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Pickup Scheduling Tutorial

Learn how to schedule carrier pickups for your shipments. Save time by having carriers come to you instead of dropping off packages.

Save Time

No more trips to drop-off locations. Schedule pickups from your home or office.

Cost Effective

Many carriers offer free pickup for certain service levels and volumes.

Flexible Options

One-time or recurring pickups with various time window options.

General Pickup Process
Follow these steps regardless of which carrier you're using
1

Prepare Your Shipments

Create and print all labels before scheduling pickup

  • •Complete all shipment creation in atoship
  • •Print and apply labels to packages
  • •Group packages by carrier
  • •Note total package count and weight
2

Check Pickup Eligibility

Verify your shipments qualify for pickup service

  • •Confirm carrier supports pickup for your service type
  • •Check minimum shipment requirements
  • •Verify pickup is available in your area
  • •Review any applicable fees
3

Schedule the Pickup

Request pickup through atoship or carrier website

  • •Select pickup date (usually next business day)
  • •Choose time window if available
  • •Provide package count and total weight
  • •Add special instructions if needed
4

Prepare for Driver

Have everything ready for smooth pickup

  • •Place packages in designated pickup area
  • •Ensure labels are visible and secure
  • •Have any required paperwork ready
  • •Be available during pickup window
Select Carrier
FedEx Pickup Service
Carrier-specific pickup information and requirements
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Service Features

scheduling
recurring
on Demand
time Windows
saturday Pickup
fees
Varies by account type
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