HR 3156 Requiring Post Office Security Cameras Introduced in House
US Rep Holmes Norton introduces bill to install security cameras at postal facilities
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PMG DeJoy Testifies to House Oversight Committee
Rep. Balint asked, Will your plan result in reductions to retail operations?”
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…
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…
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…
PRC Says USPS Has Acted Appropriately in Raising Postage Prices
PRC Says USPS has Acted Appropriately in Raising Postage Prices
PRC 2023-2028 Strategic Plan
PRC published its 5-year plan for oversight of the US Postal Service
The USPS Announces Plan to Have 66,000 Electric Vehicles by 2028
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…
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…
137 New Package Sorting Machines in Time for Holiday Season
New package sorting machines at USPS in time for holiday delivery.