Overnight Delivery Services

When you need it sent now -- overnight delivery gets it there on time
By Virginia Franco, Freelance Writer Overnight delivery of information can be critical to your business success. Whether you have an account and use your FedEx supplies to send an overnight letter, or choose the big brown truck by using the United Parcel Service, the bottom line is this: if something is important enough that it needs to get there tomorrow, you have many options for overnight delivery services.

Depending on the overnight express courier delivery service, overnight services can get your package across town, across the state or across the globe. Because you have so many local, national and international overnight delivery services from which to choose, be sure to ask the following questions when selecting a service to handle your company's overnight deliveries:

1. How extensive does the network of your overnight delivery service need to be?

2. What is the process for getting your package shipped via a particular courier?

3. How expensive is it to get a package shipped overnight?

Find out the size of the overnight delivery service delivery network

Some companies can promise overnight service within the same town, others within the country. Still others pledge to get your package to other countries within the same day. The courier service you ultimately select will need to be able to get your packages where you need them to go.
Try:  FedEx offers overnight delivery within the U.S. and next-flight-out, door-to-door service to more than 200 international destinations. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) also guarantees overnight service -- with a caveat. Their web site notes that guaranteed overnight service is dependant upon your drop-off time.

Inquire about ease of overnight package delivery

It's important to understand each courier's process for getting your package ready for overnight delivery. As noted above with USPS, to be guaranteed overnight delivery through them you must get your package in by a particular drop-off time. Still others must be received at a specific drop-off location. Be sure to know exactly what is required of you in order to be guaranteed overnight delivery.
Try:  If you live in California, Nevada or Arizona you may want to consider Golden State Overnight Delivery Service. It is worth noting that packages must be received at a specific drop-off box and their guaranteed arrival time may be later if the destination is rural. If you live in Charlotte, NC and conduct all your business locally, consider Slingshot Express. If your delivery is within 25 miles of your location and you don't mind paying a bit more, they will pick up your package and guarantee delivery in less than one hour.

Compare costs of various overnight delivery services companies

While speed and facility to ship are clearly important factors to consider, the cost for this service must also be factored into the equation. Be sure to compare costs of various overnight delivery services to make sure you are getting the best value.
Try:  Overnight Express serves customers throughout California, Arizona, Nevada and Mexico. To calculate shipping rates simply type in origin and shipment zip codes and the weight of your package. The United Parcel Service (UPS) also provides shipping rates based on location and weight and provides freight rates.

• By setting up a business account with an overnight delivery company you can get pre-printed labels and other shipping and packaging supplies at a discounted rate. These supplies make getting your package or letter out the door more quickly while saving money.