Purolator Shipping – All You Need To Know

One of the most recognizable names in the North American shipping industry, Purolator has developed quite a reputation for reliable and inexpensive courier services. Purolator is a Canadian-based shipping company that provides services throughout Canada, The United States, and to international destinations. Purolator has been delivering to Canadians for over 60 years and has the largest green fleet in Canada (they’ve also just added 1,000 advanced technology delivery vehicles).

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Purolator Shipping for your eCommerce store

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Why Choose Purolator Over Its Competitors?

91% of Purolator is owned by Canada Post, which means you’re gaining the trust and structure of a government-run postal service at your back. Purolator offers the lowest prices for shipping domestically and internationally, only matched by Canadian Post. Purolator also has a deep community action value set, donating to local charities and causes such as food banks to end hunger.

Purolator’s direct competition is FedEx and Canada Post as well as other go-getter delivery services such as DHL, which typically deals with Amazon and other larger marketplace purchases. All of Canada’s courier services offer competitive prices and rates, so choosing the best one aligned to your business needs is optimal.

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Purolator Domestic Shipping Rates

All domestic and international deliveries are guaranteed and time-definite or your money is returned. Rates are determined by dimensions, weight, and distance via the Purolator Zone Guide. You can access the specific rate guide for destinations from your postal code by entering it into the Purolator website. You can also review the latest Service Guide for more information.

Purolator Shipping Services Offered Within Canada

  • Purolator Express® 9 AM (guaranteed delivery to select cities by 9 AM the next business day)
  • Purolator Express® 10:30 AM
  • Purolator Express® 12 PM
  • Purolator Express® (guaranteed delivery to most destinations within Canada by the end of the next business day)
  • Purolator Express® Evening (guaranteed delivery between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM the next business day. This option is excellent for customers who won’t be home during regular business hours and don’t want it left at their home unattended).
  • Purolator Ground® 9 AM (guaranteed delivery by 9 AM within 2 or more business days depending on location).
  • Purolator Ground® 10:30 AM
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  • Purolator Ground® Evening
  • Purolator Same Day® (Same day delivery service 7 days a week whether it be within the same city or from Vancouver to St. John’s)
  • Purolator Same Day® In-City (Guaranteed delivery in as little as 90 minutes).
  • Purolator Same Day® Next Flight Out
  • Purolator Same Day® Direct
  • Purolator Same Day® Scheduled

Purolator Freight Services

  • Purolator Expedited™ TL/LTL
  • Purolator Standard™ TL/LTL
  • White Glove Service

Purolator Same Day Services

Same-day shipping is available as well as after-hours services. Find out more at your local Purolator office.

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Purolator is authorized to leave packages without expressed instruction at the door or in an inconspicuous spot if the area is determined to be safe and secure.

Purolator International Shipments and Customs Documents to Speed Up Delivery

Purolator has partnered with UPS for its international deliveries. Purolator will get your parcels to the border where UPS, with their own trusted fleet of drivers, will take care of it from there.

Services from Canada to the United States

These services are the same as those mentioned in the domestic section above.

  • Purolator Express® U.S. 9AM
  • Purolator Express® U.S. 10:30AM
  • Purolator Express® U.S. 12PM
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  • Purolator Ground® U.S. (delivered within two or more business days depending on destination).

Services from Canada to the Rest of the World

  • Purolator Express® International 9 AM (Guaranteed to arrive by 9 AM on the second business day from the one the shipment was made to select international destinations)
  • Purolator Express® International 10:30 AM
  • Purolator Express® International 12 PM
  • Purolator Express® International (Guaranteed by the end of the second business day to more than 210 countries worldwide)

Services to Canada from the United States

  • Purolator Express® U.S. 9 AM
  • Purolator Express® U.S. 10:30 AM
  • Purolator Express® U.S.
  • Purolator Ground® U.S.

Services to Canada from the Rest of the World

  • Purolator Express® International 9 AM
  • Purolator Express® International 10:30 AM
  • Purolator Express® International
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Does Purolator Deliver on Weekends?

Purolator does offer Saturday delivery for an additional charge. This is only for Canadian or US destinations and must be picked up within the specified time on Friday.

Same Day Saturday guarantee is also available for an added charge for Canadian destinations only. There is no service on Sundays.

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Purolator Features and Options for eCommerce Stores

Purolator offers Business Accounts for its eCommerce customers. These accounts offer exclusive services and features such as savings on shipping costs, small business support, and more.

Register for a Purolator Billing Centre where you can complete all billing and invoices for your Purolator business needs in one place using a credit card or EFT.

Logistics and fulfillment are provided to businesses that require added support for cross-border and inventory management. Imported goods can be managed via International Freight Forwarding, Cross-Border Courier, and Cross-Border TL/LTL. Fulfillment/Warehousing includes Order Management, Inventory Management, Picking & Packing, Kitting, Assembly, and Value-Added Services.

Real-time support is offered via phone or Live Chat to customers via the website and social media.

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Automate the Purolator Shipping Process for Shopify

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Purolator shipping directly from
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Manage all your orders & shipping from within your Shopify dashboard without switching to or logging in to any other website.

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Print 100s of Purolator
Shipping Labels

Seamlessly generate and print Purolator shipping labels directly from the Shopify dashboard for more convenience.

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Send Purolator Delivery Tracking Updates via email

Send live order tracking updates to Shopify customers via email as soon as the tracking status is updated by the shipping carrier.

Purolator shipping on Shopify is simple with the Shopify Multi-Carrier Shipping Label App from PluginHive. With the low-cost app, your business saves the cost of an expensive web developer. Customers gain access to shipping rates from multiple couriers at the time of checkout so they can choose the best option that suits their budget and timeline. From there, tracking is a breeze because customers get notifications by email or SMS and can check up on the status of their orders right from your website.

And, as a business, you can generate and print shipping labels in one click, schedule pickups, and ship multiple orders at once from your platform. To top it off, invoices can be paid directly to Purolator and any other carriers you offer from your website as well.

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Automate the Purolator Shipping Process for WooCommerce

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Purolator shipping directly from WooCommerce dashboard

Manage all your orders & shipping from within your WooCommerce dashboard without switching to or logging in to any other website.

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Print Purolator Shipping
Labels

Seamlessly generate and print Purolator shipping labels directly from the WooCommerce dashboard for more convenience.

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Send Purolator Delivery Tracking
Updates

Send live order tracking updates to customers via email as soon as the tracking status is updated by the shipping carrier.

The WooCommerce Shipping Services plugin from PluginHive is available to use and provide Purolator services to your customers. Like the app for Shopify, you pay a low amount and receive multiple rates at checkout, live tracking, and automated shipping label printing. Another feature (also available to other platforms) is the ability to offer multiple carriers like DHL, Canada Post, and more. Maximizing Purolator on WooCommerce is simple, instant, and streamlines the entire shipping process. You’ll see an increase in customer satisfaction and retention by integrating PluginHive into your eCommerce website.

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Automate the Purolator shipping Process for Magento, BigCommerce, and More

Is your eCommerce business hosted by another platform such as Magento or BigCommerce? PluginHive’s dedicated team of experts on almost every shipping company can provide you with an app or service to meet any of your business’ shipping needs. Whether you want to optimize the services offered by Purolator or any other shipping company, our support team is here and ready to discuss your shipping needs even if you don’t think you see what you need from your eCommerce platform app catalog.
Learn more about the shipping service apps available from PluginHive by reaching out to our shipping experts now!

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