MTS Logistics Selects Quadient to Automate Healthcare Communications
MILFORD, CT — MTS Logistics has selected Quadient to support its expanding delivery and forwarding services for the healthcare sector. MTS Logistics recently upgraded [...]
Official Mail Guide
Free COVID-19 Tests From USPS
Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of #4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to [...]
USPS Ready for Busiest Week of 2022
This is the busiest mailing, shipping and delivery week of the season. WASHINGTON — This is the last week to get holiday gifts and greetings in the mail by the recommended [...]
USPS Mail Performance Outpacing Last Holiday Season
WASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service reported new delivery performance metrics for the ninth week of the fiscal year 2023 first quarter. For the sixth consecutive [...]
Postal Service Closed Monday, Dec. 26, and Monday, Jan. 2
WASHINGTON — This year, Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on Sunday, when Post Office locations nationwide are already closed. As a result, all Post Offices will be [...]
Mail Transport Equipment (MTE) Users Must Report Inventory Weekly
The MTEOR Terms and Conditions states that all MTEOR users are required to complete their inventory reports on a weekly basis by Wednesday at 11:59 PM local time. Effective [...]
BRM/QBRM/IMbA Process and Invoicing Presentation
Here is the PDF of the MTAC presentation on Business Reply Mail, Qualified BRM, and IMbA process and invoicing. Click for PDF Audio Review of PDF (copy Passcode then click) [...]
Polywrap Manufacturer List 2022 Update
The polywrap on this list is approved for immediate use and meets the mailing standards in DMM 201.4.5 and the specifications in “USPS T-3204.” Automation rate [...]
Post Code Lookup Worldwide
Lookup Post Codes, Postal Codes, and ZIP Codes for 84 nations, from their original national postal authority: A Argentina (Correo Argentino) Australia (Australian Postal [...]
USPS 6.5% RATE HIKE EFFECTIVE JULY 10; VOLUME MAILERS HIT HARD; PRC TO REVIEW
WASHINGTON, DC — The United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of price changes to take effect July 10, 2022. The new prices, if [...]
International Mail Service Suspensions Update
USPS Heads Up COVID Test Distribution
USPS HOLIDAY RATES IN EFFECT OCTOBER 3 – DECEMBER 26
Holiday surcharges have been added to Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, Parcel Select Ground, and USPS Retail Ground: [...]
PMG: USPS Has Plan To Succeed
The below remarks from Postmaster General and CEO Louis DeJoy during the open session meeting of the Postal Service Board of Governors on Nov. 10, 2021 [...]
Walgreens To Use Google Wing For Drone Deliveries
From Wing, October 20, 2021: Today we’re unveiling a new model for drone delivery that will allow us to expand into densely-populated metropolitan areas in the United [...]
USPS HOLIDAY DEADLINES, PRICE CHANGES
There are also temporary price increases in place through Dec. 26, 12:01 a.m., Central time for both retail and business customers for some of our more popular shipping products, which also includes military shipping — Priority Mail Express (PME), Priority Mail (PM), First-Class Package Service (FCPS), Parcel Select, USPS Retail Ground, and Parcel Return Service. [...]
USPS Contact List: BME Mgrs, Customer Relations Mgrs
Here is postal contact information for 1) Business Mail Entry Managers (BME Mgrs) and 2) District Manager Customer Relations (DMCRs) updated October, 2020. [...]
PRC Says Plan to Change First-Class Package Service Standards “Lacks Demonstrable Evidence”
PRC Says Plan to Change First-Class Package Service Standards "Lacks Demonstrable Evidence" [...]
USPS To Raise Rates Twice a Year, But No Hike In January
The U.S. Postal Service announced its intention to raise postage rates twice a year going forward, but not this January 2022 to give mailers a breather after two rate hikes in 2021.
With rising inflation opening the door to ever higher postage rates, the U.S. Postal Service announced the new rate hike schedule terming it "New Market Dominant Price Adjustment Schedule." [...]
Tracking and Reporting: The Future of Voting by Mail
Roughly half of Americans cast their ballots by mail in 2020. Of those that voted by mail, 81% said they would be likely to do so again. [...]