From blueprints to payroll, count on us to deliver.
Construction deliveries at a glance
What construction deliveries does U.S. Messenger make?
U.S. Messenger makes job-site deliveries for construction companies across Chicagoland.
- What: payroll to job sites, blueprints, small emergency parts.
- When: on demand, at any hour.
Why use a courier instead of sending an employee?
A U.S. Messenger courier is generally more cost-effective than sending an employee.
- Cost: an employee’s time, fares, parking and tolls.
- Risk: injury on a delivery comes off your books.
Can U.S. Messenger move bigger loads to a site?
Yes. U.S. Messenger scales from a part to a pallet.
- Same day: rush trucking moves pallets and larger loads.
- Beyond Chicagoland: nationwide expedited trucking handles freight.
How do I know a site delivery arrived?
Every U.S. Messenger delivery closes with proof at the drop.
- Proof: an electronic signature or a photo.
- En route: live GPS shows where the courier is.
Delivery with attention to detail.
Locally owned and operated, U.S. Messenger is a leading provider of customer service, on-time performance and reasonably priced delivery and logistics services in Chicagoland and nationwide. We have been delivering to our customers with integrity, accountability and consistency since 1999.
At our core, we are an emergency special delivery supplier to a cross-industrial market. We have been able to help construction companies with the delivery of payroll to their sites as well as blueprints and small emergency parts. Our service is generally more cost-effective than sending an employee to run these errands.
On-Demand Messenger
From an envelope to a truck load in a moment’s notice — 24/7/365. Our team of couriers can make a bike delivery in minutes, or van load in just hours.
Same-Day and Rush Trucking
For large shipments going long distances, our trucking services provide fast, economical delivery of whatever you need to get from Point A to Point B.
Chicago Loop Zone
Bike Services
- BIKE 1 (Direct) – ASAP
- BIKE 2 – Delivered within 1 hour
- BIKE 3 – Delivered within 80 min.
- BIKE 4 – Delivered within 2 hours*
*Bike 4 service is unavailable after 3pm.
AVAILABLE:
Mon-Fri (8am – 5:30pm)
LOOP ZONE:
1200 N. – 1200 S.
1200 W. – Lake
Chicago Loop Zone
Car & Van Services
- LOOP (Direct) – ASAP
- LOOP 60 – Delivered within 1 hour
- LOOP 90 – Delivered within 90 min.
All services listed must be picked up and delivered within the Loop Zone.
Deliveries of multiple packages or of a heavy weight may require additional time.
AVAILABLE:
24/7
LOOP ZONE:
1200 N. – 1200 S.
1200 W. – Lake
City & Suburbs
Car & Van Services
- DIRECT – ASAP
- EMERGENCY – Delivered within 2 hours
- SPECIAL – Delivered within 4 hours*
- ECONOMY – Delivered within 6 hours**
*Special service is available 8am – 1pm, Mon – Fri
**Economy service is available 8am – 11am, Mon – Fri
AVAILABLE:
24/7
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- All times are good up to 28 miles.
- Deliveries with multiple packages or of a heavy weight may require additional time to deliver.
- For deliveries over 50 miles, ONLY Direct and Emergency service is available
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Trusted by leading builders and construction companies
Since COVID-19, we’ve had some people working from home and others in the office. Despite our team being separated, U.S. Messenger made it feel like we were still connected. It is imperative for our teams to continue to send materials and samples between architects and subcontractors, and this process continued seamlessly with the help of U.S. Messenger. When it felt like everything was changing, they were always there when we needed them!
Cait M., Construction Industry
Industry-leading experienced and certified drivers
All couriers carry two-way radio phones that also allow instant two-way data traffic, ensuring that none of your important information is missed. Proof of Deliveries (POD’s, which includes who received your package, what time and what floor) can be emailed automatically or easily recovered at your convenience from our online tracking system – at any time, from anywhere.
Using our broad network of trusted partners across the nation we can accommodate any expedited delivery need that you may have. Just call us for help!
Place, track & review orders on the go.
Cutting-edge technology for superior service.
From our couriers, to customer service, to you, we make sure we’re using the latest technology to keep everyone accountable, efficient, and informed.
- Order online, by phone, or in the app
- Live GPS Tracking
- Electronic Signature Capture
- Instant Push to Talk (PTT)
- Visual Proof of Delivery (VPOD)
- Package Bar Code Scanning
- GPS Navigation
- Automatic Notifications
- Other Online Services
- Reports
- Route Optimization