SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) — Dozens of tractor-trailer trucks lined Page Boulevard in Springfield Friday waiting to enter the United States Postal Service’s bulk mail center, causing traffic delays for hours. Continue reading
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Mail carrier saves packages after truck catches fire on Christmas Eve in Rubidoux CA
RUBIDOUX, Calif. (KABC) — A mail carrier in Rubidoux jumped into action to save packages after his truck caught fire on Christmas Eve. Continue reading
US Postal Service worker saves the day by delivering last-minute letter to Santa
It’s safe to say that Kaiden Bryant-Samuel had a memorable Christmas. Continue reading
Minnesotans feeling Christmas frustration after packages aren’t delivered in time
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (FOX 9) – The United States Postal Service estimates it will deliver more than 800 million packages this holiday season, UPS estimates it will deliver 750 million packages and with more and more people shopping online, this can lead to delivery delays. Continue reading
San Francisco USPS Uses Large Robot To Sort Packages During Holiday Shopping Frenzy
SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) — The U.S. Postal Service is using new technology to handle the delivery challenges of this year’s holiday shopping rush. Continue reading
Mailing holiday packages? Make sure you wrap them the right way
Is holiday mailing on your to-do list? You may think you know how to wrap a package to get it safely through the mail, but Jacque Craig, with Consumer Affairs for the U.S. Postal Service in Alaska, says too often people don’t take the time to wrap packages properly. Continue reading
USPS prepared for shorter ‘peak season’ for holiday deliveries
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Local stores are prepared for holiday shoppers as the main event, Black Friday, quickly approaches. Continue reading
USPS worker happy to work on Christmas Eve, Wichitans grateful
WICHITA FALLS (KDFX/KJTL) – If you’re not in shape, it would be hard to keep up with Denila Buechler. Now in her eighth year working for the United States Postal Service, Buechler said this career choice came later in life. Continue reading
2018 holiday season delivers strong results and signs of change for parcel carriers
From the Wall Street Journal Logistics Report:
Retailers and parcel carriers are delivering strong results along with signals of steep changes in sales and shipping patterns this holiday season. Continue reading
Mail carrier: It’s a ‘magic’ time of year
Mailman Joe Forbins is delivering Christmas charm.
The native Wichitan is the whole Yuletide package. He believes this time of year is different. Continue reading
