Fedex Express Shipping Center (2024)

FAQs

What happens if you don't answer the door for FedEx? ›

If you missed your delivery, we'll leave a door tag for you. It has a number that's associated with your package's original tracking number and the steps you can take to locate your package.

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At a local FedEx facility means that your package has arrived at a local FedEx facility and is awaiting the next steps to move toward its final destination. If your package status is 'At a local FedEx facility': Your package is still on its journey.

Packages in the FedEx system receive scans at various points between pickup and delivery. It is not unusual for a package to go for more than 24 hours without a scan while in transit; your package may be traveling as intended. You can contact us for further assistance. Did this information help you?

If you are not home to sign for your package, a doortag will be left at your door and the driver may reattempt delivery. To avoid missed deliveries, sign up for FedEx Delivery Manager, where you will be able to sign electronically or give special instructions for delivery.

We'll reattempt to deliver your package the following day. Generally, we make deliveries from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday–Friday, and on Saturday and Sunday for residential deliveries.

You can also use our free FedEx Delivery Manager^® app to request that your package be held for pickup. Just log in and select a location that's convenient for you. Plus, you'll receive a QR code that makes picking up your package a snap.

Shipments receive updates at various points in their journeys between pickup and delivery. The frequency of scans may vary and it is not unusual for a shipment that's on its way to go more than 24 hours without an update, especially during periods of long travel.

You can also call 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339 and say “track my package.”

Packages are scanned at various points between pickup and delivery. The frequency of scans varies, and it's not unusual for a shipment to go more than 24 hours without an update while it's on its way to the final destination. This is especially true during periods of long travel.

Does FedEx sometimes forget to update tracking? ›

Is the delivery going to be delayed? The status of your shipment will be updated in the FedEx system at various points between pickup and delivery. The status of a package may remain the same for more than 24 hours while the shipment is in transit.

Yes, a USPS package can sometimes be delivered without being scanned. While it's standard practice for postal workers to scan packages at various points in the delivery process, there are occasional instances where a package might not be scanned, such as due to equipment issues or oversight.

If you missed your delivery, FedEx might make additional attempts to deliver your package, or for residential addresses; it may be redirected to a nearby FedEx or FedEx OnSite location for customer pickup.

Your package will be held at the indicated location for 5 business days, after which time it may be returned to the shipper. You may request another delivery attempt by calling customer support.

Generally, FedEx requires a signature on all deliveries. However, we may be able to leave your package without a signature on the following conditions: - Have a suitable secure location to leave your package. - Your signature on the delivery attempt notice.

Packages that aren't signed for are returned to the local delivery hub. The delivery driver leaves a paper notice and an online notification to inform you that a delivery attempt was made, and will be re-attempted.