What is going on at Federal Express?


My first FedEx package was shipped from my audio retailer in Seattle to the San Francisco Bay Area. Two days after shipping, its delivery status changed to ’pending’. I called and they said they were investigating. The next day I called and was told the package was incorrectly routed to another City when it left Seattle. AND, they were trying to FIND it! The next day I was told they found it and it was being rerouted back the Hayward, CA FedEx Distribution Center. I received the package 2-days later.

My next FedEx package was also shipped from the same retailer in Seattle to the San Francisco Bay Area. Several days later, its delivery status also changed to pending. I called for 3-days straight days was finally told the package was ’RED FLAGGED’ meaning it was damaged. I asked what that meant and they said the package was being returned to the shipper. They would not tell me how it got damaged or how damaged the box was. They suggested I contact the shipper and ask them to file a claim. The retailer shipped me a replacement product using the USPS.

My third FedEx package was shipped from another store 8 miles from my home. It was scheduled for a Tuesday delivery but it, also had its delivery status changed. It is now being delivered today, Wednesday, I hope.

What is going on with FedEX? I have used FedEx many times in the past and they always delivered on time. Are other people having problems with FedEx?


hgeifman
UPS has broken more of my things than FedEx or USPS combined.  I myself have had nothing but good experiences with FedEx (don't you just hate the people who respond to hearing your issue with "Well, I never had any problems!"), but I have had seemingly nonsensical rerouting of packages with USPS where they went to "hub centers" or such that were nowhere near or closer to their destination.  The packages finally showed up but the recipient nor the sender (me) had any idea of where it was until it arrived. Maybe the same circumstance?
My best guess with Fedex is it is state and maybe even hub of said state dependent with some faring much better than others it appears.
Today, Fedex ground delivery shipped Monday from Texas, arrived 2.45pm Wednesday in Jacksonville, Florida.
Even USPS Priority Mail would be hard pushed to match that.
Maybe I am very lucky and our hubs are not too badly affected?
Well, It is obvious what unions do to companies.
UPS is union....... Fedex is NOT !
OH and BTW.. so is the Post Office !
Go Figure !