Does FedEx deliver packages to your door?

The short answer is yes. When FedEx handles a package, the sender determines whether or not a signature will be required. If no signature is required the driver is allowed, at his or her discretion, to leave the package on the porch or doorstep, or with your neighbor. That is considered delivered.

How does FedEx drivers get into apartment buildings?

Service Providers (delivery drivers) are most often given gate and/or door codes by the apartment management. Occassionally, the package address label will have the customer (addressee) gate and/or door code as a separate line item in the address.

How does FedEx deliver large packages to apartments?

Instead of delivering to your mailbox or one of the parcel lockers, parcel carriers will either deliver your packages to the front door of your apartment (or the most secure entry point) or to the leasing office. If no one answers, they will leave the package by the front door (if the location is secure).

How do I tell FedEx to leave my door?

Customers can tell FedEx where they would like their package delivered, for example, “Leave it at the back door.” Need it now? By providing their signature online or in advance of the delivery, customers can authorize FedEx to deliver their packages, even if they are not home to receive them.

Can you leave my package at the door?

Yes they will, unless the package requires that someone sign for it. If a signature is required for a package, USPS will leave you a notice and will re deliver the next day for someone to sign for it. Other wise, they simply just leave the package in your mail box or at the door.

How do delivery trucks get into gated apartments?

Most gated communities use access keys or four-digit pin pads to provide access to residents. The worst part about four-digit access codes is that delivery drivers almost always write these codes on top of the call box.

How do packages work in apartments?

U.S. Postal Service mail and packages are delivered to assigned mailboxes for each apartment. These mailboxes are located by Apartment 1. All packages, especially from UPS and Fed Ex are typically delivered by the carrier to the apartment door to whom the package is addressed.

Can I leave a note on the door for FedEx?

Can you leave a note for the FedEx signature required? Yes, you can leave a signed note that FedEx can take as evidence, and leave your package in a safe place at the courier’s discretion. This could be a signed door tag alongside a FedEx signature release form.

What does it mean when FedEx leaves a door tag?

A door tag is a notification left at your shipping address if you are not home to receive a package. The door tag number is associated with your package’s original tracking number and gives you easy steps to locate your package.

Does FedEx do live tracking?

How Long Does It Take for FedEx to Update Tracking? Packages are scanned and tracking information updated in real-time at every step as they arrive and leave the different FedEx facilities. Sometimes, it may take up 24 hours after the shipping label has been generated to have your tracking information updated.

Does FedEx charge extra to deliver to a residential address?

Does FedEx charge extra to deliver to a residential address? Yes, for FedEx Express U.S. package services and FedEx Ground services, the surcharge for residential shipments is $3.50 per package. However, if you opt for the FedEx Home Delivery service, the surcharge is $3.00 per package.

Does FedEx offer a home delivery service?

FedEx Home Delivery is a residential shipping service that provides convenience and flexibility for your recipient. It is available in all 50 states and depending on shipment destination, delivery occurs within 1-7 business days. Home Delivery has an additional surcharge per package. Go to FedEx to get a rate quote.

Does FedEx have same day delivery?

FedEx also has a same-day delivery service that lists service hours for priority delivery 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, both cross-country and within certain metropolitan cities, for urgent packages.

What is the difference between FedEx Express and home delivery?

• Fedex Ground is Fedex’s non-expedited service, similar to UPS Ground services. Shipments are made by truck. Fedex Ground (Commercial) deliveries are made Monday-Friday. Home Delivery (Residential) service is provided Tuesday-Saturday. • Fedex Express is an expedited service.