Tracking Your Order: How to Read Scans and Statuses With Confidence

You ordered checks. Now you are watching tracking like it is a sport.

Normal.

This guide breaks down the most common FedEx tracking messages, what they mean, and what to do next—so your fast checks order feels easier to follow from pickup to delivery.

First, how tracking really updates

Tracking is not a live map. It is a chain of scan events.

A simple rule that saves stress: updates can lag behind the actual movement because there can be a delay between scan events and when the tracking system shows the next update, as described in 17TRACK’s explanation of why tracking can take time to appear after scans.

The FedEx status timeline, translated

FedEx uses a set of standard status messages to show where your shipment is in the process. Their support page explains what common updates like Label created, At our facility, We have your package, Out for delivery, and Running late mean in plain language on FedEx tracking status meanings.

Here is the easy version.

When tracking looks stuck

Sometimes tracking does not change for a while.

That can happen for a few common reasons, including missed scans, syncing lags between systems, or delays at hubs, which Ship24 summarizes in its guide on why tracking can show no movement.

What you can do right now:

• Recheck the tracking number from your confirmation email
• Look at the most recent scan event and timestamp
• If it is Out for delivery, stay flexible and allow the full day

The easiest way to prevent delivery issues

Most delivery problems aren’t mysterious. They are address problems.

If your location has an apartment, suite, or other secondary unit, FedEx recommends including the unit number with the street address so the package reaches the right door. FedEx provides examples in its guide on how to address a package.

Quick win:

• Put the suite or unit number on the address line every time
  
  

Ordering checks with better timing

You cannot control the carrier network. You can control when your order enters it.

Checks Next Day states on its FAQ page that orders received until 2:00 PM EST ship the same day, and it also explains how proofs and logo details can affect processing on the Checks Next Day FAQ.

Simple playbook:

• Order earlier when the deadline is tight
• If you request a proof, approve it fast
• If you add a logo, follow the artwork instructions so nothing stalls
  
  

FAQ

1) Why does tracking show Label created for a while?

Label created can appear before the first carrier scan. Once the package is scanned into the network, tracking usually becomes more detailed. If you are early in the timeline, waiting for the first scan is often the right move.

2) What does At our facility mean?

It means the package is safe at a FedEx approved location. This status can sit for a bit until the next scan event happens. Focus on the timestamp of the latest scan, not the number of refreshes.

3) What does Out for delivery mean and when will it arrive?

Out for delivery means it is scheduled for delivery that day. Arrival time can vary by route and stop order, so plan for the full day. If you need it earlier, a business address often gives you more predictable receiving.

4) My tracking is not moving. Should I worry?

Not always. Tracking can pause when scans are missed or when systems lag behind the next checkpoint update. Start by verifying the tracking number and checking the latest scan timestamp before escalating.

5) What should you do if you need checks tomorrow?

Place your order as early as possible and make sure you submit it before the 2:00pm ET cutoff so it can ship the same day for next-day arrival. If you add a logo or request a proof, respond immediately to any approval step so your order doesn’t pause in production. If you miss the cutoff, look for an after-hours/late-window upgrade (usually an upcharge) when it’s available, and keep in mind that some customizations (like certain color logo options) can affect overnight eligibility.