RDS Same Day Delivery

What RDS Same Day Delivery does

RDS Same Day Delivery is a privately held, founder-owned courier and logistics company headquartered in Long Island City, Queens, that has served the New York metropolitan and tri-state area for more than 50 years. The company operates across four core service lines: messenger and same-day/next-day courier services, vehicle/truck/freight delivery including less-than-truckload options, warehousing and fulfillment solutions with 24-hour surveillance and climate control, and a portfolio of specialized delivery services spanning HIPAA/OSHA-certified medical courier, white-glove, fashion PR/advertising, retail, and large-scale meal delivery.

The operating platform is built on a cloud-based delivery management system with built-in GPS across the fleet, barcode scanning for chain-of-custody, geofencing and route optimization, keyless electronic specimen boxes, photo proof of pickup and delivery, and EDI/API integration for enterprise clients. A self-serve web portal accounts for over 40% of orders and supports SMB and transactional demand alongside a dedicated account-management motion for enterprise healthcare, PR, retail, and real estate clients such as Memorial Sloan Kettering, NYU Langone, Northwell Health, Edelman, and SL Green.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-transaction fees for messenger, vehicle, freight, and specialized delivery, supplemented by managed-services revenue from warehousing and storage. Pricing is quote-based, with monthly account-based billing for enterprise customers, a $2.95 credit card service fee per tracking ID, and standard liability capped at $200 per delivery. The company is owned and led by CEO Larry Zogby, with COO David Zogby on the leadership team, and remains unencumbered by external institutional capital.

Name

RDS Same Day Delivery

Legal name

RDS Delivery Service Co., Inc.

Website

https://rdsdelivery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RDS Same Day Delivery is a founder-owned NYC courier, freight, and warehousing provider serving healthcare, fashion/PR, retail, and nonprofit clients across the tri-state area with HIPAA/OSHA-certified medical delivery and a cloud-based tracking and EDI/API platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Same-Day Courier & Last-Mile Logistics

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Same-Day / On-Demand Express Courier (TLAAABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Healthcare & Medical STAT Courier (Specimens, Blood, Pharma) (TLAAADAE)

Keywords

• Same-day courier services
• Medical specimen delivery
• Last-mile logistics
• Warehousing solutions
• Freight delivery services

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Island City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Messenger & Courier Services: Core delivery services including rush, same-day, next-day, and scheduled messenger deliveries. Revenue generated per delivery transaction with pricing based on service level, distance, and package type.
2. Vehicle, Truck & Freight Delivery: Van, lift-gate truck, and expedited freight services. Revenue per delivery based on vehicle type, weight capacity, and delivery requirements. Includes Less Than Truckload (LTL) options.
3. Warehousing & Storage Solutions: Facilities management, storage and retrieval, pick and pack, and fulfillment services. Revenue based on storage volume, handling requirements, and duration of storage.
4. Specialized Delivery Services: Premium services including medical courier (OSHA/HIPAA compliant), white-glove service, fashion PR deliveries, retail distribution, and meal delivery. Higher pricing for specialized handling requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

RDS Same Day Delivery provides time-critical courier, vehicle/truck freight, and warehousing services across the New York City metro and tri-state area. The company specializes in same-day messenger deliveries, less-than-truckload freight, climate-controlled warehousing, and specialized verticals including OSHA/HIPAA-certified medical specimen transport, white-glove delivery, retail and e-commerce distribution, meal delivery logistics, and fashion PR/advertising deliveries. Operations are supported by a branded GPS-enabled fleet, barcode-scanning chain of custody, and a client portal with EDI/API integration for enterprise customers.

Product overview

RDS Same Day Delivery offers a comprehensive logistics platform combining messenger services, vehicle/truck freight delivery, warehousing solutions, and specialized delivery services. The core offering includes same-day courier services with real-time GPS tracking and barcode scanning for accountability, supported by a client portal for order management and tracking. Specialized delivery verticals cover medical courier (OSHA/HIPAA certified), white-glove service, retail delivery, meal delivery, and fashion PR/advertising logistics. Technology features include route optimization, geofencing, chain of custody tracking, and EDI/API integration for customized solutions. The company serves the NYC metro and tri-state area with a branded fleet.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Messenger Services Professional courier service providing rush, same-day, and next-day delivery with dedicated routes and rent-a-messenger programs for time-critical package deliveries across the NYC metro area.
• Vehicle, Truck & Freight Fleet delivery service featuring vans, lift-gate trucks, expedited van service, and less-than-truckload (LTL) options for freight transport across the tri-state region using a branded GPS-enabled fleet.
• Warehousing Solutions Comprehensive warehouse management including storage and retrieval, facilities management, pick and pack services, and fulfillment operations with 24-hour video surveillance and climate control at the Long Island City facility.
• Medical Courier Service OSHA and HIPAA-certified medical specimen delivery including COVID-19 tests, blood samples, tissue samples, diagnostics, pathology, and dermatopathology transport with documented chain of custody and a 98.7% on-time rate for hospitals, labs, and doctor's offices.
• White-Glove Service Premium delivery service with extra care including sidewalk delivery, room-specific placement, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal for high-value or specialized items.
• Retail Delivery Services Big-box retail delivery for inventory, equipment, supplies, and specialty items with refrigerated truck support for perishable food products, supporting retail and e-commerce fulfillment workflows.
• Meal Delivery Service Large-scale meal delivery logistics using commercial bins (approximately 1,200 meals per van) and temperature-controlled transport, supporting charitable organizations, restaurants, hospitals, and event catering.
• Fashion PR & Advertising Delivery Time-sensitive delivery for fashion PR and advertising industries including product sample deliveries, Fashion Week logistics, press materials, and bill-back procedures with click-to-print labels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.7% on-time delivery rate maintained consistently
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Queens Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership and regular participation in Chamber events including networking luncheons, joint sessions with the Trucking Association, and community initiatives. CEO Larry Zogby recognized with Small Business Hero Award. Collaboration on policy advocacy for last-mile delivery industry.
• Trucking Association of New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint sessions on the future of last-mile delivery featuring industry leaders, city officials, and innovators. Collaboration on policy discussions around compliance, legislation, and enforcement in commercial transportation.
• Executives Association of NYCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular networking events and luncheons at venues like Citi Field, providing opportunities for business leaders to exchange ideas and build relationships across industries.
• Summit Insurance LTDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for safety and risk management. Awarded President's Award for Excellence in Risk Control to RDS. Collaboration on safety workshops, risk control protocols, and industry best practices. Participation in captive insurance summits.
• Integrity Medical Courier TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate training provider for medical courier staff on OSHA and HIPAA compliance, bloodborne pathogen safety, specimen integrity, and exposure control protocols. Training ensures couriers meet industry best practices for healthcare logistics.
• Friends of KarenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partnership delivering school supplies and essential items to critically ill children and their families in the tri-state area. Ongoing community support through donated delivery services.
• EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization) New YorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Larry Zogby active member of EO, participating in global network of 18,000+ business leaders. Networking events, peer learning, and thought leadership opportunities through EO events and retreats.
• NYU Langone HealthcoreOthersHealthcare system client receiving medical specimen transport and chain-of-custody logistics services. Partnership supports healthcare delivery workflows with real-time tracking and documented handoffs.
• Northwell HealthcoreOthersMajor healthcare system receiving specialized medical courier services with HIPAA-compliant specimen handling and transportation.
• Vaughn College of Aeronautics and TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Future of Last-Mile Delivery events and industry discussions. Partnership supports education and workforce development in logistics while providing platform for industry leaders to discuss policy and innovation.
• Queens TogetherminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal organization partnership for community food delivery initiatives including Thanksgiving turkey deliveries to families and holiday food drives.
• DHL ExpressminorOthersFeatured keynote speaker at Queens Chamber event on Future of Last-Mile Delivery, providing insights on fleet operations and industry trends.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• AxleHire: Tech-enabled same-day and last-mile delivery provider targeting e-commerce and retail shippers with API integration and dynamic routing — adjacent competitor to RDS for retail/e-commerce contracts with stronger venture backing and tech focus.
• Veho: Tech-driven last-mile parcel delivery network focusing on premium customer experience and real-time visibility for e-commerce brands — overlaps with RDS on retail/e-commerce segments with a broader national reach and digital-first model.

Direct peers

• Dash Courier & Logistics: Established NYC-area courier and last-mile delivery provider for healthcare, legal, financial, and enterprise clients with same-day and scheduled services — directly comparable to RDS on geographic footprint, customer verticals, and service mix.
• Bond Courier & Logistics: NYC-based same-day messenger and courier service with warehousing, route optimization, and enterprise customer focus — competes head-to-head with RDS on time-critical urban delivery.
• MedSpeed: Healthcare-exclusive medical courier operating across multiple US metros with HIPAA/OSHA-trained drivers, real-time chain-of-custody tracking, and dedicated specimen logistics for hospitals and labs — directly comparable to RDS's core healthcare segment and HIPAA/OSHA-certified courier offering.
• Reliable Couriers: NYC-based same-day courier offering rush messenger, medical, legal, and retail delivery with real-time tracking and a tech-enabled dispatch platform — closely overlapping RDS's metropolitan courier services across virtually every vertical RDS serves.

Regional players

• US Pack Courier: Medical and industrial courier operating in other US regions with HIPAA-compliant specimen handling, serving laboratories and hospitals — comparable healthcare-specific courier, but no NYC overlap.
• Mountain Express Delivery: Regional same-day and medical courier serving the southeastern US with HIPAA-certified drivers and dedicated healthcare logistics — comparable medical courier focus to RDS's healthcare segment in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Lasership (OnTrac): Regional last-mile parcel carrier serving large e-commerce shippers with same-day, next-day and last-mile fulfillment at much larger scale than RDS — competitor for retail and e-commerce contracts that RDS pursues.
• FedEx Custom Critical: National expedited, time-critical courier and freight service from FedEx — indirect competitor for specialized delivery contracts where RDS competes on reliability and personal service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RDSDelivery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rds-delivery-service
• Instagraminstagram.com/rdssamedaydelivery

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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