Stockton-on-Tees is a thriving hub for logistics, with booming retail and industrial estates like Teesside Industrial Park and Portrack Lane driving demand for reliable van couriers. Whether you’re based in Stockton, Middlesbrough, Billingham, Hartlepool, Darlington, or Redcar, The Courier App connects you to consistent, flexible multi-drop delivery work. With your own vehicle and a drive to succeed, you can join our trusted network of self-employed couriers and start earning weekly pay with shifts that fit your life. At The Courier App, we’re more than a gig platform - we’re a courier service provider managing structured, reliable delivery work for clients across Teesside and County Durham.
It’s free to join our network. Simply register as a Social Member, complete your profile, and browse courier jobs available across Stockton and nearby towns.
If you’re accepted for a job, there’s a one-time membership fee of £57 + VAT — this covers background checks and unlocks full access to the app. No hidden costs, no subscriptions — just a clear path into consistent courier work.
Most of our jobs in the Teesside area are structured multi-drop routes with set shift patterns. You’ll also find cover shifts and urgent ad-hoc jobs when needed.
Whether it’s repeat rounds across Stockton and Billingham or short-term runs in Middlesbrough, every job is vetted and scheduled via our team — no chasing gigs.
Yes — you’ll need your own insured van or car to get started.
In and around Stockton, most jobs suit small to short and long-wheelbase vans due to route volumes. Cars are accepted in some areas, but van couriers generally get first access to high-demand work.
Absolutely. You stay self-employed, so you're free to take on other work as long as you honour any shifts you commit to through The Courier App.
The only rule? You can’t use the app to approach or work directly with our clients — we maintain long-term trust with our partners, and that trust extends to our driver network too.
We’re not a gig app. We manage courier work as a service provider, meaning we handle the logistics, scheduling, and support so you don’t have to.
Our platform gives Stockton-based drivers access to real, structured work. You get flexibility, consistency, and the support of a team that knows what it’s like behind the wheel.
We’ve made signing up simple. Just download the app (available on the App Store and Google Play), upload your documents, and complete your profile.
Most drivers are verified within 2–10 days, depending on the background checks.
We know you're eager to hit the road and start delivering. Once you're accepted and submit your documents, verification typically takes 2–10 days, processed securely through our partner Zellis.
While you wait, feel free to explore the growing knowledge base in the app, it’s packed with useful info to help you get the most out of your time with us.