See Ads in the Paper For Courier Company Drivers, Is That the Same as Expediting?
– Top In addition to the major expediting companies which operate on a national basis, there are a number of smaller companies operating locally or regionally which the prospective expediter could consider. These companies, many of which began as local courier or freight companies, have expanded to include what is traditionally considered expedited freight, albeit one-way freight in nature. Many of these operations have added a few straight trucks with sleepers, sometimes Qualcomm equipped, to at least give the appearance of a conventional unit. In some cases, the “expedited” division of these carriers will be based solely on servicing one or two major local accounts, with what are basically dedicated runs making up a large portion of their business. If using independent contractors or Owner/Operators in their fleet, these smaller companies can provide a leasing opportunity alternative to the majors, and can also offer an entry-level position for the prospective expediter as a company
