{
  "id": 10987596,
  "title": "St. Louis delivery companies Flanagan-White, Zipp Express merge operations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/st-louis-delivery-companies-flanagan-white-zipp-express-merge",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-30T15:50:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FreightWaves",
    "slug": "freightwaves",
    "url": "https://www.freightwaves.com/news/st-louis-delivery-companies-flanagan-white-zipp-express-merge-operations"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Regional expedited delivery companies Flanagan-White and Zipp Express have combined their operations, expanding their Midwest presence through the integration of platforms and resources. Specific financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Flanagan-White, operating for nearly five decades, specializes in swift delivery, hazmat transportation, and specialized logistics across the Midwest. The merger coincides with the retirement of Flanagan-White's president, Matt Carswell. Beth Sprenger, Zipp Express's president, expressed gratitude for Matt's decision to lead the combined company, noting their shared commitment to reliability, driver dedication, and exceptional customer service.\n\nThe merger equips Flanagan-White customers with Zipp Express' fleet of cargo vans, box trucks, and heavy-duty tractor-trailers. Zipp Express operates a warehouse spanning 50,000 square feet in Earth City, Missouri. Both companies are headquartered within the St. Louis metropolitan area. Carswell will take on an interim role within Zipp Express to ensure a smooth transition. Zipp Express specializes in traditional trucking, courier services, and logistics, with a focus on expedited and final-mile deliveries and scheduled routes. Its sister company, Zipp Logistics, offers less-than-truckload transportation and other services through regional carrier partnerships. Matt Carswell praised Zipp Express for its strong management team, forward-thinking technology, and logistics systems, stating that he is confident in the transition's success.",
  "summary": "St. Louis-based regional expedited carriers Flanagan-White and Zipp Express have joined forces, merging their operations and assets to enhance coverage across the region. The post St. Louis delivery companies Flanagan-White, Zipp Express merge operations appeared first on FreightWaves .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}