UPS has deployed RFID tracking across its entire U.S. network, automatically sensing packages without manual scans

UPS announced that RFID sensing technology is now installed in all U.S. package delivery vehicles, across its domestic delivery facilities, and in all 5,500+ UPS Store locations, automatically tracking packages throughout their journey without requiring manual scanning at each handoff. The technology confirms pickup the moment a package enters UPS's possession and provides continuous location data as shipments move through the network, which UPS says allows it to respond faster when disruptions like weather arise. For marketplace sellers on platforms like eBay, Etsy, and Amazon who must prove on-time shipment, the passive confirmation of package pickup without relying on a carrier scan could provide more reliable proof of tender.