Whether you’re the owner of a small business or you work from home for a larger one, sending packages can be a daily event. Learning about the ins and outs of delivery service shipping labels will ensure the process is smoother and you don’t make mistakes. Here’s what you should know about labels.

Label Basics

Most shipping labels contain the same key bits of information. There should be your return address, the shipping address, the preferred method of shipping, and the tracking number (if applicable). There may also be two places for the label to be scanned: a MaxiCode and a barcode. The MaxiCode will be a square shape and shows all of the package’s essential information when scanned, including the postal code, date, weight, tracking number, and shipping address. The barcode shows the zip code of where the package is being sent. 

Larger delivery companies may also have a routing code that consists of letters and numbers, which say where to route the package within the company to ensure it’s delivered promptly. Getting the correct label information is crucial to an efficient delivery. If something is done incorrectly, the package may get lost or take longer to arrive, which gives customers a negative impression of your business and can damage relations.

How To Get the Right Label

Not every delivery service uses the same labels, so you’ll always need to check the format before creating your own. Some carriers allow you to create and print off labels on their websites. Software and monthly subscription services exist that will make creating labels and printing them off at home simple if your carrier doesn’t have that feature, but they only cover larger shipping companies. 

Often, the easiest thing is to allow the delivery company to create the label for you when it’s collected. You’ll need to know your return address, the shipping address, and the speed of shipping you want, such as same-day delivery. They’ll be able to create the label that works with their unique system, and once you pay the postage cost and service fees, your package will be ready.

Do you need a delivery service that makes shipping easy? Kidd Curry Express in Wasilla, AK, will deliver letters and packages, big and small, to Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla, Big Lake, and Houston. Same-day delivery is available if you arrange it in the morning, and their couriers are trained, professional, and courteous. You can learn more about their delivery options online or call (907) 373-3278 to schedule yours today.