Online shoppers are anticipated to spend a record $240.8 billion this holiday season, leading to increased shipping and more packages being delivered to homes.
So, which delivery company is regarded as the best and which is the worst for holiday deliveries?
According to an analysis by Bitcoin Postage, which surveys consumer habits regarding package deliveries, the findings reveal that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is the least-trusted delivery option, causing anxiety for more than a third of Americans. FedEx ranks second on the list of least trusted services, followed by DHL. Overall, 65% of shoppers often choose Amazon for its fast and reliable shipping. UPS shares a similar level of trust with Amazon.
Key takeaways for Florida include:
- 62% of respondents from Florida receive packages at least once a week, ranking this group fifth nationally.
- 44% have installed a doorbell camera to monitor package deliveries.
- 22% have checked the status of a delivery six or more times in one day.
- One in five requires signatures for deliveries regularly.
The survey found that the most common tactic Americans use is tracking their packages to the door and promptly bringing them inside. A close second is signing up for text alerts to track deliveries, which 75% of people do.
Other common practices include installing a doorbell camera, setting up security cameras, and requiring delivery signatures, ranking third, fourth, and fifth, respectively. Additionally, one in four Americans relies on neighbors to keep an eye on deliveries. Interestingly, one in five would even cancel plans to ensure they are home for a delivery.
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