USPS – Official Mail Guide (OMG)

Update – Delays — Central Processing Region – Indianapolis (RPDC)

November 4, 2026 // 0 Comments

As noted in the September 21, 2026, Industry Alert for delays in the Indianapolis, IN Regional Processing and Distribution Center (RPDC), several changes were implemented in [...]

USPS READY FOR PEAK SEASON

November 4, 2026 // 0 Comments

Postal Service Prepped To Deliver for 2026 Holiday Season WASHINGTON, DC — The Postal Service is ready to deliver the holidays for 2026. The organization is continuing to [...]

New USPS Fuel Surcharge Coming

October 21, 2026 // 0 Comments

WASHINGTON, DC — The Postal Service is considering a new Fuel Surcharge designed to be separate from all other charges, including postage, extra services, and fees. The [...]

Peak Season Trucking Issues Loom For USPS

October 21, 2026 // 0 Comments

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — In her keynote presentation at MAILCOM 2026, Kathleen Siviter said trucking issues could impact peak season postal delivery. Siviter, who is [...]

USPS Announces Big Changes For International Mail January 2027

October 21, 2026 // 0 Comments

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service will be making major changes to international services beginning in January 2027, including: — The Postal Service will [...]

New EU Customs Postal Requirements Begin November 1

October 21, 2026 // 0 Comments

Based on your business relationship with USPS, follow the instructions below to help ensure your shipments meet the new EU data requirements. The European Union (EU) [...]

VOTE BY MAIL: USPS Extraordinary Measures for Expeditious Processing Begin October 24

October 21, 2026 // 0 Comments

— Voters are advised to mail their ballots BEFORE Election Day, and AT LEAST ONE WEEK before they must be received by their election office. — Extraordinary [...]

Lessons From 20 Years of Engineering Innovation

September 23, 2026 // 0 Comments

Pictured above (l to r): Don Caddy, Evan Walker, Brandon Patton, Lora Patton, Clark Cassell, Aaron Pedigo, Allie Collier, and Phillip Rose. Twenty years can change a lot. [...]

Postal Service Recommends 2026 Holiday Mailing and Shipping Dates

September 23, 2026 // 0 Comments

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service announced the recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season. For expected delivery before Dec. 25, the Postal [...]

ALERT: Processing Delays At Louisville, KY P&DC and Indianapolis, IN RPDC

September 23, 2026 // 0 Comments

From USPS: Following our September 14 update regarding the Louisville, KY Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC), customers may continue to experience package [...]

USPS Not Enforcing Federal Ballot Mail Rule for 2026

September 23, 2026 // 0 Comments

From the USPS: The Postal Service is not implementing or enforcing Section 705.24 of the DMM: Ballot Mail for Federal Elections for the 2026 General Election. Postal [...]

Giving Tomorrow’s Marketers the Competitive Edge

September 23, 2026 // 0 Comments

The USPS Direct Effect Program teaches students about the power of marketing mail By Carl BoettnerProgram Manager, Product and ServicesUSPS Direct mail is one of the most [...]

Supreme Court Rejects Mail Ballot Restrictions

September 16, 2026 // 0 Comments

VBM Remains At It Was For Mid-Term Elections From New York Post: The Supreme Court barred the Postal Service from implementing new restrictions on mail-in voting. In an [...]

USPS RATE CHART EFFECTIVE OCT 4

September 16, 2026 // 0 Comments

Temporary postage rates will go into effect at 12 a.m. CT on Oct. 4 and remain in place until 12 a.m. CT on Jan. 17, 2027. Click to [...]

USPS Role In Census Suggested

September 16, 2026 // 0 Comments

From X: The job of the Census is simple: go to every house and count every person. That is why we are working with the U.S. Post Office to more efficiently and accurately [...]

CALLING ALL CMDSM’s — MSMA 45th Anniversary at MAILCOM

September 10, 2026 // 0 Comments

From the MSMA: Do you have your CMDSM(Certified Mail and Distribution Services Manager) or CMDSS (Certified Mail and Distribution Systems Supplier) Certification? We are [...]