Spotlight on Taco Bell Delivery
For years, pizzerias and Chinese restaurants dominated the food delivery sector. But America is a country built on the craving for convenience, and so it seems natural that food delivery services would eventually expand to other markets. Taco Bell is one of the latest fast food restaurant chains to experiment with delivering takeout directly to […]
Exploring the Safety Track Record of Automated Vehicles
Automated vehicles may sound like the stuff of dreams, but the technology behind them is very real. We may even see a time when the roads are populated by cars and trucks that drive themselves, rather than cars and trucks that require human drivers. Many people, however, wonder whether automated vehicles can be truly safe. […]
What Tucson Businesses Can Expect with Our Distribution Center
Are you ready to scale up your inventory? Or perhaps you’re starting a business from home and have no place to store your goods. It’s not necessary to purchase commercial square footage. All you need is a spacious, well-secured distribution center. Xcel Delivery Services offers a conveniently located distribution center on South Broadmont Drive in […]
What’s Involved with Lab Courier Services?
Every healthcare facility relies on confidential and secure lab courier services. Patients might not be fully aware of what goes on behind the scenes, but they are nevertheless dependent upon medical couriers for the safe and timely delivery of sensitive medical items. These include medical specimens, infusion medicine, and lab work. Chain of Custody Requirements […]
Exploring the Impacts Amazon Has Made on the Retail Industry
From its humble roots as a bookseller based in a garage to its international domination over retail, Amazon’s story has been one of explosive and unprecedented growth. Today, Amazon is a veritable empire with fingers in many pies—from aerospace robotics to lettuce. Its upward trend shows no signs of slowing down, which has its many […]
Shipping Technologies That Keep Xcel Delivery on Track
In the transportation industry, efficiency, safety, and security are among the top priorities. And here at Xcel Delivery Services, we are committed to investing in the latest logistics technologies to ensure that each of our customers receives nothing less than exceptional service. Our company, including our 24/7 dispatchers, have continual access to real-time monitoring and […]
Is Automation Likely to Put Commercial Drivers Out of the Job?
In years past, intelligent robots were little more than figments of the imagination. But recently, they’ve leaped off the pages of science fiction novels and straight into everyday life. Robotic technologies have already been integrated into many industries, including the transportation sector. And some experts do predict that, in the years to come, millions of […]
Spotlight on the Waymo One Launch
Driverless cars are perhaps the most exciting thing to happen to transportation in recent memory. But the technology still has a long way to go. In early December 2018, Waymo (a Google subsidiary) officially launched Waymo One—a fleet of autonomous taxis—to mixed reviews. The news of the launch is also somewhat deceptive, as the vehicles […]
A Quick Look at Bone Marrow Specimen Shipping
Bone marrow is the soft tissue found inside bones. It’s of critical importance in diagnostics, clinical research, and drug discovery projects. Like other medical specimens, bone marrow samples are subject to sensitive transportation and delivery protocols. To ensure the viability of the samples, it’s essential to choose a delivery company with experience providing lab courier […]
Must-See Desert Parks Near Phoenix
Arizona features some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the U.S. When you visit Phoenix for the Customized Logistics and Delivery Association (CLDA) conference, I hope you’ll take the time to explore the natural wonders of the region. I recommend starting with the Phoenix Sonoran Preserve or the Lost Dutchman State Park. If you’d like […]
