Package tracking via Twitter

Posted at July 17, 2009

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twitterNot only can consumers use Twitter to track their favourite taco truck, file civic complaints and apply for jobs, but they can now track their packages as well thanks to a new application from North Carolina-based Signal Engine.

Users with packages to track begin by following PackageTrack on Twitter (@packagetrack), causing the free application to follow them in return. They can then direct message PackageTrack with the nickname of a package they’d like to track along with its tracking number, separated by a colon—”Red Dress: 23345631243,” for example. PackageTrack then notifies them by Twitter each time the package’s status changes, including a Google Map illustrating its route.

Launched earlier this year, PackageTrack currently tracks only UPS, USPS and FedEx packages, but it says it will be adding more carriers soon.

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  • gorge

    Is there a way to track my son with Twitter, his name is tyler. I would like to do that very much. :-)

  • bizconsultant

    not a Twitter fan, but I wonder whether the app would tweet you back or you get an email? An email would make more sense.

  • http://top-business-opportunities.net/?fbconnect_action=myhome&userid=1 Admin

    you would get a tweet back on the status of your package. Yes, I agree an email is better because sometimes you are not on Twitter and you have to find the tweet by the app (packagetrack). It’s a cool tool.