Same-day courier company Speedy Freight has continued its expansion into the US market, establishing a new office and a 50,000ft² warehouse in Irving, Texas.
Representing an investment of c. US$1.5 million, Speedy Freight hopes this further expansion will support its ambition of ‘becoming a household name in logistics brokerage and the franchisor of choice in the logistics sector’.
Speedy Freight opened its first branch in the US in May 2024, with an office based in Dallas, Texas. Prior to that, the company expanded into the EU through the opening of offices in Dublin and Spain, and operates over 60 branches in the UK.
The firm is set to launch eight franchises in the US by the end of 2025, with plans to grow to 60 franchises by 2030. In doing this, Speedy Freight aims to ‘offer a solid support network for UK and EU businesses looking to enter the US market, using them as a springboard’.
It believes its new Dallas headquarters will be key to this, providing a strategic entry point. Speedy Freight’s main focus in the US will be full truckload, less-than-truckload, drayage and expedited services.
Kody Slade, Speedy Freight’s president of operations, commented: “We’re all in on our mission to expand aggressively across the US, and the Dallas headquarters and training academy marks a significant milestone.
“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.”
Mike Smith, CEO of Speedy Freight, added: “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.”
