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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