diff --git a/backend/src/routes/orderAdmin.js b/backend/src/routes/orderAdmin.js
index bbb6a56..458ade6 100644
--- a/backend/src/routes/orderAdmin.js
+++ b/backend/src/routes/orderAdmin.js
@@ -290,18 +290,35 @@ module.exports = (pool, query, authMiddleware) => {
       
       // Generate carrier tracking link
       let trackingLink = '#';
-      const shipper = shippingData.shipper?.toLowerCase() || '';
+      const shipper = shippingData.shipper || '';
       const trackingNumber = shippingData.trackingNumber;
-      
+
       if (trackingNumber) {
-        if (shipper.includes('usps')) {
-          trackingLink = `https://tools.usps.com/go/TrackConfirmAction?tLabels=${trackingNumber}`;
-        } else if (shipper.includes('ups')) {
-          trackingLink = `https://www.ups.com/track?tracknum=${trackingNumber}`;
-        } else if (shipper.includes('fedex')) {
-          trackingLink = `https://www.fedex.com/apps/fedextrack/?tracknumbers=${trackingNumber}`;
-        } else if (shipper.includes('dhl')) {
-          trackingLink = `https://www.dhl.com/global-en/home/tracking.html?tracking-id=${trackingNumber}`;
+        // Match exactly with the values from the dropdown
+        switch(shipper) {
+          case 'USPS':
+            trackingLink = `https://tools.usps.com/go/TrackConfirmAction?tLabels=${trackingNumber}`;
+            break;
+          case 'UPS':
+            trackingLink = `https://www.ups.com/track?tracknum=${trackingNumber}`;
+            break;
+          case 'FedEx':
+            trackingLink = `https://www.fedex.com/apps/fedextrack/?tracknumbers=${trackingNumber}`;
+            break;
+          case 'DHL':
+            trackingLink = `https://www.dhl.com/global-en/home/tracking.html?tracking-id=${trackingNumber}`;
+            break;
+          case 'Canada Post':
+            trackingLink = `https://www.canadapost-postescanada.ca/track-reperage/en#/search?searchFor=${trackingNumber}`;
+            break;
+          case 'Purolator':
+            trackingLink = `https://www.purolator.com/en/shipping/track/tracking-number/${trackingNumber}`;
+            break;
+          default:
+            // For "other" or any carrier not in our list
+            // Just make the tracking number text without a link
+            trackingLink = '#';
+            break;
         }
       }
       
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/OrderStatusDialog.jsx b/frontend/src/components/OrderStatusDialog.jsx
index b22da7e..e2678e9 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/OrderStatusDialog.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/OrderStatusDialog.jsx
@@ -18,10 +18,22 @@ import {
 } from '@mui/material';
 import { useUpdateOrderStatus } from '@hooks/adminHooks';
 
+// List of supported shipping carriers
+const SHIPPING_CARRIERS = [
+  { value: 'Canada Post', label: 'Canada Post' },
+  { value: 'Purolator', label: 'Purolator' },
+  { value: 'USPS', label: 'USPS' },
+  { value: 'UPS', label: 'UPS' },
+  { value: 'FedEx', label: 'FedEx' },
+  { value: 'DHL', label: 'DHL' },
+  { value: 'other', label: 'Other (specify)' }
+];
+
 const OrderStatusDialog = ({ open, onClose, order }) => {
   const [status, setStatus] = useState(order ? order.status : 'pending');
   const [shippingData, setShippingData] = useState({
     shipper: '',
+    otherShipper: '',
     trackingNumber: '',
     shipmentId: '',
     estimatedDelivery: '',
@@ -49,12 +61,19 @@ const OrderStatusDialog = ({ open, onClose, order }) => {
       return;
     }
     
+    // Determine the actual shipper value to send
+    let shipperValue = shippingData.shipper;
+    if (shipperValue === 'other' && shippingData.otherShipper) {
+      shipperValue = shippingData.otherShipper;
+    }
+    
     updateOrderStatus.mutate({
       orderId: order.id,
       status,
       ...(status === 'shipped' && {
         shippingData: {
           ...shippingData,
+          shipper: shipperValue,
           // Add current date as shipped date if not provided
           shippedDate: new Date().toISOString().split('T')[0]
         },
@@ -104,17 +123,38 @@ const OrderStatusDialog = ({ open, onClose, order }) => {
               </Grid>
               
               <Grid item xs={12} md={6}>
-                <TextField
-                  fullWidth
-                  label="Shipping Carrier"
-                  name="shipper"
-                  value={shippingData.shipper}
-                  onChange={handleShippingDataChange}
-                  placeholder="USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc."
-                />
+                <FormControl fullWidth>
+                  <InputLabel id="shipper-select-label">Shipping Carrier</InputLabel>
+                  <Select
+                    labelId="shipper-select-label"
+                    name="shipper"
+                    value={shippingData.shipper}
+                    label="Shipping Carrier"
+                    onChange={handleShippingDataChange}
+                  >
+                    {SHIPPING_CARRIERS.map((carrier) => (
+                      <MenuItem key={carrier.value} value={carrier.value}>
+                        {carrier.label}
+                      </MenuItem>
+                    ))}
+                  </Select>
+                </FormControl>
               </Grid>
               
-              <Grid item xs={12} md={6}>
+              {shippingData.shipper === 'other' && (
+                <Grid item xs={12} md={6}>
+                  <TextField
+                    fullWidth
+                    label="Specify Carrier"
+                    name="otherShipper"
+                    value={shippingData.otherShipper}
+                    onChange={handleShippingDataChange}
+                    placeholder="Enter carrier name"
+                  />
+                </Grid>
+              )}
+              
+              <Grid item xs={12} md={shippingData.shipper === 'other' ? 12 : 6}>
                 <TextField
                   fullWidth
                   required