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Submit a pickup request
Share pickup details, customer address, package count, and any handling notes.
Local next-day delivery for Durham businesses
Local Next-Day Delivery for Durham Businesses
Pickup today. Delivered next business day. Photo proof included.
Serving Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Brooklin, Courtice, and Bowmanville.
The problem
Local delivery should not pull you away from your business
Small business owners and staff should not have to leave the store, drive across town, handle every delivery question, or manage returns manually. Durham Express Network gives local merchants a practical delivery partner for scheduled next-business-day delivery, returns, and exchanges within Durham Region.
How it works
Pickup today. Delivered next business day. Done right.
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We pick up from your business
A local driver collects eligible parcels from your store, office, or pickup area.
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We sort and route locally
Packages are grouped for practical Durham routes instead of random one-off drives.
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Your customer receives it next business day
Delivery is completed with photo proof included for your records.
Services
Built for merchants who need a local delivery partner, not another giant carrier.
The pilot focuses on practical local delivery workflows: next-day drop-offs, returns, exchanges, and proof customers can understand.
Next-Day Local Delivery
Affordable scheduled delivery for Durham merchants who want a local option for nearby customers.
Return Pickup
We collect return items from local customers and bring them back to your business.
Exchange Delivery
Deliver the replacement item and pick up the old item during the same local stop.
Photo Proof of Delivery
A delivery photo helps reduce customer uncertainty and gives your team a clear record.
Who it is for
Local businesses that sell nearby and need help getting orders out.
A good fit for businesses that already have local customers and want affordable, human delivery support.
Shopify sellers
Instagram shops
Etsy local sellers
Pet supply stores
Gift shops
Boutiques
Print shops
Phone repair shops
Computer repair shops
Training schools
STEM and robotics programs
Local retailers
Coverage
Focused on the Durham core.
Pilot coverage may expand based on merchant demand.
Pickering
Ajax
Whitby
Oshawa
Brooklin
Courtice
Bowmanville
Pilot pricing
Simple pilot pricing for qualifying local volume.
Pricing is intentionally quoted with the merchant, because delivery volume, item size, pickup area, and handling requirements matter.
Ask about pilot pricingPilot pricing from $8.95 per standard parcel for qualifying volume
Volume discounts available for regular weekly shipments
Return pickup and exchange delivery available
Oversized, rural, special handling, or low-volume pickups may be quoted separately
Trust
Your neighbor. Reliable people. On time.
Your Neighbor
A Durham-focused service built around local merchants, local addresses, and practical routes.
Reliable People
A clear pickup, delivery, and POD process so your team knows what happens next.
On Time
Scheduled next-business-day delivery for pilot routes, without same-day rush promises.
Contact
Request a pilot pickup or talk through your delivery workflow.
Tell us what you sell, your pickup area, and roughly how many local deliveries you expect each week.
Prefer email?
info@durhamexpress.netFAQ
Clear answers for pilot merchants.
Is this same-day delivery?
No. Our pilot focuses on scheduled next-business-day local delivery.
Do you pick up from my business?
Yes, for qualifying pilot merchants and service areas.
Do you provide proof of delivery?
Yes, photo proof of delivery is included.
What areas do you cover?
Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Brooklin, Courtice, Bowmanville, and selected Durham core areas.
What items are not accepted?
We do not accept alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, controlled medication, cash, dangerous goods, cold chain items, high-value items without approval, or oversized items without a custom quote.
Can you handle returns and exchanges?
Yes, local return pickup and exchange delivery are available during the pilot.