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Old USPS Trucks
Next Generation of USPS Trucks Gets Delayed (Again)
While USPS has planned to roll out its next generation of delivery trucks since 2016, production is now on hold yet again due to rising Coronavirus cases.
Cyber Monday 2020
Cyber Monday 2020 Shatters eCommerce Records
With millions of Americans spending time at home and choosing to avoid physical retail stores, Cyber Monday 2020 sales have shattered all eCommerce records.
lost FedEx shipment
Lost FedEx Shipment May Force Small Business to Close
One retail entrepreneur based in Brooklyn, New York may be forced to shutter her business after FedEx lost a shipment containing $80,000 worth of materials.
UPS and FedEx face delivery van shortage
Delivery Van Shortage Plagues UPS and FedEx Going Into Holiday Season
A new wave of Coronavirus-related shutdowns and surging package volume has found both UPS and FedEx facing a delivery van shortage going into the holidays.
UPS to allow natural black hairstyles and facial hair
UPS Now Allows Natural Black Hairstyles & Facial Hair
UPS has eliminated antequated rules against strict employee appearances, now allowing for natural black hairstyles and facial hair such as afros and braids.
USPS price increase
USPS Price Increase Announced for 2021
The USPS Board of Governors has proposed price increases for all USPS shipping services for the year 2021. Read more about the proposed rate increases here.
Postal workers hailed as heroes after Joe Biden wins election
Postal Workers Hailed as Heroes After 2020 Election
After mail-in ballots proved to the clincher that cemented Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election, crowds cheered on postal workers across the country.
properly postmarked ballots to be delivered through Saturday, four days after election day
USPS to Deliver Properly Postmarked Ballots through Saturday
As America awaits the final results of the 2020 Presidential election, USPS will continue to deliver properly postmarked ballots through Saturday (11/7).
2020 Holiday Shipping Season
2020 Holiday Season to See Record-Breaking Shipping Volume
As the 2020 holiday season approaches, all the major shipping carriers expect record-breaking volume they anticipated they wouldn't see until the year 2030.
USPS temporary price increase
USPS Temporary Price Increase Takes Effect
The USPS temporary price increase for commercial parcels has taken effect, and will run through December 27th. Learn how to best offset this price increase!
DeJoy will divest from XPO Logistics
Postmaster General DeJoy to Divest from XPO Logistics
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has agreed to divest from his sizable stake in his former company, XPO Logistics, in order to eliminate conflict of interest.
usps trucks catch fire
While USPS Trucks Catch Fire, Amazon Doubles Down on Electric Fleet
While USPS trucks keep catching fire, Amazon has unveiled new all-electric delivery vans by Rivian, and expects to have 100,000 units in its fleet by 2030.