Comparison

Local courier vs national carrier

National carriers move the country. Local couriers win the last mile where speed, accountability, and relationships matter.

LastMile delivery van on a local route

Side by side

How the options compare

Both can work — the right fit depends on your routes, volume, and how much local accountability matters.

LastMile

Where we win locally

Recurring routes, named drivers, and a dispatcher you can call — built for Ottawa, the GTA, and Montreal.

  • 90-minute same-day pickup in metro core
  • Named drivers and local dispatch — not a 1-800 queue
  • Custom SLAs and recurring route pricing
  • Proof of delivery and live GPS on every stop, included

National carriers

Where National carriers fits

Understanding when a national network or fulfillment platform is the better tool.

  • Cross-country reach for inter-city freight and parcels
  • Single vendor for national accounts
  • Enterprise contracts and integrated billing

Best fit

Which option is right?

Use a local courier like LastMile for final-mile delivery in Ottawa, the NCR, and Eastern Ontario. Use national carriers for inter-city linehaul and country-wide ad-hoc shipping.

  • LastMile for local last-mile accountability
  • Compare pricing with real route data
  • No obligation logistics review

Get started

Compare routes with real numbers

Book a logistics review and we'll map your volume to local SLAs and pricing.

  • No obligation review
  • Local dispatch perspective
  • Transparent pricing

Next step

Check coverage and rates

Get delivery pricing in 15 minutes — tailored to your pickup points and windows.

  • Quote within one business day
  • Named local coordinator
  • Live tracking and proof included