Purolator

Service Guide
Effective April 1, 2024
 It’s not a package. It’s a promise. ®

The packages you send contain the promises you’ve made to your customers, and
Purolator is committed to helping you keep those promises.

From humble roots as a trucking company, we’ve evolved into a relationship-driven

courier and freight company with strengths in international shipping solutions. You
can always rely on us to keep delivering more.

• More choices than ever before of how and when your promises are delivered –
worldwide and to virtually every postal code in Canada

• More specialized solutions to address your industry-specific challenges

• More visibility into every shipment you send, no matter where it is … or where you are

To support the demands of your business, we have built and refined an extensive
and responsive transportation network. So whether you are expanding into new
markets, streamlining your supply chain or working to meet the ever-increasing
needs of your customers, you can count on us for all your logistics needs.

We’re at your service with more than 55 years of experience and 12,000 teammates
who live, work and play in your communities. We are committed to operating our
business in a responsible manner and driven to give back through initiatives such as
the Purolator Tackle Hunger® program, which has helped deliver the equivalent of
more than nine million pounds of food to food banks across Canada.

At Purolator, we understand that your reputation, profitability and customer satisfaction

are driven by the promises you keep. Let us help you deliver your promises.

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About This Guide
This is your introduction to the many services and solutions we offer to our customers. Use this guide along with the
Purolator Rate and Zone Guides to select the most appropriate delivery service for your needs, identify additional
services you may require and determine your shipping costs. Please see Purolator Terms and Conditions of Service
at purolator.com for further information.

Please note that the Purolator Terms and Conditions of Service will prevail in the case of any inconsistencies between
this Service Guide and the Purolator Terms and Conditions of Service.

Go to purolator.com
Can’t find what you’re looking for in this guide? Find everything you need at purolator.com and also do the following:
• Open a Purolator Business Account • Download the Purolator Rate Guide, Purolator Zone
• Register for the Purolator Billing Centre Guides and Purolator Terms and Conditions of Service
• Ship or track a package, or get an estimate • Order shipping supplies
• Find a shipping location • Access real-time support through our Live Chat,
• Schedule a pickup Facebook and Twitter channels
• Read the latest Purolator news and updates

Getting Started
To start shipping for your business, you’ll need to open a Purolator Business Account and register for the Billing Centre.
A Purolator Business Account provides you with many benefits, including greater visibility on your shipments, a faster
and more convenient way to pay, the ability to consolidate and save on shipping and much more. Simply visit
purolator.com to open an account online.

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Contents
07 Purolator Delivery Services • Services from Canada to the Rest of the World
- Purolator Express® International 9AM
• Services within Canada
- Purolator Express® International 10:30AM
Courier Services
- Purolator Express® International 12PM
- Purolator Express® 9AM
- Purolator Express® International
- Purolator Express® 10:30AM
- Purolator Express® 12PM • Services to Canada from the United States

- Purolator Express® - Purolator Express® U.S. 9AM

- Purolator Express® Evening - Purolator Express® U.S. 10:30AM

- Purolator Ground® 9AM - Purolator Express® U.S.

- Purolator Ground® 10:30AM - Purolator Ground® U.S.

- Purolator Ground® • Services to Canada from the Rest of the World

- Purolator Ground Evening
®
- Purolator Express® International 9AM
- Purolator Same Day® - Purolator Express® International 10:30AM
- Purolator Same Day® In-City - Purolator Express® International
- Purolator Same Day® Next Flight Out
- Purolator Same Day® Direct
12 Purolator International ®

- Purolator Same Day Scheduled

®

• Services within Canada 13 Purolator Logistics ®

Freight Services
• Imported Goods
- Purolator Expedited™ TL/LTL
- International Freight Forwarding
- Purolator Standard™ TL/LTL
- Cross-Border Courier
- White Glove Service
- Cross-Border TL/LTL
• Services from Canada to the
• Fulfilment/Warehousing
United States
- Order Management
- Purolator Express® U.S. 9AM
- Inventory Management
- Purolator Express® U.S. 10:30AM
- Picking & Packing
- Purolator Express® U.S. 12PM
- Kitting
- Purolator Express® U.S.
- Assembly
- Purolator Ground® U.S.
- Value-Added Services

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 - Flashing • Same Day Shipments
- Multi-Client Warehousing - After Hours
- Integrated Warehouse - Second Person Assistance
- Management System - Special Van Request

• Transportation • Freight Shipments

- White Glove Service - After Hours Pickup/Delivery
- Same Day Services - Dangerous Goods
- Next Flight Out - Inside Pickup/Delivery
- Expedited LTL Freight Services - Protect from Freezing
- Standard LTL Freight Services - Stop-Off
- Truckload - Storage
- Rail - Tailgate
- Intermodal - Trailer Spotting
- Global Expedited - Two-Person Pickup/Delivery

• Returns/Reverse Logistics - Advance Delivery

- Reverse Logistics and Returns Notification/Appointment

Material Authorization - Pre-Booked Appointment Fee

- Triage, Refurbishment, Asset/

Component Salvage 24 Automated Shipping Solutions
- Environmental Disposal, Secure Distribution • Purolator.com
• Shipping Systems
16 Purolator Specialized Services - Purolator E-Ship® Online

• Courier Shipments - Purolator E-Ship® Now

- Chain of Signature - Purolator E-Ship® Server

- Customs Clearance - Purolator E-Ship® Certified Providers

- Dangerous Goods • Integration Solutions

- ExpressCheque® - Purolator E-Ship® Web Services
- Hold for Pickup - Purolator E-Ship® Data File Distribution
- Residential Heavyweight Service - Purolator E-Ship® Certification Program
- Return Services - Purolator E-Ship® Server API
- Saturday Service - Purolator E-Ship® EDI
- Signature Required (Residential) • Mobile Solutions
- Signature Not Required/Origin Signature - Purolator Mobile App
Not Required
- Adult Signature Required
- Special Handling

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31 Shipping Locations
• Purolator Shipping Centres
• Staples® Locations
• PostNet® Locations
• Purolator Authorized Shipping Agents
• Drop Boxes

34 Going Beyond Our Business

• Our Commitment to Help Alleviate Hunger in Canada
- Purolator Tackle Hunger Game Day Food Drives
- Purolator Tackle Hunger Week
- In-Kind Logistics and Consulting
Services Support

• Our Commitment to the Environment

- Innovation
- Our Vehicles
- Our Facilities
- Our Packaging

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Purolator Delivery Services
Purolator Delivery Services*
Services within Canada
Courier Services Purolator Ground® 9AM

Purolator Express® 9AM When you need your non-regional shipment to arrive first
thing in the morning in two or more business days, choose
Choose Purolator Express 9AM service for when you
Purolator Ground 9AM service.† Receive guaranteed delivery
need early morning, next-business-day delivery. Receive
by 9 a.m. in two or more business days, depending on
guaranteed delivery to select Canadian destinations by
your destination.**
9 a.m. the next business day.**
Purolator Ground® 10:30AM
Purolator Express 10:30AM ®
When you need your non-regional shipment to arrive
If mid-morning, next-business-day delivery makes the by mid-morning in two or more business days, choose
most sense for your business needs, choose Purolator Purolator Ground 10:30AM service.† Receive guaranteed
Express 10:30AM service. Receive guaranteed delivery delivery by 10:30 a.m. in two or more business days, depending
to select destinations in Canada by 10:30 a.m. the next on your destination.**
business day.**
Purolator Ground®
Purolator Express 12PM ®
When you have a less time-sensitive shipment, choose
If morning delivery the next business day suits your Purolator Ground. With this alternative, shipments can
needs, choose Purolator Express 12PM service. Receive arrive by the end of one business day or more, depending
guaranteed delivery to select destinations in Canada by on your destination.**†
noon the next business day.**
Purolator Ground® Evening
Purolator Express ®
When you need your non-regional shipment to be
If getting your shipment there by the end of the next delivered during the evening hours, choose Purolator
business day is soon enough, choose Purolator Express Ground Evening† service. Receive guaranteed delivery
service. Receive guaranteed delivery to most destinations in between 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. in two or more business
Canada by the end of the next business day.** days, depending on your destination.**

Purolator Express® Evening Purolator Same Day®

When you need next-business-day delivery, but your When it’s urgent that your shipment gets to its destination
recipient won’t be home during business hours, choose today, rely on Purolator. We offer a variety of delivery
Purolator Express Evening service. Receive guaranteed options, whether across town or across the country. And
delivery between 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. the next business for greater convenience, Purolator offers same-day pickup
day.** and delivery services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.*

* For any of Purolator’s service offerings, including choice of select points and times for delivery, Purolator reserves the right to make changes from time to time, in its sole discretion, in re-
sponse to market requirements.
** Certain terms, conditions and geographic restrictions apply (including point-of-origin and destination guarantee restrictions and money-back guarantee restrictions). In most cases, end of
day means 9 p.m. To select points in Canada, delivery will be on the day specified by Purolator. See Purolator Terms and Conditions of Service at purolator.com for full details.
† Purolator Ground® 9AM, Purolator Ground® 10:30AM and Purolator Ground® Evening are available only for shipments prepared using an automated shipping system. See Purolator Terms
and Conditions of Service at purolator.com for full details.
‡ Purolator Ground service (other than Purolator Ground 9AM, Purolator Ground 10:30AM and Purolator Ground Evening) is not a money-back-guaranteed courier service. See Purolator Terms
and Conditions of Service for full details.

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Purolator Same Day® In-City** † as soon as possible, we’ll drive your shipment directly to
its destination.
When you have an urgent shipment that needs to be
delivered across the city today, choose from our suite of
Purolator Same Day® options available in select Canadian Purolator Same Day® Scheduled
cities for delivery within city limits: If you need to pre-schedule a delivery in Canada on a
Purolator Same Day® 90-Minute: regular timetable (e.g., daily, weekly or monthly), use
From pickup to delivery within an hour and a half our Purolator Same Day® Scheduled service.

Purolator Same Day® 2-Hour: Freight Services

From pickup to delivery within two hours
Purolator Freight® provides the same world-class services
Purolator Same Day® 4-Hour: for less-than-truckload (LTL), and truckload (TL) shipments
From pickup to delivery within four hours that you have come to rely on from our courier services.

Purolator Same Day® Next Flight Out Purolator Expedited™ TL/LTL

Choose this air service when your shipment has to get to For urgent, time-sensitive shipments, we offer service to
and from select cities across Canada as soon as possible. and from most points in Canada by end of day on the
scheduled delivery day specified by Purolator Freight.‡
Purolator Same Day® Direct
When your shipment has to get to a location in Canada

* Certain terms, conditions and geographic restrictions apply. Purolator Same Day® products are not money-back-guaranteed products. Cancellation charges will apply if order is
cancelled after being dispatched. Additional charges may apply. See Purolator Terms and Conditions of Service at purolator.com for full details.
** Purolator Same Day® In-City products are available on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (origin local time). Orders must be received, or the service must be performed, on
a business day by 5 p.m.
† Subject to availability.
‡ Please contact Purolator Freight for delivery schedule. In most cases, end of day is 6 p.m. For full details, call 1 888 SHIP-123 and select option #6 for Purolator Freight.

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Purolator Standard™ TL/LTL White Glove Service
Delivery from an origin in Canada to a destination in High Value Transportation Service, which may include
Canada by end of day by road or rail, where applicable. blanket installation and removal of equipment
Contact Purolator for details. † (dunnage removal).
To find out more about Purolator Freight, visi t
purolator.com/freight.

Services from Canada to the United States

Purolator Express® U.S. 9AM Purolator Express® U.S.
For early morning, next-business-day delivery of your When you need your shipment delivered to the U.S. the
shipment to the U.S., choose Purolator Express U.S. next business day and getting it there by end of day is
9AM service. Receive guaranteed delivery to select U.S. soon enough, choose Purolator Express U.S. service. We
destinations by 9 a.m. the next business day.* offer next-business-day delivery to most destinations in
the U.S. with guaranteed delivery by the end of the day.*
Purolator Express® U.S. 10:30AM
When you need your U.S. shipment to arrive by mid- Purolator Ground® U.S.
morning the next business day, choose Purolator Express If overnight delivery isn’t a priority, take advantage of our
U.S. 10:30AM. Receive guaranteed delivery to select Purolator Ground U.S. service, which is an efficient and
destinations in the U.S. by 10:30 a.m. the next business day.* budget-friendly solution. Your shipment will be delivered
in two or more business days, depending on the destination.*
Purolator Express® U.S. 12PM
If your U.S. shipment needs to arrive by noon the next
business day, choose Purolator Express U.S. 12PM.
Receive guaranteed delivery to select destinations in the
U.S. by noon the next business day.*

Services from Canada to the Rest of the World

Purolator Express® International 9AM Purolator Express® International 10:30AM
When you need early-morning delivery to an international When you need to get your international shipment to its
destination, choose Purolator Express International 9AM destination by mid-morning, choose Purolator Express
service. Shipments are guaranteed to arrive by 9 a.m. on the International 10:30AM. Shipments are guaranteed to
second business day to select international points.* arrive by 10:30 a.m. the second business day to select
international points.*

* Certain terms, conditions and geographic restrictions apply (including point-of-origin and destination guarantee restrictions and money-back guarantee restrictions). In most
cases, end of day means 9 p.m. See Purolator Terms and Conditions of Service at purolator.com for full details.
† Please contact Purolator Freight for delivery schedule. In most cases, end of day is 6 p.m. For full details, call 1 888 SHI P-123 and select option #6 for Purolator Freight.

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Purolator Express® International 12PM Purolator Express® International
When you need delivery to an international destination Purolator offers guaranteed delivery by the end of the
by noon, Purolator Express International 12PM service second business day to more than 210 countries and
guarantees your shipment to arrive by noon the second territories worldwide, depending on the destination.*
business day to select international points.*

Services to Canada from the United States

Purolator Express® U.S. 9AM Purolator Express® U.S.
When you need your shipment from the U.S. to arrive When getting your shipments from the U.S. by the end of the
early in the morning the next business day, choose day is soon enough, choose Purolator Express U.S. Receive
Purolator Express U.S. 9AM. Receive guaranteed delivery to guaranteed delivery from most points in the U.S. to most
select points in Canada by 9 a.m. the next business day.* points in Canada by the end of the next business day.*

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

If your shipment from the U.S. needs to arrive at its If overnight delivery isn’t a priority, take advantage of
destination by mid-morning, Purolator Express U.S. Purolator Ground U.S., an economical solution that delivers
10:30AM provides guaranteed delivery by 10:30 a.m. your shipment in two or more business days, depending
the next business day.* on the destination.*

Services to Canada from the Rest of the World

Purolator Express® International 9AM Purolator Express® International
When you need your shipment from international points When getting your shipment from international points
to arrive early in the morning, choose Purolator Express by the end of the day is soon enough, choose Purolator
International 9AM. Receive guaranteed delivery from Express International. Receive guaranteed delivery from
select international points to select destinations in Canada most international points to most points in Canada by the
by 9 a.m. on the second business day.* end of the second business day.*

Purolator Express® International 10:30AM

If your shipment from another country needs to arrive
at its Canadian destination by mid-morning, Purolator
Express International 10:30AM provides guaranteed
delivery from select international points to select points
in Canada by 10:30 a.m. on the second business day.*

* Certain terms, conditions and geographic restrictions apply (including point-of-origin and destination guarantee restrictions and money-back guarantee restrictions). In most
cases, end of day means 9 p.m. See Purolator Terms and Conditions of Service at purolator.com for full details.

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Purolator International®

Purolator International delivers to, from and within Canada Distribution and Logistics Services
and offers express, freight and parcel solutions. We help
Purolator International offers U.S.-based businesses an
U.S.-based businesses improve their supply chain efficiency
opportunity to better serve their customers and streamline
through customized solutions that include transportation,
their supply chain with a comprehensive offering of North
expedited shipping and logistics services.
American transportation and logistics services, including
returns management, customs brokerage, inventory
The Purolator International Advantage management, assembly and distribution, automated
If you are a U.S.-based company, are sourcing materials shipping services, warehousing and fulfilment, supply chain
from Canada or are distributing your products throughout management and specialized services.
Canada, we can provide you with full access to the resources,
the technology and, most importantly, the people that will Our capabilities allow you to design a customized cross-
help you succeed and prosper in the Canadian market. border solution. Experience fewer service delays, less
We provide: paperwork, faster transit times, easier tracking and
greater shipment control with Purolator International.
• 30 strategically located branches, offering complete
With the elimination of multiple hub transfers in the
coverage throughout the United States
U.S. and more efficient service to the Canadian market,
• A comprehensive agent network and non-asset- our comprehensive solution can increase your supply
based network, providing endless scalability for chain efficiency.
virtually any size or type of client
• Seamless integration with Purolator International’s Learn more at purolatorinternational.com.
flexible IT platforms, allowing transparency
throughout the last-mile delivery

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Purolator Logistics®
 ®
Purolator Logistics
Imported Goods Kitting

International Freight Forwarding We offer light assembly of components or parts into defined
units ahead of your production issue or shipment.
We can help manage the import of goods into and export
of goods out of North America and facilitate delivery into
Assembly
the Canadian market with a streamlined supply chain,
improving the efficiency of delivering your goods for sale. For added convenience, we offer assembly groups to
For global manufacturers, we pick up shipments offshore assemble parts and help you construct final products.
and load containers onto ocean liners for delivery to the An assembly may be an end item or a component of a
Canadian market. Containers are then picked up at ports of higher-level assembly.
entry and quickly moved into our Canadian logistics network.
Value-Added Services
Cross-Border Courier Our full-service capabilities include value-added services
Our network offers world-class services to and from more such as label application, wrapping, customized messaging
than 210 countries and territories worldwide. and subscription activation.

Cross-Border TL/LTL Flashing

We provide timely and efficient border crossings, ensure Vendor-managed inventory, shared IT platform across facilities.
compliance and expedite freight shipments into Canada
Multi-Client Warehousing
for truckload or less than truckload and for cargo coming
from the U.S. Whether you require full truckload or less- With full-service warehousing and fulfilment, you can cut
than-full truckload, our network of hubs in the U.S. and delivery time as goods are stored closer to your customers.
Canada will help to ensure timely delivery across and within
Integrated Warehouse Management System
our borders.
Our warehouse management system enables centralized
Fulfilment/Warehousing management of tasks such as tracking inventory levels
and stock locations for inbound and outbound shipments.
Order Management
We have the best-in-class technology and quality assurance Transportation
procedures to ensure your orders are processed quickly
White Glove Service
and accurately.
We provide safe and secure transportation, inspection
Inventory Management and configuration of your products.
Our warehouse management system can act as a hub for
Impress your customers and help drive repeat business
your supply chain activities.
with access to Purolator Same Day ® delivery service and
Picking & Packing White Glove service when you need it. We provide safe
and secure transportation, as well as inspection and
We have the full-service capability to break down inbound configuration of your products so your customers don’t
shipments and pick and pack orders for direct delivery to have to complete the set-up themselves.
your distribution centre or customers.

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Same Day Services Global Expedited
We can help deliver your rush or time-sensitive shipments Use this service to expedite the importation of low-value
quickly and securely on the same day so you can meet your shipments into Canada for approved shipments valued at
customers’ expectations. We offer a variety of delivery $2,500 or less.
options, whether across town or across the country. And
for greater convenience, we offer Same Day pickup and Returns/Reverse Logistics
delivery, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Reverse Logistics and Returns Material Authorization
(based on availability).
We provide expertise to handle your returns for repair,
Next Flight Out restocking or recycling.
For urgent domestic and international deliveries, we will We receive your returned products at centralized locations,
load your shipment on the first possible plane. where we can refurbish them, return them to a supplier,
recycle them, dispose of them or restock them for future
Expedited LTL Freight Services
orders, depending on your needs. Our flexible and efficient
For your time-sensitive shipments, we offer flexible pickup returns process helps you gain greater control of inventory
and delivery time options, including our Advance Delivery management and reduce your shipping costs by eliminating
Notification/Appointment and Pre-Booked Appointment the need to return products to your distribution centre.
services. We offer service to and from most points in Features of our reverse logistics solutions include return
Canada by end of day on the scheduled delivery day material authorization (RMA) management, warranty
specified by Purolator Freight. management, refurbish-test and upgrade, repairs processing
and disposal and environmental compliance. As part of
Standard LTL Freight Services
our returns management system, we create and assign a
This is an economical shipping solution for your less time- reference for the return of faulty products.
sensitive national LTL freight shipments. Supported by the
resources, technology and national coverage of a network This RMA form typically needs to be accompanied by a
unlike any other, our sophisticated capabilities and services warranty/return, which helps the receiving company identify
can meet your LTL shipping requirements while providing the original product and the reason for the return. The
the flexibility you and your customers need. RMA number often acts as an order for any repair work
required or as a reference for credit approval.
Truckload
Triage, Refurbishment, Asset/Component Salvage
For large and oversized LTL shipments, we offer a full
suite of TL services that include heavy equipment, sheds Depending on your returns management needs, we can
and flatbeds. refurbish, return to supplier, recycle or dispose of
eturned goods.
Rail
Environmental Disposal, Secure Distribution
We offer an economical transcontinental rail service for your
freight shipments between Central and Western Canada. We provide a disposal and recycling service for packaging
and materials that are hazardous to the environment.
Intermodal
With this end-to-end delivery service, cargo is carried in more
than one mode of transportation (e.g., truck, rail, air, ship).

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Purolator Specialized Services
Courier Shipments Dangerous Goods

Chain of Signature We can help ensure the safe and secure movement of
sensitive or regulated materials that require special handling
Our Chain of Signature (COS) service provides secure
and documentation. We have the systems, the resources
transportation of controlled items for shipments that
and the experience to manage these items with care.
require more than one signature throughout the
Dangerous goods must be tendered for shipment in
transportation route. Only customers authorized by
a manner that conforms with all applicable laws and
Purolator may send COS shipments. If you ship a high
regulations for air and/or ground transport.** Purolator will
volume of COS shipments, we can provide automated
not accept shipments of fully regulated dangerous goods,
solutions to streamline your shipping process. For added
as described in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods
convenience, special COS thermal labels are available
Act (Canada) regulations, from non-Account Customers.
through Purolator E-Ship® Solutions.

ExpressCheque®
Customs Clearance
This service provides a convenient way for you to collect
When shipping to the U.S. or other international destinations,
payment for goods being shipped within Canada. With
most shipments are subject to the assessment of duties
ExpressCheque, Purolator collects a non-cash payment
and taxes imposed by the importing country’s government.
for you at the same time your shipment is delivered.
It is imperative to consider the effects of these fees when
Once payment is collected, we will forward it to you. †
determining your shipping costs. Purolator’s shipment rates
ExpressCheque is available for shipments within Canada
and additional charges do not include applicable duties or
using any of our Purolator E-Ship Solutions, except for
brokerage fees, so you must pay any fees related to the
Purolator E-Ship® Now.
shipment to Purolator’s designated customs broker or your
own customs broker.* See Purolator Terms and Conditions of
Service at purolator.com for more details.

* Other ancillary fees, duties and/or taxes may apply depending on the type and value of the commodity and will be invoiced separately by Purolator’s designated broker.
** Subject to Purolator’s Shipment Acceptance Policy. See Purolator Terms and Conditions of Service at purolator.com for full details.
† Acceptable forms of payment are cheques, postdated cheques, certified cheques, money orders and bank drafts. Purolator makes no representation regarding the validity
of the form of payment received and assumes no liability in the event the cheque, money order or bank draft is not honoured. See Purolator Terms and Conditions of Service
at purolator.com for full details.

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Hold For Pickup delivery is available to Canadian and U.S. destinations
only. Saturday pickup is not available for shipments to
Customers can request that a shipment be held at a
U.S. destinations.
Purolator delivery location in Canada for in-person pickup,*
instead of having the shipment delivered to the address
indicated on the bill of lading. Signature Required (Residential)
We offer a Signature Required option for shipments
Residential Heavyweight Service destined for delivery in a residential area. If you require a
signed proof of delivery, and your shipment is prepared
We will accept shipments weighing over 70 lb. for delivery
using our Purolator E-Ship® Solutions, you must select
to or pickup from a residence. Residential Heavyweight
the option that the shipment requires a signature. If you
Service for delivery or pickup must be pre-arranged by
do not make this selection, the shipment will default to
contacting Purolator. Residential heavyweight shipments
the O-SNR (Origin Signature Not Required) service. When
will also be subjected to a Special Handling surcharge.
the shipment is prepared using a manual bill of lading, the
shipment will travel as a shipment requiring a signature
If a shipment is required to move through Purolator’s
and will be subject to the Residential Delivery charge, not
freight network, the appropriate rates shall be applied.
the Signature Required (Residential) service. Note: If the
receiver has selected the SNR (Signature Not Required)
Return Services
service, the SNR service will override a shipper’s request
Outbound Return Service (within Canada) for a signature.
Create return shipping labels to include with your
outbound shipment or provide to your customer Signature Not Required/Origin
at a later date. Using Purolator E-Ship ® Online, Signature Not Required
Purolator E-Ship® Web Services or Purolator E-Ship® We offer a Signature Not Required (SNR) service within
Server, you can generate Purolator return shipping Canada, which authorizes a shipment to be delivered
labels at no additional charge.** without obtaining a signature from the receiver.* SNR
service can also be arranged by the originator of the
Returns Management Service (within Canada) shipment – Origin Signature Not Required (OSNR). This
This service allows you to create return shipping pre-arranged agreement with either the shipper or the
labels without an associated outbound shipment. receiver of the goods offers you and your customers
Use Purolator E-Ship Online, Purolator E-Ship Web added convenience and flexibility. We offer a Single
Services or Purolator E-Ship Server to create return Shipment Use form to make it easy for you to authorize
labels that can either be printed and sent to your a one-time SNR delivery and a Multiple Shipment Use
customer or be emailed as an attachment, at no form to authorize all shipments to be delivered by
additional charge.** Purolator without a signature, whether you’re the sender
or the receiver. To download and print Signature Not
Saturday Service Required forms, visit purolator.com.

When the workweek is over but you still need a shipment

Adult Signature Required
picked up or delivered on a Saturday, rely on Purolator’s
Saturday Service. Purolator offers guaranteed delivery by Adult Signature Required (ASR) is a value-add service
end of day Saturday (for shipments picked up on a Friday) offered by Purolator for shipments within Canada
or delivery by end of day on the day specified by Purolator requiring proof of age from a recipient at the address a
(for shipments picked up on a Saturday).† Saturday package is delivered to. Recipients must present valid

* Certain terms, conditions and restrictions apply. See Purolator Terms and Conditions of Service at purolator.com for full details.
** Charges will be those in effect at the time a shipment bearing a return shipping label is tendered to Purolator for travel through our courier distribution system.
† Certain terms, conditions and geographic restrictions apply (including point-of-origin and destination guarantee restrictions and money-back guarantee restrictions). In most
cases, end of day means 9 p.m. See Purolator Terms and Conditions of Service at purolator.com for full details.

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government-issued photo ID with proof of age at the time d) are encased in an outer shipping container covered in
of delivery. If valid government-issued photo ID with proof part or whole by shrink wrap or stretch wrap
of age is not presented at time of delivery, an ASR shipment
e) are cylindrical-like or irregular-shaped items, including
will not be released and will be held for pickup at one of
but not limited to duffle bags, mailing tubes, barrels,
our Shipping Centres or Shipping Agents. Packages bearing drums, cans, buckets, pails, or tires
the ASR label will not be left unattended and will override
Signature Not Required service. Valid government-issued f) are encased in a soft sided pack (e.g., courier packs,
photo ID with proof of age and address must be presented poly bag or poly mailer) that exceed 18 inches along its
longest side or 13 inches along its second longest side
to pick up an ASR shipment at a Hold for Pickup location.
or 5 inches in height
When the Adult Signature Required option is selected, the
ASR charge will be applied to the shipment (in addition to g) are routed through Purolator’s irregular package
any other fees that may apply to the shipment). This service sortation process as required by Purolator
is available through Purolator’s E-Ship® Online and E-Ship®
Web Services. h) contain high-risk items, which are not packaged
according to Purolator’s accepted standards (see
“Purolator Packaging Guide”) and are deemed high risk
Special Handling at Purolator’s discretion
Purolator recognizes that the items you need to ship may
i) require additional handling, as determined by Purolator
in its reasonable discretion
We are usually able to accommodate your requirements,
whether it’s a one-time event or a regularly occurring shipment.
Oversized*
As certain shipments are not suitable for Purolator`s Packages that weigh more than 70 lb (approx. 32 kg),
conveyor systems at our processing facilities, we will but less than or equal to 150 lb (approx. 68 kg) or have
manually handle these items using specialized equipment. their longest side measure more than 48” (approx. 122 cm)
and less than or equal to 108” (approx. 274 cm).
Items that require Special Handling are not eligible for
Purolator’s service guarantees.† Residential Area Heavyweight
Packages that are considered heavyweight items for
Purolator’s Special Handling categories include: standard residential area delivery because they weigh
Flat Package more than 70 lb. (approx. 32 kg) and less than or equal
to 150 lb. (approx. 68 kg).
Packages whose longest side measures more than 18”
(approx. 45 cm) and shortest side measures less than or
Large Package
equal to 2” (approx. 5 cm).
Large Package: Packages that measure between
Additional Handling 130″ (approx. 330 cm) and 165″ (approx. 419 cm)
in total overall Piece size. Each Large Package Piece
Packages that:
is subject to a minimum billable weight of 90
a) are not fully encased in an outer shipping container pounds (approx. 41 kg);

b) are encased in outer shipping container not made

of corrugated cardboard, including but not limited to Over Maximum Limit*
canvas, leather, metal, wood, hard plastic, soft plastic Over Maximum Limit: Packages that are over the
(e.g., plastic bag) or expanded polystyrene foam maximum limit because they weigh more than 150 lbs
(e.g., Stryofoam)
(approx. 68 kg), measure more than 165″ (approx.
c) are bound with metal, wood, leather, plastic or cloth 419 cm) in total overall Piece size, or their longest side
banding, or has wheels, casters, handles or straps measures more than 108″ (approx. 274 cm). Each
(including packages where the outer surface area is Over Maximum Limit Piece is subject to a minimum
loosely wrapped or where the contents protrude billable weight
. of 120 pounds (approx. 55 kg)
outside the surface area)

* For details, see the “Service Guarantees” section in the Purolator Terms and Conditions of Service at purolator.com
**The formula for calculating total overall Piece size is: length + (width x 2) + (height x 2).

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Same Day Shipments* Freight Shipments
After Hours After Hours Pickup/Delivery
Select Purolator Same Day services are available on
®
If pickup or delivery is required at any time other than
weekdays after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. (origin local time), Monday–Friday between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. local time or
Saturday, Sunday and days that are statutory holidays in on statutory holidays in Canada, an additional charge
Canada, upon request and for an additional charge.** will be applied.**

Second Person Assistance Dangerous Goods

You may request the presence of a second person to assist We can help ensure the safe and secure movement of
with any Purolator Same Day delivery for an additional charge. sensitive or regulated materials that require special
handling and documentation. We have the systems,
Special Van Request the resources and the experience to manage these
items with care. Dangerous goods must be tendered for
Depending on your shipment’s size and weight, you may
shipment in a manner that conforms with all applicable
require a larger vehicle for your same-day shipment.
laws and regulations for air and/or ground transport.***
Vans are available for any Purolator Same Day service upon
Purolator shall not accept shipments of fully regulated
request for an additional charge.Tailgates and three- or five-
dangerous goods, as described in the Transportation
ton trucks are available only for Purolator Same Day® Direct.
of Dangerous Goods Act (Canada) regulations, from
non-Account Customers. Service offered with Purolator
Expedited™ TL/LTL only.

* Certain terms, conditions and restrictions apply. See Purolator Terms and Conditions of Service at purolator.com for details.
** After Hours service is not available for Purolator Same Day® In-City services. Certain geographic restrictions may apply. Call 1 888 SHIP-123 for details.
*** Subject to Purolator’s Shipment Acceptance Policy. See Purolator Terms and Conditions of Service at purolator.com for full details.

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Inside Pickup/Delivery Tailgate
Purolator may pick up or deliver a shipment from/to a Purolator Freight services are available with a power
place other than a loading dock upon request, for an tailgate (whether at pickup or delivery), upon request,
additional charge. for an additional charge.

Protect From Freezing Trailer Spotting

Customers may request, where available, Purolator’s Purolator may, upon request, leave a trailer (unaccompanied
Protect From Freezing service for items that have a by a power unit) at a customer’s premises, for subsequent
freezing point of 0°C (32°F) or lower, for an additional loading, for an additional charge.
charge.* Service offered with Purolator Expedited™
TL/LTL only. Two-Person Pickup/Delivery
You may request the presence of a second person to assist
Stop-Off with a pickup or delivery, for an additional charge.
Purolator may, upon request, stop to make an additional
delivery for a customer en route to the destination originally Advance Delivery Notification/Appointment
indicated, for an additional charge.
Upon request, Purolator can provide notice to or book an
appointment with the receiver in advance of making a
Storage delivery, for an additional charge.
Purolator will hold a shipment in storage, for an additional
charge, when we are unable to complete delivery on the Pre-Booked Appointment Fee
first attempt.*
Purolator will honour a pre-booked appointment made
by a party other than Purolator, for an additional charge.
Service offered with Purolator Expedited™ TL/LTL only.

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 “Purolator said, ‘Let’s take a
look at your business situation
and see how we can deliver a
solution.’ It was out-of-the-box
thinking. Purolator came in as a
problem-solving team, not as a
company that moves boxes.”
– Junior Ali, Vice President of Service,
Environment, and Customer Relationship
Management at Sony Canada

Repair Service Satisfaction

Company Profile every step of the repair using an integrated online portal,
while centralizing repairs in one location. With Purolator’s
Sony of Canada Ltd. (Sony Canada), a wholly owned subsidiary
concept in hand, Sony built Fastrac Service, which is
of Sony Corporation, is a world leader in high definition
integrated with Sony’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
and in delivering entertainment experiences through
and Purolator E-Ship® Web Services. And with Purolator’s
its products.
nationwide network, Sony customers have more choices
for package pickup and drop-off.
Business Situation
Customers who needed to get select Sony products Benefits
repaired dropped them off at an authorized repair shop
• Sony Canada’s repair program, Fastrac Service, integrated
and waited anywhere from a week to a month for the
with Purolator E-Ship ® Web Services, boosted its
repair to be completed, with no way of tracking the status of
customer satisfaction rating by 200% in one year.
the repair.
• Fastrac Service reduces repair costs for consumer
Solution products, while Purolator Express® speeds electronics
shipments, cutting the repair time from weeks to days.
Purolator showed Sony Canada how it could leverage
technology to book repairs, ship products and track

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Automated Shipping Solutions
Purolator.com Shipping Systems
From our Purolator E-Ship ® solutions to our tracking Purolator E-Ship® Online
capabilities, everything you need is on purolator.com ,
Purolator E-Ship Online (ESO) is a fully featured, web-based
including how to:
shipping system that helps you quickly and easily create,
• Open a Purolator Business Account track and send a shipment through our network, saving you
• Register for the Purolator Billing Centre time and enabling you to focus on your business.

• Log in or register for online shipping

You have the ability to set up your own preferences and
• Create courier and freight shipments manage your shipping requirements online in a few easy
• Get estimates and transit times steps: Create a shipment, schedule a pickup up to 10 days
in advance, choose packaging type and delivery options
• Schedule a pickup
from a dynamic list of what is available specifically from
• Track a shipment your location and get an account-based estimate of your
• Find a shipping location shipping costs in seconds.

• Order free shipping supplies using your

Easy to Use
business account number
You can view your most recent shipments and pickups
• Access real-time support through our Live
at a glance on one screen after you log in. ESO auto-
Chat, Facebook and Twitter channels
populates address fields and customs documentation,
• Read the latest Purolator news and updates which helps you save time, eliminates errors and
• Download the Purolator Rate Guide, Purolator generates customized reports on your online shipping
Zone Guides and Purolator Terms and Conditions activity and history.
of Service

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 Enhanced Shipment Visibility Functionality at a glance:
View precisely where your package is throughout our Shipping
network by tracking your shipment in real time, from • Create and manage your Purolator Courier®
the moment it is picked up until it is in your customer’s and Purolator Freight® shipments using one
hands. Using our proactive notification feature, you streamlined shipping system.
can receive an email notification and also notify
• Streamline group and batch shipping.
up to four recipients by email when a shipment has
been created, when a delivery is completed and when • Ship using multiple Purolator accounts.
a scheduled delivery time has changed. • Print shipping labels and customs documentation.
• Create future-dated and ship-to-hold shipments.
Advanced Features
• Receive email notifications when a shipment has
Whether you need to use a Purolator Specialized Service been created, if the scheduled delivery time has
like Return Services or arrange for secure third-party changed and when a shipment has been
billing, ESO has the ability and flexibility to meet your delivered using the proactive notification feature.
advanced shipping needs. ESO even allows you to use
your scale to interface with our system and expedite • Create return labels and shipping documents.
data entry for shipments. • Choose prepaid, collect or third-party billing.
• Automatically add your own shipping and handling
Purolator E-Ship® Now charges to your Purolator shipping rates.
E-Ship Now is a user-friendly online shipping tool that • Ship using Purolator’s delivery and
allows you to quickly and easily ship online as our guest specialized services.
and use your credit card to pay for your online shipments
• Import address lists as well as customer and
without having to register for an account.
product databases.
Purolator E-Ship® Server • Save time on customs documentation with
pre-populated fields.
If you are looking to improve cost-efficiency, productivity
and communication, and you ship large volumes, consider • Add our Purolator E-Ship® Server API service
Purolator E-Ship Server (ESS).* ESS is a powerful hardware/ offering and integrate Purolator’s shipping
software solution that puts you in control of your shipping functionality into your core business systems
needs – across Canada, to and from the U.S. and internationally. or website.

With ESS, you receive complimentary software and hardware, Tracking

including a PC, monitor, keyboard, thermal printer and • Track shipments in real time.
electronic scale. Most importantly, you will receive the
• Create your own shipment tracking codes based
support you need to integrate ESS with your existing
on your order and invoice numbers.
systems, thereby helping you to maximize the time and
cost advantages you can achieve with ESS. • Automatically notify recipients that a shipment is
on its way and provide a tracking number/PIN or
tracking reference.

* For more information regarding our qualification criteria, please contact your Account Executive or call 1 888 SHIP-123.

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 Reporting • Improving workflow and shipment accuracy by
reducing manual processes such as duplicate
• Create a variety of custom reports from Purolator
data entry
E-Ship ® Server Connect to assist you with cost
analysis, future planning and more. • Integrating seamlessly with host systems to
automate data transfer
ESS is the perfect solution, whether you need only one • Customizing user interfaces and workflows to
system for your business or your company is networked meet your specific needs
on a central computer system across multiple locations.
Completely scalable, it will grow as you grow. If you are considering an automated shipping system,
choosing a solution certified by the Purolator E-Ship ®
In addition to time and cost savings, ESS’s benefits include Certification Program ensures that the standards for
expanded functionality, enhanced security, faster response product selection, rating, labelling, reporting and manifesting
time to your customers, improved accuracy and more are met by the solution provider. By selecting a shipping
efficient decision-making. solution that is in compliance with the requirements of the
Purolator E-Ship Certification Program, you can be assured
Purolator E-Ship® Server Subscription that it accurately represents our products and services.
Even if your shipping volume does not meet the minimum
volume requirements, you may still desire to have For further information, please forward your inquiries
access to Purolator E-Ship Server’s functionalities and to [email protected].
inherent efficiencies.
Integration Solutions
Through an ESS subscription, Purolator provides customers Purolator E-Ship® Web Services
that do not meet the minimum shipment per day threshold
Purolator E-Ship Web Services (EWS)* are free, easy-to-
with an opportunity to lease a system for a monthly
use web components that make it simple for you to
fee. Included within these costs are software, hardware
integrate shipping, tracking, estimates, returns and pickup
(including a PC, monitor, keyboard, thermal printer and
services directly into your website, online store, order
electronic scale) and remote support.
management systems, or custom software application.
Purolator E-Ship® Certified Providers
We offer five web services available for use at no charge:
A number of commercial software companies have
• Shipping: Ship within Canada and to and from
successfully integrated the ability to ship with us, providing
the U.S. and more than 210 countries and
you with a wider range of options in accessing our products
territories worldwide.
and services. Potential benefits from using a third-party
vendor shipping solution include: • Tracking: Track your shipments in real time
by using your tracking number/PIN or
• Processing shipments from multiple carriers on a
tracking reference.
single system, including truckload and less
than truckload • Estimates: Obtain a list rate or account-specific
estimate for a single shipment or for
• Managing all transportation expenditures from a
multiple shipments.
single system

* For more information regarding our qualification criteria, please contact your Account Executive or call 1 888 SHIP-123.

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 • Returns: Create return labels and • Seamless integration with your host systems to
shipping documents. automate data transfer
• Pickups: Schedule and modify pickup requests • Ability to customize user interfaces and workflows
up to 10 days in advance. to meet your specific needs
• Access to our suite of delivery and
Our web services are written in Extensible Markup Language specialized services
(XML) and work seamlessly with a wide range of applications.
You will also have the flexibility of customizing the appearance The Purolator E-Ship Certification Program ensures that
and positioning of shipping information to ensure that it your chosen solution has met our standards for product
meets your workflow and user interface requirements. selection, rating, labelling, manifesting and reporting. By
certifying your proprietary system, you can be assured that
To learn more, visit the Purolator E-Ship® Resource Centre it accurately represents our services.* Shipping solutions
at purolator.com/eship. developed under the Purolator E-Ship Certification Program
must remain compliant and be re-certified as needed when
Purolator E-Ship® Data File Distribution Purolator introduces updates to the specifications. For
Integrating with Purolator E-Ship Data File Distribution further information, please forward your inquiries to
offers developers complete control and customization [email protected].
of the shipping process and enables participation in the
Purolator E-Ship® Certification Program. Purolator E-Ship® Server API
Purolator E-Ship Server Application Program Interface
Purolator E-Ship® Certification Program (ESS API)* is an enhanced service offering that seamlessly
Shipping solutions developed by corporate customers integrates shipping directly into your core business system.
based on Purolator’s specifications are designed to suit With ESS API, you can enable your internal shipping solutions
specific needs of the customers’ business. The specifications (and/or e-commerce-enabled website) to work directly with
describe the business rules, system requirements and our shipping services, thereby allowing your customers to
processes necessary to successfully implement a certified automatically receive accurate shipping estimates when they
Purolator shipping solution. purchase your products. You can also automatically create
shipping and return labels and/or have your customers
Benefits of using a Purolator-certified track their Purolator shipments directly from your website.
shipping solution:
Purolator E-Ship® EDI
• Control over the system, processes, development
and support without depending on a Purolator E-Ship Electronic Data Interchange (ESS EDI)
separate contractor provides customers with access to data-rich business
intelligence, from invoices to shipment status in various
• Control of implementation, costs, customization
formats. Data are shared for the purpose of integrating
and maintenance
shipment information into core business systems.
• Ability to process shipments from multiple carriers Regularly scheduled data exchange enables you to store
on a single system, including truckload and less and manage the information independently of Purolator.
than truckload We also offer several communication options, which
• Ability to manage all transportation expenditures can make the exchange of electronic data viable for
from a single system all customers.

• Improved workflow and shipment accuracy by

The benefits of EDI include optimal cost-efficiency, more
reducing manual processes, such as duplicate
accurate data, faster turnover times and improved
data entry
customer service.

* For more information regarding our qualification criteria, please contact your Account Executive or call 1 888 SHIP-123.

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Mobile Solutions
Purolator Mobile App
Purolator’s mobile app gives you increased visibility and
control of your shipments when you need to find out your
shipment’s status in real time.

Whether you are in the office, at a meeting or en route

to another city, you can easily get estimates, schedule
pickups and track shipments from your mobile device,
anywhere and anytime. You can even locate your nearest
drop-off location and subscribe to proactive notifications
for instant updates of shipments. Available for iPhone,
iPad and Android devices.

* For more information regarding our qualification criteria, please contact your Account Executive or call 1 888 SHIP-123.

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 “Retail is a volatile environment,
and we need to know our
shipping provider can work
with us to get stock out fast if a
location is selling out. Purolator
is flexible and willing to work
with us.”
– Michel Beliveau,
FAB Distribution Manager

Quickly Delivering the Latest Fashions

to Retail Stores and Online Customers
Company Profile Solution
Through strategic partnerships, Freemark Apparel Brands FAB found the right fit with us. We deliver to Bench Canada
Inc. (FAB) has brought leading fashion brands including stores that need stock for daily sales, and to online shoppers
Bench, Scotch & Soda, Garcia and Mink Pink to more than looking for fast, reliable service Canada-wide.
500 Canadian retailers and to Canadian shoppers through
Bench Canada stores and its e-commerce site. Benefits
• Purolator Express® 10:30AM delivers Bench store stock
Business Situation early, easing restocking and protecting the day’s sales.
The popularity of FAB’s Bench Canada division led the • Since it opened in October 2010, Bench Canada’s new
company to open branded retail stores and launch Bench’s online store has integrated Purolator E-Ship ® Web
e-commerce site. To maintain growth, the company needs Services to process more than 13,000 packages
to make sure that stores are consistently stocked with containing jackets, shirts and accessories to customers
the hottest Bench trends and that online purchases are across Canada with Purolator Express 10:30AM and
delivered securely. Purolator Ground®.
• Purolator Freight® delivers to Bench Canada stores to
stock shelves for grand openings.

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Shipping Locations

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In order to make your shipping as efficient and convenient PostNet® Locations
as possible, we have developed a variety of choices to
Purolator is partnered with PostNet in Canada to offer
get your shipments into our system and on their way. In
Purolator Express ® and Purolator Ground ® services
addition to our Purolator E-Ship® Solutions, you can ship
for delivery within Canada, to the U.S. and to other
your packages through our numerous Purolator Shipping
international destinations. PostNet stores can also
Centres or designated Purolator Authorized Shipping
serve as pickup locations for redirected shipments or
Agents across the country or drop boxes located in busy
when choosing the Hold for Pickup option. For more
urban areas. You’ll find solutions that work with your
information, visit purolator.com/dropofflocator or postnet.ca.
schedule, business priorities and budget.

Purolator Shipping Centres Purolator Authorized

Shipping Agents
Located in high-traffic areas such as shopping malls, office
To better serve our customers in rural and urban areas,
towers and Purolator terminals, our nationwide network
Purolator maintains a network of over 550 Authorized
of over 130 Purolator Shipping Centres offers you friendly,
Shipping Agents across the country. These shipping
expert advice and the latest possible cut-off times for next-
agents provide customers access to Purolator Express and
business-day delivery.
Purolator Ground services for delivery within Canada, to the
Visit your nearest Shipping Centre to: U.S. and to other international destinations. Shipping agent
• Ship using any of our convenient Purolator locations can also serve as pickup locations for redirected
Delivery Services shipments or when choosing the Hold for Pickup option.
Visit purolator.com/dropofflocator to find a Purolator
• Take advantage of later cut-off times
Authorized Shipping Agent near you.
• Pick up shipments that are Hold for Pickup or that
have been redirected Drop Boxes
• Access our convenient fax and copy services Purolator has more than 240 drop boxes across Canada.
• Use Purolator E-Ship® Online Located in high-traffic areas, both inside office complexes
and outdoors on busy routes, these drop boxes are popular
• Ask questions and discuss shipping solutions with
because of their convenience and versatility. Simply drop
our experts
off your shipment for delivery at any time during the day
(before the scheduled “clear time” of the drop box), and it
Staples® Locations
will be delivered on time to its destination.* Visit purolator.
Purolator is partnered with Staples to deliver even more com/dropofflocator to find a drop box location near you.
convenience to you and your business. Purolator services
are available at more than 300 Staples locations across
Canada. From extended business hours to product and
packaging solutions, Staples can fulfil all of your shipping
needs. Look for the Purolator sign displayed in-store at
the Staples Copy and Print Centre, and speak to a friendly,
knowledgeable Staples associate for assistance.

Visit purolator.com/dropofflocator or staplescopyandprint.ca

to find the Staples location nearest you.

® “Staples” is a trademark of Staples, Inc.

* Certain terms, conditions and geographic restrictions apply. See Purolator Terms and Conditions of Service at purolator.com for full details.

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 “We pride ourselves on being
able to help our distributors at
the drop of a hat, and you can
only do that if your shipping
company helps you deliver on
those promises.”
– Adrian Jess, Director of Technical
Services and Logistics ConMed
Linvatec Canada

Surgical Instruments Delivered with Precision

Company Profile Benefits

ConMed Linvatec Canada (ConMed), a division of ConMed • Consolidating freight and courier shipments with one
Corporation, manufactures and distributes medical goods provider allows ConMed to improve efficiency by 19%
for orthopaedic and endoscopic applications to hospitals through streamlined operations, decreased administration
and clinics, in addition to operating a repair facility in time and reduced shipping costs.
Mississauga, Ontario. • By contracting freight services with a single provider,
ConMed saves close to 8% in operational and
Business Situation administrative costs.
With customers across Canada, ConMed needed a logistics • Delicate surgical instruments are effectively handled
supplier with the flexibility to meet varying delivery with Purolator Specialized Services and delivered to
requirements, providing speed for urgent shipments and hospitals using Purolator Express® 9AM and
cost-effective delivery of palletized orders while ensuring Purolator Express® 10:30AM services.
delicate equipment is handled with care.

Solution
ConMed chose Purolator as its single-source solution for
all its shipping needs. Since its freight and courier services
are now handled by one logistics provider, ConMed can offer
options to customers that balance delivery deadlines and cost.

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Going Beyond Our Business

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Our Commitment to Help Alleviate Hunger in Canada
Since 2003, we have focused our efforts and attention Our award-winning program, Purolator Tackle Hunger,
on what we believe is one of the most fundamental and was elevated nationally through our sponsorship of the
pressing issues facing every Canadian community: hunger. CFL. The Purolator Tackle Hunger program has helped
With our expertise in logistics and distribution, we are deliver the equivalent of over 13 million pounds of food
working with local, regional and not-for-profit organizations, since 2003. At one game in every CFL city, we organize a
such as Food Banks Canada, to provide both food and food drive and fundraiser, where fans are encouraged to
financial support, while also exploring new ways to drop off non-perishable food items or a cash donation
collaborate and assist with organizational capacity. to the volunteers stationed at the stadium. In return,
fans have the chance to get their picture taken with the
We are committed to tackling hunger in Canada and making Grey Cup. For more information on the program, visit
a positive difference in the communities where we live, www.purolatortacklehunger.com.
work and play. Some of the ways that we are working
toward our objectives include the following: Purolator Tackle Hunger Month
Purolator Tackle Hunger Month is a national fundraising
Purolator Tackle Hunger® Game Day Food Drives campaign held annually in June, when our teammates and
We have been a proud sponsor of the Canadian Football customers host food drives to raise food and funds for local
League (CFL), including the CFL Playoffs and Grey Cup, food banks across Canada. Events are planned throughout
since 2003. We are also a sponsor of each CFL team: the the month to support this initiative, involving hundreds of
Montreal Alouettes, Ottawa Redblacks, Toronto Argonauts, employees and customers across the country.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Saskatchewan
Roughriders, Edmonton Eskimos, Calgary Stampeders and In-Kind Logistics and Consulting Services Support
BC Lions.
We proudly support Food Banks Canada, Second Harvest,
Grocery Foundation and Moisson Québec, by providing in-
In each city we work in partnership with the local food banks
kind logistics and consulting services, freeing up funds for
and Purolator employee volunteers at our CFL food drive
these organizations to deliver services and programs.
game days to raise food and funds for the communities
where we work and live.

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Our Commitment to the Environment
We are committed to reducing our environmental impact truck, Freightliner/Parker Hannifin, that promises to
and have an established environmental policy. We have save 40-50% in fuel as compared to a similar conventional
also been actively engaged at different levels of our diesel truck, now in service in Mississauga.
business to help improve our efficiency and reduce our • In 2012 we also introduced the first Hino Diesel-HEV
environmental footprint. cabover truck in Canada, now in service in Calgary.

Innovation
Our Vehicles
We keep ahead of the curve by exploring technology that
We have the largest hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) fleet of any
contributes to a sustainable future.
freight and package solutions provider in North America.
• We introduced the Quicksider prototype – the first fully
electric delivery truck in the courier industry. Developed We operate over 300 HEVs in Canada.
with Unicell Limited, it has been tested and evaluated
for performance on the streets of Toronto, reducing up Our HEV fleet has logged 48.8 million kilometres to date,
to 85% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared and we have prevented the emission of 6,009 tons of
to conventional curbside delivery trucks. GHG emissions and saved 2,502,555 litres of fuel since
• We utilize 21 new electric vehicle charging stations introducing HEVs in 2005.
at our head office parking lot in Mississauga, Ontario,
with more electric vehicle charging stations planned All new 53-foot trailers are equipped with fairing skirts for
for facilities across Canada over the next few years. reduced aerodynamic drag to improve fuel efficiency. Four
to seven per cent fuel savings are realized by using side
• We are the only Canadian courier company to have
skirts on tractor trailers, which help to minimize the air flow
introduced, in 2012, a class 6 hydraulic hybrid delivery
under the trailer and around the back axle.

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All new heavy equipment is specified with Ecoflaps (perforated by 1,300 tons of GHG emissions. We have reduced our
mudflaps) to assist in improving on-highway fuel efficiency natural gas consumption by 10% in one year, through
through less drag on the vehicle. piloting the installation of a destratification fan at one of
our major facilities. An additional five facilities in Ontario
All new class 8 highway tractors are specified with automated have had these fans installed, with five more planned
manual transmissions to assist in improving fuel efficiency in Quebec.
and reduce driver fatigue. These trucks are also equipped
with clean-burning diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) engines, reducing Our Packaging
harmful emissions and fuel consumption.
Every day, hundreds of thousands of shipments enter
Purolator’s network for delivery, which includes a significant
We save 2,400 tons of GHG emissions annually through
amount of paper, cardboard and plastic. Customers often
the use of 12 ground power units (GPUs) in nine of our air
provide their own packaging, but Purolator also offers
operations facilities to eliminate running the jet engines
several environmentally responsible packaging options
while on the ground.
to suit their needs. Purolator Express ® Envelopes, FSC
certified, are made from 50% recycled fibres, including
We have eliminated 10,600 tons of GHGs annually, using
35% post-consumer fibres, and are recyclable in virtually
sophisticated modelling software to redesign our ground
all recycling programs. Purolator Express® Boxes are made
network in Eastern and Western Canada.
from 75% post-consumer fibres and are fully recyclable.
Our cardboard and boxboard packaging (sold in retail
Network optimization projects have reduced driving distances
locations) is made from up to 95% recycled fibres, including
by more than 8.5 million kilometres annually.
80% post-consumer content. We have also reduced the size
of our Purolator Express® Pack and mailbags, decreasing
Our Facilities our annual plastic usage by over 195,000 kg.
We have reduced our energy consumption on average by
25% at 60 facilities nationwide, by retrofitting the lighting
systems. The lighting retrofit project has reduced electricity
usage overall by more than 7 million kWh annually and

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