Small parcel delivery companies grew in 2022

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

🚙 Small parcel delivery companies grew in 2022.

While shipping volumes increased, alternatives to the big guys such as UPS and FedEx found their niche. LaserShip/OnTrac, GLS, and The Frontdoor Collective are some of the smaller delivery companies that made massive strides in expanding capacity and meeting customers’ needs. Consumers look for reliable reputations and on-time providers… it seems that the larger carriers need to work on cleaning up theirs.

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