The UPS Store Alternate Delivery Location (2024)

With the Corporate Retail Solutions Alternate Delivery Location program, a shipment may be directed to a designated The UPS Store® location rather than to the recipient’s primary residence or place of business. The recipient can then pick up the package at a time that is convenient.

This is an ideal solution if you have a mobile workforce or technicians that need to receive packages while they are on the road. It is also an excellent way for your customers to securely receive packages from you. This service is available to CRS clients through a contractual agreement.

Features and Benefits of The UPS Store Alternate Delivery Program

Convenience

  • This solution gives your customers, employees, guests, clients, members, and/or other end users another option for receiving shipments from you, which is particularly important if they are not home to sign for them
  • Your customers, employees, guests, clients, members, and/or other end users can pick up their packages at their convenience

Security

  • Packages are delivered to a secure, staffed location
  • Recipients must present identification or other information you require to pick up packages so you know your shipment will reach the intended recipient
  • Your customers and/or employees will receive a superior and consistent level of service and professionalism
  • You may choose to access all of The UPS Store locations or select just a few centers as designated delivery locations

HowThe UPS Store Alternate Delivery LocationWorks

  1. You determine which locations you want to use as alternate delivery locations
  2. Using the locator, you determine the closest center to the recipient and ship the package to that location and notify the recipient
  3. The package is delivered to the designated The UPS Store location
  4. The recipient presents the required identification or other information you require and retrieves the package at their convenience

Take the Next Step

Ready to find out how our Corporate Retail Solutions can be tailored to your specific business needs? Simply fill out the CRS Business Applicationtohave one of our Account Managers contact you.


Frequently Asked Questions

What isyour Alternate Delivery Location (ADL) program?

TheADL program is designed for companies with a mobile workforce or technicians who need to receive packages out in the field. It provides flexibility on where to send and receive shipments and packages. A package may be directed to a designatedThe UPS Store location rather than to the recipient’s primary residence or place of business. The recipient can then pick up the package at a time that is convenient.

With the ADL solution, what happens if end-users don’t pick up their packages?

Packages will remain at The UPS Store for a specified amount of time. When that time has expired, the packages will be shipped back to their originating locations or pre-determined destinations.

Can customers pick up ADL packages after the account-specified time frame?

If the program has additional days available with a storage fee, then the package can be held for those additional days. If the package is not picked up by the end of those additional days, the package will be returned to its originating location or pre-determined destination. If the program does not have additional days available, the package will be returned.

Can ADL end-users have their packages re-directed to their homes?

For security purposes, customers are not able to re-direct their shipments to another address. Once delivery is directed to The UPS Store, the shipment cannot be intercepted and re-directed to a different location.

How can I become part of the ADL program?

To find out more about the ADL program, fill out theCRS Business Application to have someone contact you.

Corporate Retail Solutions FAQs

What business services do you offer?

The UPS Store can help speed a company’s business transactions by offering its employees and/or customers access to business services such as copying, faxing, printing, mailbox services, packaging, shipping and other related products and services. Companies utilize this program to facilitate communications with customers by using our network as a nationwide business services provider.

How can I get a consolidated bill when all of the locations are individually owned and operated?

By networking more than 5,000 The UPS Store locations, the Corporate Retail Solutions program enables us to offer central billing to our clients.

Can I obtain or purchase a list of your franchised locations?

We do not make network listings available upon request. However, we will assist you in finding The UPS Store locations that will best fit your needs.

We are looking for a temporary solution. Is the Corporate Retail Solutions program right for us?

We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients. Our solutions are intended to be long-term, ongoing programs. However, Corporate Retail Solutions can assist with temporary solutions under specific circ*mstances, for example, a product recall.

More information

Email crs@upsstore.com for any additional questions.

The UPS Store Alternate Delivery Location (2024)

FAQs

How does UPS alternate delivery location work? ›

With the Corporate Retail Solutions Alternate Delivery Location program, a shipment may be directed to a designated The UPS Store® location rather than to the recipient's primary residence or place of business. The recipient can then pick up the package at a time that is convenient.

How do I cancel UPS alternate delivery location? ›

Options for Changing Your Delivery
  1. Open Your Dashboard. Log in to UPS.com to view your My Choice dashboard.
  2. Select Your Parcel. Click on “Delivery Options.” If you don't see “Delivery Options,” the shipper has restricted this option.
  3. Follow the Prompts.

What does it mean when UPS says your package has arrived at a local UPS location and is still being processed for delivery? ›

The local UPS facility has received the shipment and they've dispatched it to a driver for its final delivery.

Can I change my delivery location on UPS? ›

With UPS Delivery Intercept®, you can request changes for a package you sent before we make the first delivery attempt. Request the package be returned to you or redirect the package to another address. Redirect the package to another address. Reschedule the delivery for another day.

Can I pick up my package from UPS after failed delivery? ›

If you're unavailable when UPS attempts delivery at your address, UPS may deliver your package to a UPS Access Point® location near your home, where your package will be held for you to pick up for 7 calendar days. After 7 calendar days, your package will be returned to the sender as undeliverable.

Why does my UPS package have an alternate tracking number? ›

An alternative tracking number is a secondary tracking number used as a Customs identification number and, in some cases, can be used to track with the destination postal authority. It can be found at UPS.com. What does DDU for international shipments mean? Delivery Duties Unpaid.

How many times will UPS attempt delivery? ›

When UPS delivers a package, they typically make three delivery attempts. If the first attempt is unsuccessful, the driver will leave a note on your door with information about the next delivery attempt. The package may be left with a neighbor or delivered to a UPS Access Point® location near you for pickup.

Will UPS leave a package at the door? ›

If Courier attempts to deliver an order and there is no one home, the driver may do a Driver Release and leave the shipment for you unless a signature is required. It is up to the discretion of the driver to leave it at the door or not. If the driver does not leave the order, then they will leave an InfoNotice.

Can I pick up my UPS package instead of having it delivered? ›

If you happen to be call in after the driver left the facility and do not want to wait until the driver completes his route that day so you can pick up the package in the evening, in some rare cases, you can request an on-road pickup of your package.

Can I track the exact location of my UPS package? ›

Text 'TRACK [Your Tracking Number]' to 69877 (MYUPS) and we'll tell you where your package is. Text 'LOCATE [Your Postal Code]' to 69877 (MYUPS) and we'll help you find the nearest location.

How accurate is UPS' estimated delivery date? ›

UPS estimated delivery times are generally very accurate, with a success rate of over 98%. However, there are occasionally unforeseen circ*mstances that can cause delays, such as severe weather or unexpected customs issues.

Is it normal for UPS to not update tracking? ›

If your shipment's UPS tracking is not updating, it could be that the package is yet to be picked up by the courier or that it has been picked up but yet to be scanned. If it has not been updated after 24 hours, it's best to reach out directly to Easyship support to resolve any concerns.

What happens if I miss three UPS delivery attempts? ›

UPS delivery days include Monday-Friday and Saturday (in select areas), excluding UPS holidays. UPS may make up to three delivery attempts at its discretion at your address on regular UPS delivery days. After the final attempt, undeliverable packages will be returned to the sender.

Can you reroute a package that is out for delivery? ›

Thankfully, virtually all major parcel carriers allow you to reroute a package to another address for delivery – provided you make the request online and the parcel hasn't been delivered yet.

Can UPS hold my package for pickup? ›

Yes, if you're a UPS My Choice member, The UPS Store and other UPS Access Point locations can hold your package for up to seven calendar days at no additional charge. Customer centers can hold your package for up to five business days.

How do UPS delivery routes work? ›

UPS uses ORION, an acronym for On-Road Integrated Optimization and Navigation, to calculate delivery routes based on distance, fuel-usage, and time-per-stop. Orion's unique algorithms and optimization methods have one major goal: reducing the total number of miles a driver must traverse on a single route.

Can I pick up my package from UPS instead of having it delivered? ›

Yes, you can pick up your UPS package at a UPS pickup location. Can I pick up a package from UPS before delivery? No, most times you cannot pick up a package before UPS delivery. If you need a package before UPS delivery, be sure to contact UPS.

How do UPS locations work? ›

UPS Access Point® locations help merchants save time on fulfillment. Just drop off your UPS shipment with the UPS prepaid label attached and your delivery is underway. Packages are stored securely at these locations until they're picked up by a UPS driver.

Can I put my UPS package in a drop box? ›

Drop Your UPS Packages Off

We've got locations all over and it's totally free. The UPS Store: Multiple, wide-ranging services. UPS Access Point: Drop-off or pickup at local businesses. UPS Drop Boxes: For 24/7 drop-off.

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