CDL Last Mile Solutions

What CDL Last Mile Solutions does

CDL Last Mile Solutions is a privately held, family-owned regional parcel carrier headquartered in Manhattan, New York, founded in 1955 and operating across the Northeast-to-Mid-Atlantic corridor (NY, NJ, CT, PA, DE, DC, MD, VA). The company runs 7 strategically located distribution centers with central sorting hubs in Ridgewood, NY and Moonachie, NJ, supported by an independent contractor fleet spanning multiple metros. CDL offers an integrated portfolio of 8 service lines: same-day delivery, regional next-day and overnight delivery, warehousing/fulfillment/distribution, retail home delivery with white-glove assembly, customized shipping solutions (including liftgate and LTL), Manhattan messenger service, real-time tracking via an Advanced Tracking API, and ecommerce/retail/startup delivery solutions.

The company's technology stack centers on a web-based logistics platform with an Advanced Tracking API that provides real-time integration for customers, plus a recently announced (June 2025) partnership with Orchestro.AI that layers AI-driven operational intelligence — including predictive analytics for weather and traffic disruptions, network planning, and interoperability with WMS, TMS, OMS, and CRM systems — onto its delivery operations. The Xcelerator client portal provides self-service package tracking, account management, and pickup scheduling.

CDL's business model is transaction- and managed-services-based: revenue is generated through quote-based, pay-as-you-go pricing for delivery transactions, alongside warehousing/fulfillment managed services. GTM is sales-led with direct outreach ([email protected], 212-243-5600), supplemented by the Xcelerator self-serve portal and industry association presence (NYS Messenger & Courier Association, CLDA, Express Carriers Association). The company serves a diversified vertical mix including healthcare, pharmaceutical, perishables, optical, dental, payroll, business supplies, and ecommerce/retail/startup — with ecommerce/retail/startup flagged as the primary growth segment. CDL claims a 98% on-time performance rating and reach to over 50 million consumers daily, competing on price (below national carriers), speed, and hands-on service customization.

Name

CDL Last Mile Solutions

Legal name

CDL Last Mile Solutions

Website

https://cdldelivers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CDL Last Mile Solutions is a family-owned regional parcel carrier founded in 1955, operating 7 distribution centers across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic to provide same-day, next-day, overnight, warehousing, and white-glove delivery services to B2B, B2C, and ecommerce shippers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Last-Mile Delivery & Logistics Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921), Local Messengers and Local Delivery (49221)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Final-Mile LTL (Residential & B2B Delivery) (TLADAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Last-Mile Route Planning & Optimization (TLAEAGAA)

Keywords

• Regional package delivery
• Last mile logistics
• Same day delivery
• Warehousing fulfillment services
• White glove delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Same-Day and Next-Day Delivery Services: Time-critical regional delivery services including same-day delivery, regional next-day and overnight delivery. CDL offers flexible pick-up options and claims 98% on time performance rating with lower pricing than national carriers.
2. Warehousing, Fulfillment & Distribution: Safe, secure, state-of-the-art warehousing facilities for storage, inventory management, and distribution. Partner model where CDL is mutually invested in customer success.
3. Specialized Delivery Services: White-glove retail home delivery and assembly, Manhattan messenger service, customized shipping solutions (liftgate to LTL), and ecommerce/retail/startup delivery services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CDL Last Mile Solutions is a regional package delivery and last-mile logistics carrier providing same-day, next-day, and overnight delivery across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic United States. The company complements its delivery services with warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution capabilities, white-glove retail home delivery and assembly, Manhattan messenger service, customized shipping solutions (including liftgate and LTL), and an Advanced Tracking API with real-time integration for shipment visibility.

Product overview

CDL Last Mile Solutions operates as a unified logistics platform offering a portfolio of interconnected delivery and fulfillment services. The company provides regional last-mile delivery solutions spanning from the Northeast to the Mid-Atlantic, with eight core service offerings: Same-Day Delivery for time-critical shipments, Regional Next-Day and Overnight Delivery with guaranteed service levels, Warehousing/Fulfillment/Distribution for inventory management, Retail Home Delivery with white-glove assembly services, Customized Shipping Solutions including liftgate and LTL options, Manhattan Messenger Service for swift urban delivery, Real Time Tracking & Visibility API for shipment monitoring, and Ecommerce/Retail/Startup delivery solutions. Services are available to diverse industries including healthcare, pharmaceutical, perishables, optical, dental, retail, and ecommerce sectors, with a reported 98% on-time performance rating and coverage reaching over 50 million consumers daily.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Same-Day Delivery Time-critical regional delivery service with accelerated delivery times, flexible pick-up options, and competitive pricing; targeted at business customers requiring expedited shipments.
• Regional Next-Day and Overnight Delivery Guaranteed next-day and overnight delivery service covering NY, NJ, CT, PA, DE, DC, MD, and VA, positioned at lower pricing than national carriers.
• Warehousing, Fulfillment & Distribution State-of-the-art warehousing facilities for storage, inventory management, tracking, and distribution services for business customers requiring integrated fulfillment.
• Retail Home Delivery & Assembly White-glove home delivery service with assembly, hands-on handling, and personal touch, targeting retailers serving end consumers.
• Customized Shipping Solutions Customized transportation solutions ranging from local to long distance, including liftgate and LTL options with tailored pricing structures for businesses with specialized shipping requirements.
• Manhattan Messenger Service Swift, nimble, and flexible messenger service specifically serving Manhattan with rapid delivery capabilities for time-sensitive intra-Manhattan shipments.
• Advanced Tracking API with Real-Time Integration Web-based Advanced Tracking API with real-time integration that enables business customers to monitor packages and manage the delivery experience through their own systems.
• Ecommerce, Retail & Startup Delivery Scalable delivery solutions tailored for ecommerce stores, brick-and-mortar retailers, and startup businesses, adapting to evolving order volumes and delivery demands.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% on-time performance rating
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Orchestro.AIcoreTechnology or Integration · 30 June 2025Strategic partnership announced June 30, 2025 to embed Orchestro.AI's logistics intelligence platform into CDL's parcel delivery operations across the U.S. The integration enhances network planning, enables real-time decision-making through predictive analytics for weather and traffic disruptions, and supports integration with third-party systems including WMS, TMS, OMS, and CRM platforms. The partnership is designed to support CDL's expansion into a nationwide delivery network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dropoff: Dropoff is a same-day last-mile delivery company serving healthcare, retail, and industrial verticals with vetted W-2 drivers — a directly comparable B2B same-day and scheduled delivery model, particularly in the healthcare/pharma segment where CDL also specializes.
• OnTrac: OnTrac (formerly LaserShip, merged with OnTrac in 2021) is the largest regional parcel carrier in the U.S., serving the same Northeast-to-West Coast regional last-mile corridor. Most directly comparable peer given shared focus on regional small-parcel ground delivery competing against FedEx Ground and UPS.
• Veho: Veho is a tech-enabled last-mile parcel carrier focused on residential and B2B delivery in dense U.S. metros, with an AI-driven routing and customer-experience stack. Comparable to CDL's regional delivery model plus its Orchestro.AI-led technology investments.
• Capitol Courier: Capitol Courier is a regional same-day courier and messenger operator serving the Northeast U.S. with healthcare, legal, and B2B specialization. Closest local comparability to CDL's Manhattan Messenger Service and same-day B2B delivery franchise.

Emerging players

• AxleHire: AxleHire provides same-day and next-day last-mile parcel delivery in major U.S. metros, with a focus on ecommerce and retail shippers. Comparable to CDL's ecommerce/retail/startup delivery service and regional same-day positioning.
• Bringg: Bringg is a last-mile delivery management and orchestration platform used by retailers and 3PLs. Comparable to the technology layer CDL is building with its Advanced Tracking API and Orchestro.AI integration, though Bringg is software-only vs. CDL's asset-heavy model.

Broad incumbents

• XPO: XPO is a large U.S. LTL (less-than-truckload) carrier. CDL's 'Customized Shipping Solutions' offering (liftgate to LTL) overlaps with XPO's regional LTL footprint, particularly across the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic.
• UPS: UPS (UPS Ground) is the other nationwide parcel incumbent, with the deepest B2B commercial customer base. Competes head-to-head with CDL on next-day/overnight regional ground service and is a primary alternative that CDL's enterprise customers benchmark against.
• Old Dominion Freight Line: Old Dominion is the largest U.S. LTL carrier by revenue, with dense Northeast/Mid-Atlantic coverage. Comparable to CDL's customized LTL-adjacent shipping solutions and regional terminal network.
• FedEx: FedEx (particularly FedEx Ground) is the dominant national small-parcel ground carrier that CDL competes against on price and regional SLA. The nationwide incumbent against which CDL positions its 'lower pricing than the national carriers' value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/columbusnyc1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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