Every logistics network — ours included — sees longer transit times and tighter hub capacity during peak season. None of that is a secret, but most of it is plannable around if you know it's coming.
Book earlier than you think you need to
Hub capacity fills up before delivery windows visibly slip. If a shipment has a hard deadline during peak weeks, book it days before you normally would — not the week you'd normally book in a quiet month.
Express holds its guarantee — Ground gets more variable
Our express lanes keep their published guarantee year-round because they're capacity-managed specifically for that. Ground windows are more likely to sit at the wide end of their estimate during peak weeks.
Double-check addresses before peak hits
An address correction that's a same-day fix in a normal week can add real delay during peak season, simply because there's less slack in the system to absorb a re-route. Confirm delivery details before booking, not after.
Freight: consolidate earlier
If you're a regular freight shipper, talk to us about consolidation timing before peak season starts — hub consolidation slots are the first thing that fills up.
Planning a peak-season shipment and want a straight answer on timing? Talk to our team before you book.