FedEx | System Down (2024)

FAQs

Is the FedEx website not working? ›

No, we are not detecting any problems with FedEx right now.

The last outage detected for FedEx was on Thursday, April 18, 2024 with a duration of about 39 minutes.

Seasonal weather events (such as severe winter storms or wildfires) and other disruptions (such as power outages, special events, and national emergencies) may occur and cause delays for inbound and outbound shipments.

FedEx blamed the 2% revenue decrease primarily on lower fuel surcharges at all its transportation segments along with decreased volumes in its FedEx Express and FedEx Freight segments. Revenue from FedEx's package delivery business increased less than 1% to $8.26 billion.

Both FedEx and UPS manage inclement weather well, and strong systems are in place to mitigate the risk and safety to staff. Their forecasting techniques and communication services are reliable, and delivery drivers are on time, by far, the majority of the time.

A delivery exception means your package is temporarily delayed while in transit due to unavoidable circ*mstances. The reason could be inclement weather, a natural disaster, a vehicle issue like a flat tire, or other conditions.

If you make too many failed attempts to log in, we'll lock your account. Please wait 60 minutes. Your user ID will be reactivated, and you'll be able to reset your password. If you need more help, contact FedEx Technical Support at 1.877.

Operational delays occur for a variety of reasons; the following are some examples: Incorrect recipient address. Incorrect recipient postal code. Missing address information (including buzzer code or apartment number)

Shipment details are updated once FedEx has received the package. If you already have a tracking number or reference ID but don't see any updates, it means the package is still at the shipper's original location.

Shares of FedEx Corporation FDX declined 3.32% on Apr 1 to $280.13 per share from $289.74 on Mar 28. This downside was mainly due to the non-renewal of the air-cargo contract with United States Postal Service or USPS. The current contract with FedEx will expire on Sep 29, 2024.

FedEX filed 39 WARN layoff notices from May 2001 to Jul 2024 in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and Vermont.

Is FedEx in trouble financially? ›

FedEx's odds of distress is under 9% at this time. It has tiny probability of undergoing some form of financial crisis in the near future. Probability of bankruptcy shows the probability of financial torment over the next two years of operations under current economic and market conditions.

Labor issues

During the COVID pandemic, outbreaks in factories and warehouses were a major cause of shipping delays. Strikes, workforce shortages, and economic factors can also spark labor-related issues that delay shipping.

”What do FedEx and mail truck drivers do when it's raining since they have no doors?” They close the doors. The doors on those truck slide into the walls, so you can't see them when they're open, but they can still be closed. Have you ever seen a UPS or a Fed Ex truck parked in a lot or by the side of the road?

Generally, FedEx requires a signature on all deliveries. However, we may be able to leave your package without a signature on the following conditions: - Have a suitable secure location to leave your package. - Your signature on the delivery attempt notice.

News & events

Note: In a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 1, 2024, FedEx Corporation announced the agreement between FedEx Express and the United States Postal Service (“USPS”) for domestic transportation services will expire by its terms on September 29, 2024.

Packages are scanned at various points between pickup and delivery. The frequency of scans varies, and it's not unusual for a shipment to go more than 24 hours without an update while it's on its way to the final destination. This is especially true during periods of long travel.