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Tracking status meanings
A tracking headline is a clue, not proof of loss or correct delivery. Compare the physical scan, time, and promised date.
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What Does Label Created Mean? Tracking Status GuideLabel and details generated; carrier may not have possession yetWhat Does Pre-Shipment Mean? Tracking Status GuideUSPS has electronic pre-shipment details; possession not necessarily confirmedWhat Does Awaiting Carrier Pickup Mean? Tracking Status GuideParcel may not have received a physical carrier acceptance scanWhat Does USPS Awaiting Item Mean? Tracking Status GuideShipping partner may still hold item; USPS has not physically acceptedWhat Does Shipment Received, Package Acceptance Pending Mean? Tracking Status GuideUSPS may have an acceptance manifest pending individual processingWhat Does In Transit Mean? Tracking Status GuideShipment moving through network; no promise of daily scansWhat Does Moving Through Network Mean? Tracking Status GuideUSPS transit processing; scans can be spaced apartWhat Does Arrived at Facility Mean? Tracking Status GuideShipment scanned at a processing/distribution facilityWhat Does Departed Facility Mean? Tracking Status GuideShipment left a processing stop, next event may take timeWhat Does Delayed in Transit Mean? Tracking Status GuideCarrier signals transit later than previous estimateWhat Does Delivery Exception Mean? Tracking Status GuideDelivery may be affected by an issue needing attentionWhat Does Shipment Exception Mean? Tracking Status GuideCarrier records transport or address problemWhat Does Pending Mean? Tracking Status GuideCarrier may not be able to estimate delivery date nowWhat Does On the Way Mean? Tracking Status GuideUPS or FedEx network movement; shipment may remain in this status for daysWhat Does Out for Delivery Mean? Tracking Status GuideLoaded for attempted final delivery, not yet deliveredWhat Does Awaiting Delivery Scan Mean? Tracking Status GuideUSPS expects final delivery event but no final result recordedWhat Does Available for Pickup Mean? Tracking Status GuideShipment ready at designated carrier pickup locationWhat Does Delivery Attempted Mean? Tracking Status GuideDriver attempted but delivery not completedWhat Does Notice Left Mean? Tracking Status GuideUSPS delivery notice may contain re-delivery or pickup informationWhat Does No Access to Delivery Location Mean? Tracking Status GuideAccess or safety obstacle prevented deliveryWhat Does Insufficient Address Mean? Tracking Status GuideAddress information insufficient to deliver reliablyWhat Does Forwarded Mean? Tracking Status GuideUSPS forwarded parcel to another delivery location/addressWhat Does Return to Sender Mean? Tracking Status GuideShipment moving back to sender due to failure/refusal or other issueWhat Does Delivered Mean? Tracking Status GuideCarrier records delivery at reported time/place; actual receipt may differ