Become a self‑employed van driver with Crown SDS
If you want flexible work, reliable routes and the chance to manage your own schedule, becoming a self‑employed van driver with Crown SDS is an excellent opportunity. We work nationwide, supporting drivers with onboarding, training and consistent delivery jobs every day. Whether you’re new to courier work or already have experience, we help you get on the road fast and start earning.
Work with Crown as a self-employed driver
Juggle the important things in life whilst earning competitive rates as a self-employed driver.
Choosing to become a self‑employed van driver gives you freedom, flexibility and control over how you work. At Crown SDS, we partner with professional drivers across the UK, providing them with:
Our customers operate around the clock, meaning we offer a wide range of routes, from same day deliveries to scheduled multis. This keeps you busy and earning steadily.
Wherever you are based, our network provides consistent work in your area and beyond, giving you the option to stay local or travel further for higher‑value routes.
We understand that your time and vehicle are valuable. That’s why we offer fair, competitive rates designed to reward your reliability and professionalism.
To help you manage your day‑to‑day business smoothly, we provide a dedicated online Driver Portal where you can:
- View and check your earnings
- Update vehicle information
- Upload essential documents
- Manage your payments
Simply register or log in through the portal to get started.
Once you become a self-employed driver, you can choose the type of routes that work for you, including:
- Long runs
- Multi‑drop routes
- Shorter shifts
- Night routes
Our Driver App makes it easy to select the work that suits your schedule, giving you complete control. Furthermore, automated invoicing and weekly pay mean you spend less time on admin and more time earning.
Benefits include:
- Thousands of routes available
- Competitive weekly payments
- Self‑billing with no paperwork
- Ongoing support from our friendly team
Every route you complete is supported by our advanced driver technology. This means you can plan ahead efficiently and stay fully connected with the operations team in real time.
Developed using 35 years of courier experience, the Crown SDS Driver App is designed specifically for van drivers. It provides:
- Bid on live jobs and choose work that suits you
- Live updates for instructions and changes
- Two‑way communication with the support team
- Integrated navigation tools and route information
- Digital proof of delivery for a paperless workflow
- Real‑time job tracking for transparency throughout each run
As a result, your entire workflow becomes smoother and more predictable.
Interested to know more?
The Driver Support Team have worked with thousands of drivers, giving them extensive experience of the routes you’d typically be working on, and the common queries both new and seasoned drivers can have when they’re thinking about registering with Crown.
Additionally, the core team is available between 8.30am – 5pm (Mon-Fri), and supported by the wider operations team outside of those hours.
Have a chat with them today, to find out what’s involved and how to get set up.
- Register through the Driver Portal.
- Complete your online setup.
- Install the Driver App.
- Select your first job and begin earning as a self‑employed driver.
As a result, the entire onboarding process is fast, simple, and designed to get you on the road quickly.
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