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…
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…
PRC Says USPS has Acted Appropriately in Raising Postage Prices
PRC published its 5-year plan for oversight of the US Postal Service
December 20, 2022 The USPS has spent several years working on replacing the current old fleet of vehicles. On December 20 the USPS announced plans to acquire at least 66,000 battery electric delivery vehicles as part of its 106,000 vehicle acquisition plan for deliveries between now and 2028. Additionally 21,000 more battery electric vehicles will…
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…
New package sorting machines at USPS in time for holiday delivery.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney and Rep. Brenda Lawrence submit names for consideration for USPS Board of Governors.
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!
November 10, 2022 – Roman Martinez IV was unanimously re-elected by his fellow Governors to continue to serve as chairman of the Board of Governors. Vice Chairman Anton G. Haijar will also continue his position. Martinez began his service on the Board in August of 2019. More HERE. The Postal Service Board of Governors is…