Steps To Become Fedex Certified!!!

I am just starting this whole process. I just signed up for my account online so i am guessing the next step is to get my box tested and to talk to my area rep.

One question, will the fedex boxes pass the testing? I read in an earlier post where it said you could not use a fedex box and was wondering if this is still true or if now you can use one of their boxes?

Also, should i talk to my rep before sending in the box or just go ahead and send in the box to get tested?

I just set up an account with FedEx. They are mailing me the info packet/contract and my shipping labels. I wonder how it will work exactly for the test box. Should be interesting. Thanks for this post it has helped a lot!

Yes you can use FedEx boxes. I used an 11x11x11. It will tell you on the bottom of the box the weight limit and the one I used was 30 pounds. Line the inside with syrofoam half inch or three quarters is fine. Put in your snake bag, deli cup, etc. with a fake reptile or even a note card that says "I am a reptile" You dont have to use a heat pad but I taped one to the lid just like I would when I ship. Last thing to make sure of is to use another larger box and use newspaper to cushion around your box you want tested and just write test inner box on the outside of the package. Call FedEx Testing and they will give you their account number to bill to 2nd day Express and that is all there is to it. You do not have to talk to your rep before shipping to the testing facility. Good luck

Originally Posted by Brian Oakley

http://fedex.com/us/services/express/packaging/tips.html,[/url] scroll down towards the bottom and click on a link that says 'complete this form' under the heading "Packaging Testing or Evaluation". This is the form you will have to print and fill out to send with your package.

This has probably been mentioned by now but the link in the quote is no longer valid.
Instead try the following link that takes you to a page with links to the application as well as the instructions.
http://www.fedex.com/us/services/pac...ckageservices/

Originally Posted by John E Dove

This has probably been mentioned by now but the link in the quote is no longer valid.
Instead try the following link that takes you to a page with links to the application as well as the instructions.
http://www.fedex.com/us/services/pac...ckageservices/

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I am Fed -ex certified for shipping live harmless reptiles . After jumping through all the hoops required I am now told that they wont accept shipments unless it's from a business to a business . They won't accept shipments for residential delivery . They wont allow a shipment to be picked up by an individual at the nearest terminal . They wont allow a shipment to an individual at work . Most of my customers are individuals , not pet shops . This makes the entire certification process absolutely useless to me . I have stopped using Fedex to avoid a debate with the lady at the counter every time I go to ship . Anyone else having these issues?

That sounds like an issue with that particular terminal/employee - contact your rep, explain the situation, and see what can be done. The waiver IS for business to business...but there is no reason (that I am aware of) that one couldn't ship a package to be held at a FedEx terminal - heck, I do that all the time.

Well , I have contacted my rep on several occasions and discussed all of the above issues . The answers are still the same . They won't accept the shipments .

Originally Posted by Greg Conner

I am Fed -ex certified for shipping live harmless reptiles . After jumping through all the hoops required I am now told that they wont accept shipments unless it's from a business to a business . They won't accept shipments for residential delivery . They wont allow a shipment to be picked up by an individual at the nearest terminal . They wont allow a shipment to an individual at work . Most of my customers are individuals , not pet shops . This makes the entire certification process absolutely useless to me . I have stopped using Fedex to avoid a debate with the lady at the counter every time I go to ship . Anyone else having these issues?

I don't have any of those issues. I don't debate the finer points of the waiver either. Home based businesses are considered business to business. You can send it business zoned and sometimes they will change it to residential, sometimes they don't. The package is still delivered. I complete all labels online then drop them off. It really has been simple. I have my rep stored on speed dial on my cell phone if I have any problems at the terminal.

Originally Posted by Greg Conner

Well , I have contacted my rep on several occasions and discussed all of the above issues . The answers are still the same . They won't accept the shipments .

ok...Is that the answer from your rep, or is the employee at the hub the one refusing to accept them?