UK same-day small van courier. At your door in 30 minutes.
A vetted Fortis driver in a Transit Connect, Caddy or Berlingo — loaded at your door, driven direct to your destination. No depots. No relay drivers. No sorting warehouse. Just your goods, your driver, your destination.
What fits in a small van?
Small vans are the most nimble option in the Fortis fleet — ideal for urban deliveries, tight car parks, and anything that doesn't need the bulk of a Sprinter. They're typically cheaper, dispatched faster, and available in more locations than larger options.
Think of a small van as a large car boot that comes with a professional driver. Anything that fills fewer than 10–15 medium moving boxes and weighs under 400 kg total is a perfect small van job. If your load is larger or heavier, our medium or large van service is just one step up.
Not sure if your items fit? Use this quick guide. If you're uncertain, book a medium van — the price difference is small and you'll have room to spare.
- Up to ~10–15 medium cardboard boxes
- Individual items up to ~30 kg each
- Longest item up to 1.8 m
- Total load no more than 400 kg
- No pallets — use a Luton for those
- No oversized items (sofas, wardrobes)
All-in price. No account needed.
Built for urgent, time-critical jobs.
The deliveries that can't go in an overnight parcel van. The runs that matter today.
Contracts, legal bundles, financial sign-offs — delivered the same morning you call. Chain of custody tracked end to end.
Boxes up to 30 kg each, parcels that can't wait for an overnight network. Loaded at your door, driven direct.
Blood samples, biopsies, pathology slides — handled carefully and delivered urgently between hospitals, labs and clinics.
Last-mile urgent orders, launch-day overflow, VIP customer deliveries that need to arrive today, not tomorrow.
The automotive part, the circuit board, the precision component that has a production line stopped. A small van is the fastest way to unblock it.
Cameras, lenses, broadcast gear — light enough for a small van, important enough to send dedicated and direct.
Simple, all-in pricing. No surprises.
Small van courier prices start from around £25–£35 for short urban runs and scale with distance. The price you see in the booking form is everything: driver, fuel, Fortis Cover, and VAT. There is no fuel surcharge, no weekend premium, and no hidden platform fee added at checkout.
- Instant all-in quote — no account needed
- Escrowed until you confirm delivery
- Pay by card or bank transfer
- VAT receipt issued automatically
Small van courier — your questions answered.
How quickly can I get a small van courier?
In most UK cities and large towns we can have a small van at your door within 30–60 minutes of booking. Rural areas are typically under 90 minutes. You'll see a live ETA the moment a driver accepts your job.
What's the maximum weight a small van can carry?
Up to 400 kg total payload across all items. Individual items should be manageable for a single person — typically up to 30 kg each. If you need heavier individual items loaded, consider a medium or large van.
Are my goods covered by insurance?
Yes. Every Fortis booking includes Fortis Cover — goods-in-transit insurance up to £25,000 at no extra cost. Your payment is also held in escrow and only released to the driver once you confirm safe delivery.
Can I track the driver in real time?
Yes. As soon as your driver sets off you receive a live tracking link. You can see the van's exact position, get a current ETA, and contact the driver directly by phone at any point during the journey.
What UK postcodes do you cover?
Fortis operators are active across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Enter your from and to postcode in the booking form — you'll see live availability and an instant all-in price in under a minute.
Can I send fragile or high-value items in a small van?
Yes, though if items are especially delicate or high value, consider our Fragile Items service which pairs you with drivers carrying blankets and specialist handling equipment. Note this in your booking either way.
Ready to book your small van courier?
Enter your pickup and drop-off postcode. Get an all-in price in under a minute. A vetted driver can be with you in 30–60 minutes.