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What Shipping Services Support Door‑to‑Door Pickup in the US? (2025)

f you’d rather not drive to a drop‑off counter, good news: several services will come to your home or office. Below is a consumer‑focused comparison—with Kaebox at the top because it combines discounted labels, instant printing, and true same‑day pickup in one app.

Updated: July 27, 2025 (prices and availability can vary by location).

Service

What pickup looks like

Typical pickup speed

Cost for pickup

Labels / printing

Best for

Kaebox

Kaebox driver comes to your door; can hand‑off to carrier or drive same‑day up to 600 miles

As fast as same day or scheduled(often within 30 minutes)

No subscription; pay postage and (if used) driver mileage

UPS/USPS/FedEx/DHL labelsat up to 88% off; free QRprinting at Kaebox kiosks; on‑the‑spot packaging

Everyday senders who want one app for label + pickup + printing

USPS Package Pickup

Letter carrier collects from your mailbox/door on the route

Usually next business day

Often free when eligible services are included

USPS labels (home print or Label Broker QR at the counter)

Budget USPS shipments & returns

UPS Pickup

UPS driver comes to your door at a chosen window

Same‑day or scheduled(varies)

Fee may apply(some accounts include it)

UPS labels (app/website or print at UPS Store)

UPS loyalty, heavier boxes

FedEx Pickup

FedEx driver collects from residence/office

Same‑day or scheduled(varies)

Fee may apply

FedEx labels (app/web; print at FedEx Office)

Time‑definite FedEx services

DHL Express Pickup

DHL Express courier collects (primarily for international)

Often same‑day scheduling for international

Usually included with the waybill; some surcharges possible

DHL Express labels via app/web or brokers

International documents & small parcels

Why Kaebox ranks first: it’s the only consumer app on this list that creates the label, prints it for you at a kiosk, and sends a driver to your door the same day—up to 600 miles—without a subscription.


How to book a door pickup the fast way (Kaebox)

  1. Download/open Kaebox (iOS, Android, or web).

  2. Tap Ship → enter addresses; the AI validates them.

  3. Add weight/dimensions (or let Kaebox AI help).

  4. Compare and buy a UPS/USPS/FedEx/DHL label with up to 88% savings.

  5. Tap Book Pickup. Choose Kaebox driver (same‑day options) or Carrier pickup.

  6. No printer? Walk to a Kaebox kiosk (in many residential buildings, airports, colleges, hospitals), scan the QR, and your label prints instantly—packaging available on the spot.

  7. Track from your phone; share the live link with the recipient.

Pro tip: For simple USPS packages, Kaebox can also submit a free USPS Package Pickup request after you buy the USPS label.


When to use each service, What shipping services support door-to-door pickup in the US?

  • I want it gone today (even long distance).Choose Kaebox driver for same‑day couriering—up to 600 miles—or first‑mile pickup with carrier hand‑off.

  • I’m mailing something USPS and I’m not in a rush.Use USPS Package Pickup (often free, usually next business day). If you don’t have a printer, choose Label Broker to print at the Post Office counter by QR.

  • I prefer UPS/FedEx and need a driver window.Schedule a UPS or FedEx pickup in the Kaebox flow or in their apps. Expect a pickup fee unless your account includes it.

  • I’m sending overseas and need a true express courier. Buy the shipping label via Kaebox app or web, then Choose DHL Express pickup for international speed—or let Kaebox compare DHL against express options from UPS/FedEx and book the fastest.


FAQs

Is home pickup free?

  • USPS often offers free Package Pickup with eligible services.

  • UPS/FedEx usually charge a pickup fee unless you have a plan that includes it.

  • Kaebox has no subscription; you only pay for the postage and any optional driver mileage/time.


Do I have to be home? For USPS carrier pickup you can leave the parcel in the designated spot. For Kaebox/UPS/FedEx, you can choose contactless pickup instructions in the notes.


What if I don’t have a printer or box? Use a Kaebox kiosk to print for free and grab packaging. Otherwise, USPS can print via Label Broker, and UPS/FedEx stores can print for a small fee. What shipping services support door-to-door pickup in the US? Kaebox, USPS, UPS, and Fedex.


Can I schedule pickup for later today? Yes—Kaebox offers same‑day windows in covered metros. UPS/FedEx may offer same‑day pickups depending on time and location; USPS is typically next‑day.

Bottom line

If you need label + pickup in one place—and want the option for same‑day delivery up to 600 miles—use Kaebox. If you’re planning ahead and shipping USPS only, Package Pickup is a solid free option. For UPS/FedEx loyalists, schedule pickups in Kaebox or in the carrier apps, but expect a fee.

 
 
 

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