Deliveries to remote or rural areas face many challenges. Poorly marked roads, aging infrastructure, lack of delivery personnel, and weather-related or environmental disruptions can all make timely and accurate deliveries difficult. At Xcel Delivery, we aim to bridge the gap between large, national and international delivery companies and small, rural delivery services.
We contract with skilled, experienced local drivers who know the area and are less likely to cause delays, misdeliveries, or other issues. We also use robust logistical protocols and advanced technology to reduce the risk of problems. Our goals are to ensure remote and underserved regions – especially rural clinics, labs, and medical and educational facilities – get timely deliveries. Here is a closer look at how we make that happen.
Embracing Modern Technology
At Xcel, we embrace modern technology that makes deliveries faster, eco-friendlier and more sustainable, and more accurate. We use a combination of different tech tools to improve delivery times and accuracy and reduce the risk of theft, loss, damage, and misdeliveries. Our inventory management system ensures our clients always know exactly what is on hand, where it is located, and how to find it.
We use route optimization software to determine the ideal routes and calculate travel time and fuel costs. We use load planning software to strategically plan truck loads or plane cargo loads. Our real-time tracking software ensures our clients know exactly where their products are each step of the way. We also use advanced tech to evaluate and navigate rural and remote landscapes to determine the best route and avoid delays and challenges.
Partnering with Experienced, Skilled Drivers
We contract with experienced, skilled delivery drivers who are local to the areas we serve. They understand the unique challenges of remote and rural areas and can anticipate problems and find creative solutions. We have built strong relationships with these drivers, and we trust them for their local courier expertise and skill.
Development of Next Flight Out and TSA Certified Driver Services
For deliveries to extremely remote or rural areas, we can utilize next flight out or TSA certified driver services. This reduces the risk of delays or missteps. We’ll ensure your cargo gets on the next flight out to its destination using the most efficient route possible.
State-of-the-Art Warehousing and Inventory Storage
We operate two state-of-the-art warehouses in Tucson and Phoenix. Both are near major interstates and airports as well as shipping hubs. We offer secure inventory storage and management in a centralized location so that your products remain safe and secure until you’re ready to ship them out.
Fleet Management
We contract with a large network of delivery drivers and manage a huge fleet of delivery vehicles. This makes it easy for us to provide on-demand, STAT, and same-day delivery services for urgent needs. Our medical and lab couriers can ensure medication, supplies, equipment, specimens, and other necessities get to medical facilities in rural areas. We can also provide on-demand or scheduled pick-ups from rural medical facilities and transport items to larger facilities or labs.
Cross-Docking, Pick-and-Pack, and Shipping Services
We utilize cross-docking to reduce the need for unpacking, storage, and re-packing of cargo. We’ll determine the most efficient pathway for your items to their final destination, eliminating delays, inefficiencies, and redundancies. We also offer highly personalized fulfillment, distribution, and shopping services that can be carefully tailored to your specific needs and schedule. We specialize in pick-and-pack, expedited freight, retail distribution, and local and long-distance shopping and delivery services.
To learn more about Xcel Delivery’s delivery services throughout Arizona and beyond, contact us online.