USPS Tracking Shows "Delivered" for New Shipments

When a USPS tracking number shows a "Delivered" status immediately after label generation or shipment, this typically occurs for two reasons:

Recycled Tracking Numbers

• USPS reuses tracking numbers due to high shipping volume, normally after several months
• Occasionally, numbers are recycled much sooner than expected
• To verify: Check the tracking details on USPS.com - you'll likely see:
  • A different destination address than your shipment
  • A different delivery date than expected
  • Possibly an "Archived" notation

What happens to your package:

• Your shipment will still be delivered normally
• The system will flag it as having a duplicate tracking number
• Tracking should update within a few days after the Post Office scans the label
• The package should reach its destination as scheduled

USPS Scanning Error

• If tracking shows the correct destination address, the Post Office likely made a scanning error
• This happens when a scanner is accidentally set to "Delivered" instead of "Accepted"
• Unfortunately, the tracking information won't update with subsequent scans

Resolution

• For recycled tracking numbers: Wait for the first Post Office scan to update tracking
• For scanning errors: Contact your local USPS customer service representative who can access their internal tracking database for updates
• Note that these issues are outside of Cahoot's control