Which is faster FedEx SmartPost or home delivery?

FedEx SmartPost Delivery Time 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.

Is FedEx home delivery faster?

It is faster to more residential locations than UPS Ground. FedEx Home Delivery also delivers to more residential locations than UPS Ground on the weekend. In the contiguous U.S., delivery takes 1–5 days. Shipping to and from Alaska and Hawaii is 3–7 days.

How is FedEx SmartPost delivered?

FedEx SmartPost is a shipping service that utilizes both FedEx’s ground shipping network and the U.S. Postal Service. With SmartPost, FedEx delivers parcels to the post office nearest their final destination. Then, usually the next day, USPS delivers them to customers.

Why is FedEx Home Delivery more expensive?

Because FedEx does not have the Ground delivery density that UPS has, it is more cost effective for FedEx to split into business and residential deliveries. Home is actually a division of Ground which in turn is a division of Fedex Corp.

How long is FedEx SmartPost?

Current service information for FedEx SmartPost is: Transit times: Delivery in typically 2 to 7 business days in the 48 contiguous U.S. states. Delivery in 10 to 14 business days outside the 48 contiguous U.S. states. Delivery days: Monday through Saturday with no residential or Saturday delivery surcharges.

What is FedEx SmartPost delivery?

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. It’s a cost- effective, reliable solution that utilizes the strength of the FedEx network and all public access points of the USPS.

How long does it take FedEx SmartPost to deliver?

FedEx Smartpost shipping service allows you to send large, but lightweight, packages at a reduced rate. The typical delivery time is 2 to 8 business days, according to FedEx. However, delivery may

Does FedEx SmartPost come by FedEx or USPS?

SmartPost typically utilizes USPS service for the last leg of deliveries – but not always. In some cases, when FedEx is already near a package’s destination and the delivery would be easy and efficient, FedEx drivers deliver parcels themselves. But the majority of SmartPost packages move through USPS trucks.

Why does FedEx SmartPost take so long?

Re: Why Does FedEx SmartPost Take So Long. SmartPost is FedEx’s answer to regular ground service, but since they don’t actually have that, they contract out to USPS for the final sorting and delivery, which gets you slower arrival times than if you just shipped it USPS to begin with.. Asked By: Norman Carter Date: created: Jan 28 2021

Is Fed Ex cheaper than USPS?

Fed Ex used to only be known for their next day delivery service. For a while now, they’ve been offering a ground service as well at really low prices. Fed Ex is cheaper than UPS and USPS for packages exceeding 3 pounds. If you sign up for an account, you get an additional 15\% off shipping right off the bat as well.