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ASHBURN, Va. — Excel Courier, Inc. (Excel), a leading Mid-Atlantic provider of same-day, time-critical delivery and logistics solutions, has announced the acquisition of Quick Messenger Service (QMS), a Bethesda, Maryland-based courier company with more than 40 years of service in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
QMS brings additional expertise in medical and business-critical deliveries, complementing Excel Courier’s core strengths in healthcare, aviation, and professional
service logistics. Excel will take on dozens of daily routes, allowing for faster response times.
This acquisition follows Excel Courier’s recent investments in upgraded dispatch technology and operations infrastructure, aimed at improving speed, transparency, and efficiency across its service lines. By bringing QMS into its network, Excel continues to scale its on-demand capabilities and strengthen its same-day delivery capacity in a high-demand region.
“We’re always looking for ways to grow where it makes sense, and where it helps our teams and customers,” said Chris Marchetti, CEO of Excel Courier. “Bringing QMS into the fold gives us a chance to do more of what we do best, in more places, with more great people.”
Both organizations share a commitment to operational excellence and customer-focused solutions. Integration is already underway, with efforts focused on ensuring a seamless transition for clients, employees, and drivers.
“We’re proud of what we’ve built at QMS over the past four decades,” said Mark Gross, former owner of Quick Messenger Service. “Joining Excel opens new doors for our customers and drivers while ensuring the same reliable service our clients have come to expect.”
This acquisition marks another milestone in Excel Courier’s 39-year history as it continues to invest in regional growth, reliable service, and customer satisfaction.
About Excel Courier
Founded in 1986, Excel Courier is a 24/7/365 Mid-Atlantic leader in B2B time-critical logistics, providing same-day courier and specialized delivery services across the medical, parts distribution, data center, aviation, and professional services sectors. Known for its reliability, responsiveness, and precision, Excel Courier supports critical operations with a diverse fleet of over 250 drivers, ranging from sedans and vans to tractor-trailers, moving lives and businesses forward every day. Learn more at www.excelcourier.com.
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Workplace violence is not rare or abstract; it is an urgent, daily challenge. Every week in the United States, there are over 38,000 physical assaults on employees and 20 to 25 workplace murders (Bureau of Labor Statistics and National Safety Council). That is only the tip of the iceberg. Beneath those numbers lie countless threats, insults, and acts of bullying that create stress and fear on the job.
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Indianapolis, IN, July 14 — Richard Whitlock, president of CX Logistics, has joined the board of the Customized Logistics & Delivery Association (CLDA).
An experienced logistics and final-mile professional, Whitlock has been involved in the industry for five decades. He has been active in the CLDA, serving on the association’s Membership Committee, as well as participating in the ECA and the Georgia Motor Trucking Association.
CX Logistics is headquartered in Marietta, GA and has 31 locations in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The company’s CX Direct division offers on-demand courier services, parcel distribution services, scheduled deliveries, and customized dedicated logistics solutions. Their CX Freight division provides scheduled service, zone skipping and on-demand freight services. Their warehouse division offers short-term or long-term storage, including storage for critical parts and facilities management. Their CX Logistics division provides a nationwide network of final-mile delivery, truckload, warehousing and nationwide logistic solutions.
An active member of his community, Whitlock participates in The Lutzie 43 Foundation, Must Ministries and the Toys for Tots program through Courier Express.
Whitlock and his wife Robbie live in Holly Springs, GA. They have two adult children.
