Best Times to Schedule a Pickup

Scheduling your pickups for the right times can improve your business’ operational efficiency and might be the deal-breaker for some customers. So, what are the best times to schedule a pickup? This guide will help you determine what times maximize convenience and minimize delays.

There are a few things to consider when you are choosing when to ship out:

1. Carrier schedules: different carriers have different schedules. If you look at the SnapShip page, you will see different options. For example, Purolator separates by time of day while FedEx offers priority shipments.

2. Local Traffic and Weather: consider peak traffic hours and weather conditions that might delay pickups.

3. Volume of Shipments: high-volume days might require earlier scheduling to make sure your products are delivered on time.

When choosing a pickup time, it is best practice to choose based on your customer’s needs. For those packages requiring timely delivery, it is ideal to take overnight or early morning pickups. This allows for carriers to process the packages immediately to send off.

Midday pickups are great for businesses that do not have time-sensitive packages but still want same-day processing.

For busy periods like holidays, consider scheduling your pickups early to account for higher volumes and traffic.

The best time to schedule a pickup depends on your business needs and shipping priorities. SnapShip’s platform makes it easy to schedule pickups with multiple carriers, ensuring that your packages are on their way without delays.