AB&M Logistics provides same-day freight delivery on a dedicated vehicle running direct to destination — no terminals, no co-loading. AB&M covers local and regional same-day across 48 states direct and vets every carrier on DOT authority, insurance validated with the provider, and safety rating. Founded 1997. Zero cargo theft. Zero fraud incidents. Ever. Call (803) 244-9897 for immediate same-day dispatch, 24/7/365.
Same-Day Shipping — How It Works
Cargo Van — Small & Urgent
Documents, small packages, components, specimens. Up to 2 pallets, 2,000 lbs.
Straight Truck — Medium Freight
Pallet loads, equipment, larger components. Up to 10 pallets, 12,500 lbs. Direct route, no co-loading.
Direct Door-to-Door
No terminals, no transfers, no stops. Your freight goes from pickup to delivery on one dedicated vehicle.
24/7 Real Dispatcher
Call any hour. A person answers. Freight is moving with one dispatcher per load.
Same-Day Courier Service
When your shipment is a single item, a document, or a time-critical package, AB&M's same-day courier service provides a dedicated vehicle for door-to-door delivery. No shared transit. No sorting facility.
For items requiring personal escort and unbroken chain-of-custody, see hand carry courier service →
Same-Day Delivery Near Me
Local same-day coverage (under 150 miles): 2-4 hour delivery windows.
Regional same-day (150-400 miles): 4-8 hour delivery windows.
Same-day freight dispatch available across 48 states direct. Call for a real-time coverage check in your area.
Robert McGrady — General Manager
General Manager of AB&M Logistics and host of Freight After Midnight, Robert McGrady has logged 30+ years in freight — 16 behind the wheel as an OTR driver and 18 on the broker side of the desk. More than a decade of that career has been at AB&M, running expedited dispatch.
Same-Day Dispatch — Inside One Calendar Day
- 1You call with the urgency.
Pickup and destination addresses, delivery deadline (same calendar day), freight dimensions, contact information. Time of call plus driving time plus dock work — we confirm feasibility in the first two minutes.
- 2We match vehicle to radius.
Same-day ground service typically covers 400 to 600 miles from pickup; longer distances transition to next flight out. Dispatch selects the mode that fits the timeline on the same call.
- 3We dispatch on the callback.
Carrier assignment, vehicle confirmation, and pickup ETA come back on the callback — you don't chase us for it.
- 4Direct run — no stops.
Dedicated vehicle from pickup to destination. No co-loading, no terminal hold, no relay. Same-day service only works when every non-essential wait step is removed.
- 5Delivery confirmation same day.
Signed POD, driver name, delivery timestamp, and any exception notes returned the day of the run — not the morning after.
How do you book same-day freight?
Call the dispatcher directly — (803) 244-9897, answered by a person 24/7. Have four things ready: where the freight is, where it’s going, when it has to be there, and the piece count, weight and dimensions.
You’ll get back the carrier name, vehicle type and pickup ETA, plus a firm all-in rate. No account setup, no portal, and no credit application required for a first load.
AB&M Logistics has run expedited freight for nearly three decades, across 48 states direct and six Canadian provinces. Alaska and Hawaii move through vetted partners.
What does expedited freight cost?
Expedited ground is priced per load, not per hundredweight — you’re paying for a dedicated vehicle and direct routing, so the rate is driven by equipment, distance and how fast it has to move. AB&M quotes all-in: linehaul, fuel and accessorials in one number, up front, not added to the invoice afterward.
| Equipment | Typical starting rate |
|---|---|
| Cargo van | from $600 |
| Sprinter van | from $700 |
| Small straight truck | from $1,400 |
| Large straight truck | from $1,600 |
| Liftgate straight truck | from $1,900 |
Rates rise with distance and urgency. Call (803) 244-9897 for a firm all-in number on your lane.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is same-day shipping in freight?
Same-day shipping is dedicated pickup and delivery inside a single calendar day. AB&M has run same-day expedite for nearly three decades with 24/7 dispatch across 48 states direct, Canada, and all eight US-Mexico border crossings. Used when the freight has to be on-site before the day ends: line-down parts, missed-production replacements, failed vendor shipments.
How far can AB&M deliver same-day?
Typical same-day radius is 400 to 600 miles from pickup with ground expedite, driven by driver hours-of-service windows and route directness. Beyond that range, same-day delivery transitions to next-flight-out air service. Our dispatchers know which mode fits the corridor before you have to ask.
How quickly does AB&M respond to a same-day request?
A live dispatcher answers 24/7/365 — no AI, no prompts, no phone tree. Vehicle assignment, pickup ETA, and driver name come back with your rate on most same-day requests. You don't get queued, transferred, or sent to voicemail — the person who picks up is the person who dispatches your load.
What should I have ready when I call for same-day service?
Pickup address and contact, destination address and contact, required delivery time, freight dimensions (LxWxH and weight), pallet count, and any special handling needs (temperature, chain of custody, liftgate). If you don't have all of it, call anyway — we'll start sourcing while you pull the rest.
Does same-day service cover cross-border Mexico?
Yes. Same-day delivery into or out of Mexico runs through the closest of eight border crossings — Laredo, El Paso, Nogales, McAllen, Brownsville, Calexico, Eagle Pass, or Del Rio — with coordinated US-side and Mexico-side handoffs. Cross-border adds documentation time; our team pre-stages paperwork so the border doesn't become your bottleneck.
Same-Day Shipping by City
Emergency same-day freight pickup and delivery from major metro hubs. Dedicated vehicle, real-time tracking, 24/7 dispatch.