What Spee-Dee Delivery Service does

Spee-Dee Delivery Service, Inc. is a privately held, second-generation family-owned regional parcel and less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Founded in 1978 by Don Weeres as an on-call delivery service operated from a single pickup truck, the company has grown to approximately 1,800 employees operating from 39 locations across a 10-state Midwest service area, handling roughly 70,000 packages per day for more than 12,000 daily shippers. The company provides next-day and multi-day ground delivery services within full-coverage states (Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin) and select-coverage states (Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska), with a service portfolio that includes Standard Account scheduled pickup subscriptions, On-Call Pickup, Pick-Up Tag, EZR Returns, LTL freight, hazardous materials handling, walk-in counter shipping, and warehousing/fulfillment via the wholly owned Spee-Dee Logistics subsidiary.

The company's technology stack centers on two shipping platforms: the legacy Spee-Dee Ship desktop software (version 3.24.2, Windows-based) and the new cloud-based shipit Transportation Management System launched in August 2025 and powered by Dispatch Science. These tools handle label printing, manifest management, address validation, LTL scheduling, and billing analytics, and integrate with 15+ third-party manifest software vendors (ProShip, StarShip, Harvey Software, EasyPost, e2open, Pitney Bowes) plus a Magento e-commerce extension via Web2Market. Spee-Dee monetizes through a hybrid model combining recurring weekly-billed standard account subscriptions, transaction-based fees for on-call pickups ($8 flat), pick-up tags ($9 per tag), EZR returns ($0.75 per package), and LTL freight priced by pallet position and zone, with walk-in counter rates for non-account customers. Its go-to-market is dual-motion: sales-led for standard account relationships and product-led growth via the free shipit and Spee-Dee Ship software for self-serve mid-market shippers.

Name

Spee-Dee Delivery Service

Legal name

Spee-Dee Delivery Service, Inc.

Website

https://speedeedelivery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Spee-Dee Delivery Service is a privately held, family-owned regional parcel and LTL carrier serving 10 Midwest states from 39 locations, handling 70,000 packages daily for 12,000+ shippers through scheduled pickup, on-call, LTL, returns, and warehousing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Parcel Delivery & Logistics

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110), Local Messengers and Local Delivery (4922)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

SMB/Commercial B2C Standard Parcel Delivery (TLAAACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non-Time-Definite Parcel (Day-Definite) (TLAAACAE), Metro/Urban Standard Parcel Delivery (TLAAACAH), Rural/Remote Area Standard Parcel Delivery (TLAAACAI)

Keywords

• Regional parcel delivery
• Less-than-truckload freight
• Warehousing and fulfillment
• Shipping management software
• Midwest ground delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Cloud

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Standard Account Parcel Delivery: Weekly billing model for regular shippers with scheduled Monday-Friday pickups. Pricing varies by transit time (1-2, 3-4, or 5 days) and weekly billed amount tier. Includes free Spee-Dee Ship software and weekly/biweekly/monthly invoicing options.
2. On-Call Pick-Up Service: Flat $8.00 next-day pickup fee for sporadic shippers. Multiple packages qualify for aggregate pricing. One-time or ongoing service available.
3. Pick-Up Tag Service: $9.00 per tag plus package weight for standard account customers needing specific package pickup and return. Tags generated via Spee-Dee Ship software or compliant third-party manifest software.
4. EZR Returns Processing: Returns label service with $0.75 per package service fee. Includes Basic EZR, Enhanced EZR ($4.00 additional per package), and EZR Pick-Up Account ($8 or $12 per week per location). Charges triggered on label scan.
5. LTL Freight Delivery: Less-than-truckload freight service priced by pallet position and zone. Includes DAS surcharge of $15.00 per pallet position ($300 max). Non-palletized shipments available by quote.
6. Warehousing and Fulfillment: Storage, pick/pack/ship services at St. Cloud, MN warehouse. Available as one-time or ongoing service. Spee-Dee Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary.
7. Walk-In Counter Shipping: 39 walk-in counter locations offering counter rates or standard account rates for walk-in account holders. Public shipping locations also available at third-party businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Spee-Dee Delivery Service is a regional parcel and less-than-truckload (LTL) freight carrier providing next-day ground delivery across 10 Midwestern U.S. states, with standard-account scheduled pickups, on-call pickup, returns processing, warehousing and fulfillment, and hazardous-materials shipping. The company also offers proprietary shipping software (Spee-Dee Ship) and a cloud-based transportation management system (shipit) for self-service shipment management, label printing, and billing analytics.

Product overview

Spee-Dee Delivery Service is a regional parcel and freight delivery company serving the Midwest, offering a comprehensive suite of shipping services. The core product portfolio includes Standard Account (scheduled daily pickup service for frequent shippers), On-Call Pick-Up Service (for sporadic shippers), Pick-Up Tag Service (for package return to origin), and Walk-In/Public Shipping Locations (39 walk-in counters plus partner locations). The company also provides value-added services including EZR Returns (printable return labels with tracking), LTL Freight Delivery (pallet-based pricing), Spee-Dee Logistics (warehousing and fulfillment at St. Cloud warehouse), and Restricted Items Handling (hazardous materials). Technology offerings include Spee-Dee Ship Software (version 3.24.2, Windows desktop application for label printing and manifest management) and shipit (a new TMS platform launched August 2025, powered by Dispatch Science, offering web-based shipment management, validated addresses, and real-time updates). The company serves 10 Midwestern states with next-day ground delivery capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• shipit: A modern, connected transportation management system (TMS) that makes shipping easier and more efficient. Allows users to schedule pick-ups, manage and track large order volumes, print labels, analyze billing, and more. Powered by Dispatch Science.

Products and services

• On-Call Pick-Up Service Sporadic shipping service for businesses or individuals that ship less than four times per month. Offers next-day pick-up throughout the entire service area with one flat $8.00 pick-up fee regardless of packages shipped.
• Pick-Up Tag Service
• Walk-In Counter Locations 39 walk-in counter locations where anyone can bring packages to ship during branch hours. Two pricing options are available: Walk-In rates at time of shipment or standard rates with a Walk-In Account.
• Public Shipping Locations
• EZR Returns
• LTL (Less-than-Truckload) Freight Freight delivery service with rates based on pallet positions rather than class or commodity, using the same zone-based pricing as parcel shipments. Includes DAS of $15.00 per pallet position ($300 max per shipment). Handles both palletized and non-palletized LTL shipments.
• Spee-Dee Logistics (Warehousing and Fulfillment) Warehousing and order fulfillment services provided at Spee-Dee's St. Cloud, MN warehouse. Includes picking, packing, shipping, and delivery. Available as one-time or ongoing service, targeting startups, growing businesses, and companies with product releases at specific times.
• Restricted Items Handling Service for shipping hazardous materials. Accepts non-bulk quantities of Table 2 Hazardous Materials (49 CFR 172.504) in compliance with 49 CFR parts 100-180. Does not accept Class 6 (Poison), Class 4.2, Class 5.2, or Class 1.5 materials.
• Spee-Dee Ship Desktop Software Desktop shipping software program for processing packages, printing labels, tracking shipping activity and volume, and storing shipping data. Current version 3.24.2. System requirements: Windows 10/11, 1GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 1GB disk space. Free for standard account customers.
• shipit Transportation Management System Modern, connected TMS platform powered by Dispatch Science. Enables scheduling pick-ups, managing large order volumes, printing labels, analyzing billing, validated addresses with real-time updates, and direct LTL shipment placement. Replaces/supplements legacy Spee-Dee Ship desktop software.
• Shipping Calculator Online tool for estimating shipping prices and delivery transit times. Users enter ship-from and ship-to ZIP codes and weight to receive zone qualification, price estimate, and days in transit.
• Standard Account (Scheduled Parcel Delivery) Standard account service for businesses and individuals shipping twice a week or more, with scheduled Monday-Friday pickups and weekly billing. Includes free Spee-Dee Ship software, multiple transit-time options (1-2, 3-4, or 5 days), and volume-tiered pricing from $10-$17 per shipment based on transit time and weekly billed amount.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70,000 packages handled daily
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dispatch SciencecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership powering the shipit Transportation Management System platform launched August 2025. Dispatch Science provides the underlying TMS technology that enables scheduling, tracking, billing analysis, and real-time platform connectivity.
• Advanced Automation Inc. (Labels)minorOthersLabel printer supplier for Spee-Dee shippers.
• LabelmartminorOthersLabel supplier with custom advertisement capabilities for Spee-Dee shippers.
• One Source ImagingminorOthersLabel printer supplier for Spee-Dee shippers.
• Fairbanks ScalesminorOthersScale supplier for Spee-Dee shippers located in St. Paul, MN.
• Kennedy Scales, Inc.minorOthersScale supplier for Spee-Dee shippers located in Minneapolis, MN.
• Weigh-Rite Scale Co.minorOthersScale supplier for Spee-Dee shippers located in Somerset, WI.
• Collapsible Cooler Co LLCminorOthersShipping container supplier for Spee-Dee shippers.
• Spee-Dee LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWholly owned subsidiary providing warehousing and fulfillment services. Located at St. Cloud, MN warehouse. Services include storage, pick/pack/ship operations for customers needing integrated logistics solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Pitt Ohio: Pitt Ohio is a privately held regional LTL and ground transportation carrier based in the Eastern/Midwestern US. Comparable family-owned, regional carrier profile with similar LTL and freight services that overlap with Spee-Dee's LTL offering.

Broad incumbents

• DHL eCommerce: DHL eCommerce is a global integrator's US domestic ground parcel arm targeting e-commerce shippers. Comparable in product breadth (parcel, returns, international handoff) and customer profile to Spee-Dee's e-commerce/Midwest segment.
• UPS: United Parcel Service is a global integrator whose Ground and SurePost products directly compete with Spee-Dee across the Midwest for next-day and deferred ground parcel volume. Spee-Dee explicitly prices below UPS in its service area.
• GLS US: GLS (General Logistics Systems) operates a US parcel network as the American arm of the European GLS group. Provides a comparable regional/international parcel alternative and competes for the same e-commerce and SMB ground-shipment customers.
• USPS: The US Postal Service handles First-Class, Priority Mail, and Parcel Select ground volume across Spee-Dee's footprint. As a universal-delivery network, USPS is the structural baseline competitor for any Midwest parcel shipment and a partner for workshare/injection arrangements.
• FedEx: FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery compete with Spee-Dee for Midwest ground parcel volume, particularly from SMB and e-commerce shippers. FedEx's density and national footprint set the benchmark Spee-Dee positions against on price.

Direct peers

• OnTrac: OnTrac is a regional parcel delivery carrier covering the Western and select Midwest US, founded in 1986. It is the closest analog to Spee-Dee as a non-union, regional ground parcel alternative to UPS/FedEx with a focus on next-day service and SMB shippers.
• Eastern Connection: Eastern Connection is a regional overnight parcel carrier serving the Northeast and parts of the Midwest from Massachusetts. Competes head-to-head with Spee-Dee for regional next-day SMB and enterprise shippers using a similar line-haul and scheduled-pickup model.
• LSO (formerly LaserShip): LSO is a regional last-mile parcel carrier serving the Eastern US with next-day ground service for e-commerce shippers. Same regional, ground-based next-day parcel model as Spee-Dee, with comparable SMB and e-commerce customer mix.

Emerging players

• Veho: Veho is a tech-enabled last-mile parcel network focused on e-commerce shippers, currently expanding into new metros. Represents the emerging digitally native delivery model that competes with regional parcel carriers like Spee-Dee for next-generation shipper relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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