Dedicated Fleet Services in California
Your own delivery operation, without owning a single truck. A Marvin dedicated fleet puts the same drivers and vehicles on your routes every day, on your schedule and under your brand if you want, from our SFO and LAX hubs to anywhere in California.
- Same driver, same route
- Branded vehicles available
- Monthly performance reports
What a dedicated fleet means for your business
A dedicated fleet is a set of drivers and vehicles assigned to your account only. They run your routes on a fixed schedule, learn your customers and your sites, and turn up at the same time every day. You get the reliability of an in-house delivery team without buying vehicles, hiring drivers or managing payroll.
It suits businesses with regular, predictable work: a hospital system moving specimens and supplies between sites, a distributor delivering to the same stores every morning, a forwarder running freight to SFO or LAX several times a day, or a manufacturer that needs parts on the line at 6 AM.
If your volume goes up and down, our dedicated fleet can grow with it. Extra vehicles are added for peak weeks, and you are not tied into a long-term fleet commitment you do not need.
Four ways to run a dedicated fleet with us
Pick the dedicated fleet program that matches how your freight moves. Many customers run two or three side by side.
Daily and weekly scheduled routes
Multi-stop routes built around your delivery cycle, run by the same driver at the same time. Ideal for hospitals and clinics, retail store replenishment, pharmacies and industrial accounts that expect a delivery at a set time.
- Fixed stop order and time windows
- Daily, weekly or custom frequency
- ePOD at every stop
- Best for healthcare, retail and distributors
Milk runs for manufacturing
Scheduled multi-stop pickup loops that collect parts or materials from several suppliers and bring them to your plant on time. It keeps just-in-time lines running without a warehouse full of buffer stock.
- Supplier pickups in sequence
- Timed to your production shifts
- Exceptions flagged before the line feels it
- Best for manufacturers and assemblers
Dedicated airport shuttles
Fixed runs between your warehouse and the cargo terminals at SFO, LAX, OAK, SJC or BUR, scheduled around your flight cut-offs and cargo release times. Drivers know the terminals and the paperwork, so freight is not turned away at the counter.
- STA-cleared drivers
- Runs timed to lock-out and release
- Several runs a day if needed
- Best for forwarders and importers
Branded dedicated fleet
Vehicles marked or wrapped with your company branding, so the delivery your customers see is yours. Drivers follow your service standards and the proof of delivery can carry your name.
- Your logo on the vehicle
- Your service standards
- ePOD under your name
- Best for forwarders, distributors and health systems
Everything included in a Marvin dedicated fleet
Every dedicated fleet program comes with the same core: assigned people, the right vehicles and full visibility of what happened on each route.
Assigned route drivers
The same drivers on your routes every day. They know your stops, your contacts and your rules, so service stays consistent and your customers see a familiar face.
Talk to us about your routesScheduled runs
Daily, weekly or custom-frequency routes set around your delivery cycle.
- Daily
- Weekly
Branded vehicles
Vehicles marked with your branding for white-label delivery to your customers.
- Your logo
- Your POD
Scale up for peaks
Extra vehicles for holidays, launches or emergencies, without a long-term commitment.
- Planned surges
- Same day
GPS and ePOD
Live tracking on every route and a signed, timestamped proof at every stop.
- Live map
- Photo POD
Performance reporting
A monthly report with on-time rate, stops completed, exceptions and POD compliance, plus a named account manager to review it with you.
- On-time %
- Exceptions
- POD rate
What a dedicated fleet route looks like
A typical dedicated fleet morning: a healthcare loop from the SFO Hub with seven stops, fixed time windows and the same driver every day.
Five things we map before your first run
A route that looks good on a map can still fail on the day. We work through these with you before a driver is assigned.
- Every stop and time windowwhen each site opens, closes and expects you.
- Dock and access detailsloading docks, parking, codes and who signs.
- Freight at each stopcartons, pallets, chilled items or returns to collect.
- Stop order and timingsequenced for traffic and the tightest windows first.
- Backup plana trained relief driver who knows the route.
iThe route map above is a sample. Your route is designed around your own stops and time windows.
When something changes on the day
- Added stopSlotted into today’s route
Call or email by mid-morning and we add it to the route or send a second vehicle.
- Driver offTrained relief driver
A backup driver who already knows your stops covers the route, so nothing is missed.
- Volume spikeExtra vehicle added
Planned surges are usually covered within 24 to 48 hours, and urgent ones the same day.
- UrgentSent direct
A single urgent delivery can go straight out on a same day vehicle while the route carries on.
How many dedicated fleet vehicles do I need?
Enter your daily stops and how long each takes. The planner estimates route hours, vehicles and the right vehicle type, so we can start your route design from real numbers.
About 9 hours of driving and stops a day
- Vehicle type
- Cargo van
- Stops per vehicle
- 15 a day
Planned on routes of up to 7 hours of driving and stops, leaving time for loading at the hub.
Design my route Estimate only. Real routes depend on traffic, stop order and time windows.A monthly report you can actually use
Every dedicated fleet customer gets a monthly performance report and a review with their account manager. It shows how the routes ran, where exceptions happened and what we are changing to fix them.
High-volume accounts can also get a live dashboard, so your own team can see every vehicle and every signed stop without picking up the phone.
- On-time delivery rateby route, by driver and by stop.
- Stop completionstops planned against stops signed.
- Exceptionsclosed sites, refused freight and damage, with notes.
Weekly on-time rate, last 12 weeks
Dedicated fleet routes from our SFO and LAX hubs
Northern California routes start at our SFO Hub and Southern California routes at our LAX Hub, with statewide reach to more than 150 cities.
Northern California dedicated routes
US-101I-880I-80SR-99SFOOAKSJC- San Francisco
- Oakland
- Berkeley
- San Jose
- Santa Clara
- Fremont
- Walnut Creek
- Pleasanton
- Sacramento
- Roseville
- Stockton
- Fresno
Southern California dedicated routes
I-405I-110I-10SR-91I-15LAXBUR- Los Angeles
- Burbank
- Pasadena
- Santa Monica
- Torrance
- Long Beach
- Orange County
- Inland Empire
- San Diego
How customers use a dedicated fleet
Six dedicated fleet programs we run in some form every week. Yours will be built around your own stops and schedule.
Hospital inter-facility loop
A health system moves specimens, supplies and records between its hospitals and clinics on fixed loops, with signed custody at every hand-off.
Daily airport shuttle
A forwarder runs freight from its warehouse to the SFO and OAK cargo terminals three times a day, timed to the afternoon lock-outs.
Store replenishment
A distributor delivers to 40 stores across the LA Basin before opening, with the same driver on each run and photo proof at every door.
Just-in-time milk run
A manufacturer collects parts from five suppliers each morning and has them at the line before the first shift starts.
Pharmacy deliveries
A pharmacy group sends scheduled deliveries across San Diego and the Inland Empire, with chilled items in a refrigerated truck.
Branded last-mile
An e-commerce brand runs Bay Area deliveries in vans carrying its own logo, so customers see the brand right to the doorstep.
Vehicles for your dedicated fleet
We mix vehicle types to fit your stops: vans for dense multi-stop routes, liftgate box trucks for pallets and refrigerated trucks for chilled freight.
Cargo Van
Dense multi-stop routes and white-label branding. The workhorse of most programs.
Liftgate Box Truck (16 to 26 ft)
Pallet routes, store replenishment and milk runs, with a liftgate for sites without a dock.
Refrigerated Box Truck
Chilled pharmacy, lab and food routes with continuous temperature logging.
How to start a dedicated fleet program, in 4 steps
Most dedicated fleet programs go from first call to first run in one to two weeks.
- 1
Share your stops
Send us your stop list, time windows, freight and how often each route runs.
- 2
We design the route
We sequence the stops, pick the vehicles and agree a monthly rate with you.
- 3
Drivers assigned and trained
Your drivers ride the route, meet your sites and learn your service rules.
- 4
Run, report, improve
Routes run on schedule with ePOD at every stop, and we review the report with you monthly.
Why California shippers choose a Marvin dedicated fleet
Any company can lend you a van. A dedicated fleet is different. What our customers value is the consistency and the visibility.
Same drivers every day
Assigned drivers who know your stops, with trained relief drivers for days off.
One monthly rate
A predictable cost for your routes instead of a different bill for every delivery.
Room to scale
Extra vehicles for peak weeks, without signing up for a bigger fleet all year.
Your brand, if you want
White-label vehicles and POD so your customers see your name, not ours.
Airport ready
STA-cleared drivers for shuttle routes to SFO, LAX, OAK, SJC and BUR.
Real reporting
Monthly performance reports and a named account manager, plus live dashboards for large accounts.
Who runs a dedicated fleet with us
Businesses with regular routes that want the consistency of their own drivers without running a fleet.
Freight Forwarders and 3PLs
Daily airport shuttles and branded delivery.
Aerospace and AOG
Scheduled parts runs to hangars and suppliers.
Pharma and Biotech
Scheduled chilled routes with temperature logs.
Medical Devices
Inter-facility loops between hospitals and clinics.
Manufacturing
Milk runs that keep the line supplied.
E-Commerce and Retail
Last-mile routes under your own brand.
Technology
Campus and data centre delivery routes.
Airlines and Ground Handlers
Terminal transfers on a fixed schedule.
Five questions to ask any dedicated fleet provider
The day rate is only part of the picture. These answers tell you how the routes will run in month six, not just week one.
Yes. Drivers are assigned to your account, and relief drivers are trained on your route before they cover it.
We add vehicles, usually within 24 to 48 hours for planned surges and the same day for emergencies.
Yes. Vehicles can be marked with your branding and the POD can carry your name.
A monthly report with on-time rate, stops, exceptions and POD compliance, reviewed with your account manager.
Programs are agreed on a monthly rate, and extra peak capacity does not require a long-term commitment.
Send us your stops and schedule. We will design the route and come back with vehicles and a monthly rate.
Design my routeWhat sets the price of a dedicated fleet
Dedicated fleet programs are priced as one monthly rate, agreed before the first run. Five things drive it.
- Vehicles and hoursHow many vehicles, and how many hours a day they run.
- Vehicle typeVan, liftgate box truck or refrigerated truck.
- Days per weekWeekday only, six days or seven, plus any night runs.
- Route distanceDense city loops cost less per stop than long regional routes.
- ExtrasBranding, airport access, chilled freight and live dashboards.
What to send us for a route design
- Stop listaddresses, opening hours and any delivery windows.
- Freight per stopcartons, pallets, chilled items and returns.
- Frequencyhow many days a week and how many runs a day.
- Site detailsdocks, parking, access codes and who signs.
- Branding and reportingwhether you want white-label vehicles and live dashboards.
Dedicated fleet FAQs
Straight answers before you set up a program. Our team picks up 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Call +1 (323) 673-7397What is a dedicated fleet program and how does it work?
A dedicated fleet program assigns specific Marvin drivers and vehicles to your account for a defined route or service area. Unlike on-demand courier service, the drivers follow a fixed schedule, learn your customers and deliver consistently on your behalf. Each program is built around your route structure, vehicle needs and branding.
How is a dedicated fleet different from on-demand courier service?
With a dedicated fleet, the same drivers and vehicles run your routes on a set schedule at one monthly rate. On-demand courier service sends whichever driver is available, job by job. A dedicated fleet suits regular daily work; on-demand suits one-off or unpredictable deliveries.
Can vehicles carry my company’s branding?
Yes. We run white-label programs where vehicles are marked or wrapped with your branding. Forwarders, distributors and health systems use this so the delivery looks like their own service to their customers.
How do you handle volume surges?
We keep a pool of trained drivers, so extra vehicles can be added for holidays, launches or emergencies without a long-term commitment. Planned surges are usually covered within 24 to 48 hours and urgent ones the same day.
What reporting do I get?
Every program includes live GPS tracking, an electronic proof of delivery at every stop and a monthly report covering on-time rate, stops completed, exceptions and POD compliance. Live dashboards are available for high-volume accounts.
Which vehicles can I use?
Cargo vans for up to 2,000 lbs, liftgate box trucks from 16 to 26 ft for up to 10,000 lbs, and refrigerated box trucks for chilled freight. Many programs mix vehicle types to match each route.
Can you run a dedicated airport shuttle?
Yes, and it is one of our most popular programs. We build a schedule around your flight cut-offs and cargo release times and assign STA-cleared drivers who know the terminals at SFO, LAX, OAK, SJC and BUR.
Which businesses use dedicated fleet programs?
Freight forwarders with daily airport runs, hospital systems with inter-facility programs, pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies with scheduled routes, e-commerce brands needing last-mile delivery, manufacturers with milk runs and distributors with multi-stop routes across California.
Related services
A dedicated fleet often works alongside these services, sharing the same drivers, hubs and reporting.
Carrier safety standards are set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Every Marvin dedicated fleet route runs on DOT registered vehicles with drivers who meet those standards.
Build your dedicated fleet
Send us your stops, time windows and how often you run. We will design the route, choose the vehicles and agree a monthly rate, usually within a week or two of the first call.
- SFO Hub245 S Spruce Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080
- LAX Hub1101 W Hillcrest Blvd, Inglewood, CA
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