Out for delivery: The parcel was loaded onto the delivery vehicle this morning and should arrive today. Drivers follow a route, so the exact time depends on where your address falls on it.
Words carriers use for this status
- Out for delivery
- With delivery courier
- On vehicle for delivery
- Your parcel is with our driver
- Delivering (many Asian couriers)
How long it normally lasts
Most out for delivery parcels arrive by 8 or 9 PM the same day. Some carriers share a delivery window or a live map on the day.
What to do
- Keep your phone on; many drivers call or text first.
- If you will be out, use the carrier's app to choose a safe place, neighbour or pickup point.
- If the day ends without delivery, expect a new attempt the next working day; check the status in the morning.
Other tracking statuses
- Label created / Shipment information received
- In transit
- Exception / Delayed
- Held at customs / Customs clearance
- Delivered (but not received)
- Returned to sender
- Arrived at / departed from facility
See every status in one place on our tracking status meanings page, or paste your number in the tracker above for the live status.
Frequently asked questions
What does "Out for delivery" mean?
The parcel was loaded onto the delivery vehicle this morning and should arrive today. Drivers follow a route, so the exact time depends on where your address falls on it.
Out for delivery but not delivered, what now?
Drivers sometimes run out of time. The parcel normally goes out again on the next working day. If it says delivered but is not there, see our guide below.
Can I collect an out for delivery parcel from the depot?
Usually not while it is on the vehicle. Wait for the attempt or arrange collection after a missed delivery.