Who delivers for Purolator in the US?
Summary: a52split inquires about the delivery process from Canada to the US using Purolator, suspecting a handoff to USPS but encountering issues verifying this. msau4301 clarifies that UPS handles Purolator's packages in the US and notes a similar experience in Canada with items being delivered by UPS when expected by Canada Post. a52split confirms choosing the UPS address and verifies at the Purolator outlet that UPS handles the US delivery. fh991586 raises a concern about multiple shipping addresses affecting eBay coverage. pansy19 further confirms the UPS handling and mentions typical delivery procedures and timings, asserting there is no connection with USPS.
I've got an item to ship from Canada to the US via Purolator. As I was about to buy the label, my buyer gave me a street address for delivery by UPS or FedEx, and a PO Box address if by USPS. I suspect Purolator hands off the package to the USPS for delivery in the US, but I can't confirm this anywhere on the Purolator site or the interweb.
A previous item I shipped by Purolator last summer to a buyer in the US arrived as expected. I thought If I ran that tracking number through the USPS site, it would confirm my suspicions, but the USPS didn't recognise the tracking number. Tracking on the Purolator site gives no clues.
Does anyone know this bit of trivia?
pansy19
·1 year agoI use Purolator since CP is on strike.
UPS is their broker .
They don't have any connection with USPS .
Once you send your item from Purolator, UPS scan on pick up from office and handle it until delivery .
The Tracking # takes 12-24hours to update on UPS Site , where you can check item status.
Delivery time 5-6 business days , Ground Service .
If you want faster delivery there are other options and prices.
fh991586
·1 year agoShouldn't there be only one shipping address on the invoice? If he sent you an alternate shipping address by message, it would not be covered by eBay if there was a problem...
a52split
OP1 year agoBased on msau's suggestion, I went with the address for UPS for the label. When I dropped the package at the Purolator outlet, I asked. They confirmed it was UPS doing the final US delivery.
msau4301
·1 year agoI believe UPS (not USPS) handles Purolator's packages in the US.
I know Canada Post owns Purolator and it would seem like USPS would take over in US but I have heard it is actually UPS (unless that has changed). I know even here in Canada I've had a couple of things delivered this week by UPS that normally come by Canada Post also. My parents had a cable box delivered yesterday that had been given a Canada Post tracking number ("a label was created") last Friday, but arrived by UPS this week. I was glad to see some items are being quickly handled by other sources even here.