Reply from GLSSep 8, 2026
Good morning,
Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback. First and foremost, I'm sorry for the experience you've had, both with this shipment and with GLS overall.
I can completely understand why you're frustrated. If you're told a package will arrive at 5:00 PM and requires a signature, it's reasonable to adjust your schedule to be available. When that time comes and goes, and the tracking information is inconsistent, difficult to access, or appears to contradict itself, it creates confusion and undermines confidence in the delivery. That's not the experience we want anyone to have.
What stands out most in your comments is that this wasn't a one-time issue for you. You've encountered tracking problems enough times that they influenced your decision to stop using GLS for your own business. We recognize that's significant, and we take that feedback seriously.
You're absolutely right that tracking should be a helpful tool, not a source of frustration. Customers rely on that information to plan their day, especially when a signature is required. When our tracking updates don't provide clear, accurate, and consistent information, we've missed the mark.
We're currently making improvements to our tracking experience with a focus on transparency and setting better expectations. One of the changes we're implementing is moving toward "Deliver By" messaging rather than displaying highly specific delivery times. We're also updating the wording and status descriptions throughout the tracking site to make shipment progress easier to understand and reduce situations where information appears conflicting or unclear.
While these changes won't undo the experience you had, comments like yours help reinforce why they're so important. We appreciate you being candid about what went wrong and about the impact it's had on your perception of GLS.
If you would like us to review this shipment further, we will be sending a request for information to review the details and see what we can do next. We will review upon receipt and follow up with you directly.
Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. We sincerely apologize for the frustration and inconvenience you've experienced, and we're committed to making our tracking experience more accurate, transparent, and useful for the customers who depend on it.
Best regards,
GLS Customer Experience Team