| Sending a package or envelope overnight can be | | | | dimensional factoring when figuring the charge for |
| expensive. But it doesn't have to be. We've put | | | | your next day delivery shipment. This means the |
| together a few tips to save you money on next | | | | size of the box, in addition to the weight, |
| day delivery. These tips can save you up to 60% | | | | contributes to the cost of your shipment. This |
| on your urgent overnight shipping: | | | | makes sense because a heavier box uses more |
| 1. Compare Shipping Rates - You may be | | | | fuel on the shipper's plane and a large box takes |
| surprised to learn how many companies offer | | | | up more room. Use a box that is just large |
| next day delivery. FedEx, UPS and the US Postal | | | | enough to accommodate your shipment and |
| Service all offer domestic overnight shipping. | | | | proper packaging such as Styrofoam peanuts. |
| Hundreds of regional carriers and couriers such as | | | | Using a larger box is not necessary and will cost |
| Lone Star Overnight, Spee Dee Delivery, SoCal | | | | you money. |
| Overnight and others offer overnight delivery | | | | 4. Drop Off Your Overnight Shipment Instead of |
| within their service areas. It really does pay to | | | | Requesting Carrier Pickup - Shipping companies |
| compare rates as the rates can vary greatly | | | | charge a hefty pickup fee, some over $10, to |
| between carriers for the exact same shipment | | | | pick up your next day delivery package or |
| going to the exact same place. Try a free | | | | envelope. Dropping your shipment off at a shipper |
| shipping rate comparison service such as to | | | | location or drop box will avoid this charge. |
| compare next day shipping rates fast. Comparing | | | | 5. Combine Shipments When Possible - If you |
| rates alone can save you big money. | | | | have two boxes going to the same place, it is |
| 2. Utilize Ground or Regular Shipping - Often when | | | | generally cheaper to put them in one larger box |
| a package is traveling only a short distance | | | | rather than two small ones. |
| ground or regular shipping will provide next day | | | | 6. Use Flat Rate Shipping Envelopes and Boxes - |
| delivery. This can be a significant cost savings | | | | A number of shippers offer flat rate boxes and |
| over shipping via overnight methods. Check transit | | | | envelopes for next day delivery. With flat rate |
| times on the carrier's websites to see how long | | | | shipping you pay one set price regardless of how |
| ground shipping will take. Or use a service such as | | | | much the box or envelope weights. This can be a |
| to compare carrier rates and transit times all at | | | | big cost saver with small heavier items. |
| once. | | | | Give these simple tips a try and you will save |
| 3. Package Your Shipment Appropriately - Most | | | | money on your next day delivery shipping. Happy |
| major overnight shipping companies use | | | | shipping! |