LEXINGTON, Mass. (WHDH) – The snow banks are piled high, presenting challenges for mail carriers in the form of blocked sidewalks and pathways. “This is the worst winter I’ve ever seen. This is the worst. Yes,” said Lang Conteh, a U.S. Postal Service carrier. He has been delivering mail for 10 years and said his […]
Moving forward USPS seeks information for new delivery vehicles USPS News Link 2/9/15 Approximately 180,000 USPS delivery vehicles are slated for replacement with next generation vehicles. The Postal Service is continuing plans to introduce next generation delivery vehicles that are durable, affordable and better meet changing delivery needs. The USPS fleet currently has more than 214,000 […]
Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that two former residents of Danbury were sentenced yesterday in Hartford federal court for participating in a conspiracy involving the theft of monies from the U.S. Postal Service. U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea sentenced TONY STERLIN CANTAVE, 34, to 13 months […]
POCATELLO, Idaho – Several postal workers at Pocatello’s Flandro Drive processing center tell Local News 8 they received letters Thursday warning of possible “involuntary reassignment” to other positions within the postal service. Read more video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player
Fuel runnings UPS and FedEx raise surcharges USPS 2/5/15 The Postal Service’s competitors are raising their fuel surcharges. UPS and FedEx have increased the fees they charge customers for fuel, prompting some to take a fresh look at the Postal Service, news reports say. FedEx has raised its fuel charge from 5.5 percent to 6 percent, […]
Some residents in Bexley, Ohio are concerned about damaged mail they say they’ve been receiving. A group of them recently started a Facebook page “Fix The Bexley Post Office” in an effort to bring light to the issues. The page shows pictures of mail on the ground and packaged medicine deliveries left in people’s driveways. […]
FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) – The Florence mail processing and distribution facility now has three more months before it’s scheduled to be completely relocated to Columbia. Political pressure from Congress has caused the United States Postal Service to delay the consolidation of a total of 82 processing facilities from January 15, to April 18, according to […]
Retailers take new approach with mailings USPS News Link – 2/2/15 After years of decline, catalogs are making a comeback. Image: The New York Times After years of decline, retailers are mailing more catalogs, The New York Times reported last week. Almost 12 billion catalogs were mailed in 2013, according to industry research cited by the Times. Retailers see […]
Investing in the future PMG Megan Brennan outlines vision USPS News Link – 2/2/15 PMG Megan Brennan The Postal Service will invest in its future by creating opportunities for long-term growth, strengthening employee training and making needed infrastructure improvements, PMG Megan Brennan said today. “We can reinvigorate the way we serve our customers and the public by […]
Twitter tribute TV star praises postal employee’s service USPS 1/30/15 Sherman Oaks, CA, Retail Associate Mike Henderson. Photo: Charles Shaughnessy A Postal Service employee received praise from a popular TV star last week. Sherman Oaks, CA, Retail Associate Mike Henderson helped Charles Shaughnessy, best known for his roles on “Days of Our Lives” and “The Nanny,” […]