Boston, MA - February 2009 - USGROUND is pleased to announce that Mark Simmons has joined USGROUND as Director of VBS "Valued Based Services". Mark comes with 22 years experience working for FedEx and UPS. Mark is developing new Value Based Services to help our customer in reducing their FedEx and UPS invoice. In January Mark launched SaveExpress for regional next day shipping. With SaveExpress you'll save a minimum of $9.00 and upward to $40.00 depending on weight and size. This is a bold and clever new service. And based on the high volume of SaveExpress orders we are receiving, clearly our customers are very pleased with the opportunity to save money. With SaveExpress you pay a flat rate of $17.00 regardless of weight and size.

In addition to SaveExpress Mark is working with businesses to customize "Value Based" distribution services on a per client basis. One scenario in particular is our "Free" warehouse space offer. Here customers can drop ship in our warehouse, sort, cross dock, or store for up to 24 hours for "Free". This is designed for customers who utilize our all points New England and New York scheduled, routed and distribution systems. Mark has worked with a half dozen companies i.e. auto parts, pharmaceuticals, manufactures, and payroll to achieve up to 30 percent reduction in traditional expenditures.

It seems that we are getting a fresh look from businesses that have set out to reduce shipping and distribution costs. If you are interested in a comprehensive analysis of your shipping and or distribution procedures and systems, our new Director of VBS, Mark Simmons is qualified to meet or exceed your goals.

About US Ground Express

US Ground Express is the largest Courier, Distribution and Logistics Company in New England. US Ground Express provides integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected "usground" brand. US Ground Express inspires our 360 employees and contractors to maintain the highest level customer service minded mannerisms, integrity and professionalism.