I've bought many items small and large online and almost everytime I've gotten an email that the item has shipped and there is a tracking number. Usually you click on the number or copy the number and go the shipper's website and fill it in. You don't really need to setup an account to track your package, the tracking number is all you need.
When the item reaches Leesburg (usually Fedex or UPS) or Lady Lake (USPS), the entry will read 'out for delivery'. That means a local driver is carrying your package and will be making delivery today. There is also a newer service when the seller usually offers free shipping, it's called 'Smart Package'. The package will start out with Fedex or UPS but then will be given to the post office, usually in Leesburg and delivered by USPS. In tracking this type of package, you'll be on say the UPS website and the entry will read, handed off to USPS. Most USPS packages will be delivered to your mail stop and if it's big, they put a key in your mail box for one of the lockers. On rare occasion, like a golf club and it's too long for the locker, the mailman will bring it to your house.
As a rule, I believe Fedex and UPS will not deliver packages over 70 pounds, so if you have a mattress it's probably coming via a truck service. I've had yard chairs purchased from Pennys come via truck service, a beer kegerator come by truck, and many other items. Usually these companies don't have a standard operating system. You may get an email, a phone call, or they call for directions, or don't call at all and just show up. Good Luck with your packages!
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