Super Dipper | 12-25-2009 05:10 PM | Quote:
Originally Posted by Prelude_2_NV
(Post 6742505)
Yes, but it doesn't make sense.
If you actually "deliver" a package, the recipient cannot claim insurance on it since it was "delivered" by the courier. They stated that he would make the deliveries and the recipient would be in on it.
When you order a package and it is shipped by one of the larger courier companies, you get tracking information. This is monitored thoroughly by you the recipient and the company. For example: you order tires through tire rack.
You get the tracking number information and it states when it was picked up at the warehouse. Then it should state that it is at the sorting facility, then onto the next truck/train etc. When it arrives at the destination warehouse, lets say Richmond, it should have a scan stating that. When the news reporter states that the theif would steal it before it goes on his truck, this is where he thought he would be smart. He probably did not scan it into his van because when you track your package, it should say "scanned into delivery vehicle" before the delivery scan.
It is very easy for the company to pinpoint as to whom the theif would be because these packages would just arrive at the sorting warehouse then all of a sudden have a delivery scan. Know what I mean? |
some of what was said in that news clip didnt make sense. In regards to canada post, when the parcels arrive in richmond are keyed out for delivery (it doesnt matter if its on the island or mainland or wherever) you will see the large canada post express post bar code (or priority courier etc) as well as a little sticker on the side of the box that will indicate the same number as the tracking number along with a smaller barcode and a route number (ex. 445)
That parcel is keyed to that specific route (445) and belongs to the letter carrier/parcel driver until it is delivered. If the driver doesnt scan it out in the morning before delivery, there will be a loss of contact between the parcel arriving at a particular depot for delivery and its final desination, so it could easily go missing there as it will show in the tracking details that its sitting at a particular postal depot awaiting delivery.
the other place it could easily go missing is if the parcel does not require a signature. If it does require a signature, then we have to go up to your door, knock, wait for you to open and get a sig before releasing the package. If it does not require a sig, then we can do whats called a "safe drop" and we can leave it at your front step, or in your car port, in the bbq or mailbox or whatever.
If someone sees us dropping a package off as a safe drop, they can easily just walk over to it, grab it and be on their merry way. Its not rocket science.
but generally most carriers esp around xmas time wont do safe drops no matter how safe the neighbourhood is. only takes one person to fuck it up.
so if i can give you guys a word of advice. when ur ordering a package and its being delivered through canada post, fedex, ups whatever, mark on the shipping option "do not safe drop" and if you can make it a signature required delivery. More of a pain in the ass for us, but it ensures you get your stuffs. |