In addition to the major national carriers, there are a number of regional overnight carriers in the market. These companies specialize in the expedited delivery of packages within a defined geographic region. Smaller shippers that have special shipping needs but find they are too small to warrant much attention from the national providers may want to consult a regional carrier.
Regional carriers are often quite flexible in accommodating specific needs and concerns.
Generally, a company should be shipping about five packages a week to consider working with a regional carrier. Pricing from these carriers at such shipping volumes can be quite competitive with the larger players. The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. All rights reserved.