Non-national post couriers are independent or locally and regionally operating delivery services that collect and transport letters, documents, parcels and other items, rather than providing a nationwide postal network. They may serve households, shops and other organisations, with delivery areas and services varying by operator. Typical services include same-day or next-day delivery, scheduled collections, regular business routes and direct, point-to-point transport. Some couriers carry urgent documents, bulky or fragile goods, or provide dedicated vehicles for consignments that need to travel without being combined with other deliveries. Customers can usually arrange collections and receive proof of delivery, such as a signature or electronic confirmation; tracking may also be available. These businesses generally focus on direct collections and deliveries within a defined area, although some handle longer journeys through regional networks or partner carriers.