FedEx SmartPost time to deliver can be 2-5 days longer than ground or home delivery. This is due to the additional shipper involvement once USPS takes over that last leg. Count on a guaranteed additional day just for that reason. But other factors can affect how long delivery will take, too.
How are FedEx SmartPost packages delivered?
How FedEx® SmartPost Works. FedEx collects and routes the packages the same way it does with any other package. They pick up parcels from the shipper's location and sort them the same day at the FedEx distribution facility. The packages are then transported via the FedEx Ground shipping network.
Does FedEx SmartPost always use USPS?
SmartPost typically utilizes USPS service for the last leg of deliveries — but not always. In some cases, when FedEx is already near a package's destination and the delivery would be easy and efficient, FedEx drivers deliver parcels themselves. But the majority of SmartPost packages move through USPS trucks.
What is FedEx SmartPost so slow?
It is relatively slower compared to FedEx Ground because it involves one extra delivery of the package, from FedEx to your local post office. Normally, FedEx picks up the package you ordered from the seller's location and forwards it to the destination city.
How long does it take to get a package from FedEx SmartPost?
Current service information for FedEx SmartPost is: Transit times: Delivery in typically 2 to 7 business days in the 48 contiguous U.S. states. Delivery in 10 to 14 business days outside the 48 contiguous U.S. states. Delivery days: Monday through Saturday with no residential or Saturday delivery surcharges.
Why are FedEx packages taking so long?
Several variables can influence how fast your FedEx package arrives at your address. Storms, incorrect shipping addresses, and missing documentation can delay your package which makes FedEx take longer to deliver it.
How reliable is FedEx SmartPost?
Based on our experience and data, while transit times are longer than Ground and Home Delivery, the reliability of SmartPost is quite good, meaning it consistently reaches its destination in the timeframe specified by FedEx.
Does FedEx SmartPost use USPS tracking?
Every FedEx SmartPost shipment comes with a 20-digit tracking number. This number becomes available once your package is processed by FedEx. After FedEx hands the package off to USPS, the tracking number is converted to a USPS number. This is normal — once the USPS tracking number activates, all is well.
Is SmartPost returns FedEx or USPS?
FedEx SmartPost® Returns is an ideal way for businesses with over 100 returns a day to provide customers with a convenient returns method for low-weight residential packages. It's a cost- effective, reliable solution that utilizes the strength of the FedEx network and all public access points of the USPS.
Does FedEx use USPS for delivery?
Both UPS and FedEx rely on the postal office for the back-end of their cheaper two- to seven-day delivery options, Smartpost for FedEx and Surepost for UPS. Amazon also uses the USPS and enlisted it for Sunday deliveries. FedEx averages $1.78 in revenue per package on its Smartpost business.Aug 4, 2014
Why does my FedEx label say USPS?
They pay us to deliver their stuff the last mile. That FedEx SmartPost label could mean the package in question has been accepted by FedEx but is to be delivered by USPS. The US Postal Service (USPS) has contracted delivery for both FedEx and UPS for some packages.
Does FedEx SmartPost have tracking?
Tracking abilities are unchanged: When using SmartPost, you don't lose the ability to track packages. FedEx still provides a single tracking number, and you can use that number to monitor the package's progress throughout its journey.
How do I track a package that was transferred to USPS?
- Copy your Tracking Number from your confirmation email.
- Visit the USPS tracking page .
- Enter the Tracking Number into the search box.
- After inputting your Tracking Number, click "Track."
- The USPS tracking site will provide the latest status for your package and/or delivery confirmation.