1-, 2- or 3-day freight delivery

When you have a tight timeline for U.S. shipments of more than 150 lbs.

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FedEx Express^® Freight services offer time-definite delivery of palletized freight by 10:30 a.m., noon or 3 p.m. in 1, 2 or 3 business days to most U.S. locations.

*Due to air-cargo capacity constraints, we are adjusting delivery commitment times for several FedEx Express® services in the U.S. November 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. This includes changing the FedEx 1Day^® Freight commit time to 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. to most locations and the FedEx 2Day^® Freight and FedEx 3Day^® Freight commit times to 4:30 p.m. in most locations.

Additionally, FedEx money-back guarantee is suspended for FedEx Express® services for which money-back guarantee was previously reinstated November 1, 2021 through January 16, 2022.

Ideal for your urgent freight shipments — your delivery will arrive the next business day.

Service details: FedEx 1Day^® Freight

Delivery time	Next-business-day delivery by 10:30 a.m. for most shipments; by noon for many others. Check transit times.
Service days	Monday–Friday, with Saturday pickup and delivery available to many major markets for an additional charge.
Delivery area	Available throughout all 50 states; Hawaii service is to and from the island of Oahu only.
Skid size and weight	Skids exceeding 70" in height or 119" in length or 80" in width require prior approval. Individual skids of 151 lbs. or more. Skids exceeding 2,200 lbs. require prior approval.
Additional information	Advance confirmation required. Book space using FedEx Ship Manager^® or by calling 1.800.332.0807.
Special instructions	To lessen the possibility of damage or delay, follow these packaging guidelines when preparing your express freight shipment. An Extra Services Charge (PDF) will be assessed if your shipment does not meet these guidelines: Individual pieces over 150 lbs. should be banded to the pallet with either metal strapping or unbreakable plastic straps applied around the box or skid freight on all sides. Hardened containers (plywood, metal) that are not banded should have an exterior lock or clamp (glue, nails and screws are not sufficient).
Exceptions	Shipments to and from extended service areas may be picked up and/or delivered by a cartage agent. To check on the service area for your shipment, use the Service Area Locator or call 1.800.332.0807.
Options	Saturday pickup Saturday delivery Dangerous goods FedEx^® Hold for Pickup
FedEx network	FedEx Express

Choose this service when you don't need your shipment there overnight.

Service details: FedEx 2Day^® Freight

Delivery time	Delivery by noon in 2 business days for most shipments. Check transit times.
Service days	Monday–Friday, with Saturday pickup and delivery available to many major markets for an additional charge.
Delivery area	Available throughout all 50 states; Hawaii service is to and from the island of Oahu only.
Skid size and weight	Skids exceeding 70" in height or 119" in length or 80" in width require prior approval. Individual skids of 151 lbs. or more. Skids exceeding 2,200 lbs. require prior approval.
Special instructions	To lessen the possibility of damage or delay, follow these packaging guidelines when preparing your express freight shipment. An Extra Services Charge (PDF) will be assessed if your shipment does not meet these guidelines: Individual pieces over 150 lbs. should be banded to the pallet with either metal strapping or unbreakable plastic straps applied around the box or skid freight on all sides. Hardened containers (plywood, metal) that are not banded should have an exterior lock or clamp (glue, nails and screws are not sufficient).
Exceptions	Shipments to and from extended service areas may be picked up and/or delivered by a cartage agent. To check on the service area for your shipment, use the Service Area Locator or call 1.800.332.0807.
Options	Saturday pickup Saturday delivery Dangerous goods FedEx® Hold for Pickup Returns solutions
FedEx network	FedEx Express

For delivery in 3 business days by 3 p.m.

Service details: FedEx 3Day^® Freight

Delivery time	By 3 p.m. in 3 business days for most shipments. Check transit times.
Service days	Monday–Friday, with Saturday pickup and delivery available to many major markets for an additional charge.
Delivery area	Available throughout all states except Alaska and Hawaii.
Skid size and weight	Skids exceeding 70" in height or 119" in length or 80" in width require prior approval. Individual skids of 151 lbs. or more. Skids exceeding 2,200 lbs. require prior approval.
Special instructions	To lessen the possibility of damage or delay, follow these packaging guidelines when preparing your express freight shipment. An Extra Services Charge (PDF) will be assessed if your shipment does not meet these guidelines: Individual pieces over 150 lbs. should be banded to the pallet with either metal strapping or unbreakable plastic straps applied around the box or skid freight on all sides. Hardened containers (plywood, metal) that are not banded should have an exterior lock or clamp (glue, nails and screws are not sufficient).
Exceptions	Shipments to and from extended service areas may be picked up and/or delivered by a cartage agent. To check on the service area for your shipment, use the Service Area Locator or call 1.800.332.0807.
Options	Saturday pickup Saturday delivery Dangerous goods FedEx^® Hold for Pickup Returns solutions
FedEx network	FedEx Express

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