What Last Mile Solutions (LMS) does

Last Mile Solutions (LMS) is a private, bootstrapped multi-regional parcel carrier headquartered in Laguna Niguel, California. Founded in 2023 and operating with 11-50 employees, LMS runs a three-tier delivery portfolio: LMS Core, a proprietary next-day parcel network spanning 29 states (~79% of U.S. population) with flat-rate "FinalFare" pricing; LMS Reach, a nationwide service covering 100% of Continental U.S. zip codes via dynamic rate-shopping across 30+ regional and national carrier partners; and LMS Returns, a $4.99 flat-rate reverse-logistics program for soft goods and footwear. The company serves e-commerce/retail, 3PL and fulfillment, meal-kit and perishable food, wine and alcohol, health and pharma, and B2B commercial shippers, with named customers including Walmart (70+ stores in four weeks), Maersk, DHL, Sunterra, The FruitGuys, and PFB. Geographically, operations span the contiguous 48 states and D.C., excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.

LMS's underlying technology centers on a proprietary routing engine that automatically directs parcels to the Core network where LMS operates and rate-shops across Reach partners everywhere else, all under a single LMS label with one tracking experience. Delivery execution is supported by a driver mobile application with photo proof-of-delivery, scan-to-scan chain-of-custody tracking, SMS updates, and signature options. Shippers connect via prebuilt WMS/TMS/ERP integrations, plug-and-play APIs, webhooks, and EDI, with the "Ellie" client portal providing self-service shipment management. A suite of productized tools — Rate Estimator, Surcharge Calculator, and an AI-powered Free Carrier Invoice Audit — supports both sales conversion and shipper self-diagnosis of surcharge leakage.

LMS's business model is per-parcel transaction revenue on Core and Reach (with custom flat-rate FinalFare quotes on Core and rate-shopped pricing on Reach), plus $4.99 per return on Returns, billed monthly. The go-to-market motion is hybrid: enterprise field sales with custom quotes within 24 hours, inside sales for mid-market, self-serve digital tools for SMB evaluation, and channel partnerships with 3PLs, brokers, and individual route operators. The company takes no outside capital, is a member of the Express Carrier Association and WCA eCommerce, and explicitly positions itself as a multi-regional alternative to FedEx, UPS, and OnTrac, claiming 30-60% surcharge savings versus legacy carriers through its FinalFare model.

Name

Last Mile Solutions (LMS)

Legal name

Last Mile Solutions

Website

https://lastmile.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Last Mile Solutions (LMS) is a private, bootstrapped multi-regional parcel carrier offering next-day delivery across 29 states via a proprietary Core network and 100% Continental U.S. coverage through 30+ carrier partners. It serves e-commerce, 3PL, food/perishable, alcohol, health/pharma, and B2B shippers with flat-rate FinalFare pricing and zero surcharges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Last-Mile Parcel Delivery Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110), Local Messengers and Local Delivery (49221), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Last-Mile Delivery & Courier Networks (CRAFAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Last-Mile Route Planning & Optimization (TLAEAGAA), WMS for Returns, Reverse Logistics & Refurbishment (TLAEABAK), Final-Mile LTL (Residential & B2B Delivery) (TLADAEAG)

Keywords

• Parcel delivery services
• Last mile logistics
• Reverse logistics solutions
• Regional parcel network
• Shipping rate optimization

Headquarters

HQ city

Laguna Niguel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LMS Core Parcel Delivery: Recurring parcel delivery revenue based on FinalFare all-in flat rates. Custom pricing tailored to volume, zones, and service mix. No surcharges ever on Core deliveries. Revenue scales with shipper volume from 100 to 100,000+ packages per day.
2. LMS Reach Nationwide Delivery: Nationwide parcel delivery using rate-shopped partner carrier network. Best-rate routing across 30+ regional and national carriers. May include carrier surcharges from partner carriers. Single integration covers both Core and Reach.
3. LMS Returns Reverse Logistics: Flat-rate returns program at $4.99 per return, nationwide with no zone tables, no weight tiers, no surcharges. Label-less and box-less model where consumers drop off eligible soft goods and footwear with digital authorization. Revenue per return transaction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Last Mile Solutions (LMS) is a multi-regional parcel carrier operating a proprietary next-day delivery network (LMS Core) spanning 29 states, a nationwide partner-carrier delivery service (LMS Reach) covering 100% of the Continental U.S., and a flat-rate national reverse-logistics program (LMS Returns) at $4.99 per return. The company uses a dynamic rate-shop routing engine on a single LMS label to move parcels 1 oz to 150 lbs with FinalFare all-in pricing that eliminates fuel, residential, DAS/EDAS, and peak surcharges.

Product overview

Last Mile Solutions (LMS) is a multi-regional parcel carrier offering a three-service portfolio built around its proprietary Core network: LMS Core (next-day delivery with FinalFare all-in pricing across 29 states), LMS Reach (nationwide 100% Continental U.S. coverage), and LMS Returns ($4.99 flat-rate reverse logistics). The company also provides client self-service tools including the Ellie portal, a Free Carrier Invoice Audit, FinalFare Surcharge Calculator, and Rate Estimator. All three core services share a single integration and one invoice, with smart automatic routing between Core and Reach networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LMS Core: Flagship next-day parcel delivery service operating on LMS's proprietary network with FinalFare all-in pricing (no fuel, residential, DAS, EDAS, or peak surcharges). Covers 29 states with 99% on-time delivery. Handles parcels 1 oz–70 lb.
• LMS Reach
• LMS Returns
• Ellie

Products and services

• LMS Core Flagship next-day parcel delivery service running on LMS's proprietary Core network across 29 states (~79% of U.S. population). Offers FinalFare all-in flat-rate pricing with zero fuel, residential, DAS/EDAS, and peak surcharges, 99% on-time delivery rate, photo proof-of-delivery on every parcel, and handles 1 oz to 70 lb parcels for shippers, retailers, and fulfillment customers.
• LMS Reach Nationwide parcel delivery service covering 100% of Continental U.S. zip codes by rate-shopping across 30+ regional and national carrier partners. Complements LMS Core or stands alone, with automatic routing between Core and Reach on a single label, unified tracking, and parcel coverage up to 150 lb.
• LMS Returns National reverse-logistics program offering flat-rate returns at $4.99 per return with no zone tables, no weight tiers, and no surcharges. Label-less and box-less model where consumers drop off eligible soft goods and footwear (up to 19x24 in polybag) with digital QR authorization and verified intake records.
• Ellie Client-facing web portal/platform where LMS shippers log in to manage shipments, track parcels, and access account features across the Core, Reach, and Returns services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% on-time delivery rate across LMS Core network
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered industry association and core network.

• Express Carrier Association (ECA)industry associationOthersLMS is a proud member of the Express Carrier Association, an industry organization for express and parcel delivery companies. Membership provides industry visibility, networking, and credibility.
• WCA eCommerceindustry associationOthersLMS is a proud member of WCA eCommerce, a world customs alliance organization. Membership supports international e-commerce logistics capabilities and industry credibility.
• Regional and National Carrier Partnerscore networkChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLMS Reach leverages 30+ regional and national carrier partners to provide nationwide coverage beyond the proprietary Core network footprint. Dynamic rate-shopping routes parcels optimally across this carrier ecosystem. One LMS label integrates all carriers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Better Trucks: Better Trucks is a regional parcel carrier offering next-day delivery in select U.S. markets with pricing aimed at undercutting FedEx/UPS — closely mirroring LMS's multi-regional carrier strategy and surcharge-free pricing model.
• Veho: Veho is a technology-led last-mile parcel delivery network serving e-commerce brands with residential-focused delivery, branded tracking experiences, and dynamic routing — directly comparable to LMS Core's positioning as a customer-experience-differentiated alternative to national carriers.
• AxleHire: AxleHire provides last-mile parcel delivery optimized for e-commerce shippers using gig drivers and a same/next-day regional delivery model — comparable to LMS's Core network in target customer (e-commerce/3PL) and gig-flexed delivery execution.
• OnTrac (LSO/LaserShip): OnTrac is the closest direct peer — a regional parcel carrier offering ground-based e-commerce delivery with multi-day service across much of the U.S., explicitly positioned as an alternative to FedEx/UPS on residential volume. Like LMS, OnTrac competes on cost and surcharge transparency for e-commerce shippers.

Others

• Maersk Logistics & Services: Maersk is a global logistics integrator that lists LMS as a partner and trusted shipper. Relevant as a strategic ecosystem/logistics player whose customers overlap with LMS's target enterprise shippers.

Broad incumbents

• UPS (United Parcel Service): UPS is the other legacy parcel giant with national ground and air parcel coverage and the surcharge-heavy pricing model LMS's FinalFare explicitly attacks. Comparable as the dominant incumbent alternative LMS wins against.
• DHL eCommerce: DHL eCommerce offers domestic U.S. parcel delivery for e-commerce shippers through its U.S. delivery network. LMS lists DHL as both a trusted shipper relationship and a competitor, making it a relevant incumbent peer.
• FedEx Ground: FedEx is a broad incumbent in parcel and ground delivery with massive U.S. network coverage. LMS explicitly positions itself as an alternative to FedEx/UPS on e-commerce parcels, making FedEx the most-referenced incumbent competitor.

Emerging players

• ShipBob: ShipBob is a fulfillment/3PL platform with integrated shipping and last-mile parcel options for e-commerce brands. Comparable to LMS as an adjacent e-commerce logistics enablement player serving overlapping SMB/mid-market shipper segments.
• Gopuff (Logistics): Gopuff operates a vertically integrated last-mile delivery network using proprietary routing and gig drivers. Comparable to LMS's Core network in technology-enabled, asset-light last-mile execution though focused on instant delivery rather than next-day parcels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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