St. Louis Delivery Solutions News
The Number One St Louis Last Mile Delivery Service
“Last mile delivery,” also known as final mile delivery, is the final leg of a package’s journey. It actually covers far more than just a mile. Though many merchants are familiar with this process, here is a quick review for small or new businesses who are in search of a St. Louis last mile delivery partner.There are five steps to the...
Specialized Delivery Services from Zipp Express
How do you set yourself apart from the competition? By going above and beyond what the others do. Zipp Express in St. Louis is a locally owned and operated trucking and courier company. Other trucking companies are around, but Zipp Express offers specialized delivery service options for our customers’ convenience that others may not. Here’s what...
Meet Zipp Express at the Express Carriers Conference in San Antonio, TX
Discover Your New St. Louis Final Mile Carrier!Join Zipp Express at the Express Carriers Association Marketplace ConferenceZipp Express will attend the 2023 Express Carrier’s Association’s Marketplace Conference in San Antonio, TX from April 24th to the 26th. We are ready to meet with anyone in search of a St. Louis final mile carrier to...
How Zipp Express’s Courier Service Can Help Your Business
Whether you run a large corporation, small company, or mom-and-pop shop, you have the same need – to run your business as efficiently as possible, with the resources you have. That’s where Zipp Express can help. Our courier service can help your business in five ways: time, money, scheduling convenience, tracking and security. Time Time is money....
The 5 Ws of Warehouse Services with Zipp Express
When you need professional, reliable, timely and cost-effective warehouse services in St. Louis, Zipp Express is the company to call. Here are the basic 5Ws of warehouse services with us – th Who, What, When, Where, Why and How. Who Who can Zipp Express help? YOU! Whether you are a big company or a small business, warehousing your inventory can...
Zipp Express Does More than Deliver Goods
Zipp Express is known for being a premier delivery service. There are plenty of trucking services in St. Louis. But what sets us apart is that we go above and beyond delivering goods from point A to point B. What do we do differently? Zipp Express does more than deliver goods. We offer a number of other services that, whether alone or in...
Zipp Express Can Handle White Glove Deliveries
Zipp Express is well-qualified to handle white glove deliveries in St. Louis. You see, not every delivery request is straightforward – pick up a package from location A, deliver it to location B. Often, there are unique circumstances that require careful handling of equipment, pharmaceuticals that need to be tracked, or unusual-shaped items that...
Zipp Express is a Delivery Support System for Small Businesses
Owning and running a small business can sometimes feel like you’re swimming upstream with the sharks closing in. You’re working hard but you’re in danger of losing the race. You need every advantage you can get to compete with the sharks. That's why Zipp Express is your delivery support system. What a Small Business Needs Every small business is...
Zipp Express is Your Trucking Delivery Partner
Whether you need an important document delivered across town or medical equipment shipped across the country, Zipp Express in St. Louis is your trucking delivery partner. When Zipp Express was founded in 1989, we were primarily a courier service. Over the years, as we’ve grown, we’ve expanded our s options. With our fleet of trucks, you’ll have a...
Zipp Express Delivers! in St. Louis
When you need a full-service, one-stop solution to your shipping, delivery, and commercial storage needs in St. Louis, look no further. Here’s what you need to know about Zipp Express. Zipp Express delivers! We deliver more than your packages and freight. We deliver focused customer service. We deliver trucking options. We deliver secure...
Zipp Express’s Warehouse Operations 101
Five years ago, we recognized the growing demand for local short-and long-term commercial storage. We tripled our available storage space and gained the warehouse advantage in St. Louis. Whether you need temporary storage when a piece of equipment arrives after-hours, or to store a sensitive item, we can help, take a moment now to get schooled in...
How Zipp Express Can Make Your Business More Efficient
Zipp Express can make your business more efficient. And a more efficient business is a more successful and effective business. There are four ways Zipp Express can improve your business’s efficiency. We have a wide delivery area; we save you time on your job; we offer competitive rates; we communicate with our customers. We’re fortunate to have a...
Medical Equipment Delivery in St. Louis
When you need medical equipment delivery services, you need someone who is trained to handle sensitive devices and can deliver on short notice. Time is of the essence, but so is the safety and security of the device in transit. If this is your situation, what are your options? Firstly, you need a reliable company operating large straight...
Our St. Louis Trucking Services and Your Delivery Needs
Our St. Louis trucking services are worth bragging about. In business for more than 30 years, Zipp Express offers on-demand delivery services across the St. Louis Metropolitan area. And over time, our growth has allowed us to expand our delivery services. Our St. Louis transport service are designed with the customer in mind, covering all your...
Zipp Express: Your Final Mile Delivery Service
When it comes to St. Louis final mile delivery, timing is everything. Digital transactions are on the rise. Demand for quick and on-time deliveries is also increasing. This means final mile services are more important than ever. Zipp Express is built for efficiency, familiar with our expansive network of St. Louis routes, and capable of freight...
ECA Marketplace Conference 2022
Discover Your New St. Louis Shipping Partner!Join Zipp Express at the Express Carriers Association Marketplace ConferenceAre you attending the 2022 Express Carrier’s Association’s Marketplace Conference in Tucson like Zipp Express is? Maybe are you’re searching for a St. Louis-based carrier to move your freight or handle your special delivery...
Next Flight Out: Winning the Race
Hands down, no question about it, Next Flight Out (NFO) Shipping is the quickest way to get cargo where it needs to be on short notice. Most customers who shop online say they look at the method and shipping times before making a purchase. Customers now consider shipping speed to be a critical part of customer service. This means businesses are in a race to meet customer needs. And those with easy access to NFO shipping are more likely to win. Zipp Express helps merchants across the finish line.
Zipp Express: White Glove Delivery And How We Get It Done
Customers rely on Zipp Express for an array of services that range from couriers to storage. But we believe our Specialty Delivery Services, and in particular our White Glove Delivery services, set us apart from the competition. And if our reviews are any indication, our customers agree. "The consistent high level of service we receive from Zipp...
Same Day Delivery Service and Your Small Business
Many businesses in St. Louis offer same day delivery service. And for a small business owner competing in a larger market, this service can be crucial to your success. Especially if you provide B2B goods, such as office supplies, medical equipment, or time-sensitive documents.
Zipp Express can give you a much-needed advantage. Here are some of the many reasons to call Zipp for all your same day delivery needs.
Why Choose Courier Service from Zipp Express
If you live in the St. Louis area, there are many reasons why you should hire Zipp Express' courier service. At Zipp Express, we understand the importance of having a reliable, on-time small parcel and document delivery. Accurate or not, businesses are judged by the people they hire. If your courier is unreliable, then your customer may assume...
Zipp Express: Why We Hire Local Drivers
At Zipp Express in St. Louis, we hire local drivers to handle our final mile delivery, courier routes, White Glove Delivery, and NFO services. We've served as a local delivery and shipping company for better than thirty years. This city is our home and we’re proud of our community. We believe one of the best ways we can show that pride is by...
Zipp Express: Small Business Storage Solutions
Are you a small business in the St. Louis area in search of a storage solution? Are you in search of ways to improve your supply line and shipping time? Or do you need fast access to products you have trouble keeping on hand? Zipp Express has your answer. Zipp Express empowers small businesses every day by helping them provide their customers...
Zipp Express Offers Refrigeration Trailers for Cool Deliveries
Do you run a business in the St. Louis area and need refrigeration trailers for your temperature sensitive shipments? Zipp Express can help you out! We told you that Zipp Express has a fleet of delivery trucks. And we talked about the following vehicles: 48’-53’ tractor-trailers: Used for hauling many dry goods, finished products (like...
ECA Marketplace Conference
Are you a shipper in search of a St. Louis-based carrier?
Are you wondering if Zipp Express is the shipping partner for you?
Join us for the Express Carrier Association Marketplace Conference in Orlando, Florida and find out!
Yes, Zipp Express Can Deliver It!
If you need it shipped, Zipp Express can probably deliver it! No matter the odd-sized box, lightest weight package or multiple units, Zipp Express can deliver (almost) anything. Zipp Express has been serving the St. Louis area as a courier and trucking service for more than 30 years. If it can be packed in a box or container, or loaded onto a...
Zipp Express and Our Fleet of Trucks
Zipp Express is proud to offer a large fleet of trucks for all your transport and delivery needs. With us, you never have to pay for more truck than you need. And since we put the best drivers in St. Louis behind the wheel of those trucks, you don’t have to settle for less than excellent service either. Whether you need to move a piece of...
White Glove Delivery: Customized Delivery for You
White Glove Delivery is the most customizable special service Zipp Express offers to the St. Louis area. And in many respects, we think it’s one of our best programs and we’re proud of it. This special service is the preferred choice for fragile, sensitive shipments and small loads. And it comes with extra training and other options, not...
Zipp Express Meets Your Storage Needs!
Zipp Express is the perfect solution to all your storage needs. A few years ago, Zipp Express recognized a growing demand for local short and long-term commercial storage solutions. So we expanded our warehouse and our operations to meet that demand. We have the answer to all of your storage questions. Does Zipp Express Have Room? Our...
Zipp Express Can Store Your Medical Supplies
Zipp Express can store your medical supplies and then safely deliver them. That's because in 2017, we recognized a local need for secure, short-term storage and rose to the challenge by tripling the size of our available space to 40,000 square feet. This means our temperature-controlled warehouse has more than enough room to store your medical...
Zipp Express Couriers Know St. Louis
The couriers who work for Zipp Express know the streets of St. Louis well. Delivering parcels and important paperwork is their job, and Zipp Express couriers do it with pride. The old city is an interesting blend of narrow, winding streets lined with older homes and buildings, and multi-lane interstate highways connecting one side of the city to...
Seven Reasons To Call Zipp Express
There are seven reasons why you should call Zipp Express. Zipp Express is the full-service, one-stop answer to all your shipping, delivery, and commercial storage problems. While there are many reasons to let us handle all your delivery needs, they say seven is the perfect number, so here are just seven of the best reasons to call us. Zipp...
Zipp Express Wants to be Your Final Mile Shipping Partner
While Zipp Express has 48-state authority for expedited runs and an extensive network, final mile delivery is where we really shine. Let’s talk about what a final mile delivery service is, what it does, and why you should choose us as your final mile shipping partner. Final mile delivery services work like the spokes in a bicycle wheel. The...
Zipp Express’s Final Mile Delivery Service
Zipp Express's Final Mile Delivery Service is the best in St. Louis! And that’s not just how we see ourselves. There’s a reason you’re here. You are shopping for a local final mile delivery service. So either you asked around and someone recommended us, or you googled “Best St. Louis Final Mile Delivery services” and we showed up at or near the...
Zipp Express Keeps Local Businesses in Business
Zipp Express helps keep local business in business. That's because we live where we work. As a locally owned and operated company, Zipp Express understands the value of community and taking care of those who live and work here. We hire the best people from our own community and train them to take care of all your shipping, storage, and specialty...
Zipp Express Makes Technology Work for You
Zipp Express makes technology work for you. We know timing is everything in the transport business. And technology aids in the growing demand for speedy, on time delivery. We strive to make sure we are providing our customers with the best experience possible. To do this, we are always seeking to improve our service. This is why we rely on the...
Let Zipp Express Do the Driving
Zipp Express is proud of our reputation as a local courier and final mile delivery service. But there are other reasons why you should let Zipp Express do the driving for you and your business. Let’s look at a few of our best features and how we use them to meet all your delivery needs. Zipp Express Hires the Best Drivers First, you don’t need to...
Zipp Express Makes Your Life Easier and Safer
Zipp Express makes your life easier and safer. Zipp Express does the work so you can stay put when it counts. It’s our business to get your shipments where they need to go on time, regardless of road conditions or traffic. And our staff is prepared to provide extra security and care for your sensitive shipments. That way, you and your local...
Zipp Express is Your Final Mile St. Louis Delivery Partner
Need a St. Louis delivery partner with a warehouse and an excellent customer service record? Zipp Express should be your first call. Our company has a stellar customer service record. And our delivery experts will weave their way through the city to hand off your cargo on schedule. Zipp Express is your final mile delivery partner. What We Do Zipp...
Zipp Express—Meeting St. Louis’s Needs for Reliable Courier Services for more than 30 years
Zipp Express is a Longstanding, Locally Owned Business For us, it’s personal. We’ve served the St. Louis area as a delivery and courier service since 1989. Locally owned, and operated, means we are invested in our customer’s happiness. We live here too, and we know the importance of being able to count on your neighboring businesses to do their...
Zipp Express Delivers Peace of Mind 24/7/365 Days a Year
Zipp Express offers a wide range of services 24/7/365 days a year, so you can focus on what’s important to you no matter the season. For example, right now many people’s calendars are full of activities like football games, harvest festivals, and Halloween parties. Business owners provide products and services to people so they can enjoy those...
Zipp Express Salutes Our Drivers
At Zipp Express, we could not offer the level of personalized service we do, if not for our skilled and experienced drivers. We hire drivers who live in and know St. Louis. They know how to get through our city whether it be downtown rush hour or a St. Louis Cardinals game day. Drivers Play an Important Role Living in a pandemic has given most of...
We Value Your Time
Zipp Express knows your time is valuable. And we understand how frustrating it can be to schedule your day around the expected arrival of a shipment or parcel only to have it show up late or not at all. Our goal is to provide you with premium service and that includes on time delivery—whether it is same-day or scheduled for your convenience. How...
The Five W’s of White Glove Delivery
Zipp Express is the full-service final mile solution to all your St. Louis area delivery needs. This includes our highly specialized White Glove delivery program. While many companies claim to offer this service, not everyone defines it the same way or provides the same level of attention to the important details. So let’s talk about what it is...
How Zipp Express Compares to the Competition
Locally owned and operated since 2007, Zipp Express provides unbeatable quality service. Here are just a few of our best features! Reliability We are prepared to meet your final mile delivery needs 24/7. From the moment you place your request to the moment Zipp Express delivers, your needs are our priority. We do what we say we’re going to do...
NFO Delivery Through Zipp Express
These days, "Next Flight Out" shipping is keeping us very busy. Online shopping is on the rise. Many are shopping for specialty items as well as everyday needs through their computer. And with the advent of e-commerce and sites like Etsy, Poshmark, and E-Bay, shipping has become an accepted part of doing business. Shipping Choices Beyond...
Zipp Express – St. Louis Local Trucking Service
Now, more than ever, it is important to support local businesses. Zipp Express is locally owned and operated, serving metro St. Louis and beyond for over thirty years. We are proud to be the local trucking service that so many trust to keep their own business going. The Zipp Express Advantage Our employees live in the community and support the...
Thank you to our heroes
Coronavirus Update 05-12-2020 Zipp Express extends our sincere appreciation to our entire team, OUR HEROES! Our drivers, warehouse workers, and office staff have been here every day to make sure that deliveries continue to reach their destination. As people stay home, the need for delivery services has increased for many items. Our team is...
Our Warehouse Operations
Demand for our warehouse operations and the special care we provide is constantly increasing. Last year in April, Zipp Express expanded its warehouse operations to accommodate increasing demand for storing final-mile freight. Boasting plenty of room and specialty options. Therefore, the Zipp Express warehouse is the perfect solution for any...
Shipping and Warehousing Medical Supplies
In the spring of 2017, Zipp Express expanded its warehouse operations, tripling its available storage space to 40,000 square feet. That’s 40,000 square feet to house large items like medical devices, convention displays, construction equipment, and supplies of any size like ventilators or N95 masks. Shipping Medical Supplies Imagine you’re the...
Coronavirus Information 03-13-2020
Coronavirus Information To Our Valued Customers and Partners, We appreciate your business! Zipp Express takes the COVID-19 outbreak seriously. Please be assured that we are taking preventative actions following the CDC (Center for Disease Control) guidelines. Further, we will closely monitor developments and update our policies accordingly. Our...
Hire Zipp Express For Your St. Louis Deliveries
As a locally owned and operated business, Zipp Express has the resources, experience, and facilities to accommodate your shipping, storage and specialty care needs. You can trust our team of professionals. Let us take care of you! We prioritize the needs of our partners. Are you looking for a final-mile St. Louis delivery partner? What about a...
Zipp Express Testimonials – What Our Partners Say About Us
Online testimonials have become almost a sport. These days, it seems like people can’t wait to offer feedback about their experience with a company. If it was a good experience, they’ll rave about the highlights, and if it was a bad experience, they’ll immediately go online and post a bad review. 30 Years of Testimonials Operating a delivery...
Final Mile Delivery in St. Louis
In the Final Mile Delivery business, timing is everything. Digital transactions are on the rise. Demand for quick and on-time deliveries is also increasing. This means final mile delivery systems are more important than ever. Automation is the most efficient way to solve any time-consuming business problem. With that in mind, establishing a...
Choosing the Right Delivery Partner
Delivery companies and entrepreneurs are natural partners. And in St. Louis, a city with so many innovative and creative businesses, it's really important to find the right company to handle your product in that final mile. Like any other urban hub, St. Louis businesses are all connected through the same complex logistical web. Like any other...
Trucking Services for Your Large Delivery
If you have a need for trucking services, for a large shipment or delivery, Zipp Express is the company to call. Our trucking services are designed with the customer in mind, covering all your needs and ensuring your deliveries arrive on time. Zipp Express offer on-demand delivery service across the St. Louis metropolitan area. Many customers...
Your Zipp Express Frequently Asked Questions – Answered!
At Zipp Express, a hallmark of our business is our customer service, and we work to ensure that our customers are comfortable with our team and our services. To become comfortable, we encourage you to ask questions! We will do our best to answer them and provide what you need. Below are some of the questions that we get a lot from our customers....
Celebrating 30 Years!
Thirty Years Ago... ...the B-52’s were all over the radio with their hit “Love Shack,” Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” was released, and Seinfeld’s first episode aired. Seems like forever ago, doesn’t it? For Zipp Express, it’s been thirty years of growth: 1989 was also the year that Zipp Express was founded! Over the past thirty years, Zipp...
What are Specialty and White Glove Services?
When you are considering all of your options in shipping sensitive items, don’t forget the extras that come when you enlist the help of the Zipp Express Specialty or White Glove teams. These options are listed on our Services page, but what does it really mean to utilize them? Professionally Trained Teams First, no matter the type of specialty...
Perks of Using a Zipp Express Courier
Many customers are opting to use courier services, which have become simpler than ever. In recent years, ordering delivery services and tracking packages have gotten much easier. Technological advances have given customers the ability for real-time updates and quick and efficient booking. If you find yourself in a time crunch and need to get...
Top Three Reasons to Hire Zipp Express
Are you a small business owner? Do you have partners in St. Louis who regularly receive deliveries? If so, Zipp Express can cover these needs for you, saving you time, energy, and the headaches of transportation and logistics. Zipp Express is a locally owned and operated business celebrating our 30th anniversary this year. That’s 30 years of...
Highlighting Zipp Express Trucking Services
Did you know that in addition to courier services, Zipp Express also offers trucking services for large shipments and deliveries? Founded in 1989, Zipp Express has been offering on-demand delivery services across the St. Louis Metropolitan area for 30 years! Along our journey, we have expanded our offerings as we’ve grown. Our trucking services...
Where is the Delivery Industry Heading?
It’s not hard to see that our world, including delivery, is changing at breakneck speed. Everything from communication to food tastes to education looks very different than it did even just twenty years ago. These changes have been largely driven by technology and the instant interconnectedness of the internet. The world of shopping, shipping,...
NFO Shipping: Everything You Need to Know
With the advent of e-commerce and sites like Etsy, Poshmark, and E-Bay, shipping has become an accepted part of doing business. Beyond businesses, it has become a necessity for individuals as well, and if you have found yourself jumping into the world of shipping, you likely have come across many acronyms. POD? NFO? FTL? DV? So many to learn and...
Have a Delivery Need?
These days, we are inundated with options. What do you want for dinner? What kind of food do you want? Dine in at a restaurant or cook at home? Go pick up carry out or pay for delivery? Even simple, every-day occurrences like dinner can seem to have so many choices. Decision fatigue is a real thing. So what happens when you need to decide what...
Special Care Makes All the Difference in Warehousing
Last year in April, Zipp Express expanded its warehouse operations to accommodate increasing demand for storing final-mile freight. Boasting plenty of room and specialty options, the Zipp Express warehouse is the perfect solution for any storage needs! Storage Space With 40,000 square feet of space, 25’ ceilings, and 40’ column spans, Zipp...
A Look at Shipping and Delivery Over the Years
Have you ever really thought about the components of shipping and delivery? Today you can order your groceries online and request home delivery for that evening. You can pre-buy all of your Christmas gifts and avoid the congested malls. On some level you are aware that companies have really enhanced their logistics to provide convenience. But, if...
Zipp Express Through the Eyes of Our Partners
These days, it seems like people can’t wait to offer testimonials about their experience with a company. If it was a good experience, they’ll rave about the highlights, and if it was a bad experience, they’ll immediately go online and post a bad review. This can be a great thing for companies who work hard to satisfy their customers, and...
What is Final Mile Delivery?
These days, e-commerce has taken over. Almost everyone has done some shopping online. The best part is that everything you purchase comes straight to your door. Zipp Express wants to be your final mile delivery partner. It’s a fantastic system for the busy customer. But sometimes, for the companies making the sales, it can create logistical...
Trust Zipp Express for Your St. Louis Delivery Needs
Are you looking for a final-mile St. Louis delivery partner? What about a regular, scheduled courier? Or a warehousing facility? What if you know you need items shipped but you have no idea where to start? Zipp Express can provide the answer to all of those questions. As a locally owned and operated business, we have the resources,...
Delivery Options: Zipp Has You Covered
When you need to ship something, there are a few things that are likely at the top of your qualification list. You want to be sure that your package is handled safely and securely, and you want delivery in a timely manner. This goes for all of your deliveries—everything from letters and small parcels to large cargo loads and high-value items....
Large Shipment? Our Warehouse Has You Covered!
In the spring of 2017, Zipp Express expanded its warehouse operations, tripling its available storage space to 40,000 square feet. That’s 40,000 square feet to house large items like medical devices, convention displays, construction equipment, and supplies of any size. You name it, we’ll store it! And we’ll provide some extras. Prime Location...
Yes, Using a Courier is Much Easier!
If you’ve been on the roads in St. Louis at all lately, you’ve likely noticed something: there is construction everywhere, and with construction, traffic. I mean TRAFFIC.The kind that makes you consider actually going into work early to avoid it. The kind that lets you finish your audiobook in three days. The kind that makes you realize that...
The Benefits of a Local Final Mile Delivery Partner
These days, every address can become a delivery destination. Thanks to online shopping for everything from groceries to office furniture, the availability of e-commerce for consumers and businesses alike has changed logistics and final mile deliveries. But what does that mean, exactly? Companies reaching customers have seemingly limitless...
You Need to Warehouse Your Delivery-Now What?
Imagine you’re the owner of a medical device company, and one of St. Louis’s top-notch hospitals puts in a rush order for a large, very expensive piece of equipment for a surgery in three days. Time is of the essence, but so is the safety and security of the device in transit. You’re panicked—how can you make this happen? What are your options?...
Best Courier services in St. Louis – the Zipp Express Advantage
Don't just ship it - Zipp it! If you're crunched for time and need to get something across St. Louis fast, our courier services can get the job done. Courier services are best known for their superior speed and tracking capabilities relative to national mailing services, such as UPS or FedEx. They have grown in popularity in recent years thanks...
Everything you need to know about final mile delivery in St. Louis
Everything you need to know about scheduling a final mile delivery in St. Louis Final mile delivery can make or break a transaction. Fred Smith, FedEx chairman and founder, recently testified before congress that he expects sales in e-commerce to reach $2.4 trillion worldwide by 2018 – a 26% jump from 2016. The rise in digital transactions,...
How to decide which delivery service is right for you
No matter what you need to transport, there is a delivery solution for you. Find out which service best suits your business. Choosing the right delivery service for your business should be a cinch. If you know what your business needs to get done, all you need is a little research on the companies in your area. Professional delivery companies...
How the Right Express Delivery Company Makes Your Business More Efficient
Everything you need to know when partnering with an express delivery company. In St. Louis, we are blessed with a diverse group of innovative and creative businesses. These local businesses are all connected because they communicate through a complex logistical web. Like any other city, that web relies on fast, friendly and affordable logistical...
Zipp Express Delivery Proudly Lends a Hand to Partners 4 Pets
When Partners 4 Pets needed delivery services ASAP, we were more than happy to get to work. Last month, our St. Louis-based delivery professionals were extraordinarily proud to help Partners 4 Pets with their logistical woes. In a brief one-day job, we delivered over 14,000 pounds of kitty litter from a laboratory in Belleville, IL to their...
Zipp Express Expands Again
St. Louis, MO - Zipp Express has tripled its space to 40,000 square feet at its current location. The expansion was essential to meet Zipp’s growing customer base and customer service requirements. The warehouse is centrally located, just one mile west of I-270 off Interstate 70. The location provides immediate accessibility to all main highways...