The basic equipment you need to start a courier business includes: A vehicle: You will need a reliable vehicle to transport your clients' packages. A computer: You will need a computer to manage your business operations, such as scheduling deliveries and tracking packages. A phone: You will need a phone to communicate with your clients and drivers. Other equipment, such as boxes, labels and packing materials. You may also want to consider investing in additional equipment, such as GPS tracking devices and mobile scanners, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your business.