ON-TIME DELIVERY SLOWS FOR USPS

The US Postal Service is hiring about 30% fewer retail and delivery workers for the holiday season this year than in past years.  Despite the reduction in temporary positions, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy expressed optimism in the agency’s ability to deliver on time. In November he said, “We have been strategically planning early and leveraging…

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AUSPL Works with USPS Facilities Department to Resolve Lightbulb Lease Issue

Who Changes the Lightbulbs? The form of the “Maintenance Rider Landlord Responsibility” that is currently included with the 2021 lease and 2020 small building lease contains a surprising difference from prior maintenance riders.  That is, the “Landlord Responsibility” maintenance rider makes a lessor responsible for changing lightbulbs, a responsibility that, in the past, has been…

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USPS Publishes Two Year Progress Report on Delivering for America

With its Two Year Progress Report on Delivering for America, the US Postal Service has published an informative report on the progress made toward the goals outlined in the most recent10-year plan. This multi-dimensional ten-year plan addresses the goals the USPS has for future improvement in operational excellence, improvements in financial stability and a sustainable…

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PMG DeJoy Speaks to National Postal Forum

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy spoke to attendees at the 2023 National Postal Forum and AUSPL President Keith LaShier was in attendance. DeJoy discussed the progress the USPS has made in the last two years . He compared the current situation to the terrible financial condition of the USPS when he became PMG. In discussing those…

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USPS Service Performance Update

The USPS reported that service performance has been holding steady at 2.5 days. The March 23, 2023 press release gave FY23 second quarter service performance scores showing 91.2% of first-class mail has been delivered on time when measured against the USPS service standard. This performance is in line with performance in the first quarter of…

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USPS AWARDS CONTRACT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

USPS AWARDS CONTRACT FOR 9,250 COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE LEFT-HAND DRIVE BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLES. The USPS announced on February 28 it had entered into a contract to obtain the new vehicles In addition, over 14,000 charging stations will be installed at USPS facilities. The goal is for the USPS to have a fleet of vehicles that is…

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USPS Information on Route Consolidations

The USPS publishes a quarterly magazine called “The Eagle” for employees of the USPS.  The most recent publication includes an excellent article called “Re-thinking Local Delivery.”    This article discusses the recent introduction of Sorting and Delivery Centers to the Postal Delivery Unit Network.  This is good information for postal lessors as well as postal…

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USPS To Be Closed 12/26/2022 and 1/2/2023

Because Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on Sunday, the US Postal Service will be closed on the Monday following each holiday – December 26, 2022 and January 2, 2023. On December 24 some post offices may have extended hours, and some may have limited hours. Customers are advised to check the hours at their…

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The USPS Pairs Kids with Christmas Gifts!

The USPS’s Operation Santa Program pre-registration for “adopting” letters begins November 14, 2022! This charitable program from the US Postal Service pairs children with individuals who provide the children with gifts requested in letters to Santa mailed through the US Postal Service. It’s a wonderful program and service from the USPS. More information HERE!

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Regional Meeting Austin, TX – October 27, 2022

AUSPL is Coming to Austin, TX! Thursday, October 27, 2022 Hyatt Regency Austin 208 Barton Springs Rd. Austin, TX 78704 Registration is $125 per person for Members. Non-members add $100 for membership in AUSPL. Register by calling 800-572-948, emailing auspl@asupl.com or online Here Room Rate is $239 per night plus tax. Cutoff Date for discounted…

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Postal Service to add 45 Facilities Ahead of Holiday Season

The USPS is working toward increasing its holiday season package delivery capabilities by 35% over 2020’s capabilities.  This year’s capacity should exceed 50 million packages a day.  Central to the increased capacity are the addition of 112 new package sorting machines, and forty-five leased annex facilities.  The annexes are planned near existing processing plants.  An…

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Joint Task Force to Review Service Performance Issues

The USPS joined with leaders from six organization representing Postal Service employees to identify problems and create solutions to the service performance issues that have plagued the USPS. The National Task Force, which will focus on specific facilities held its first meeting on March 22, 2021. “Recognizing that issues in certain facilities across the country…

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Oshkosh Defense to Build Next Generation Delivery Vehicle

The USPS has awarded the contract to build its Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDV) to Oshkosh Defense. Oshkosh Defense, will build between 50,000 and 165,000 NGDVs over the next 10 years. 2023 is the year the new vehicles will begin service. NGDVs will be both electric and gasoline powered. Additionally, looking toward the future and…

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