10 Facts About the Last-Mile Delivery Business
The courier industry has long played a significant part in all societies. However, have you ever wondered about the average distance a last-mile delivery driver covers in a day? Or the number of photos they snap per year to confirm parcel deliveries?
Introducing "Did You Know…!" – A new series that unveils 10 interesting facts about the last-mile delivery business. Get ready to expand your knowledge!
Did you know…that being a courier is among one of the earliest professions. Being a courier became a job in the Middle Ages, and they often delivered parcels to royal courts.
Did you know…that a last-mile delivery driver can walk an average 15,000 steps in a typical day.
Did you know...that the average delivery driver will lift around 12,500 lbs of parcels in a single day.
Did you know…that on average, a delivery driver will visit your place of residence around 50 times per year.
Did you know…MYCourier Inc. takes an average of 250 pictures per day for parcel confirmation (And that’s per driver!).
Did you know…one of the world’s largest courier companies - the United Parcel Service (UPS) - was founded by two teenage boys in Seattle in 1907. They started delivering packages mostly by bike and on foot.
Did you know…that it’s been predicted that there will be a 78% increase in last-mile deliveries in urban areas across the world in 2030.
Did you know…that last-mile delivery makes up 53% of all delivery operational costs.
Did you know…that 16% of last-mile delivery retailers and logistics providers listed electric vehicles as one of the most important next steps in deliveries.
Did you know…Before it was a finance company, the first official courier service in the United States was Wells Fargo.
Did you know…As many as 25 million packages are delivered all over the world using courier services daily.
Did you know…that MYCourier Inc. executes daily monitoring of on-route performance which allows for fully optimized, quality delivery every day!
At MYCourier Inc., our priority is to provide a streamlined process from pickup to delivery for our valued business partners. Our team employs cutting-edge equipment, toolkits, and technology designed to handle peak demands while maintaining adaptability. This approach ensures our delivery associates are consistently available to fulfill your business's day-to-day needs.
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