is FedX in bed with U.S. postal seervice ?

[jeff of pa]

Was expecting a Package Delivery from FedX

Part of the tracking History,
looks like Post office will deliver

 

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Jeff
i had that happen too with UPS when the parcel is small.
Gary

 

[jeff of pa]

Jeff
i had that happen too with UPS when the parcel is small.
Gary

Aaah ! This may be fairly small.
Most places over pack though.
I wouldn't be surprised if it's a very Large Flat Envelope with a Lump .
Tiny things in large packages

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

Im still trying to figure out how the USPS is doing it. I have had packages that were delivered to me on Xmas from the post office of a 5 dollar item from Amazon with free shipping..lol

 

[jeff of pa]

Im still trying to figure out how the USPS is doing it. I have had packages that were delivered to me on Xmas from the post office of a 5 dollar item from Amazon with free shipping..lol

well I'm sure they are still crying .

only surprise here, no rise in 1st. class ?

The U.S. Postal Service on Thursday proposed slight increases for mailing postcards and international letters - but wants to leave first-class "Forever" stamps at their present 49 cents.
Under a filing with the Postal Regulatory Commission, letters to international destinations would rise from $1.15 to $1.20. Postcards would rise from 34 cents to 35 cents.



The increases being proposed would become effective April 26, if the requests are granted.
On first-class mail, every ounce over 1 ounce would cost an additional 22 cents, up from 21 cents. And letters to all international destinations would go from $1.15 to $1.20.
The Postal Service said the requested price increases are the latest in a series of steps "to achieve financial stability."
"By growing volume, revenue and contribution, the Postal Service will continue to meet America's mailing and shipping needs well into the future," the agency said in a statement.

"While improving efficiency in streamlining its network and seeking legislative changes, the Postal Service must address an outdated business model," it added.
-- The Associated Press First published January 16th 2015, 10:56 am

 

[DirtyHowi]

its called "last mile" shipping. business can get a discount from UPS/FED EX and those guys drop it off at the P.O. to be delivered, if they have a bunch of small stuff going to a particular place, the driver can just drop it all off at the PO and be done with it.

 

[joncutt87]

It is also labeled smart post in some areas, fedex gets it as far as your post office hub and then usps takes over.

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

It is also labeled smart post in some areas, fedex gets it as far as your post office hub and then usps takes over.

Its always a heart sinker when you see its been turned over to the USPS..at least to me it is. I primarily use Amazon Prime now to buy things now, because they are always here in 2 days no matter

 

[JustinNH]

yeah, Ive seen it a lot. I always see it called FedEx Smartpost. FedEx does most of the transport but it is delivered by USPS

 

[meanpc]

SmartPost is correct. Every so often it is the cheapest option. Usually, I can get FedEx ground or USPS parcel cheaper. I've never had one not make it at all, but this is the last package I sent SmartPost:

Package delivered by U.S. Postal Service to addressee
Dec-30-14, 09:57 PST, EL PASO, TX 79907

Out for delivery with the U.S. Postal Service
Dec-30-14, 06:33 PST, EL PASO, TX 79907

Arrived at local Post Office - Allow one to two additional days for delivery
Dec-30-14, 03:27 PST, EL PASO, TX 79907

In transit to U.S. Postal Service
Dec-29-14, 08:42 PST, EL PASO, TX 79907

Shipment information sent to U.S. Postal Service
Dec-28-14, 16:30 PST 79907

Departed FedEx location
Dec-28-14, 14:22 PST, FEDEX SMARTPOST DALLAS, TX 75211

Arrived at FedEx location
Dec-23-14, 22:13 PST, FEDEX SMARTPOST DALLAS, TX 75211

Departed FedEx location
Dec-23-14, 08:50 PST, HUTCHINS, TX 75141

Arrived at FedEx location
Dec-22-14, 20:42 PST, HUTCHINS, TX 75141

Departed FedEx location
Dec-20-14, 06:30 PST, MEMPHIS, TN 38106

Arrived at FedEx location
Dec-20-14, 04:04 PST, MEMPHIS, TN 38106

Left FedEx origin facility
Dec-19-14, 20:08 PST, BATON ROUGE, LA 70809

Arrived at FedEx location
Dec-19-14, 16:31 PST, BATON ROUGE, LA 70809

Picked up
Dec-19-14, 15:28 PST, BATON ROUGE, LA 70809

Tendered at FedEx location
Dec-19-14, 13:40 PST, BATON ROUGE, LA 70816

Shipment information sent to FedEx
Dec-19-14, 12:51 PST 70726

Granted, this was during the holidays, but it took 11 days for the package to get from Louisiana to Texas. El Paso is on the western edge of Texas, but still.... I imagine the FedEx guys aren't too careful with those "S" packages, since they know the USPS will just get the blame on the backend.