--- type: blog priority: standard llms: true canonical: https://www.curri.com/blog/national-carriers-same-day-delivery-distributors slug: national-carriers-same-day-delivery-distributors title: Same-day delivery is now table stakes for distributors description: National carriers are launching same-day delivery services. Here's why that makes same-day table stakes for distributors, and what to look for in a provider. updated: 2026-10-01 --- Same-day delivery for distributors has moved from a competitive edge to the baseline expectation: material ordered in the morning reaches the jobsite that afternoon. National parcel carriers adding same-day local delivery confirms the category is mainstream. For distributors, the open question is which provider executes same-day best for jobsite-bound freight like pallets, pipe and oversized material. Full article (canonical HTML): [Read on Curri](https://www.curri.com/blog/national-carriers-same-day-delivery-distributors). ## Key takeaways - National parcel carriers have launched or expanded same-day local delivery, often by adding local partner networks on top of next-day infrastructure. - The North America same-day delivery market is on pace to grow from roughly $11.6 billion in 2026 to more than $15 billion by 2031 (Mordor Intelligence, cited in the article). - Parcel networks are built around sort facilities, standard package sizes and fixed cutoffs. Distributor freight needs liftgates, oversized vehicles, shifting delivery windows and direct contact with the foreman on site. - Curri matches every job to the vehicle the load requires, from a cargo van to a flatbed, using background-checked independent drivers and vetted carrier partners. - Every Curri delivery closes with a digital Bill of Lading and geo- and time-stamped photo proof of delivery. ## FAQ (from live article page) ### Are national carriers offering same-day delivery now? Yes. Several large national carriers have launched or expanded same-day local delivery options over the past year, often by adding local partner networks on top of their existing next-day networks. It's part of a same-day delivery market on pace to grow past $15 billion in North America by 2031. ### Does a distributor still need a dedicated same-day delivery provider if national carriers offer same-day too? Yes, especially for jobsite-bound freight. A parcel carrier's same-day option still runs on a network designed around standard packages, while a purpose-built same-day provider is designed for pallets, oversized material, liftgates, and delivery addresses that are jobsites rather than loading docks. ### What's the difference between a national carrier's same-day service and a same-day delivery specialist? The core difference is what the network was built to move. A parcel carrier's same-day option is a new service added to infrastructure built for standard parcels. A same-day delivery specialist like Curri built its driver and carrier network, and its vehicle matching, around jobsite freight and time-sensitive orders from the start. ### How should a distributor evaluate a same-day delivery provider for jobsite deliveries? Look at how the provider handles jobsite logistics specifically: liftgates and oversized freight, delivery windows that shift without notice, direct driver contact with the person on-site, and a digital Bill of Lading with timestamped proof of delivery. Also check whether the provider offers both on-demand and Dedicated Routes, since most branches need both types of capacity. ### Is same-day delivery becoming standard for building material and industrial distributors? Yes. As national carriers add same-day service alongside purpose-built providers, same-day has moved from a competitive differentiator to a baseline expectation for building material, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and industrial supply distributors. The differentiation now comes from execution quality, not whether same-day is offered at all. ## Related Curri pages - [Hotshots](https://www.curri.com/hotshots): on-demand same-day delivery - [Dedicated Routes](https://www.curri.com/dedicated): recurring scheduled volume - [Big and bulky last-mile delivery](https://www.curri.com/blog/big-and-bulky-last-mile-delivery)