Messenger Services
Tips & Advice to help you make your decision on Messenger Services
Communication is the key to success. With the incorporation of the internet, communication has never been easier. However, there are still some things the world wide web can't do for you. Regardless of how much easier our lives would be, the internet has yet to transmit physical product samples from one place to another, for instance. Sometimes, a document or a product must be delivered in person, and must get to where you need it be today. That's where a good messenger service can make your life less stressful.
Messenger services can pick up a document or smaller package and deliver it across town in a much shorter period of time than regular postal service or overnight service. Many large cities have messenger services who deliver via bicycle, so they can get items where they need to go even more quickly than if you were to hop in the company car and drive it there yourself. The time and effort a good messenger service can save you when it comes to transportation and logistics is valuable and irreplaceable.
Do you need to deliver an item outside of the city? Many courier services also offer train or air services as well as local vehicle and bicycle in-city delivery services.
Messenger Services
Schedule rush and same-day deliveries without going brokeBy Frances Sharpe, freelance writer/editor When you've got packages that need to be delivered now, call a messenger service. Also known as courier services, these pricey services operate 24/7 and provide same-day, door-to-door delivery across town or across the country. Depending on the type of package, your location and the destination, your item could arrive within as little as an hour. Messenger services can be used for:
- Scheduled service (items are picked up and delivered on a daily or weekly basis).
- Routed service (items are picked up and delivered to various locations).
- On-demand service (items are picked up as needed).
Find a service
Messenger services are located nationwide and are highly concentrated in major metropolitan areas.
Try:
To find a messenger service in your area, click on your state at MCAA.com (Messenger Courier Association of the Americas) or at 4SameDaySolutions.com.
Try FedEx or DHL same-day service
These shipping specialists also offer same-day, door-to-door delivery.
Try:
Schedule a pickup at FedEx or get more info on DHL Same Day Service, which also delivers internationally.
Choose delivery times
Most messenger services offer a variety of delivery options. However, delivery options and terms aren't standardized within the industry. Depending on the firm, a "rush" delivery could arrive within one hour, three hours or more. Always ask for a specific guaranteed delivery time to ensure your package arrives in time.
Try:
View a common array of delivery options by clicking on "service level" at City Express Courier Service, which provides service in all major metropolitan areas.
Verify charges
Messenger services employ a variety of pricing methods, all of which can be budget busters. Charges usually vary depending on how quickly a package needs to be delivered and the distance from the pick-up point to the destination. Flat fees are common, as are base fees plus mileage for long-distance deliveries. Additional fees may be required for rush jobs that arrive within a matter of hours.
Try:
City Express Courier Service offers a Quick Quote request form on its home page. Download rates using FedEx Rate Tools. Click on your home city to calculate mileage to your package's destination and get estimated costs at Today Rush.
Place orders online
Most major messenger services and even some smaller local companies provide online order processing and shipment tracking.
Try:
A1Express and Today Rush, both nationwide messenger services, offer online ordering and tracking. If you sign up for a free account, you can order online with FedEx.
- Develop a relationship. Once you find a reliable messenger service, strengthen your relationship. It may help you in negotiations for volume discounts or faster delivery times.
- Include delivery instructions. Always provide clear delivery notes, such as "leave at reception desk."
- Consider insurance needs. If your items require insurance, ask if the messenger service provides it. Not all do.
- Don't overpay. Don't pay for two-hour delivery if your package doesn't need to arrive until the end of the day.
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