Does canada post fly or drive mail

Canada Post, the country's primary postal service, uses a combination of air and ground transportation to deliver mail and packages across the country. The mode of transportation used depends on the distance, weight, and type of mail or package being sent.

Here's a breakdown of how Canada Post typically transports mail and packages:

  1. Air transportation: Canada Post uses air transportation for long-distance mail and package delivery, particularly for:
    • Priority and express mail services (e.g., Xpresspost, Priority, and Expedited Parcel).
    • Heavy or oversized packages that cannot be transported by ground.
    • Mail and packages sent to remote or northern communities that are not accessible by ground transportation.
  2. Ground transportation: Canada Post uses ground transportation for shorter distances and lighter packages, including:
    • Regular mail and parcel services (e.g., Lettermail, Parcel Post).
    • Packages weighing up to 30 kg (66 lbs) that can be transported by truck or rail.
  3. Rail transportation: Canada Post also uses rail transportation for some mail and package delivery, particularly for:
    • Long-distance ground transportation of heavier packages.
    • Mail and packages sent to destinations along the Canadian rail network.
  4. Truck transportation: Canada Post uses truck transportation for shorter distances and lighter packages, including:
    • Local delivery of mail and packages within urban areas.
    • Delivery of packages to rural areas that are not accessible by rail.

Canada Post has a network of sorting facilities, distribution centers, and delivery units across the country, which allows them to efficiently sort and transport mail and packages using a combination of air, ground, rail, and truck transportation.