AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lone Star Overnight (LSO), a Texas-based regional package delivery company, has announced new, innovative service features for its customers and 2013 published rates that continue to deliver excellent value to their customers.  These rates and services position the 22-year old carrier as a true competitor to national package shipping companies.

With strategic ongoing investments in it's technology, infrastructure and operational capabilities, LSO continues to offer competitive shipping rates while providing the highly responsive, flexible and friendly service that shippers must have in today's economy.

"We know that our customers operate in very competitive markets and need a responsive, flexible carrier that can help them win new business and create competitive advantage.  At LSO, we understand this environment well and our business is designed to deliver on this key need," said Lone Star Overnight's CEO Rick Jones. "At LSO, we know every package we deliver is critical to our customer's business. It may be a vital medicine, an important contract, or the reason why our customer won a new client of their own. We're proud to continue our long-standing commitment of delivering great service and value at competitive prices, and helping our customers to grow their businesses."

In 2013, LSO will also introduce a new look to its website, expansion of its LSO Plus service to more US states, and enhancements to its rewards program, LSO Package Points.  With LSO Package Points, customers earn points that can be redeemed for great products every time they ship.  LSO Customers have used these prizes in their businesses, to recognize employees and as charitable donations.

For more details on Lone Star Overnight's rates and services, please visit www.lso.com or call 1-800-800-8984.

About Lone Star Overnight
Since 1991, Lone Star Overnight (LSO) has offered responsive, flexible and friendly small package delivery service in Texas; Oklahoma; California; western Louisiana; eastern New Mexico; Texarkana, Ark.; and Mexico. LSO offers a full range of next-day and day-definite guaranteed deliveries throughout its service area. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the regional small parcel carrier's dedicated employees, extended pick-up times, early morning delivery options and competitive rates make LSO the high-service, high-value, shipping provider. For more information, visit www.lso.com or call 1-800-800-8984.

SOURCE Lone Star Overnight