Where to Track Holiday Packages
These sites are listed in order of popularity.
UPS
UPS Web Site Address:http://www.ups.com/tracking/tracking.html
How to contact UPS: 1-800-PICK-UPS (742-5877)
If you shipped UPS or will be shipping any holiday package or Christmas gift using UPS, you may want to bookmark the web site for the UPS Tracking System. Simply type in the tracking number of your holiday package.
UPS Tip: According to the UPS Tracking System you can track up to 25 packages, just put each tracking number on a different line.
What if I lost UPS tracking number? The UPS Tracking System lets you search for a package by the "Shipment Reference Information" if you have the original shipment reference, destination and related dates.
DHL
DHL Web Site Address: http://www.dhl.com/publish/g0/en/eshipping/track.low.html
How to contact DHL: 1-800-CALL-DHL (1-800-225-5345)
Track DHL Express holiday gifts and packages at HDLH with the tracking nymber. According to DHL you can track up to 10 numbers at at a time.
What if I lost my DHL tracking number? If you lost your DHL number you can still use the Shipping Reference system http://www.dhl.com/publish/g0/en/eshipping/track/sref.low.html.
US Postal Service
US Postal Service Web Site Address: http://www.usps.com/shipping/trackandconfirm.htm
How to contact: USPS Track and Confirm Information 1-800-222-1811
US Postal Service Tip: Enter the label or receipt number. According to the USPS, "online delivery information is not available for all destinations."
What if I lost my US Postal Service tracking number? Call the USPS for advice on how to proceed.
FedEx
FedEx Web Site Address: http://www.fedex.com/us/
How to contact: FedEx Express, please call 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339
FedExTip: You can search for up to 30 holiday packages at once, just put each number on a different line.
What if I lost my FedEx tracking number? You could use the order number, or use an account number if you have one with FedEx.
Note: this information is for shipping holiday packages in the U.S.
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8 Comments
Post a Commenti prefer the juiciest one, and the white one hits the roof,
Personally I prefer UPS :)
USPS tracking doesn't work half the time but UPS is wonderfully reliable.
Great info! I use these links all the time.
Good article Pam.
Excellent information to have especially this time of the year!
great idea for an article, and useful too!
Important links that sure ocme in handy at this time of year!
:)