Network Delivery and Now Courier merge operations
Network Delivery and Now Courier, both headquartered in Providence, merged on January 23, 2007 to form one of the largest employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) courier companies in the country, NOW Delivery – www.nowdelivery.com.
With a dedicated staff of drivers and a management support team with over 200 years of transportation and logistics experience, NOW Delivery will be able to provide an unparalleled level of service in the New England area.
“Our goal is to merge together to form a rock-solid base which can serve as both the foundation and springboard for our future expansion plans,” says Stephen Wright, COO of the newly-merged corporation. “This is an exciting time in the history of both companies. We are looking to expand within the New England marketplace, and beyond.”
Don Smith, president of Force One Trucking, Valley Stream, NY, and former president of Airborne Express subsidiary, Sky Courier, Sterling, VA, will act as the newly-named CEO, and Christopher Halkyard will fill the role of Chief Administrative Officer. No layoffs are planned.
About Network Delivery – Now Courier NOW Delivery, headquartered in Providence, R.I., provides time critical transportation and logistics services throughout New England. Robert Halkyard of Now Courier and Stephen Wright of Network Delivery will serve as directors of the newly-merged company.
