How to Track Multiple Packages at Once

The Problem with Tracking Packages One at a Time

If you're waiting on three packages from three different carriers, the usual approach looks like this: open USPS.com, paste the first number, check the status. Then open FedEx.com, paste the second. Then UPS.com for the third. That's three tabs, three sites, and three separate lookups — just to find out none of them have moved yet.

Multiply that by holiday shopping, running an Etsy shop, or managing returns, and it becomes a real time sink. Bulk tracking solves this.

How to Track Multiple Packages with TrackHive

TrackHive's bulk tracking tool handles up to 20 tracking numbers at once — from any combination of carriers. Here's how to use it:

1. Gather your tracking numbers
   Pull them from your order confirmation emails, shipping receipts, or wherever you store them. You can mix USPS, FedEx, UPS, and DHL numbers freely — no need to sort them by carrier first.
2. Open the Bulk Tracking tool
   Go to track-hive.com/#bulk and scroll down to the "Bulk Track Packages" section, or click "Bulk Track" in the navigation.
3. Paste your numbers — one per line
   Paste up to 20 tracking numbers into the text box, one on each line. Spaces and dashes in tracking numbers are fine — TrackHive strips them automatically.
4. Click "Track All Packages"
   TrackHive detects the carrier for each number and displays a result card for every package. Each card shows the detected carrier and a one-click link to that carrier's live tracking page with your number pre-filled.

Which Carriers Can You Mix in One Batch?

All four major US carriers work in the same bulk paste:

• USPS — 20–22 digit numbers starting with 9, or international format (e.g., EA123456789US)
• UPS — Always starts with 1Z, 18 characters total
• FedEx — 12 or 15 digits (Express and Ground), or longer barcode formats
• DHL — 10–11 digits, or JD followed by 18 digits for eCommerce

TrackHive reads the number format to identify the carrier — you don't need to label or sort them. If a number doesn't match any known format, it shows an "unrecognized" card so you know which one to double-check.

Tips for Getting the Best Results

Copy numbers directly from the source

The most common reason a tracking number fails is a copy-paste error — an extra space, a missing digit, or a dash that got cut off. Copy straight from the email or retailer's order page rather than retyping manually.

Give new labels time to activate

A tracking number appears in the carrier's system when the package is first scanned at a facility — not when the label is printed. If you just got a shipping notification, the number might show "no information available" for the first 12–24 hours.

Use it for returns too

Returns often use prepaid labels from a different carrier than the original shipment. Bulk tracking handles mixed-carrier batches, so you can watch outgoing orders and incoming returns in the same paste.

It works for business shipments too

If you run an e-commerce store and ship multiple orders per day, bulk tracking is a fast daily check. Paste all outgoing tracking numbers at the start of your day and see at a glance which packages need attention.

What If a Number Isn't Recognized?

If TrackHive can't identify a carrier for a number, it shows an "unrecognized" card. This usually means one of three things:

• The number is incomplete — count the digits and compare against the expected format for your carrier
• It's a non-standard carrier — Amazon Logistics, OnTrac, LSO, and regional carriers have their own formats not covered by TrackHive
• It's a reference number, not a tracking number — some retailers include order numbers or SKUs in the same field