The Key Difference: The 11 AM Cutoff
At Weels, the difference between same-day and next-day delivery comes down to one simple rule:
Orders placed before 11:00 AM ET are picked up and delivered the same day.
Orders placed after 11:00 AM ET go out on the next available delivery day.
That's it. Same service, same pricing, same tracking — the only variable is when the order is placed relative to the cutoff.
How Same-Day Delivery Works
Here's the typical flow for a same-day delivery with Weels:
- Before 11 AM — you create a shipment (via dashboard, API, or store integration)
- By noon — a Weels driver picks up the package from your location
- Afternoon — the package is delivered, with real-time GPS tracking the entire way
- Delivery confirmation — photo proof, signature, or age verification at the door
Routes depart our Markham depot daily by 12:00 PM, 7 days a week — including weekends.
When Should You Offer Same-Day Delivery?
Same-day delivery is ideal for:
- Perishable goods — food, flowers, prepared meals
- Regulated products — alcohol, cannabis, tobacco (where freshness and compliance matter)
- High-value items — electronics, jewelry, documents that customers want fast
- Competitive advantage — offering same-day when your competitors offer 3-5 day shipping
- Local ecommerce — GTA-based stores competing with Amazon's delivery speed
When Is Next-Day Fine?
Next-day delivery (placing orders after the 11 AM cutoff) works well for:
- Non-urgent orders — items customers don't need immediately
- Batch shipping — accumulating orders throughout the day and shipping them all the next morning
- Evening orders — online orders placed in the evening that ship the following day
With Weels, next-day delivery is automatic — there's nothing extra to configure. Orders placed after cutoff are simply queued for the next delivery day.
Cost Comparison
At Weels, same-day and next-day delivery cost the same. There's no premium for same-day service. Pricing is based solely on the delivery zone:
- Zone 1 (GTA Core): $16/package
- Zone 2 (Surrounding): $18/package
- Zone 3 (Extended): $20/package
- Zone 4 (Outskirts): $25/package
No minimums, no contracts. Check your delivery zone.
What Do Customers Expect?
Customer expectations around delivery speed have shifted dramatically. A 2024 survey found that 61% of online shoppers are willing to pay more for same-day delivery, and 80% expect delivery within 2 days for local purchases.
Offering same-day delivery isn't just a nice-to-have anymore — it's becoming the standard for local commerce.
Get Started with Same-Day Delivery
Weels makes same-day delivery simple. Sign up for free, connect your store, and start delivering to your GTA customers the same day they order — 7 days a week.