrastructure. They contact us whenever they require additional experienced drivers to help maintain their operations.

Holiday Cover
Sickness Cover
Peak Seasonal Demand
Unexpected Staff Shortages
Business Growth Support
Specialist Delivery Assignments

Every assignment is completed using the client's insured vehicle, equipment and fuel card, allowing you to focus on delivering an exceptional service without the financial commitment of owning or operating a commercial delivery vehicle.

Why Drivers Choose CRL

Flexible working opportunities
Professional courier clients
Competitive rates of pay
Premium weekend & night rates
Self Billing
WhatsApp Driver Priority Group
Performance rewards
Long-term working relationships

Before You Begin

Your application usually takes around 10–15 minutes.

Driving Licence (Front & Reverse)
Proof of Address
Right to Work (National Insurance Number/Card, Proof of NI Number, BRP, Work Permit or Visa where applicable)
DBS Certificate
Emergency Contact Details
Address & Postcode

Welcome to Cool Runnings Logistics

Complete your onboarding below and our compliance team will review your application before activating your Driver Portal. This journey is for professional relief drivers joining the Cool Runnings Logistics network.

1 Welcome

2 Account

3 Personal

4 Availability

5 Vehicle

6 Documents

7 Review

Application Progress Welcome

Ready to Join Our Driver Network?

Start a fresh application or resume an existing draft. Your live portal login will use your email address once your application has been approved.

Email Login Your email becomes your portal login.

Temporary Password Issued by CRL after approval.

Driver Callsign Generated automatically after approval.

Step 1 of 6 · Account Information

Create Your Driver Portal Account

Your email address will become your Driver Portal login. After your application is approved, CRL will issue your temporary password and your Driver Callsign will be generated automatically.

Full Name

Mobile Number

Email Address

Before you continue

Use an email address you can access now. We will send a one-time verification code before the application can continue.

Email Verification

After clicking Continue, we will send a One-Time Verification Code (OTP) to your email address. You will need to verify the code before moving to the next stage.

Step 2 of 6 · Personal Details

Personal Details

Tell us where you're based and provide the key personal information our compliance team needs to verify your application and support you safely while working with CRL.

Identity & Eligibility

CRL Relief Drivers must be aged 25 or over at the time of application to help ensure they meet CRL's operational requirements and the insurance eligibility requirements of our clients for driver assignments.

Date of Birth The minimum age of 25 helps ensure drivers meet CRL's operational requirements and the insurance eligibility requirements of our clients.

Home Address

Your postcode also helps us understand your operating area.

First Line of Address

City

Postcode

Health & Duty of Care

Only disclose information relevant to safely carrying out courier duties.

Medical Condition(s) Please disclose any medical condition(s) that may affect your ability to carry out courier duties, for example eyesight, back complaints or any condition affecting safe driving. This information is treated confidentially and is used only for compliance and duty of care.

Emergency Contact

Provide someone we can contact if an emergency occurs while you are working.

Emergency Contact Name

Emergency Contact Number

Relationship

Right to Work

Enter your National Insurance reference or valid work permit / visa reference.

Right to Work Reference Supporting evidence will be uploaded later in the Document Centre.

Step 3 of 6 · Availability

Availability & Working Preferences

Tell us about the type of work you are comfortable with and when you are normally available for Relief Driver assignments.

Working Preferences

Help us understand the type of physical courier work you are comfortable undertaking.

Manual Handling Experience

Maximum Comfortable Lift

Are you comfortable with a physically active role that may involve frequent movement and lifting / carrying parcels of various sizes?

Do you have previous professional courier or van-driving experience?

If Yes, tell us which van sizes you have experience and confidence driving.

Van Driving Experience

Which van sizes do you have experience and confidence driving? Select all that apply.

Small Van

Compact courier vans and smaller delivery vehicles.

Medium Van

Standard panel vans commonly used for multi-drop work.

Large Van

Long-wheelbase or larger vans requiring greater confidence.

Assignment Availability

Let us know which assignment periods you can normally cover.

Day Assignments

Same-Day Assignments

Night Assignments

Weekend Assignments

Preferred Travel Radius

Flexible by Design

Availability can change over time. These answers help CRL understand your normal working preferences when matching suitable assignments.

Step 4 of 6 · Vehicle

Bank & Vehicle Details

Provide the bank details CRL will use for payments and, if you operate your own vehicle, the relevant vehicle and insurance information.

Payment Details

These details will be used for approved driver payments.

Account Name

Sort Code

Account Number

Secure Payment Information

Your banking information is used for operational payment purposes and will not be displayed publicly in the Driver Portal.

Vehicle Status

Most CRL assignments use the client's insured vehicle. If you also operate your own van, let us know so you can be considered for higher-paying bespoke service assignments.

Are you an Owner Driver?

Vehicle Information

Enter the details of the vehicle you currently operate.

Vehicle Make

Vehicle Model

Vehicle Registration

MOT Expiry

Insurance Documents

Upload your current vehicle-related insurance documents.

Van Insurance

Goods in Transit

Public Liability

Vehicle Photos

Upload clear current photographs of the vehicle.

Vehicle Front

Vehicle Rear

Driver Side

Passenger Side

Load Area

Dashboard

Step 5 of 6 · Documents

Driver Document Centre

Upload the documents our compliance team needs to verify your application. You can upload from a phone, tablet or computer, or use your device camera where supported.

Driver Profile Photo

Upload a recent, clear head-and-shoulders photo. This will be used on your approved CRL Driver Profile and, where required, to identify you on security-sensitive assignments where photo identification is necessary.

Profile Photo

JPEG or PNG only. On a phone or tablet you can choose an existing photo or use your device camera where supported.

Driving Licence

Upload both sides of your current licence.

Driving Licence - Front

Driving Licence - Reverse

Proof of Address

Accepted evidence includes a recent utility bill, bank or building society statement, council tax document or other government-issued correspondence showing your full name and current address. You may redact balances, account numbers, transactions or other unrelated sensitive information, provided your full name and address remain clearly visible.

Address Evidence

Right to Work

Upload supporting evidence for the right-to-work reference supplied earlier. This may include a government-issued work permit or immigration document, or other official evidence showing your full name and relevant permit or reference number. A payslip or official document showing your full name and National Insurance number may also be uploaded as supporting NI evidence. You may redact unrelated sensitive information, provided your full name and relevant reference remain clearly visible.

Right to Work Evidence

DBS Certificate

Upload your current DBS certificate. If you do not already have one, you can apply for a Basic DBS check through GOV.UK. You will need a GOV.UK One Login and your address history for the last 5 years; passport, driving licence and National Insurance details may also be requested. Apply for a DBS check on GOV.UK

DBS Certificate

DVLA Licence Check

Get your current driving record through GOV.UK's View or share your driving licence information service. You will need your driving licence number, National Insurance number and the postcode shown on your licence. Upload a clear PDF or screenshot of your current driving record. View your driving record on GOV.UK

DVLA Licence Check Evidence

Mobile Friendly Uploads

On most phones and tablets you can take a live photo, choose an existing photo, browse device files or upload an existing PDF.

Step 6 of 6 · Review

Review & Agreement

You're almost finished. Please confirm the declarations below and sign your application before sending it to the CRL compliance team for review.

Before You Submit

Please make sure the information and documents you have supplied are complete and accurate. Your application will enter compliance review after submission.

Applicant Declarations

Each declaration must be confirmed before the application can be submitted.

I have read and agree to the Driver Terms & Conditions . I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy . I consent to Cool Runnings Logistics processing my information and uploaded documents for recruitment, compliance and operational purposes. I confirm that all information supplied in this application is true and accurate.

Digital Signature

Enter your full legal name to sign the application electronically.

Full Name

Date

Application Submission

After submission, your application will enter Compliance Review. Our Operations Team will verify your information and supporting documents before activating your Driver Portal.

Become a Relief Driver

Welcome to Cool Runnings Logistics

Ready to Join Our Driver Network?

Create Your Driver Portal Account

Verify Your Email

Personal Details

Identity & Eligibility

Home Address

Health & Duty of Care

Emergency Contact

Right to Work

Availability & Working Preferences

Working Preferences

Assignment Availability

Bank & Vehicle Details

Payment Details

Vehicle Status

Vehicle Information

Insurance Documents

Vehicle Photos

Driver Document Centre

Driver Profile Photo

Driving Licence

Proof of Address

Right to Work

DBS Certificate

DVLA Licence Check

Review & Agreement

Applicant Declarations

Digital Signature