Is UPS supposed to ring the doorbell?

UPS and Fedex drivers are supposed to ring the doorbell when making a home delivery, but are not required to wait for someone to answer unless a package requires a signature. However, not all of their drivers adhere to this rule.

Can FedEx access my mailbox?

UPS nor FedEx drivers are given master keys in general. Postal employees often are given keys that allow them to access buildings to get to the mailboxes, as that is a government service. UPS nor FedEx drivers are given master keys in general.

Does USPS ring doorbell for packages?

If your package fits in your mail box the carrier will leave it there. If the package is too large for the mailbox and the carrier can get to your door without dogs, locked gates or hazards they will come to the door. If you have a doorbell and it works, yes, your delivery person should ring your bell.

Why does UPS no longer ring the doorbell?

Why does UPS not ring the bell anymore? “Our drivers are trained to knock or ring the doorbell and announce ‘UPS’ at each delivery,” she wrote me in an email. “They can (then) ‘driver release’ packages if a signature is not required.”

Is FedEx supposed to knock?

The Post Office said carriers should ring the doorbell or knock, but they said they aren’t required to wait for an answer unless a signature is requested. FedEx said you can request a ring or a knock, but they wouldn’t answer our question about whether it’s required. FedEx provides this service at no added cost.

Is UPS allowed to leave packages at the door?

Shipments that do not require a signature can be left in a safe place, out of sight and out of weather, at the driver’s discretion. This could include the front porch, side door, back porch, garage area, or with a neighbor or leasing office (which would be noted in a yellow UPS InfoNotice® left by the driver).

Does FedEx ever knock on your door?

Many packages today are sent without requiring a signature for delivery. Use FedEx Delivery Manager to let your driver know you want a ring-or a knock. You can leave instructions for drivers to always ring your doorbell or knock on your door when a package is being left.

Is FedEx supposed to deliver to your door?

If a shipment requires, either an indirect, direct or adult signature, and a delivery attempt is made, but no one is there to sign for the package, the driver will leave a door tag at the recipient’s door. If you want FedEx to reattempt a delivery, call 1.800.463.3339.

Does UPS deliver to the door?

Shipments that do not require a signature can be left in a safe place, out of sight and out of weather, at the driver’s discretion. This could include the front porch, side door, back porch, garage area, or with a neighbour or leasing office (which would be noted in a yellow UPS InfoNotice® left by the driver).

Do UPS drivers ring the doorbell when delivering packages?

UPS and Fedex drivers are supposed to ring the doorbell when making a home delivery, but are not required to wait for someone to answer unless a package requires a signature. However, not all of their drivers adhere to this rule. Not a lot you can do except to speak with the driver.

What happens if there is no answer to the doorbell?

If there was no answer, they would either leave it with a neighbour, or leave a card – telling the person to call them to arrange delivery another day. UPS and Fedex drivers are supposed to ring the doorbell when making a home delivery, but are not required to wait for someone to answer unless a package requires a signature.

What can I do if FedEx doesn’t deliver my package?

Whoever shipped the package (FedEx’s customer) can file a claim. And you can try to hold whoever you paid money to take responsibility for the ultimate inability to deliver the package to you.

Can you call FedEx customer service to apologize?

Unfortunately, not much. Yes, you can call FedEx customer service, but all they are going to do is apologize, and not much else. You said you live on the 2nd floor, but one critical piece of information you didn’t include is whether your building has an elevator, or only stairs.