If you’ve ever shipped a package with UPS, you know that the company has specific guidelines to ensure your package can withstand the shipping process. For example, the company explicitly advises against using duct tape, as it may not adhere adequately to cardboard, potentially jeopardizing the integrity of the package during transit. Instead, options such…
Ever experienced a scenario where you checked your package’s tracking details and saw the status “delivered to an agent for final delivery”? If so, what does this cryptic update actually mean? I In a nutshell, it refers to a situation where your package has been handed over to a third-party, typically an authorized person, to…
UPS, USPS, DHL, and FedEx are some of the most popular carriers to date. Ordering packages online is simple, and becoming increasingly common for customers to receive medicine, merchandise, gifts, and more. To keep up with the increased volume of packages, postal carriers provide users with tracking numbers that show step-by-step where the parcel is…
These days, a great way to obtain a high-paying job is to apply for a driver position at UPS. These union jobs frequently require very little education beyond high school — getting a CDL is pretty easy if you meet the medical requirements. However, people with visible tattoos must consider company policies before applying. UPS…
There have been times when you go on vacation or have a busy week where there is no time to check your mailbox. If your mailbox is full of packages and mail, can USPS remove items from your mailbox? What if you need to send something and cannot make it to a drop-off USPS location?…
We get it. Waiting for a UPS package can be stressful. And if you work outside the home, being there when a UPS package arrives isn’t always possible. In addition, sometimes life upsets your plans, and you miss the scheduled delivery. What happens, then? Can you pick up the package yourself after a failed delivery?…
Even with good planning, it isn’t always possible for us to be home or available in our workplaces when the UPS driver arrives with a long-awaited order. And while many people choose a remote location for package delivery, this approach may or may not be available in some cases. For instance, you can’t deliver a…
Receiving and sending packages is common today. However, there are times when something needs to be mailed out, and it so happens that the only box available is from the delivery courier’s competitor. At UPS, would they accept the box even though it has the design and name of another courier? The short answer is:…
While it does not happen often, some vendors require that delivery companies receive a confirmation on delivery through the signature of the recipient or someone residing at the residence. Does the same apply if you are expecting a package that will be delivered through DHL? DHL requires a signature for all Express Delivery packages, which…
You’re out running errands and realize you had a FedEx package coming today. Oh, shoot! You drive home quickly, only to find a “delivery attempted” slip on your door. Will the delivery man turn around? Will FedEx attempt re-delivery on the same day? FedEx will attempt re-delivery on a different day. They will, however, attempt…