Why Use a Courier Service?
Florida businesses have trusted The Beav for same-day courier service since 1995. Here’s why — and why sending your own employees on company errands costs more than you think.
Polite, knowledgeable drivers. Guaranteed service. The Central Florida area and beyond since 1995.
The Real Cost of Sending an Employee
Before you send a team member on a company errand, run the numbers. When you add up wages, benefits, mileage, and lost productivity, the true cost may surprise you.
| Cost Factor | What You’re Paying |
|---|---|
| Employee hourly wage | Varies by role |
| Benefits burden (approx. 25%) | +25% of wage |
| Workers’ comp (included in benefits) | Your policy |
| Vehicle mileage reimbursement | ~$0.70/mile |
| Lost in-office productivity | Full hourly cost |
| Minimum all-in cost per errand hour | $45+ |
$45+
Per Hour, at Minimum
That’s what most businesses spend when they send an employee on a company errand — and that number doesn’t account for workers’ comp liability exposure, workflow disruption, or the work that simply isn’t getting done back at the office. Calling Busy Beaver Express puts your team back at their desks — and transfers the liability and cost to us.
Six Good Reasons
Why Florida Businesses Choose The Beav
From professional drivers to predictable pricing, here’s what sets Busy Beaver Express apart from the alternatives.
Professional, Knowledgeable Drivers
Every BBE driver is polite, neat, and wears a Busy Beaver Express logo shirt and/or name tag — representing your business with the professionalism you’d expect from your own team.
Same-Day, On-Time Delivery
We offer same-day courier service throughout the state of Florida. When time is critical — for legal documents, medical supplies, or construction materials — The Beav delivers.
Reduced Workers' Comp Exposure
When your employee drives on company time, your workers’ compensation is on the hook for any accident. Using The Beav removes that liability from your business entirely.
Your Staff Stays Productive
Every hour an employee spends on the road is an hour they’re not in the office. Let your team do what you hired them to do — and let us handle the runs.
The Same People. Every Time.
You’ll work with the same local office staff and familiar drivers. They get to know your business — we are not a revolving door, and that consistency is rare in this industry.
30+ Years of Proven Reliability
We’ve been delivering for Central Florida and Greater Tampa Bay area businesses since 1995. When we say we’ll get the job done rain or shine, three decades of customer relationships back that up.
Risk Management
The Workers' Comp Risk You Might Be Overlooking
Many business owners don’t realize: when an employee drives on company time — even in their own personal vehicle — your company’s workers’ compensation policy is typically responsible for any injuries sustained in an accident. That’s a liability you can easily eliminate.
- Company errands on the clock create workers' comp liability regardless of whose vehicle is used.
- Vehicle accidents during work errands can trigger claims, legal exposure, and insurance rate increases.
- A professional courier service carries its own insurance, shifting the risk off your books.
- Your team stays on-site, on-task, and out of traffic — for everyone's benefit.
Employee Errand vs. The Beav
Our Track Record
Stability You Can Count On
A courier service that’s been operating for over 30 years has earned every customer relationship the right way — through consistent, professional performance.
1995
Year Founded
30+
Years of Service
1–4,000
Lbs. We Handle
5
Regional Offices
Busy Beaver Express has served the Florida since 1995. That’s decades of learning the roads, building relationships with local businesses, and refining a process that works every time.
We pay our drivers more than most courier services in the Florida market so they can take care of their vehicles and take pride in their work. That’s why you’ll see the same faces on your deliveries instead of a new contractor every week.
When you call us, a real local person answers. They know your account, your preferences, and they’ll remember you next time. That level of service won’t be found on any app-based delivery platform.
Our Service Guarantee
We’re confident enough in our track record to guarantee our services. We’ve built that confidence over 30 years with thousands of satisfied customers across Central Florida. Rain or shine, urgent or scheduled — when you call The Beav, the job gets done.
Where We Deliver
Same-Day Courier Service Across Florida
From Greater Tampa Bay to Orlando, Miami to Ocala — Busy Beaver Express covers the communities where you do business.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions Florida business owners ask most about using a professional courier service.
When you send an employee on a company errand, you’re paying their full hourly wage plus approximately 25% in benefits — including workers’ compensation — plus IRS-standard mileage reimbursement, plus you lose their in-office productivity for the entire errand. That totals $20 or more per hour at minimum. A professional courier handles the run at a predictable rate with none of the hidden overhead.
In most states, when an employee drives on company time — even in their own personal vehicle — your company’s workers’ compensation policy is responsible for any injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. Using Busy Beaver Express shifts that liability entirely to us, removing the exposure from your business.
Busy Beaver Express has provided courier and delivery service to the Florida area since 1995 — over 30 years of consistent, reliable service. Our longevity is our proof of stability.
We serve the Greater Tampa Bay area and Central Florida including Tampa, Brandon, Lakeland, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, Riverview, Sarasota, Ocala, Orlando, Kissimmee, Zephyrhills, and dozens more communities. Call your nearest regional office to confirm coverage for your specific needs.
Yes. All Busy Beaver Express drivers are polite, neat, and wear Busy Beaver Express logo shirts and/or name tags at all times — providing courteous, professional service to you and your customers on every delivery.
We handle packages from 1 pound to 4,000 pounds. Whether it’s a single envelope of legal documents, a set of construction blueprints, or a large equipment delivery, Busy Beaver Express has you covered.
Ready to Leave It to The Beav?
Call your nearest regional office or request a quote online. We’ll get you set up with a delivery solution that saves you time, money, and headaches.