USPS Pilot Program to Insource Trucking Operations
USPS creates pilot program to insource trucking of mail
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USPS Office of Inspector General Releases Report on Post Office Suspensions
USPS OIG and the PRC are monitoring the resolution of suspended postal facilities.
USPS HAS A NEW “GROUND ADVANTAGE” PROGRAM
USPS has introduced Ground Advantage,a new package shipping program
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…
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…
HR 3156 Requiring Post Office Security Cameras Introduced in House
US Rep Holmes Norton introduces bill to install security cameras at postal facilities
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…