The United Parcel Service, more commonly known as UPS, is the largest package delivery company in the world. UPS was founded in 1907 as the American Messenger Company by Jim Casey for $100. Now, the multi-billion dollar company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and delivers more then 15 million packages a day to more than 200 countries and territories. UPS also has 338,000 employees, 147,000 cars, vans and trailers. 197 jets and 302 chartered jets.