FedEx Informed Delivery (do they have something like USPS?)
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If you’re a loyal USPS customer, you’re probably used to using the Informed Delivery feature to track packages, preview deliveries, and provide instructions to your mail carrier.
But what happens when your order is shipped via FedEx? Are the same delivery options available? This article will describe the FedEx Delivery Manager tool you want to know about and how it can make your deliveries easier!
FedEx Informed Delivery 2022
FedEx has a similar service to USPS’s Informed Delivery, called Delivery Manager, that allows customers to track packages, reschedule shipments, schedule deliveries, and request a holiday suspension through 2022. Delivery Manager is available online and via a mobile app. Many services are free; however, some, such as delivery arrangements and address changes, require a fee.
If you’re interested in learning more about FedEx’s Delivery Manager tool, this guide will tell you everything you need to know!
Does FedEx have a feature similar to Informed Delivery?
To answer this question, one must first understand what Informed Delivery is. That is, Informed Delivery is a service provided by the United States Postal Service (USPS).
Using this service, customers can digitally preview incoming mail and manage packages that are scheduled to arrive soon, via email, an online dashboard, or a mobile app.
Additionally, the service allows customers to receive updates on incoming packages from USPS tracking, provide delivery instructions, and schedule package redeliveries.
Additionally, FedEx has a similar service called Delivery Manager that allows customers to track packages, customize delivery preferences, and manage deliveries.
What is FedEx Delivery Manager?
Like USPS’ Informed Delivery, FedEx’s Delivery Manager is a tool that allows customers to track packages and update delivery instructions.
Furthermore, it benefits customers in three main ways.
First, it provides clear package visibility through tracking and notifies customers via email and text when they are dispatched and when they are received.
Second, the service provides security. FedEx helps people avoid package damage and theft by allowing customers to reroute shipments to more than 60,000 retail locations.
Finally, Delivery Manager allows customers to control when and how packages are received through the Delivery Instructions feature.
Additionally, Delivery Manager is available online and via mobile apps (Android and iOS).
How does FedEx Delivery Manager work?
To start using the FedEx Delivery Manager tool, you must create an account online.
To do so, click the orange “Sign Up for Free” button on the Delivery Manager web page. You will then be prompted to enter your name, address, phone number and email address.
When done, click the orange “Continue” button.
Next, you’ll create a user ID and password. Also, you need to set up a security question. Finally, FedEx will send you a verification code to complete your account setup.
After setting up your account, you’ll see a dashboard with all your upcoming packages.
To track a package or leave delivery instructions, click on the relevant shipment.
After that, you can apply for a drop-off location, redirect the package to a retail location for pickup, apply for time off, and more.
How do I get FedEx delivery notifications?
Like Informed Delivery, FedEx’s Delivery Manager tool allows customers to receive 24/7 notifications about their deliveries through multiple channels.
That said, let’s take a closer look at the different communication methods FedEx offers:
text
To receive text message alerts about upcoming shipments, enter your mobile number when you sign up for FedEx Delivery Manager.
Also, for ongoing updates on each step of the delivery process, please send the text “FOLLOW” and your tracking number to number 48773.
To complete registration, enter “YES” when you receive the welcome message.
Push notifications via mobile app
If you have signed up for the FedEx Delivery Manager app, you can choose to receive push notifications about package deliveries.
To do this, go into your phone’s settings and allow the app to send you notifications.
Select “Get Status Updates” on the Delivery Manager website or app to receive email notifications about your deliveries.
After that, you can choose to receive notifications via email or text message. So select “Email”, fill in the required fields, and submit.
How much does FedEx Delivery Manager cost?
Like Informed Delivery, many of FedEx Delivery Manager’s service features are free. For example, some free services include:
- track cargo
- Receive delivery updates
- Sign packages remotely
- Enter delivery instructions
- request time off
While many options are free, some require payment. For example, one option allows you to schedule a delivery between 5pm and 8pm for $5.55 per package.
Additionally, there is another option to choose a delivery time up to two hours a week after the original delivery date, which costs $11.50 per package.
In addition to these paid arrangement options, FedEx also allows customers to change the delivery address and resend the package to a neighbor, family member or friend for a fee.
That said, to reschedule a package within 120 miles of the original destination, you’d pay $5.55 per package.
In addition, the rerouting fees for packages more than 120 miles from their original destination are as follows:
- $33.50 per pack (delivered one day after original delivery date)
- $22.50 per pack (delivered three days after original delivery date)
- $14.50 per package (via FedEx Ground or FedEx Home Delivery)
To learn more, you can also check out our posts on FedEx delivery instructions, whether FedEx packages are insured, and whether FedEx leaves packages.
in conclusion
While FedEx’s Delivery Manager tool isn’t quite the same as USPS’s Informed Delivery, it offers similar functionality that many postal customers already know and love.
For example, both services offer accurate tracking, status updates, and options to control delivery.
