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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
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