STREETLINES.TOO.LONG: How to Fix Address Limit Errors for FedEx & UPS

If you’ve ever tried to ship an order only to be met with the dreaded "StreetLines too long" error, you know how quickly it can stall your operations. This common issue occurs when an address exceeds the character limits set by major carriers like FedEx and UPS.

When shipping manually, these errors are a major time-sink, often requiring you to spend over 2 hours fixing addresses and re-entering data for just 50 orders.

Understanding the Limits

Major carriers have strict character counts for their address fields. If your customer’s input exceeds these, the label cannot be generated:

• FedEx: Typically limits address lines to 35 characters.
• UPS: Also enforces a 35-character limit per line.

*Limits vary by specific service and destination.

How to Fix It: The Manual vs. Automated Way

The Manual Way (The "Chaos" Method)

Manually fixing these errors is repetitive, exhausting, and leads to a workflow that feels chaotic. It typically involves:

• Abbreviations: Manually changing words like "Street" to "St" or "Apartment" to "Apt" to shave off vital characters.
• Constant Re-entry: Being forced to re-upload CSV files or re-type information directly into carrier sites like FedEx or UPS.
• The High Cost: This manual process is highly error-prone and can drain over 2+ hours of productivity for a standard batch of orders.

The Automated Way (The ShippyPro Way)

With ShippyPro, you can transform your workflow to handle 50 orders in just 15 minutes instead of 2 hours. Automation effectively solves address limits through:

• Automatic Validation: The system proactively identifies long address lines before you ever hit "Ship".
• Smart Truncation: Our Shipping API
can help format addresses to meet carrier requirements automatically.
• Label Management: Generate labels for multiple carriers in one click via our Label Creator

Experience the Difference: Turn Shipping into an Asset

Don’t let a "StreetLines too long" error leak your profits. By switching from manual chaos to automation, you can turn your shipping department into a high-speed profit driver:

1. Reduce Errors: Eliminate the repetitive "Fix Errors" step that plagues manual shipping.
2. Save Money: Moving to automation can contribute to over $12,000 in annual savings by significantly boosting operational efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why does my label say "StreetLines too long"?

This happens when the address data provided exceeds the 35-character limit set by carriers like FedEx and UPS.

Can I just ignore the error?

No, carriers will reject the API request, and a shipping label will not be generated until the line is manually or automatically shortened.

How can I automate this?

Using a platform like ShippyPro allows you to validate addresses and manage character limits automatically across all your carriers.