Say goodbye to high express delivery premiums! Difficult claims for damaged goods, ever-increasing surcharges? US domestic truck delivery solves last-mile challenges for medium and large items.
Created on 06.09
Sellers engaged in cross-border e-commerce to the US in 2026 generally have a clear realization: the previously effective small parcel direct shipping and standard express last-mile delivery models are no longer profitable this year.
With the continuous rise in US cross-border last-mile costs, annual price adjustments by major express carriers, and tightening domestic fulfillment regulations by major platforms, a large number of sellers of medium-to-large items such as furniture, auto parts, and fitness equipment are actively abandoning traditional express delivery and switching to US domestic truck delivery.
This is not following a trend or engaging in a race to the bottom, but rather the most stable solution for cost reduction, risk avoidance, and stable fulfillment under the current policy and market environment.
01. Major Changes in US Last-Mile Delivery in 2026, Completely Reshaping the US Shipping Landscape
In 2026, the continuous increase in express delivery costs in the US cross-border last-mile market and increasingly strict platform domestic fulfillment requirements have made traditional express last-mile models no longer cost-effective, forcing the industry to adopt more suitable fulfillment channels.
Express giants continue to raise prices, with more hidden fees!
The annual pricing policies of the three major US logistics carriers, USPS, UPS, and FedEx, have been fully implemented this year. Base freight rates have increased by nearly six percentage points, while surcharges for residential delivery, oversized items, and excessively long/heavy items have also increased by six to twelve percentage points. Taking USPS as an example:
US Postal Service (USPS) Change Type | Effective Date | Services Involved | Specific changes | Effective date |
Regular rate increase | January 18, 2026 | Priority Mail, Ground Advantage, and other core parcel services | Rate increase of 5.1%-7.8% | No explicit deadline, regular rate adjustment |
Temporary Surcharge | April 26, 2026 | Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, Ground Advantage, Parcel Select | An additional 8% temporary surcharge | January 17, 2027 |
Billing Rule Adjustment | July 12, 2026 | All Categories of Parcels | The volumetric weight divisor has been reduced from 166 to 139, increasing the billing cost for light and bulky items. | No explicit deadline, long-term rule adjustment |
The cost increase for ordinary commercial addresses and small parcels is still controllable, but for sellers of medium and large items, the pressure has doubled.
As long as the cargo weight or dimensions exceed the standard, or the delivery address is a private residence, multiple surcharges will be added. The disposal fee for a single oversized item can be as high as over 195 US dollars. Remote warehouse areas and suburban Amazon warehouses will also charge additional remote delivery fees, and multiple dispatches will be charged repeatedly.
In addition, the domestic fulfillment rules of major cross-border platforms have been comprehensively tightened, with the full implementation of the semi-managed model, requiring all goods to be pre-stocked in US domestic warehouses for local fulfillment and warehousing.
The sorting efficiency of fragmented express deliveries can no longer keep up with the stocking pace of bulk truckloads. Full truckload and full vehicle truck delivery have become the mainstream fulfillment methods more recognized by platforms.
02. Traditional express delivery's three major drawbacks, commonly encountered by sellers of medium to large items.
Recent feedback from thousands of Amazon and independent website sellers of large items is highly consistent: they have abandoned traditional express delivery because they can no longer withstand continuous losses and after-sales troubles. The problems with traditional express delivery are concentrated in these three points:
1. Too many hidden fees, making costs completely uncontrollable.
Medium to large items and irregularly shaped goods are highly prone to triggering surcharges for overweight, oversized, and residential deliveries. The estimated costs before shipment can differ significantly from the final actual bill. During peak seasons, express companies also temporarily increase prices, making it impossible for sellers to accurately calculate profits in advance, often leading to selling goods at a loss or even incurring additional shipping costs.
2. Difficulty in after-sales claims, lack of valid proof of delivery.
Traditional express delivery's electronic delivery receipts are very simple, mostly showing only system-recorded delivery information without indicating the cargo's condition or any damage. In cases of malicious buyer claims of non-receipt or damaged goods during transit, sellers often fail in platform appeals and insurance claims due to the lack of complete and compliant proof of delivery, and all cargo loss costs must be borne by themselves.
3. Strict size and weight limitations, with oversized items being directly rejected.
The two major express giants have strict requirements for the length, width, height, and weight of goods. Non-standard oversized items such as auto parts, fitness equipment, and outdoor furniture, after being packaged in wooden boxes or wooden frames, are often directly rejected at the last-mile delivery points. Sellers can only return them to overseas warehouses for repackaging, incurring additional costs for warehousing, rework, and secondary delivery, which is time-consuming and expensive.
Sharing a real industry case: An outdoor furniture seller in California had a batch of thirty pallets of lounge chairs delivered by FedEx. Due to oversized cargo and residential delivery, the surcharges far exceeded the basic shipping fees. Three pallets of goods were damaged, but the express company only provided a simple delivery receipt, which could not prove that the damage occurred during the last-mile delivery. Ultimately, nearly $12,000 in cargo loss could not be compensated.
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03. US domestic truck delivery, adapted to current seller stocking needs
Compared to traditional commercial express delivery, US domestic truck delivery perfectly adapts to the stocking needs of mid-to-large sized items under the new policy in terms of cost control, cargo adaptability, capacity stability, and after-sales guarantee. It is also the best choice for cross-border supply chain transformation at present.
1. Lower overall cost, no hidden surcharges
Truck delivery calculates freight based on full pallets and full trucks, without differentiating between commercial and residential addresses for charging. There are also no hidden surcharges for overweight, oversized, or excessively large items.
Based on industry field test data, for medium to large items weighing between 150 and 2,000 pounds, under the same delivery address, the comprehensive cost of domestic truck delivery is 35% to 50% lower than mainstream express delivery. The cost advantage is even more significant for large-volume full-truck shipments.
To give a direct example: for a 500-pound large item delivered to a private residence, traditional express delivery with various surcharges would cost approximately $320 USD, while domestic truck delivery only requires $170 to $190 USD, saving hundreds of dollars per shipment. The profit difference for long-term inventory is considerable.
2. Loose loading restrictions, suitable for various non-standard large items
Domestic truck delivery uses American standard 53-foot/26-foot trailers for transportation, with almost no restrictions on cargo size and weight. Wooden crates, frame packaging, and oversized, irregularly shaped large items can be directly loaded onto the truck without prior disassembly and packaging.
No middleman markups! Self-operated truck fleet originating from the US, with stable and direct warehousing and distribution across the US!
Perfectly suitable for furniture, pool equipment, large auto parts, fitness equipment, and other non-standard large items, avoiding the extra costs of cargo disassembly and secondary packaging from the source. At the same time, truck delivery has very few transit points. Compared to express delivery's multi-sorting transportation model, the cargo damage rate can be reduced by about 70%.
3. Self-operated stable capacity, no warehouse congestion or cargo abandonment during peak seasons
Zhongnan Jinghang International's domestic truck delivery has established comprehensive distribution stations in the Western, Central, and Eastern US regions, with fixed transportation routes and regular daily departures.
Zhongnan Jinghang International: US domestic truck transportation experts, with collaborative support from self-operated networks in the UK/Canada, winning trust with stable delivery.
During peak seasons like Black Friday and Christmas, fixed warehouse space can be secured in advance, avoiding issues like warehouse congestion, cargo backlog, or arbitrary returns common with regular express services.
For shipments entering Amazon FBA warehouses, deliveries will be made punctually according to the appointment time, avoiding platform fines and impact on store ranking due to late arrivals.
4. Self-made compliant POD (Proof of Delivery) signature forms, reliable guarantee for after-sales claims
Currently, most small and medium-sized truck carriers and express channels use generic, simplified signature forms. These forms have incomplete information, allow for arbitrary proxy signatures, and do not comply with US FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) regulations. They lack complete legal evidentiary power, making it difficult for sellers to protect their rights in case of after-sales disputes.
To solve the problems of sellers finding it difficult to claim compensation, provide evidence, and appeal, Zhongnan Jinghang International, in conjunction with US domestic freight regulations, has designed a standardized POD (Proof of Delivery) receipt. This receipt is compliant and traceable throughout the entire process, safeguarding sellers' fulfillment and after-sales service.
1) Compliance is guaranteed
Zhongnan Jinghang International's self-made documents fully comply with US federal freight terms and standards. Paper documents and electronic files are archived in duplicate, with paper archives retained for five years and electronic archives stored long-term in the cloud, meeting the evidence timeliness requirements for US freight claims and possessing full legal effect.
2) More comprehensive information recording
Zhongnan Jinghang International's POD receipts accurately record the time of arrival at the station and departure of the vehicle, the date of signing, the pickup and delivery locations, and the condition of the outer packaging of the goods. They also retain the authorized signature of the recipient and GPS location information for delivery. If any abnormal situations such as damage, shortage, or refusal of delivery occur, the driver can make notes on the receipt on-site, accompanied by actual photos, forming a complete evidence loop.
3) Adaptable to all platform scenarios
Zhongnan Jinghang International has specifically created FBA warehouse entry, private residence, and platform exclusive customized POD templates, which fully comply with the fulfillment audit rules of platforms such as Amazon and Temu. They can be directly uploaded to the backend to complete delivery reporting, effectively avoiding store deductions, traffic restrictions, and fulfillment failures caused by non-compliant certificates.
For US domestic truck delivery, please contact Zhongnan Jinghang International Kayl: 15876779555 (WeChat/phone number are the same) 👇
5. One-stop value-added services, adaptable to various delivery scenarios
In addition to basic door-to-door delivery services, Zhongnan Jinghang International also supports customized value-added services such as Amazon FBA appointment for warehouse entry, white-glove unloading at private addresses, upstairs delivery for large items, and entire warehouse relocation. Sellers of home goods and large items on independent stations do not need to coordinate with local workers separately, as all last-mile delivery needs can be handled in one stop.
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With the supporting pickup system of our own overseas warehouses in Los Angeles (West US), Dallas (Central US), and New Jersey (East US), we achieve self-controlled pickup from overseas warehouses, trunk transportation, and last-mile delivery throughout the entire process. Logistics nodes are tracked visually throughout, completely eliminating issues such as lost goods, delays, and non-standard services caused by third-party subcontracting.
04. Precise shipping solutions under the new policy, adapted to different categories as needed
Based on the current policies and market environment, we have compiled shipping solutions that can be directly implemented for different goods and shipping scenarios, achieving precise cost reduction and risk avoidance.
1. For small to medium-sized items requiring stocking, weighing between 70 to 150 pounds, LTL (Less Than Truckload) truck delivery is the preferred option. Consolidating multiple customer shipments onto one truck reduces line-haul costs, offering higher cost-effectiveness and catering to the FBA stocking needs for Amazon's regular product categories.
2. For medium to large items and irregularly shaped goods exceeding 150 pounds, full truckload delivery is prioritized. After arriving at the port in a full container, direct truck delivery without intermediate transfers minimizes transit time and reduces cargo damage. We can provide customized full truckload quotes free of charge based on the seller's actual cargo volume.
3. For platform semi-managed stocking, utilize the platform's exclusive truck delivery channel with customized POD (Proof of Delivery) documents. This fully complies with platform fulfillment audit standards, ensuring stable and approved bulk warehousing, and preventing fines and fulfillment anomalies caused by non-compliant documentation.
4. For large item orders to private addresses on independent websites, combine LTL truck delivery with white-glove delivery services. Rely on compliant self-made PODs to secure delivery confirmation, effectively defending against malicious buyer claims. New clients can apply for free paper POD samples for reference.
For US domestic truck delivery, contact Kayl at Zhongnan Jinghang International: 15876779555 (WeChat/Phone). 👇
05. Choosing the right last-mile delivery channel is the key to stable cross-border profits.
The continuous annual increase in express delivery fees and frequent hidden charges have become a stable long-term industry trend. The old model of relying on low-cost direct shipping and splitting packages to avoid pitfalls has been completely eliminated by the market.
Pre-stocking in overseas warehouses combined with local truck delivery fulfillment has become the mainstream method for cross-border mid-to-large sized shipments on the US route.
When sellers choose last-mile channels, they should not only look at the price of a single quote but also pay attention to capacity stability, fulfillment compliance, and after-sales support. Standardized self-operated truck delivery with self-made compliant POD (Proof of Delivery) receipts is the core confidence for sellers to avoid hidden losses and stabilize store operations.
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