What is FedEx SmartPost?
FedEx SmartPost® is a cost-effective U.S. residential shipping option for low-weight, high volume shipments, utilizing the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) for final delivery. FedEx SmartPost reaches every U.S. address and is ideal for less time-sensitive shipments.
Why is FedEx SmartPost so slow?
FedEx SmartPost Delivery Time 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.
Can you track FedEx SmartPost?
FedEx SmartPost Return Tracking As long as you know what to expect, you may not mind waiting a few extra days for a package that isn’t time-sensitive. And since SmartPost offers unified tracking with FedEx, you can track your packages throughout each leg of the journey.
Why is FedEx delivering SmartPost?
SmartPost is a last mile final delivery partnership between FedEx and the United States Postal Service (USPS). This collaboration provides less expensive shipping costs with greater delivery coverage in the United States and territories, but at the expense of a slightly longer delivery window.
Is FedEx SmartPost reliable?
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.
Why are my 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 do I know if FedEx lost my package?
Check the whereabouts of your package on the official FedEx Mobile app. Send follow along with your door tag number to 48773. Call at (800) 463-3339 and track FedEx packages by address, phone number, and other shipping info.
Why does my FedEx package say delivered when it’s not?
It means the driver may have accidentally marked it delivered and even received by you. They could have delivered it to another similar address and marked it delivered. The bottom line is that a mistake has been made which must be rectified.
Is FedEx SmartPost going away?
FedEx Discontinues USPS Support for SmartPost This is a substantial move for FedEx as they relied on the USPS delivery network for the last mile delivery. The SmartPost program will fully remain in place however, the FedEx Home Delivery network will manage all shipments from origin to destination.