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Walk Through Time with the Winnipeg Jets & Enter to Win
Sierra Courier, as one of Winnipeg's largest and oldest privately held courier services, has always been a proud supporter of hockey in Winnipeg. We supported the Moose and wish the team luck in their new endeavors.
We're proud to continue this support with the return of the Winnipeg Jets. Take a moment to walk through a historical timeline and remember some highlights of our NHL history. Be sure to Like Us on Facebook for a chance to win the sought after prize of 2 Winnipeg Jets regular season tickets! Find out more about our Facebook Winnipeg Jets Tickets contest.
Our Network of Drivers
We realize that there are other courier companies in the area to choose from, and some of them may boast about the enormous size of their fleet. From experience, we know that the only way a large fleet is beneficial to clients is if there are actual drivers to man the trucks. At Sierra Courier, not only do we have a large fleet of different trucks, we have over 50 drivers, which increases both the quality and quantity of service we can provide to our customers.
Our 50 drivers are behind the wheel of a variety of different trucks, cars and even bicycles. They are available for 40 minute, 60 minute, 2-hour or immediate local bike service. With such a large number of employees, you are guaranteed to find the exact courier service you need.
After you experience the excellent customer service provided by Sierra Courier, you may want to keep the same driver for future deliveries. Choosing from our 50 plus drivers on Winnipeg’s road, our customers have the option and luxury of scheduling services with a dedicated driver. We realize that most companies are centered on a daily schedule and we will do everything within our power to help you with your scheduled deliveries. This is the perfect solution for repeat deliveries such as bank deposits, payroll, mail or if you simply prefer a driver. Feel free to ask about scheduling with your favorite driver for your next delivery.
Air Courier Tips - How to Properly Pack a Box
If you have ever been on the receiving end of an anticipated shipment that shows up bent, broken, missing pieces or damaged, then you are well aware of the disappointment. Some recipients may have visions of couriers and shipping staff playing kickball with their package, but the real culprit is the packaging itself.
There are a few rules that one must follow when preparing a shipment, whether domestic, international, or simply sending it down the street.
(1) Know your weight limits. No one wants to be surprised upon arrival at the cost of a shipment. Know exactly what the weight limits are for your package.
(2) Know what items are prohibited, and NEVER send them.
(3) Use the correct sized box. Boxes come in many sizes for that reason. Use the smallest size that fits snugly, but not too tight, to the contents.
(4) If the box fits snugly in width, but not in height, you can cut down the box to limit the excessive space between contents and the lid (or top of the box).
Open the tabs and etch into the box about an inch above the top of the contents. Etch around the inside, cutting only through the first layer. Then cut down the corners to appropriate height. Fold in, and you have a perfect-fitting box.
(5) When shipping multiple boxes in one larger box, place the heavier boxes on the bottom and line every open space with crush paper.
(6) The best packaging material for the planet is crush paper, since it is recyclable. Air bubbles are second best, as long as the recipient reuses them. Styrofoam should not be used, and is even illegal in some sensitive countries.
(7) Only use specialty labels if you need them. Be sure not to use them in excess.
(8) Do not leave empty space in your boxes, but do not overpack them either. Be sure there are no bulges on the sides or top of the box.
We Have Launched a Referral Program
If you are an existing customer of ours please take advantage of our Referral Program. Refer a new client to us and you will be entered to win an Apple iPad 2!
Visit our Referral Program page to learn more.
What Makes Us Different?
In 1976, Sierra Courier answered the need for a professional courier service in the Manitoba area. Keeping the philosophy of “The Customer is Always Right,” we have managed to take that one-truck operation and parlay it into a huge ground, air, truck, warehouse and specialty courier service that can ship to any location in the world. With our 35 + years of experience, we have managed to work out all of the kinks that other courier companies are still experiencing.
The difference between us and the other courier companies is our professionalism and convenience. We are fully bonded and insured with professional, uniformed drivers who always carry security identification. We offer residential services, presidential packing services and accept all major credit cards. We have 24-hour emergency services for those clients who have needs that do not fit into a 9 to 5 workday. We also do not follow the minimum monthly billing scheme to force money out of our client’s pockets.
Perhaps our most beneficial difference that sets us apart from the rest is our broad spectrum of services. We have courier services that can get a package to its destination as fast as you need it. Whether it is by automobile, air, truck or bicycle, we will meet your timeframe requirements.
Finally, for extra peace of mind, and ease of use, we offer eTrac. eTrac is an online tracking, ordering and reporting system that will revolutionize the courier industry. We offer eTrac free to our customers and all they need is a computer and Internet connection to process their next service. eTrac provides billing, confirmation, dispatchers identification, assigned driver and, in rare occasions, issues that may arise during delivery.
Next time you have a package to send, be sure to find out if your courier company offers all of these services.