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USPS experimenting with same-day delivery in Texas
USPS Experimenting with Same-Day Delivery
The US Postal Service is experimenting with same-day delivery for local small businesses in Texas, through a trial called USPS Connect Local.
PRC tells USPS slower mail won't help finances
PRC tells USPS Slower Mail Won’t Help Finances
The Postal Regulatory Commission has stated that USPS slowing nearly 40% of First-Class Mail delivery won't result in much improved finances.
Reroute Packages
USPS No Longer Offering Option to Reroute Packages
USPS has discontinued their package reroute service on their intercept page, instead now only offering Return to Sender and Hold for Pickup.
Thoma Bravo to buy out Stamps.com
Private Equity Firm Thoma Bravo to Buy Stamps.com
Private equity firm Thoma Bravo announced a deal to take Stamps.com private at $320 per share, a ~67% premium to the stock's previous price.
second 2021 price increase
Lawmakers Urge USPS to Postpone Second 2021 Price Increase
Lawmakers have urged USPS to push the second price increase to the end of 2021, advocating for small businesses that rely on low mail rates.
USPS to consider slowing down First Class Package
USPS to Consider Slowing Down First Class Package
To help boost on-time delivery to 95%, USPS has proposed slowing down the delivery standard for First Class Packages to 5 days from 3 days.
USPS will raise rates a second time
USPS Will Raise Rates a Second Time in 2021
Beginning on 8/29/2021, USPS will raise rates for the second time this year. Learn which services the second rate increase applies to today.
USPS Oshkosh contract to be challenged by Workhorse
Workhorse to Challenge USPS Oshkosh Contract
Workhorse will legally challenge the contract USPS awarded to Oshkosh Defense to manufacture the next generation of USPS delivery vehicles.
USPS workers attacked by dogs 5,800 times in 2020
Over 5,800 USPS Workers Attacked by Dogs Last Year
In a campaign for National Dog Bite Awareness Week, the Postal Service has revealed USPS workers experienced over 5,800 dog attacks in 2020.
Slower Mail
The Tradeoff Between Slower Mail and Reliable Delivery
USPS executives have proposed slowing down mail in order to cut costs, maintaining that reliability is more important than quick delivery.
Raise stamp prices
Postal Service to Raise Stamp Prices
The US Postal Service announced that it will raise prices for First-Class Mail "Forever" stamps to 58 cents beginning on August 29th, 2021.
FedEx peak surcharges
FedEx Increases Peak Surcharges, Other Carriers Follow
FedEx and UPS both continue increasing surcharges on their services, with FedEx announcing new peak surcharges that will take effect in June.