Facility Access and Shipment Tracking (FAST)

The Facility Access and Shipment Tracking (FAST) system allows mailers to provide advance notification of drop shipment mailings into USPS plants. FAST provides Mail Owners, Mail Preparers, and Schedulers enhanced visibility of their scheduled drop shipments at each facility. Mailers are able to track their drop shipments, receive advance notification of redirections, submit and manage recurring appointment requests online, and have joint scheduling capabilities.
  • For all FAST related questions please contact FAST Support at   FAST@usps.com.


  • For those customers who already have a PostalOne! account and also need access to FAST, you must register by calling the PostalOne! Customer Care Center at (800) 522-9085

FAST interfaces with a number of systems to ensure an efficient drop shipment experience for both Postal and Customer users. Surface Visibility is used to collect real-time data by scanning drop shipments as they move through the appointment closeout process.

FAST Technical Information

  • PostalOne!FAST IDEAlliance Appendix


  • PostalOne!FAST Technical Guide


  • Web Services Definition Language
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    Surface Visibility

  • Surface Visibility NY Presentation


  • Intelligent Container Barcode Information


    • Click Here for Surface Visibility Information

    FAST Resources- Job Aids, FAQs, User Guide

  • PostalOne!Customer Registration Job Aid


  • Frequently Asked Questions for FAST for Periodicals      Customers


  • Frequently Asked Questions for Web Services


  • FAST Customer User Guide


  • Joint Scheduling Job Aid

    		• Drop-Ship Product Files:

  • Mail Directions File General Design


    • Click Here for Drop-Ship Product Files Information
     
    Click Here for FAST Information