© 2012. At a Glance. 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 does FedEx SmartPost take so long to deliver?
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. Count on a guaranteed additional day just for that reason.
Is SmartPost the same as FedEx?
FedEx SmartPost is the previous name of our contractual, cost-effective shipping service for low-weight, nonurgent packages. We’ve changed the name of the service from FedEx SmartPost to FedEx Ground Economy. As a customer, you may receive preprinted labels that still have the FedEx SmartPost name on them.
How long does it take for FedEx SmartPost to deliver?
How long does it take for SmartPost to deliver? Generally, SmartPost (FedEx Ground Economy) takes 2–7 business days based on your destination’s distance (longer time in transit outside the contiguous 48 states). Also, the service days are Monday through Saturday.
How does FedEx SmartPost work?
With SmartPost, FedEx delivers parcels to the post office nearest their final destination. Then, usually the next day, USPS delivers them to customers. To shippers, SmartPost ought to feel a lot like FedEx Ground, the company says. Shippers’ and customers’ tracking abilities are unchanged.
Is FedEx SmartPost slow?
Based on our experience, it takes, on average, about 1.5 days longer for SmartPost packages to arrive compared to Ground and Home Delivery.
How do I track a FedEx SmartPost from USPS?
But with ParcelsApp.com tracking service you can track FedEx SmartPost package end-to-end, including both legs of the journey, when package travels with FedEx and then with USPS. Enter your FedEx SmartPost tracking number into tracking field above to get USPS tracking number and find complete journey of your package.
Does FedEx SmartPost have tracking?
Shipment Tracking
Every FedEx SmartPost shipment comes with a 20-digit tracking number. This number becomes available once your package is processed by FedEx. After FedEx hands the package off to USPS, the tracking number is converted to a USPS number.
How do I track a package that was transferred from FedEx to USPS?
If you’re looking to track a FedEx parcel after it has been transferred into the USPS system, you can still use the tracking number provided by FedEx, but you need to add “92” to the start of the number. This changes it from a 20 digit number to a 22 digit number, making it compatible with the USPS tracking system.
Will FedEx SmartPost deliver to my house?
Both are FedEx products that deliver packages to residences. With FedEx Home Delivery, FedEx controls the package the entire route, from pick-up to front-door. SmartPost is a last mile final delivery partnership between FedEx and the United States Postal Service (USPS).
Do FedEx and USPS work together?
Shipping carriers often collaborate to provide their customers with high-quality and affordable service for the benefit of everyone involved. For example, the USPS and FedEx have a partnership agreement and provide hybrid shipping services, such as FedEx SmartPost and USPS Global Express Guaranteed (GXG).
Can FedEx take USPS packages?
FedEx most likely will not deliver a package with a USPS label. FedEx is a company with a bottom line – and they aren’t going to make any money doing the Postal Service’s work for them. Your best-case scenario is that FedEx will get the package to USPS, and your recipient will experience a bit of a delay as a result.
