Aptus Delivery Systems

Fort Wayne based and covering the Midwest, with a range that runs from an envelope to a truckload. Named services include residential white glove, pharmaceuticals, distribution, air freight, expedites, liftgate work, scheduled and routed runs, banking and parcels.

Warehousing is climate-controlled, video-monitored and secured around the clock, with items available for retrieval and delivery at an appointed time — useful if you need something held and then delivered rather than delivered on arrival. Tracking covers real-time barcode scanning, signature capture, proof of delivery notifications and EDI.

Fleet replacement is offered as its own service: Aptus runs the vehicles and drivers so you do not have to hire, train and maintain an internal fleet.

Understand the model before you book. The company describes itself as coordinating transportation and refers to the people handling freight as its vendors, so your delivery may be carried by a contracted operator rather than an Aptus employee. It says those vendors are TSA-certified with STA numbers and subject to criminal background checks and drug screening, which is a stronger assurance than most give — but if you need to know exactly who will be at the door, ask.