Every week, Tusk Logistics tracks tens of thousands of parcel deliveries across our nationwide alternative carrier network to give shippers a clear, data-backed view into real-world performance.

We publish these results weekly to help operators make smarter carrier decisions based on actual outcomes.

Last Week’s Alternative Carrier Performance

Here’s what the data showed across the Tusk network last week:

• 📦 95.5% of all shipments were delivered on time
• 🔥 76% of shipments were delivered within two days
• ⏱️ 71% of late parcels arrived the very next day

Performance remained stable week-over-week, with strong two-day delivery coverage and fast recovery on the small percentage of delayed shipments: a critical metric as shippers balance speed, cost, and reliability across diversified carrier mixes.

Carriers Delivering 100% On-Time Performance

A small group of carriers achieved perfect on-time delivery last week:

• 🚀 Promed Delivery: 2nd consecutive week at 100% OTP
• 🚀 Better Trucks: 3rd week on the list

Sustained 100% performance is difficult at scale. Repeating it week-over-week signals disciplined execution at the facility and route level.

Carriers Exceeding 97% On-Time Performance

Several carriers continued to operate at elite on-time levels:

• 💪 CDL Last Mile — 29th consecutive week above 97%
• 💪 United Delivery Service — 2nd week on the list
• 💪 DoorDash — 2nd week on the list
• 💪 GLS US — first week back above 97%

Consistency matters. Carriers that repeatedly show up at these thresholds are proving they can support higher volumes without sacrificing reliability.

Why This Data Matters

Alternative carriers continue to deliver competitive on-time performance while expanding two-day ground coverage: exactly what shippers need to reduce cost without giving up service levels.

The takeaway is simple: performance variance exists, but it’s measurable, and manageable, when you’re tracking the right data and adjusting carrier mix in real time.

That’s the advantage of a true alternative carrier network: visibility, accountability, and the ability to act quickly when conditions change.