Asked to sign in order to pick up package

[Fragiledonthrow]

99% of the time so do I. I don't sign, but had I known before pup'ing the package and closing out the stop I would have just left it. My question is, is it Express policy that we do not sign?

U shoulda vanned it. And delivered it back to him..

 

[BoxStomper69]

I always sign. I'm delivering a box at the same time so they sign my scanner and I sign their worthless paper good for only internal use and errbody happy.

 

[fdxsux]

You don't need to sign anything. Just tell them no a couple times and they'll stop asking.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I always sign. I'm delivering a box at the same time so they sign my scanner and I sign their worthless paper good for only internal use and errbody happy.

This is the right answer.

You don't need to sign anything. Just tell them no a couple times and they'll stop asking.

...or they will call your supervisor or the 1-800#....is this really a battle worth fighting...?

 

[Operational needs]

I say make up a name and sign the paper. No biggie. Small stuff.

 

[oldngray]

Just scribble something illegible. Not something to get upset about.

 

[Brownslave688]

I say make up a name and sign the paper. No biggie. Small stuff.

Had a guy do this and they were not amused. Would write down things like Johnny cash and JFK. LMAO

 

[Brownslave688]

99% of the time so do I. I don't sign, but had I known before pup'ing the package and closing out the stop I would have just left it. My question is, is it Express policy that we do not sign?

How hard would it if been to just walk back to the truck and leave instead of arguing with the customer.

 

[Operational needs]

Had a guy do this and they were not amused. Would write down things like Johnny cash and JFK. LMAO

They got a signature. What's the problem? Lol.

 

[Brownslave688]

They got a signature. What's the problem? Lol.

They needed the persons actual signature. Very serious operation apparently. Lmao.

 

[oldngray]

Had a guy do this and they were not amused. Would write down things like Johnny cash and JFK. LMAO

I had a customer who thought it was cute to always sign for his packages with names like those. I just let him do it but clarified it with his real name.

 

[Brownslave688]

I had a customer who thought it was cute to always sign for his packages with names like those. I just let him do it but clarified it with his real name.

Yep. Had an older weirdo at an airport do this. Usually he either signed it Mickey Mouse or GOD.

 

[STFXG]

I had a guy named Wayne that would just draw a pair of boobs. Worked for me.

 

[dex 84]

Some routes I cover most regular customers want me to just scribble something and put in their last name. They act like I'm asking for an arm and a leg to get them to actually sign it.

 

[59 Dano]

...or they will call your supervisor or the 1-800#....is this really a battle worth fighting...?

No, which means that many couriers will fight it, up to and including seeking legal counsel.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

No, which means that many couriers will fight it, up to and including seeking legal counsel.

Do yourself a favor,Pay no attention to him.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Do yourself a favor,Pay no attention to him.

Do us all a favor and stay in Romper Room.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Do us all a favor and stay in Romper Room.

You need to learn to keep your nose out of other people's business. You don't like it when we comment on things you post.
You need to do the same thing.... How long have you worked at FedEx?


Exactly!!!

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

You need to learn to keep your nose out of other people's business. You don't like it when we comment on things you post.
You need to do the same thing.... How long have you worked at FedEx?


Exactly!!!

The issue at hand is not FedEx exclusive as I have been asked on several occasions to sign a separate form when picking up a package. I sign as I don't consider it to be a battle worth fighting. I then scan the package and as long as it gets an origin and transit scan I know that I am no longer liable for that package if it does not reach it's destination.

No, which means that many couriers will fight it, up to and including seeking legal counsel.

What Dano was saying is that many couriers will fight it just to fight it regardless of whether the consignee insists that they do it or calls in a concern/complaint.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

The issue at hand is not FedEx exclusive as I have been asked on several occasions to sign a separate form when picking up a package. I sign as I don't consider it to be a battle worth fighting. I then scan the package and as long as it gets an origin and transit scan I know that I am no longer liable for that package if it does not reach it's destination.



What Dano was saying is that many couriers will fight it just to fight it regardless of whether the consignee insists that they do it or calls in a concern/complaint.

We are not required to sign any additional paperwork. And I wouldn't sign it either.