If your DHL tracking shows "With Delivery Courier," your package is on the DHL delivery vehicle and scheduled for delivery today. This is the final stage before your package arrives — the courier is out on their route and your address is on the list.
This is the DHL equivalent of "Out for Delivery" used by carriers like UPS and USPS. It's a very positive status, and in the vast majority of cases, your package will arrive the same day this status appears.
Here's what to expect, when your delivery might come, and what to do if it doesn't arrive.
What It Means
"With Delivery Courier" means a DHL delivery driver has your package loaded on their vehicle and is actively making deliveries in your area. Your address is on their route for today.
Key facts about this status:
- Your package is physically on a DHL delivery vehicle
- Delivery is scheduled for today during normal delivery hours (typically 8am–8pm)
- You don't need to do anything — just be available if a signature is required
- The exact arrival time cannot be predicted from this status alone
How this fits into the DHL delivery sequence:
| Status | What it means | |---|---| | Processed at Transit Facility | Package at a sorting hub | | Departed Facility | Package left a hub | | Out for Delivery / With Delivery Courier | Package is on the delivery vehicle today | | Delivered | Package successfully handed over |
DHL On Demand Delivery: If you're enrolled in DHL's On Demand Delivery service, you can still make changes (like rescheduling or authorizing a safe place) after this status appears — but you need to act quickly.
Why It Happens
This status is generated when a DHL depot scans your package as it's loaded onto a delivery vehicle in the morning. It appears because:
1. The package arrived at your local DHL depot After passing through the transit and destination facility network, your package reached the local DHL service point or depot responsible for deliveries in your area.
2. The delivery driver loaded the package DHL drivers load their vehicles at the depot, and each package is scanned at this point. That scan triggers the "With Delivery Courier" status.
3. It's a scheduled delivery day DHL delivers on business days (Monday–Friday) and in some areas on Saturdays. If the package arrived at the depot after the driver left for the day, delivery will be attempted the following business day.
For how this compares to similar statuses from other carriers, see UPS Out for Delivery meaning and USPS Out for Delivery meaning.
How Long It Lasts
You should expect delivery the same day this status appears. DHL couriers typically complete their routes between 8am and 8pm local time.
Typical delivery windows:
- Morning: 8am–12pm (common for express services)
- Afternoon: 12pm–6pm (most common)
- Evening: 6pm–8pm (for residential areas or heavy volume days)
DHL On Demand Delivery timing: If you've selected a specific time window through DHL On Demand Delivery, the courier will aim for that window.
If the status is still showing "With Delivery Courier" in the evening without delivery, the driver may have been unable to complete all stops. In this case, a new delivery attempt will be made the next business day, and you may see a "Delivery Attempted" or rescheduled notice.
Should You Be Concerned?
No — this is the best possible status to see. Your package is coming today.
Completely normal:
- Waiting several hours after the status appears — couriers deliver throughout the day
- No exact time estimate being available — DHL routes vary by stop count and traffic
- The status remaining as "With Delivery Courier" until the delivery scan is recorded
Pay attention if:
- End of day arrives (8pm+) and the package still hasn't been delivered or updated
- The status hasn't changed to "Delivered" by the next morning
- A signature is required and no one will be home
Signature-required shipments: If your package requires a signature and no one is available, the driver will leave a delivery notice. You can then use DHL On Demand Delivery to reschedule or redirect to a DHL ServicePoint.
What You Can Do
1. Be available during delivery hours If a signature is required, make sure someone is at the address. Check your original shipping confirmation to see if a signature is needed.
2. Check for delivery instructions options If you won't be home, use DHL On Demand Delivery to:
- Authorize the driver to leave the package in a safe place
- Redirect to a DHL ServicePoint for pickup
- Reschedule for the next business day
- Request delivery to a neighbor
3. Track in real time if available Some DHL services offer a live map or narrowed delivery window on the day of delivery. Check DHL's tracking page and look for a "Track on Map" option.
4. If it's end of day with no delivery Check DHL tracking for any delivery attempt notice. If none appears and it's past 8pm, the delivery will likely be rescheduled for the next business day. Contact DHL at 1-800-225-5345 if you need confirmation.
5. Prepare your building or access point Make sure your address is clearly marked and accessible. If you're in an apartment building, ensure the courier can access the building and your unit.
When to Contact the Carrier
Contact DHL if:
- The package wasn't delivered by end of day and no delivery notice was left
- The tracking shows "With Delivery Courier" for a second consecutive day with no delivery
- A signature was required and you missed the courier
DHL Contact Options:
- DHL Express: 1-800-225-5345
- DHL eCommerce: 1-800-805-9306
- Track online: dhl.com/tracking
- On Demand Delivery: dhl.com/on-demand-delivery
- Find a DHL ServicePoint: dhl.com/servicepoint
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