outfordelivery

Out for delivery is a tracking status used by parcel carriers to indicate that a package has left the local facility and is on a delivery vehicle en route to the recipient, with delivery expected that day. It typically follows earlier tracking updates such as in transit or arrived at facility, and is activated when the package is scanned onto the delivery route.

The exact meaning and presentation of the status can vary by carrier. Major carriers commonly use identical or similar terminology, though some label the status as “Out for delivery,” “On the vehicle for delivery,” or “Out for delivery today.” The status is generated when the package is loaded onto the driver’s vehicle and scanned into the delivery system. Many carriers also provide a delivery window or ETA, but this is not a guaranteed time.

Implications and limitations: receiving the OFD status does not guarantee successful delivery. Delays can occur due to factors such as weather, traffic, safety concerns, or access issues at the delivery address. If delivery cannot be completed, the carrier may attempt a re-delivery, leave a pickup notice, or update the status to a delivery exception.

In practice, OFD status is a common component of consumer-facing parcel tracking and is widely used in e-commerce to inform customers that their item should arrive that day. It should not be interpreted as a guaranteed arrival time.