On-Demand Delivery
A delivery model where shipments are fulfilled immediately using available drivers in the area, rather than scheduled routes or standing courier contracts.
On-demand delivery assigns a driver to a shipment in real time — typically within minutes of the order being placed. Unlike scheduled routes that consolidate stops for efficiency, on-demand prioritizes speed, making it well-suited for emergency parts, time-sensitive materials, or situations where a customer can’t wait for the next route run.
In B2B logistics, on-demand delivery is commonly used alongside an owned fleet: the fleet handles predictable daily volume while on-demand capacity absorbs peaks, urgent orders, or geographic outliers. Dispatch’s on-demand network covers 80+ U.S. markets, with professional drivers who meet the same service standards as managed fleet operators.