
Frequently asked questions
Rates, minimums, storage, brokerage and how quoting works. If your question is not here, call us.
Courier and final mile
How much does a courier delivery cost in Los Angeles?
A car delivery starts at $45 for the first 20 miles, a cargo van at $80 and a 20 to 26 ft box truck at $200, with mileage after 20 miles that can start as low as $1.20 a mile. Extras such as wait time, added stops, a liftgate or after-hours timing are added only when the job needs them, and every charge is listed on your written quote.
Can you deliver the same day?
Yes. Same-day pickups across Los Angeles County are the core of our courier work. Call during business hours or book in our online shipper portal, and we match the job to a car, cargo van or box truck, with drivers based in each of our service areas.
Do you deliver after hours or on weekends?
Yes. Deliveries can be scheduled after hours (8pm to 8am) and on weekends, and the timing is priced on your written quote. Our phones are answered Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm Pacific, so book after-hours and weekend work in advance.
Do you offer white glove delivery for businesses?
Yes, for retailers, brands and designers: inside delivery, room placement, light assembly and debris removal for furniture, fixtures and fragile goods. White glove delivery starts at $160 for a local cargo van delivery. We do not handle household moves or residential relocations.
Freight and brokerage
Is Alvy Logistics a carrier or a broker?
ALVY BROS DELIVERS INC, doing business as Alvy Logistics, is the motor carrier (USDOT 3443448, MC-1341979). Accurate Freight Systems LLC, an Alvy Logistics company, is the licensed property broker (MC-572734) and arranges loads with other authorized carriers. Each quote says which one handles your shipment.
Do you ship LTL and truckload freight?
Yes. Local and regional freight around Southern California moves on our own carrier authority, by box truck from $200 for the first 20 miles. LTL and truckload lanes beyond Southern California are arranged through Accurate Freight Systems LLC (MC-572734), the licensed property broker in our group, and quoted per shipment.
What freight do you not handle?
Hazardous materials, refrigerated or frozen freight, and port drayage of ocean containers. We do not handle household moves or residential relocations either. If your freight needs any of those, we will tell you before we quote.
3PL, fulfillment and storage
How much does pallet storage cost?
Pallet storage starts at $25 per pallet per month, with handling from $12 per pallet in or out. Dedicated floor space starts at $2.50 per square foot per month, and container unloading is quoted per container. Request a quote for your exact mix.
Is there a minimum for 3PL or fulfillment?
There is no hard unit minimum. Under a few hundred orders a month, a 3PL usually does not beat doing it yourself, and we will say so. We fit best from a few hundred to several thousand orders a month, or wholesale volume moving by the pallet.
Do I have to sign an annual contract?
No. Terms are not annual-only. Seasonal overflow, a few months of storage or a long-term program are all normal requests, and we price the period you actually need.
What can and cannot be stored in your warehouse?
No to all three. Alvy Logistics is not a bonded warehouse, there is no climate-controlled storage, and this is not an FDA-registered facility, so we do not take food or supplements. The building is ambient and dry, racked or floor-stacked.
Working with Alvy
Where are you located?
29115 Avenue Valley View, Suite A, Valencia, CA 91355, on the I-5 in the Santa Clarita Valley. It is our one warehouse and office, about 40 miles from downtown Los Angeles and about 60 miles from the ports.
What are your hours?
Phones are answered Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm Pacific. Quote requests sent outside those hours are picked up the next business morning, and deliveries can be scheduled after hours or on weekends in advance.
How do I get a quote?
Use the quote form or call (661) 344-8766. A coordinator calls you back to confirm the details and sends a written quote that lists every charge before anything moves.
Is Alvy Logistics the same as Alvy Delivers?
Yes, Alvy Delivers is our former name. We are not affiliated with similarly named companies in other states; USDOT 3443448 confirms you have the right company.
Get a written quote for your next delivery, load or storage need
Tell us what needs to move or be stored, from where and how often. A coordinator calls you back Mon to Fri, 8am to 8pm PT with a quote that shows every charge.
