What is out for delivery a carrier delay has occurred?

When an item is marked as "Out for Delivery" it means that the package is currently on the truck and will be delivered to the intended recipient that same day. However, sometimes there may be a carrier delay, which means that the package will be delayed in delivery due to unforeseen circumstances such as traffic or weather conditions, or sorting issues at the warehouse. In this case, the recipient may receive the package a day or two later than expected. It is important to stay patient during a carrier delay, and to contact the courier or shipping company if the package has not arrived within a few days.