UPS is the world's largest package delivery company. United Parcel Service is an American multinational package delivery and supply chain management company. Founded in 1907. a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services. Every day, we manage the flow of goods, funds, and information in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.
UPS Company History
The story of UPS, the world's largest package delivery company, began more than a century ago with a $100 loan to jumpstart a tiny messenger service.
UPS evolved into a multi-billion-dollar global corporation and reflects on the history of modern transportation, international commerce, logistics and financial services. Today, UPS is customer first, people led, innovation driven. It’s powered by more than 495,000 employees connecting more than 220 nations and territories across roads, rails, air, and ocean. Tomorrow, UPS will continue to lead the industry and connect the world, with a commitment to quality service and environmental sustainability.
UPS Tracking Number Format
Format | Example | Service | Info |
1Z@@@@@@9999999999 | 1ZW2712X0304794044 | See Service Codes | 1Z + 6 a/n (shipper account) + 2 a/n (service code) + 8 digits package identifier code |
MI99999999999999999 | MI25093000000000257 | UPS Mail Innovations® Expedited | |
999 999 999 - 9 digits | 217973173 | UPS Freight UPS Overnight | |
999 999 999 9 - 10 digits | 7798339175 | Ocean Freight Services | |
999 999 999 999 999 999 999 9 (22digits) | 9274890990078013795180 | UPS Mail Innovations | |
999 999 999 999 999 999 999 999 99 - 26 digits | 92055900100111152280003029 | UPS Mail Innovations |
a/n - alphanumeric characters
- UPS Mail Innovations uses 22 or 26 digits tracking number code which often started with 92.
- 1Z is a standard developed in the 90s for tracking carrier shipments. The sequence includes information for the account number, service type, and invoice number, as well a zero-fill flag and a final checksum to validate the entire sequence.