Denver Airport Courier Services: How Air Freight Pickup & Delivery Works

When air cargo touches down at Denver International Airport (DIA), the clock is still ticking — especially for urgent shipments. That’s where On The Clock Logistics steps in. As a Denver-based, TSA-Certified Indirect Air Carrier (IAC), we specialize in airport courier services, picking up air freight from Southwest Airlines Cargo, United Cargo, and other carriers at DIA — and delivering it directly to its destination with speed and precision.

Here’s how the airport pickup and delivery process works when you trust your freight to OTCL.

Step 1: Freight Arrival at DIA – Southwest or United Cargo

Most of our airport courier work originates from Southwest Cargo and United Cargo terminals at DIA. Once your shipment arrives:

  • The airline offloads your freight and stores it in their designated cargo warehouse (often separate from the passenger terminal).
  • Once the freight is ready for pickup, they notify the consignee or their authorized courier (like us).
  • We prepare the required documentation, including the air waybill number, valid ID, and release paperwork, to retrieve the shipment.

We’re in and out of Southwest and United’s cargo terminals daily — we know their procedures, hours, and dock rules like the back of our hand.

Step 2: TSA-Certified Airport Pickup

Not just anyone can handle freight from an airline cargo facility — especially known shipper cargo. On The Clock Logistics is a TSA-Certified IAC, which means our drivers are cleared and trained to:

  • Access secured cargo areas
  • Present the correct documentation for fast release
  • Handle air freight that may be loose, palletized, temperature-sensitive, or oversized

From high-value electronics to medical shipments, we treat your cargo with the urgency and care it deserves.

Step 3: Courier Delivery to the Final Destination

Once the freight is in our hands, we deliver it immediately across Denver or beyond. Our fleet is equipped for everything from envelopes to pallets.

You can expect:

  • Direct-to-door delivery (no stops, no batching)
  • Options for same-day, next-flight-out (NFO) transfers, or scheduled drop-offs
  • Real-time tracking and signature capture
  • Delivery confirmation with POD (Proof of Delivery) sent back fast

Need freight relayed from DIA to a final airport in another state? We can coordinate that too.

Who We Serve

We work with a variety of clients who rely on fast, secure airport courier service, including:

  • Freight forwarders and air cargo brokers
  • Hospitals, labs, and pharma companies
  • Law firms and government agencies
  • Tech companies and manufacturers
  • E-commerce brands with urgent restocks

Why Use a Local Denver Courier for Air Freight?

Choosing a local, certified courier makes all the difference:

✅ We know the layout, hours, and cargo agents at Southwest and United terminals
✅ Faster pickup turnaround = faster delivery
✅ No dispatch delays — just one call or quote request and we’re on it
✅ Our TSA-trained couriers handle every job with professionalism and compliance

Let’s Get Your Freight Moving

When your air cargo lands at Denver International Airport, don’t let it sit on the dock. Our team is ready to pick up directly from Southwest or United Cargo and deliver it anywhere in Colorado — fast.

📦 Need a quote for airport pickup & delivery? Click here for our Denver Airport Courier Services or call 303-285-9555 now.
We’ll get it there — on time, every time.

About the author

Jennifer Moorehead

Jennifer Moorehead
Chief Executive Officer | On The Clock Logistics

Jennifer Moorehead leads On The Clock Logistics with years of hands-on experience in time-critical courier, freight, and logistics solutions across Colorado and beyond. From overseeing urgent medical deliveries to coordinating complex freight moves, she combines operational expertise with a customer-first approach. Through each article, Jennifer shares practical insights to help businesses ship smarter, faster, and with complete confidence.