Rickochet I asked the clerk at the Dollar General and she told me, "I don't think so." Inspires confidence, no?
If it's me I go beyond your local store and go to FedEx. The local store may not be following FedEx's procedures. If they are and FedEx allows shippers to drop off packages without bar scanning that's a large issue for the shipper and the drop off location. Some how I don't think the local drop off point is following procedure. Think about the liability. All drop off points in my area Madison, WI Walgreens, Kinko's copy places etc. all have bar scanners you can request a receipt though you may have to wait for one. FedEx maintains locked drop boxes that accept smaller packages.
Says on FedEx's website " Now you have more locations to drop off a prepackaged and prelabeled FedEx package or have packages held securely for you to pick up at your convenience."
Also says...."Contact FedEx Customer Service at 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339 with any package-related questions or to address any issues with a location. Please do not contact the individual store location."