A young man ordered a mobile phone from one of the top e-commerce sites in the world. After a day or two, he got the following message: Manchester, GB 22/07/2010 6:45 OUT FOR DELIVERY. There was also other information such as the arrival scan, departure scan, and origin scan.
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However, one question he had is: Does it mean my package will arrive today? He put the question out on the MacRumors forum online, and he got various answers that his delivery would actually get to him that day.
There is also an explanation of what Out for Delivery means. One of the forum users answered that it represents the package is on the delivery truck. But the delivery may fail, which could mean that the person who owns the package may not be around. He or she could quickly call customer service and have the delivery man drop it off at the company store (Maybe UPS or FedEx store) instead of taking it back to the depot. However, that policy changed over the years.
Of course, for the expectant package owner mentioned above, he got his package delivered before that day was over.
What Does “Out for Delivery” mean?
In this context, what does the phrase “Out for Delivery” mean for people who use UPS, USPS, and FedEx? Could it mean different things for these shipping, freight, logistics, and supply chain management companies? Let us examine the term for each of these companies.
“Out for Delivery” UPS
According to the information revealed on the UPS website, the phrase is either “On Vehicle for Delivery” or “Out for Delivery”. The phrase for UPS and its customers means the shipment has reached the local UPS facility close to the recipient. The facility where the shipment lands is solely responsible for ensuring the person who ordered the goods gets them at the right time. In view of this, the package will be dispatched to a UPS driver.
The statement also claimed that other than time-definite air deliveries, shipments are generally delivered anytime between the hours of 9 am to 7 pm. However, the delivery can be later than that because of some other hitches such as traffic jams or truck faults. According to UPS, at least three attempts will be made, excluding weekends and holidays.
“Out for Delivery” UPS (Not Delivered)
The recipient got a tracking code that stated the shipment is out for delivery, but he or she didn’t get the shipment. What could have happened, and what is supposed to be done?
Once you get the “out for delivery” tracking code, it means that that your package is in your city, town, or village. It is nearby to where you live. But often, than not, the package may not be received that day. This could be frustrating for someone who needs to get his package on a set day, and it fails.
What can be done in the case of failure to deliver a package you so much looked out for? First, why did it happen this way? Here are four possible reasons you didn’t get your package on the exact day that you got the “out for delivery” message.
- Your street name is mistakenly misspelled, and the package got delivered to the wrong address. UPS will charge you $15.90 for redelivery.
- Your area faced terrible weather conditions.
- The retailer forgot to attach a commercial invoice or packing list, and your package won’t be provided with a clearance.
- The courier made an error during delivery.
It is possible that one of these scenarios prevented the delivery package from reaching you in record time. Note that these situations apply to all shipping/logistics companies worldwide. It doesn’t matter if UPS, USPS, or FedEx handled your package.
In this type of situation, what can you do? Maybe you’ve never experienced the failure to get your package delivered to you precisely the day you expected it. That doesn’t mean it will never occur. It can happen to anyone. The best thing is for the person who ordered the package to get familiar with shipping terms and situations. So, what can be done in the case you didn’t see a package marked out for delivery on the day you expected it? Here are steps you can take to get your parcel at the next possible time.
- Call UPS customer care and talk to them. You must have been furnished with this information when you ordered the item.
- Email UPS and explain the issue.
Some may instantly want to request a refund. Of course, that may be justified in many cases. However, you should try another means of getting your package delivered to you. You can learn what else to do by visiting this page.
“Out for Delivery” USPS
USPS makes sure their tracking of packages is simple. The company provides a track and confirm tool on the internet so anyone anywhere in the world can track what they ordered. Take a look at the USPS tracking page online. Once you enter your tracking number, you can see the status and location of your shipment. There are also other options to track your USPS, such as by phone, text message, or through their mobile app.
For USPS, out for delivery means that your package has left the delivery office with a carrier, and delivery is intended on that day. They show an estimated delivery time that is a 2-hour slot of time when you can expect the package, but they also claim you may not get that package at the window time as it is not guaranteed. However, you must know that your package is near to you.
If you don’t get your shipment on time, simply visit this USPS delayed mail and packages page for more information. Contact the USPS for additional help.
“Out for Delivery” FedEx
Like UPS and USPS, FedEx has an online portal for explaining what “Out for Delivery” means. On this page, FedEx explains that if a package has the message out for delivery, it means that the package was scanned by a package handler and placed onto a pallet to be loaded onto a FedEx truck for delivery.
It stands to mean the owner may get their package on the same day the delivery message was sent.
If your delivery was missed, you could check this FedEx page for more information you need in order to get your shipment. FedEx promises to hold your package for up to 10 days (FedEx Ground residential deliveries) and five days for FedEx Express service before the parcel is returned to the company where you bought the item.
Conclusion
It seems that the term “Out for Delivery” is the same for UPS, USPS, and FedEx. You can be assured that your package is close to you once you get that message from the logistics company. Provided nothing negative happens, you should get your package exactly that same day.
