Fedex Cherrydale (2024)

FAQs

How do I ship a FedEx package with a prepaid label? ›

How do I create a prepaid label? Open FedEx Ship Manager and go to Returns to create the prepaid label. Then, select whether you'd like to email the label to the recipient or send it via courier.

If you've been notified by FedEx that your package is ready for pickup, you'll need the tracking number or door tag and a government-issued photo ID that includes the recipient's address. Packages that are redirected to a FedEx location after they were shipped are usually available on the original delivery date.

You can choose from thousands of FedEx Office, FedEx Ship Center^®, FedEx Authorized ShipCenter^®, FedEx^® Drop Box,* Walgreens, Dollar General and grocery locations nationwide. Some are even open 24 hours.

Takeaway: FedEx shipping provides cheaper rates if you are paying the retail price when sending a small package at shorter distances. If you use Easyship, UPS will have a better rate.

How do I schedule a FedEx pickup with a prepaid label? Call customer service at 1.800.GoFedEx or 1.800.463.3339. For a freight pickup, call 1.866.393.4585. Or consider dropping off your package at one of thousands of convenient locations.

The sender typically pays for a prepaid shipping label. This payment is made at the time of label creation, either through an online platform or directly with the shipping carrier.

It will be held for pickup as early as the same day of your missed delivery attempt. Packages not picked up within 7 days will be returned to the nearest FedEx facility or shipper. Refer to your door tag for the pickup location and availability.

How can I request a redelivery? In most cases, FedEx will attempt to deliver your package three times before returning it to the shipper. In case a courier is unable to leave your package, the courier will try to call you to check your availability and attempt the delivery.

It will be taken to the post office and they will call FedEx to pick it up. When the opposite happens, USPS mail in a FedEx drop box, typically the mail carrier picks it up the next day when the mail is delivered.

Can I drop off a FedEx package at my local post office? ›

Customers can drop off packages at any of our 56,000+ locations. U.S. Postal Service tender options. Customers can drop off their return package at their local post office or postal collection box, or even leave it in their mailbox or on their front porch.

In January 2000, FDX Corporation changed its name to FedEx Corporation and re-branded all of its subsidiaries. Federal Express became FedEx Express, RPS became FedEx Ground, Roberts Express became FedEx Custom Critical, and Caliber Logistics and Caliber Technology were combined to comprise FedEx Global Logistics.

The company said the rate hike was due to “the significant increases in transportation costs, including vehicle fuel and maintenance expenses.” The percentage of increase depended on the weight of the package and where it was going.

FedEx lost the most parcel volume in 2022, according to Pitney Bowes. Package volume at the Memphis giant was down 4.8% — though this led to only a slight drop in market share, from 20% in 2021, to 19% in 2022. The United States Postal Service had the second-largest decrease in parcel volume at 3.2% down.

UPS leads FedEx in ground transportation services, with more trucks and faster average delivery times. The company reports that 90% of UPS Ground shipments arrive within three days. FedEx states its ground delivery times range from one to five business days, with longer times to Alaska and Hawaii.

At your post office, you can purchase stamps and shipping labels, buy insurance, and pay for tracking, and you can easily drop off USPS packages. You may even be able to simply leave prepaid and labeled parcels at the counter, without having to wait in the queue, but this will depend on the setup of the place.

You can print the UPS prepaid label, and then UPS will mail it to your customers. To use this option select it in the Return Service section. Enter the required item description and information, review and confirm the information. Then, select the Ship Now button.

Yes, you can drop off a USPS package at a FedEx location. However, you will need to make sure that the package meets all of the requirements outlined above.It is important to note that while FedEx will accept USPS packages, they will not be responsible for any issues that may arise during the shipping process.

Once you're ready to ship, select the “Email Label” option on the FedEx Ship Manager platform. The system will prompt you to enter the email address where you'd like the label sent, as well as any additional information you would like to include. Review the information and select “Send” to email the label.