As we increasingly rely on online deliveries, some customers have had trouble with items not arriving as they were supposed to. This problem is explained in detail here.

What Is A USPS Processing Exception?

If you receive a message on your USPS tracking that says “processing exception”, it means that the delivery of your package has been delayed due to unforeseen and unpredictable circumstances. ..

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The USPS uses a variety of methods to track mail, including scanning the barcodes on packages as they are delivered to the post office, and using tracking numbers that are assigned to each package. Delays can occur for a variety of reasons, including unexpected weather conditions or mechanical problems with the postal system. If you receive a package that has been labelled a “processing exception”, you can contact the USPS customer service department to inquire about the status of your package. ..

1. How is mail tracked by USPS?

The USPS processes and distributes mail through Processing and Distribution Centres which are connected to the national network. Mail is then sorted using automatic equipment, and it is given a unique barcode which is used to track its location as it makes its way to its intended receiver. ..

The US Mail Service Tracking number is a unique number assigned to each order placed through the US Mail Service. To check the progress of your order, open US Mail Service Website or a tracking portal like parcelsapp.com and enter the tracking number. You will now receive regular updates about the parcel through text, email etc.

Package updates are periodically updated, so please check back in a few minutes if there are no updates available at the moment. ..

If you have lost your package, or if it has not arrived, you can call the USPS customer service number 1-800-222-1811 to speak to a customer service operator who can help you locate your package. ..

USPS also offers the option of tracking your shipment via a label or receipt number. Priority Mail Express, an economical service offered by USPS, allows user to obtain point-by-point tracking details.

2. What causes delivery delays?

Despite the automation and technological advances in postal systems, there are still mistakes that can be made. USPS is responsible for delivering almost half of all the mail in the world, so it’s inevitable that there will be mistakes made. ..

  1. Poor planning: not having a clear idea of what needs to be done can lead to delays.
  2. Lack of communication: if one party doesn’t know what the other is doing, there will be delays.
  3. Conflicting priorities: when different groups or individuals have different goals, it can lead to delays. ..

Poor weather conditions can often make routes inaccessible, leading to a shortage of workers. Incorrect address or inability of the delivery person to find the recipient’s address can also cause problems. National holidays can also create delays. A delivery driver arriving at the drop-off address when no one is home can be another issue. Inability to locate the mail; Lost in transit; and Parcels containing hazardous/items are all common problems with mail delivery. ..

  1. The package is delivered to the wrong address
  2. The package is delivered to the wrong person
  3. The package is delivered to the wrong house

When a “processing exception” notification is just a timely warning for something that was predicted to go wrong, it’s usually because the problem was already fixed. However, this can also happen when the problem was only discovered after the notification was sent.

This case is expected to happen within a day or so.

If the delivery person is not able to find the drop-off address despite their best efforts, the package will be returned without any notice.

3. How to effectively deal with processing exceptions?

  1. Contact the carrier of the package.
  2. Contact your state or local law enforcement agency to report the package as lost or stolen.