Same-day courier firm Speedy Freight is expanding further into the US market with the opening of a new £1.9m office and 50,000sq ft warehouse in Irving, Texas, near Dallas Fort-Worth Airport. 

Speedy Freight said the move is part of its wider strategy to become a household name in US logistics brokerage and the franchisor of choice in the sector. 

The new Dallas site will serve as Speedy Freight’s US headquarters and include a training academy, offering state-of-the-art training aligned with international standards of quality and security - ISO 9001, 14001, and 27001 certifications.

The company said the academy will support continuous improvement and provides the tools for franchisees and team members to deliver personalised logistics solutions. 

Speedy Freight operates over 60 branches in the UK and recently entered the EU via Spain. The firm is set to launch eight franchises in America by the end of 2025, reinforcing its goal to grow to 60 franchises by 2030.

The company said it aims to offer a support network for UK and EU businesses looking to enter the US market, using the company as a springboard and making the new Dallas headquarters a strategic entry point. 

L to R Kody Slade and Starr Bollefer (1)

Speedy Freight president of operations Kody Slade and Starr Bollefer 

“We’re all in on our mission to expand aggressively across the US, and the Dallas Headquarters and training academy marks a significant milestone,” said Kody Slade (pictured above left), Speedy Freight president of operations.

“Our central Dallas location not only supports our franchise network but enables us to develop specialised logistics solutions that make a real difference for clients across industries,” she added. 

Mike Smith, Speedy Freight chief executive, commented: “Our achievements in the US over the past six months are a testament to our team’s dedication and vision. We have an ambitious plan for growth, with the support and systems needed to enable franchise success.

“Our focus is to become the leading logistics franchisor, setting the highest standards and building a strong brand known across the logistics sector.” 

Speedy Freight’s vision includes becoming a trusted logistics partner within America’s growing logistics industry, valued at $1.27 trillion in 2023 and projected to reach $1.62 trillion by 2028.

 

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