When it comes to shipping a package, most people think about the big name carriers, FedEx, UPS, and the USPS. What they don’t realize is there is a difference between those carriers and a local courier service. To someone who just wants their packages mailed, the differences might seem minute, however, they could receive better service depending on their needs.

There are quite a few delivery options available, these include:

• National/international carriers: These companies provide next day, two day, and two week delivery time frames. Typically, they are the most popular providers to ship with. However, that doesn’t mean they are the best option to choose.
• Freight deliveries: If you have an extra-large delivery, such as big tires or concrete building material, it will probably be delivered to you on a freight truck. The truck uses a pallet to pack everything up. Don’t expect the driver to unload the truck for you. Most of the freight drivers are in a union and won’t help you unload.
• Specialty deliveries: This can range from flower deliveries to medical supplies to legal paperwork. The last thing you want is for your flowers, important medical supplies, and legal documents to get lost in the shuffle of the large carriers. You need a small service to deliver them.
• Courier services: Courier services are a local delivery option. The companies specialize in speedy, safe, and secure deliveries.

Now that you know the different options available to you, stay tuned for our next blog post. We will help you determine what delivery option best fits your needs.

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