{"id":3058,"date":"2026-09-13T12:26:51","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T11:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/proovia.delivery\/blog\/?page_id=3058"},"modified":"2026-09-15T11:26:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T10:26:10","slug":"become-a-driver","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/proovia.delivery\/blog\/become-a-driver\/","title":{"rendered":"Become a Driver"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n\/* Become a Driver \u2014 additions on top of the shared .proovia-route-page sheet\n   (same tokens\/classes as anyvan-alternative, delivery-plans-compared, etc).\n   Two blocks below are copied from anyvan-alternative's own page-specific\n   style pass, since they live there and not in the globally shared sheet:\n   the hero featured-image layer, and the numbered strip. *\/\n\n\/* Blocksy's [data-vertical-spacing=\"top:bottom\"] wrapper still pads the top\n   of the page even though .entry-header\/.hero-section are hidden above \u2014\n   same gap exists on anyvan-alternative, just not asked about there. Zero\n   only the top half; leave the bottom spacing before the footer alone. *\/\nbody:has(.proovia-route-page) .ct-container-full { padding-top:0 !important; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-hero { min-height:520px; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-hero:after { content:\"\"; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(16,13,12,.92) 0%,rgba(16,13,12,.78) 32%,rgba(16,13,12,.36) 62%,rgba(16,13,12,.12) 86%); }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-media { position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; background:var(--proovia-ink); }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-media figure { display:block; height:100%; margin:0; width:100%; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-media img { display:block; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center 45%; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-strip { border-top:1px solid var(--proovia-line); margin:0; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-strip-item { display:grid; grid-template-columns:56px 1fr; gap:22px; align-items:start; padding:26px 4px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--proovia-line); }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-strip-num { color:var(--proovia-red); font-size:1.9rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.03em; line-height:1; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-strip-item h3 { font-size:1.12rem; margin:0 0 6px; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-strip-item p { color:var(--proovia-muted); margin:0; max-width:66ch; }\n\n\/* In-app phone pair (sized to each screenshot's own aspect ratio, not\n   stretched to match its neighbour) and an outline button variant. *\/\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-phones { display:flex; gap:18px; justify-content:center; align-items:flex-start; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-phone { flex:1 1 0; min-width:0; max-width:240px; border-radius:24px; overflow:hidden; border:6px solid #18171a; background:#18171a; box-shadow:var(--proovia-shadow); }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-phone img { display:block; width:100%; height:auto; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-btn-outline { align-items:center; background:transparent; border:1.5px solid var(--proovia-line); border-radius:999px; color:var(--proovia-ink); display:inline-flex; font-weight:650; gap:8px; padding:11px 22px; text-decoration:none; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-btn-outline:hover { border-color:var(--proovia-red); color:var(--proovia-red); }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-hero-secondary { min-height:360px !important; margin:0 0 72px; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-hero-secondary .proovia-hero-copy { max-width:640px; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-final-drivers { min-height:420px !important; margin-top:72px; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-final-drivers .final-list { list-style:none; margin:22px 0 30px; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-final-drivers .final-list li { display:flex; gap:10px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.88); }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-final-drivers .final-list svg { width:17px; height:17px; color:#f0b8b3; flex:none; margin-top:3px; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-feat-cards { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-feat-cards .proovia-info-card { padding:22px 26px; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-feat-cards .proovia-info-icon { margin-bottom:12px; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-feat-cards h3 { font-size:1.02rem; margin:0 0 8px; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-feat-cards p { margin:0; }\n@media (max-width:760px){ .proovia-route-page .proovia-phones{ flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; } .proovia-route-page .proovia-phone{ max-width:220px; } }\n\n\/* Requirements checklist \u2014 same check-icon pattern as final-list, reused\n   at body-copy scale for the \"what you need\" section. *\/\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-check-list { list-style:none; margin:20px 0 0; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-check-list li { display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-check-list svg { width:18px; height:18px; color:var(--proovia-red); flex:none; margin-top:3px; }\n\n\/* ---- V2 visual pass: centered hero, comparison, numbered cards,\n   guarantee callout, audience cards, dark process band, coverage badge.\n   Reuses the shared sheet's own tokens (--proovia-red\/ink\/muted\/line\/\n   soft\/radius\/shadow\/white) rather than inventing a new palette. 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display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin:0 auto 18px; }\n.proovia-coverage-badge .ring svg { width:38px; height:38px; color:var(--proovia-red); }\n.proovia-coverage-badge strong { display:block; font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--proovia-ink); }\n@media (max-width:820px){ .proovia-coverage{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\n\/* Stats strip \u2014 same dl\/dt\/dd pattern anyvan-alternative uses, sized to\n   4 cells instead of 3. *\/\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-stats-4 { display:grid; gap:1px; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr)); background:var(--proovia-line); border:1px solid var(--proovia-line); border-radius:var(--proovia-radius); overflow:hidden; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-stats-4 .proovia-stat { background:var(--proovia-white); padding:22px 20px; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-stats-4 dt { color:var(--proovia-muted); font-size:.8rem; letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-stats-4 dd { color:var(--proovia-red); font-size:1.4rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.02em; margin:6px 0 0; }\n.proovia-route-page .proovia-stats-4 dd span { color:var(--proovia-muted); font-size:.82rem; font-weight:600; display:block; margin-top:2px; letter-spacing:0; }\n@media (max-width:760px){ .proovia-route-page .proovia-stats-4{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-route-page is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<nav class=\"proovia-breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proovia.delivery\/\">Home<\/a><span>\/<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/proovia.delivery\/blog\/\">Blog<\/a><span>\/<\/span><span aria-current=\"page\">Become a Driver<\/span><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-center-hero is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"proovia-kicker wp-block-paragraph\">Become a Proovia Driver \u00b7 Birmingham<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Own the Van, Own the Route<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"proovia-lead wp-block-paragraph\">Bring your own <strong>Luton van<\/strong> and join <strong>200+ self-employed delivery partners<\/strong> based in <strong>Birmingham<\/strong>, running pre-planned routes for Proovia \u2014 no job-board scrolling, no bidding on single jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"proovia-subcopy wp-block-paragraph\">Every route is planned before you accept it, priced before you start, and paid as soon as it&#8217;s done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"proovia-chips\"><span class=\"proovia-chip\">Drivers based in Birmingham<\/span><span class=\"proovia-chip\">Your own Luton van<\/span><span class=\"proovia-chip\">Paid per completed route<\/span><span class=\"proovia-chip\">200+ drivers since 2014<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-rounded\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/driver.proovia.delivery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start Your Application<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"proovia-micro wp-block-paragraph\">~10 min application \u00b7 approval as soon as tomorrow<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you stop putting up with<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"proovia-section-intro wp-block-paragraph\">Most courier and delivery apps work the same way: you scroll a job board, compete for individual drops, and find out what you&#8217;re carrying only once you&#8217;ve already committed. Proovia routes work differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"proovia-compare\">\n<div class=\"proovia-compare-col bad\">\n<div class=\"proovia-compare-label\">Bidding for gig jobs<\/div>\n<ul class=\"proovia-compare-list\">\n<li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><path d=\"M18 6 6 18M6 6l12 12\"\/><\/svg><span>Scroll a job board for individual drops<\/span><\/li>\n<li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><path d=\"M18 6 6 18M6 6l12 12\"\/><\/svg><span>Compete with other drivers to win each job<\/span><\/li>\n<li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><path d=\"M18 6 6 18M6 6l12 12\"\/><\/svg><span>Find out what you&#8217;re carrying after you&#8217;ve committed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><path d=\"M18 6 6 18M6 6l12 12\"\/><\/svg><span>Wait out a fixed payment cycle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"proovia-compare-col good\">\n<div class=\"proovia-compare-label\">With Proovia<\/div>\n<ul class=\"proovia-compare-list\">\n<li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><span>A whole pre-planned route handed to you<\/span><\/li>\n<li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><span>No bidding \u2014 ever<\/span><\/li>\n<li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><span>Item, weight and price shown before you accept<\/span><\/li>\n<li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><span>Paid as soon as the route is complete<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Everything built into your route<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"proovia-section-intro wp-block-paragraph\">Proovia&#8217;s been moving large items and furniture across the UK since 2014 \u2014 eBay and auction collections, courier routes, the lot. Bring your own Luton van and you get all of this, built in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"proovia-numgrid\">\n<div class=\"proovia-numcard\"><span class=\"proovia-numcard-num\">01<\/span><div class=\"proovia-benefit-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M3 12h13l-3-3m3 3-3 3\"\/><circle cx=\"19\" cy=\"12\" r=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Complete route assignments<\/h3><p>Unlike platforms that make you piece together jobs from several sources, we hand you an entire pre-planned route \u2014 no searching for individual jobs.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"proovia-numcard\"><span class=\"proovia-numcard-num\">02<\/span><div class=\"proovia-benefit-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"6\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" rx=\"2\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"2.5\"\/><path d=\"M6 9v0M18 15v0\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Guaranteed, on-time payment<\/h3><p>A guaranteed rate per completed route. Jobs are pre-priced and payment is processed as soon as the route is finished \u2014 no delays, no invoicing back and forth.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"proovia-numcard\"><span class=\"proovia-numcard-num\">03<\/span><div class=\"proovia-benefit-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 15v-3a8 8 0 0 1 16 0v3\"\/><path d=\"M4 15a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h1v-5H5a1 1 0 0 0-1 1z\"\/><path d=\"M20 15a2 2 0 0 1-2 2h-1v-5h1a1 1 0 0 1 1 1z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Support, seven days a week<\/h3><p>A dedicated transport support team with you from route assignment to the last drop.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"proovia-numcard\"><span class=\"proovia-numcard-num\">04<\/span><div class=\"proovia-info-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Priced before you accept<\/h3><p>Every collection lists what it is, what it weighs, and what it pays \u2014 before you tap accept.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"proovia-numcard\"><span class=\"proovia-numcard-num\">05<\/span><div class=\"proovia-info-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"6\" width=\"20\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M2 10h20\"\/><path d=\"M6 15h4\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Wallet, fuel &amp; expense tracking<\/h3><p>Payouts, fuel cost tracking and expense tracking sit in your account, alongside your documents.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"proovia-numcard cta\"><h3>Ready when you are<\/h3><p>~10 minutes, saves as you go. Approval as soon as tomorrow.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-rounded\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/driver.proovia.delivery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start Your Application<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to become a Proovia driver<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"proovia-section-intro wp-block-paragraph\">Everything below is checked once, at application \u2014 there&#8217;s no separate interview stage beyond it. Have these ready and you can get through the whole thing in one sitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"proovia-check-list\">\n<li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6L9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><span>Your own Luton van, roadworthy and suitable for large-item work<\/span><\/li>\n<li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6L9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><span>A full UK driving licence and a DVLA check code<\/span><\/li>\n<li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6L9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><span>Proof of ID \u2014 passport, birth certificate, or an EU card \/ biometric residence permit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6L9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><span>A right-to-work share code and proof of your current address<\/span><\/li>\n<li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6L9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><span>Your National Insurance number<\/span><\/li>\n<li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6L9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><span>Goods-in-transit and hire-or-reward insurance \u2014 your own policy, stored in the app&#8217;s Insurance section once you&#8217;re approved<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-hero proovia-hero-secondary is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-hero-copy is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"proovia-kicker wp-block-paragraph\">Since 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#fff\">A network of 200+ driver partners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"proovia-subcopy wp-block-paragraph\">Furniture, auction lots, eBay collections \u2014 the loads Proovia has been routing across the UK since 2014. That&#8217;s the work your Luton van joins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-media is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/proovia.delivery\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/proovia-driver-hero-huddle-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Eight Proovia drivers in red hi-vis vests, viewed from above, hands stacked together in a circle\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A day on a Proovia route<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Routes land on your phone the night before or first thing in the morning \u2014 a full run of collections and drops, not a single job to chase. Each one lists what you&#8217;re carrying, roughly what it weighs, and what it pays, the same way the job pictured further down this page does, so there&#8217;s nothing to negotiate once you&#8217;re on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review the whole route, accept it in one tap, and get moving. Collection photos and delivery photos go through the app as you go \u2014 the same record that protects you if a customer disputes a drop. When the last item&#8217;s delivered, the route closes itself out and payment is processed the same day, with no invoice to chase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your route, priced and tracked in one place<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"proovia-section-intro wp-block-paragraph\">Every job on your route arrives with its own manifest \u2014 items, weight, and price \u2014 and your account keeps the paperwork that usually chases drivers down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-grid proovia-grid-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"proovia-phones\"><div class=\"proovia-phone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/proovia.delivery\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/proovia-driver-app-job.png\" alt=\"Proovia driver app screen showing a collection job: two-seater bench and table, 300kg, priced at \u00a3114.80\"\/><\/div><div class=\"proovia-phone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/proovia.delivery\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/proovia-driver-app-account.png\" alt=\"Proovia driver app account screen listing wallet, van information, insurance, fuel and expense tracking\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-feat-cards is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-card proovia-info-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"proovia-info-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6L9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Priced before you accept<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every collection lists what it is, what it weighs, and what it pays \u2014 like the job pictured \u2014 before you tap accept.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-card proovia-info-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"proovia-info-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"6\" width=\"20\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M2 10h20\"\/><path d=\"M6 15h4\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wallet, fuel and expense tracking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Payouts, fuel cost tracking and expense tracking sit in your account, alongside your van information and insurance documents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-card proovia-info-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"proovia-info-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M21 11.5a8.4 8.4 0 0 1-8.4 8.4 8.3 8.3 0 0 1-3.8-.9L3 21l1.9-5.7a8.3 8.3 0 0 1-.9-3.8A8.4 8.4 0 0 1 12.5 3a8.4 8.4 0 0 1 8.5 8.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support and claims, in-app<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact support, log a claim, or check your van&#8217;s care schedule without leaving the app or waiting on hold.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"proovia-callout\">\n<span class=\"proovia-kicker\">Guaranteed, not promised<\/span>\n<h2>What&#8217;s fixed before you accept a route<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"proovia-callout-list\">\n<li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><span>A guaranteed rate shown before you accept \u2014 not an estimate settled afterwards<\/span><\/li>\n<li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><span>Self-employed status \u2014 you invoice no one, Proovia pays you directly<\/span><\/li>\n<li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><span>Collection and delivery photos logged in-app, protecting you if a job is disputed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><span>A support team reachable seven days a week, not just office hours<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who this is for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"proovia-who-grid\">\n<div class=\"proovia-who-card\"><div class=\"proovia-who-num\">1<\/div><h3>Self-employed couriers<\/h3><p>Tired of bidding for single jobs and want a steady, pre-planned route instead.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"proovia-who-card\"><div class=\"proovia-who-num\">2<\/div><h3>Luton van owners<\/h3><p>Ready to put a Luton van to work full-time on large-item delivery routes.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"proovia-who-card\"><div class=\"proovia-who-num\">3<\/div><h3>Birmingham based<\/h3><p>Based in or near Birmingham \u2014 this is required, not just preferred.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"proovia-process\">\n<span class=\"proovia-kicker\">Process<\/span>\n<h2>How it works<\/h2>\n<div class=\"proovia-process-grid\">\n<div class=\"proovia-process-card\"><div class=\"proovia-process-num\">1<\/div><h3>Apply online<\/h3><p>Create an account and fill in the application at your own pace \u2014 it saves as you go.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"proovia-process-card\"><div class=\"proovia-process-num\">2<\/div><h3>Get your route<\/h3><p>Pre-planned routes are sent straight to your device \u2014 no job boards, no bidding.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"proovia-process-card\"><div class=\"proovia-process-num\">3<\/div><h3>Accept with one click<\/h3><p>Review the whole route, then accept it in a single tap.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"proovia-process-card\"><div class=\"proovia-process-num\">4<\/div><h3>Deliver and get paid<\/h3><p>Payment is processed as soon as the route is finished.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"proovia-coverage\">\n<div>\n<span class=\"proovia-kicker\">Coverage<\/span>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:10px;\">Where drivers are based<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-top:14px;color:var(--proovia-muted);\">We&#8217;re currently recruiting drivers who live in Birmingham. Your routes themselves aren&#8217;t limited to the city \u2014 you&#8217;ll cover a wider area once you&#8217;re on the road.<\/p>\n<div class=\"proovia-pill-row\">\n<span class=\"proovia-pill yes\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg>Must live in Birmingham<\/span>\n<span class=\"proovia-pill\" style=\"background:var(--proovia-soft);color:var(--proovia-muted);\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\"><path d=\"M12 2v20M2 12h20\"\/><\/svg>Routes go beyond the city<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"proovia-coverage-badge\">\n<div class=\"ring\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 21s-7-6.1-7-11a7 7 0 0 1 14 0c0 4.9-7 11-7 11z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<strong>Birmingham<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<dl class=\"proovia-stats-4\">\n<div class=\"proovia-stat\"><dt>Running since<\/dt><dd>2014<\/dd><\/div>\n<div class=\"proovia-stat\"><dt>Trustpilot<\/dt><dd>4.8\/5<span>60,000+ reviews<\/span><\/dd><\/div>\n<div class=\"proovia-stat\"><dt>Network<\/dt><dd>200+<span>driver partners<\/span><\/dd><\/div>\n<div class=\"proovia-stat\"><dt>Drivers based in<\/dt><dd>Birmingham<\/dd><\/div>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-card proovia-info-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:32px;flex-wrap:wrap\"><div style=\"flex:1 1 320px\">\n\n<p class=\"proovia-kicker wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:var(--proovia-red)\">No rush<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apply at your own pace<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create an account and complete your application whenever suits you. Everything saves as you go, so you can stop and pick up right where you left off.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1f26014c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-rounded\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/driver.proovia.delivery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start Your Application<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<a class=\"proovia-btn-outline\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=uk.co.proovia.couriers&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the app on Google Play<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The work you&#8217;ll be delivering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"proovia-section-intro wp-block-paragraph\">Your routes are built from the same large-item work Proovia has run since 2014 \u2014 here are four examples of what regularly lands on the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"proovia-strip\"><div class=\"proovia-strip-item\"><div class=\"proovia-strip-num\">1<\/div><div><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/proovia.delivery\/blog\/furniture-delivery-service\/\">Furniture delivery<\/a><\/h3><p>Sofas, wardrobes, dining tables and beds \u2014 the bulk of what fills a Luton van on a typical route.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"proovia-strip-item\"><div class=\"proovia-strip-num\">2<\/div><div><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/proovia.delivery\/blog\/ebay-auction-collection\/\">eBay and auction collection<\/a><\/h3><p>Collected from a private seller or an auction house and delivered on to the buyer, with the condition photographed at both ends.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"proovia-strip-item\"><div class=\"proovia-strip-num\">3<\/div><div><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/proovia.delivery\/blog\/two-person-delivery-service\/\">Two-person delivery jobs<\/a><\/h3><p>Some routes are run with a second crew member rather than solo \u2014 furniture and large items that need two sets of hands.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"proovia-strip-item\"><div class=\"proovia-strip-num\">4<\/div><div><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/proovia.delivery\/blog\/furniture-delivery\/\">Longer city-to-city legs<\/a><\/h3><p>Some routes run between cities rather than around one \u2014 Birmingham to London, Manchester, Leeds and Bristol are the ones Proovia runs most.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-iddriverfaq .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-iddriverfaq .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-iddriverfaq > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-iddriverfaq .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-iddriverfaq .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion kt-accordion-id-driverfaq\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap kt-accordion-driverfaq kt-pane-header-alignment-left\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-panedriver_p1\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What types of vehicles can I use?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only Luton vans are accepted on Proovia&#8217;s routes. Your vehicle must be suitable for large parcel deliveries and route-based logistics.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-panedriver_p2\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Am I employed or self-employed?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Self-employed. You run your own delivery business \u2014 no extra staff to hire \u2014 while Proovia supplies the routes, the app, and support seven days a week.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-panedriver_p3\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Where do drivers need to be based?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re currently recruiting drivers who live in Birmingham. Your routes themselves cover a wider area \u2014 being based in Birmingham doesn&#8217;t mean you&#8217;ll only deliver within the city.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-panedriver_p4\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How often will I get paid?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Payment is processed as soon as you complete a route \u2014 a guaranteed rate per route, with no delays or complicated payment processes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-panedriver_p5\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What do I need to apply?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proof of ID (passport, birth certificate, EU card or biometric), a right-to-work share code, proof of your current address, your driving licence, National Insurance number, a DVLA check code (UK licences), and a Luton van. Clear phone photos of your documents are fine \u2014 upload them as you reach each step.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-panedriver_p6\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Do I need my own insurance?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes \u2014 you&#8217;ll need goods-in-transit and hire-or-reward cover for self-employed courier work. Once you&#8217;re approved, your policy documents live in the app&#8217;s Insurance section alongside your van information.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-panedriver_p7\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How soon can I start?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sign-up process is simple, and you could be working as soon as tomorrow once your application is approved.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-hero proovia-final-drivers is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-hero-copy is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"proovia-kicker wp-block-paragraph\">Join the network<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#fff\">Grow with 200+ delivery partners at Proovia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"final-list\"><li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6L9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg>Steady, dedicated routes \u2014 not one-off gigs<\/li><li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6L9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg>Backed by a team that&#8217;s been doing this since 2014<\/li><li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6L9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg>Real support from an office that actually picks up<\/li><li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.25\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6L9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg>Rated 4.8 on Trustpilot from 60,000+ reviews<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-rounded\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/driver.proovia.delivery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start Your Application<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group proovia-media is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/proovia.delivery\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/proovia-driver-fleet-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A line of white Luton vans with Proovia drivers in red hi-vis standing beside each one\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n  \"itemListElement\": [\n    { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/proovia.delivery\/\" },\n    { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Blog\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/proovia.delivery\/blog\/\" },\n    { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Become a Driver\" }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What types of vehicles can I use?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Only Luton vans are accepted on Proovia's routes. 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