
Whether you've got small packages, air cargo, or less-than-truckload freight, we can help. Find out if your packages hold up under typical shipping conditions.
As a FedEx business account holder, you get complimentary distribution testing. You only cover the cost of shipping.
It's available for your small packages to air cargo to less-than-truckload freight.
Which test do you need?
FedEx Ground and FedEx Express less than 150 lbs.


ISTA 6-FedEx-A
Performance testing for FedEx Ground® and FedEx Express® packages weighing less than 150 lbs., and with less than 165" combined length and girth.

Preconditioning

Drop

Compression

Vibration

Hazard impact for flat packages

Bridge impact for elongated packages

Preconditioning

Vibration

Drop

Hazard impact for flat packages

Compression

Bridge impact for elongated packages
FedEx Express 150 lbs. or more


ISTA 6-FedEx-B
Performance testing for FedEx Express Freight weighing 150+ lbs., or with more than 165" combined length and girth.

Preconditioning

Incline impact

Bottom impact

Tip test

Raised edge

Raised corner

Compression

Vibration

Preconditioning

Raised edge

Incline impact

Raised corner

Bottom impact

Compression

Tip test

Vibration
FedEx Freight® LTL shipments


ISTA 3B
Performance testing for FedEx Freight less-than-truckload shipments.

Tip test

Rotational corner drop

Drop

Incline impact

Rotational edge drop

Vibration with top load

Concentrated impact

Bridge impact

Hazard impact

Forklift handling

Tip test

Vibration with top load

Rotational corner drop

Concentrated impact

Drop

Bridge impact

Incline impact

Bridge impact

Incline impact

Hazard impact

Rotational edge drop

Forklift handling
Need a different test?
Additional ISTA, ASTM, and NMFC distribution package tests are available for a fee. You can search tests by name or function.
How long does testing take?
Complimentary Testing
Send us up to four packages at a time, and we’ll typically deliver results within four–six business days for parcel testing or five–eight for freight. If you need more than four packages tested, we offer bulk testing for a nominal fee.
Other Tests
For all other distribution package tests, results are typically delivered within four days.
Need Results
Faster?
Get results within two days with our expedited testing option. Request a quote.


Need a consultation?
We offer consulting and engineering services, including on-site evaluations. Contact your FedEx sales representative to learn more.
Need help with unique or one-time packaging questions?
Call 1.800.633.7019.