Over the past half century, Jet Delivery has grown from a small local Los Angeles courier service, into a leading provider of transportation solutions within the United States. As you tour our website, you'll see examples of our dedication to customer service and our commitment to exploring tomorrow's frontiers. Our goal is to be more than just your transportation provider – rather, our goal is to be a valuable partner to your business.
Your Trusted Partner Since
Where Transportation
Meets Innovation.
our mission and values
Great People With Great Values
Achieving our Mission requires great people. Our people embrace the following values and tenets fundamental in accomplishing our Vision.
Integrity
Relationships
Solutions
Committed to our Customers
At Jet Delivery, we appreciate our customers and the challenges they face every day when it comes to time-critical shipping. We're privileged enough to have the opportunity of working with thousands of great companies that range from global fortune 100s to small businesses just getting started. We get to work directly with some of the brightest and most creative minds in transportation.
From our 60+ years of experience in transportation and same-day delivery, we believe our services and infrastructure are aligned now more than ever with our customers'. We have a long term commitment to the mission of exceeding our customers' expectations of service.
Company History
The Jet Delivery Story
Over 70 Years of Reliable Service and Innovation
Beginning
On October 15, 1950 Jet Delivery was founded by James F. Zahner with the capital raised from the sale of a used Maytag washing machine. It was initially located on Venice and Main Street in Los Angeles, CA. The first vehicles used were a 1932 Ford Model B, a 1934 Ford Sedan, an Indian motorcycle with a sidecar and a Cushman motorcycle. There was only one girl taking orders by telephone.
From Driver to CEO: The Leadership Journey
On August 25, 1982, Michael Barbata became a company stockholder and Vice President after serving as a driver, then as a dispatcher. In 1999, Michael Barbata became the President and Chief Executive Officer.
A Powerful Partnership
On October 1, 1992, Crest Orbit Delivery Service, which was established in 1946, was purchased by Jet Delivery. The merger brought together two of Los Angeles’ oldest corporations and made Jet Delivery one of the largest special delivery services in the Los Angeles basin.
Upscaling
While broadening its presence, Jet Delivery has worked to meet the needs of customers through an expanded service menu. The corporation has worked to obtain the capacity to handle all shipping needs. From same-day on demand service to nationwide service, Jet Delivery has the systems and resources in place to fulfill the most challenging and time-critical functions.
Going Digital
Toward the end of the twentieth century, the commitment to unparalleled customer service that Jet Delivery was founded on, contributed to the creation of our current presence on the World Wide Web. At our corporate site, customers have the capability to get rate quotes, track shipments, place orders, and review their account activity.
Present and Future
Today, Jet Delivery is a leading provider of same-day courier and logistic services within the continental United States, equipped with vehicles designed to meet all shipping needs. Over the course of the next decade, Jet Delivery will work to expand its presence in both new and existing markets while improving customer service, as well as deploy new technology to provide customers with the highest level of service.
We're hiring!
Join our team of over 2,381 professionals, specializing in local same-day pickup and delivery.
Problem Solved
Your Reliable Partner for Time-Critical and Same-Day Delivery Solutions
Have a question? Call us at 800-716-7177. We're committed to delivering your shipments with the utmost care and efficiency. Our team is here to support you every step of the way. Experience the seamless, reliable service you deserve with every delivery.