Excel Courier Acquires Quick Messenger Service, Expanding Courier Services Footprint in DC Metro Region

ASHBURN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Excel Courier, Inc. (Excel), a leading Mid-Atlantic provider of same-day, time-critical delivery and logistics solutions, has announced the acquisition of Quick Messenger Service (QMS), a Bethesda, Maryland-based courier company with more than 40 years of service in the Washington, D.C. metro area.

Excel Courier grows stronger! We've acquired Quick Messenger Service, expanding our DC metro footprint and reinforcing our commitment to time-critical logistics. Exciting times ahead!

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QMS brings additional expertise in medical and business-critical deliveries, complementing Excel Courier’s core strengths in healthcare, aviation, and professional service logistics. Excel will take on dozens of daily routes, allowing for faster response times.

This acquisition follows Excel Courier’s recent investments in upgraded dispatch technology and operations infrastructure, aimed at improving speed, transparency, and efficiency across its service lines. By bringing QMS into its network, Excel continues to scale its on-demand capabilities and strengthen its same-day delivery capacity in a high-demand region.

“We’re always looking for ways to grow where it makes sense, and where it helps our teams and customers,” said Chris Marchetti, CEO of Excel Courier. “Bringing QMS into the fold gives us a chance to do more of what we do best, in more places, with more great people.”

Both organizations share a commitment to operational excellence and customer-focused solutions. Integration is already underway, with efforts focused on ensuring a seamless transition for clients, employees, and drivers.

“We’re proud of what we’ve built at QMS over the past four decades,” said Mark Gross, former owner of Quick Messenger Service. “Joining Excel opens new doors for our customers and drivers while ensuring the same reliable service our clients have come to expect.”

This acquisition marks another milestone in Excel Courier’s 39-year history as it continues to invest in regional growth, reliable service, and customer satisfaction.

About Excel Courier

Founded in 1986, Excel Courier is a 24/7/365 Mid-Atlantic leader in B2B time-critical logistics, providing same-day courier and specialized delivery services across the medical, parts distribution, data center, aviation, and professional services sectors. Known for its reliability, responsiveness, and precision, Excel Courier supports critical operations with a diverse fleet of over 250 drivers, ranging from sedans and vans to tractor-trailers, moving lives and businesses forward every day.

Learn more at www.excelcourier.com