Shipping Guides & Tracking Tips

Black Friday is not a federal holiday, so USPS, UPS, and FedEx all operate — but FedEx Freight closes and other carriers run modified schedules. Here is exactly what to expect by carrier.

If your USPS package was stolen or marked delivered but missing, you have two separate paths — a missing mail search and an insurance claim. Here is what to do first, the deadlines that matter, and what USPS actually covers.

Learn what a safe-drop delivery means, where parcels are usually left, and what to do if tracking says delivered but nothing is there.

Follow the packing rules, carrier restrictions, and shipping options that matter before you send fragile or regulated items.

Follow the USPS rules on reused boxes, old labels, and branded packaging so your shipment is accepted without avoidable delays.

Compare the most important features, standout tradeoffs, and buying tips so you can pick the right tool for your workflow.