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Print deliveries at a glance
What print industry deliveries does U.S. Messenger make?
U.S. Messenger delivers blueprints, proofs and finished print directly to your client in Chicagoland.
- What: blueprints, proofs and finished print.
- Rush: end-of-business rush jobs included.
Can U.S. Messenger move both proofs and pallets?
Yes. U.S. Messenger moves proofs and pallets the same day.
- Proofs: by bike or car.
- Pallets of brochures: 16-foot box trucks, 24-foot straight trucks or semi-trailers.
Can a print job ship outside Chicago today?
Yes. A time-critical print job can leave Chicago today.
- Next flight out: anywhere in the United States within a day.
- Freight: expedited trucking.
How do print clients get proof of delivery?
Every U.S. Messenger delivery closes with an electronic signature or a photo at the drop.
- Tracking: live.
- Notification: automatic delivery notification to you or your client.
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, U.S. Messenger is an emergency special delivery supplier to a cross-industrial market. A large part of our primary business is the delivery of blueprints, proofs and other final product delivery directly to the end-user.
When your client has a rush shipping job that needs to be delivered EOB, our messengers will complete the job.
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.
Nationwide Expedited
USM Expedited offers nationwide time critical services. With thousands of agents across the US, we can make you a local provider in almost any market via road or air.
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 leaders in the printing industry
No other messenger service matches your team. Timely delivery and open communication are critical in the printing industry, and it’s great to know we have a reliable team like yours to lean on. This year on average, your car and bike messengers completed deliveries 30-50% faster than advertised. Thank you for the incredibly efficient and reliable service.
Andy E., Printing 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