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Latest postal facility review articles – 01/05/24

The U.S. Postal Service plans to review Processing and Distribution Centers as part of its 10-year Delivering for America plan. These are the latest articles found in the news

Samsara Wins Challenge to Geotab’s USPS Tracking Device Contract

Samsara Inc. convinced the US Court of Federal Claims to halt Geotab USA Inc.'s performance of a telematic-fleet tracking device contract for the US Postal Service.

Postal Service EV rollout off to shaky start

Stolen electric vehicle charging station equipment and office thefts at the U.S. Postal Service are troubling signs for agency watchdogs as the Postal Service begins moving toward electrifying its delivery fleet.

VSP investigating fatal crash in Franklin County involving mail truck

We’re told the tractor-trailer, a mail truck, was illegally parked on the right shoulder of the road when the driver of the SUV crashed into it, causing both to completely burn. Authorities said this incident occurred less than a third of a mile away from a gas station, where the truck could have parked safely.

Mars Hill officials call for change after man dies after being backed into by mail carrier

MARS HILL - A man was killed after a mail carrier ran him over at the Mars Hill post office Dec. 27.

USPS workforce diversity grows, but doesn’t always reflect in leadership ranks

The Postal Service reports having one of the most diverse workforces in the U.S., and that it’s growing more diverse.

USPS mail thefts and robberies – 01/05/24

Postal worker robberies and other mail thefts are becoming a daily event. These are the ones I found today.

USPS struggles with theft as it begins ordering charging stations for forthcoming EVs

The U.S. Postal Service is having trouble with theft of its new electric vehicle equipment, suffering two recent robberies at the facility where the products are stored. 

Idaho’s congressional delegation is proposing legislation to improve access to postal offices

The proposed act would make more community feedback a requirement before a post office is relocated and create a formal process for municipalities to ask for additional post offices.

Man and Woman Plead Guilty to Assaulting Mail Carrier in Mosby Court

During the fight, Morris, and Jones wrestled the carrier to the ground, Morris punched the carrier with a closed fist, and Jones stomped on the carrier several times with her foot. The carrier suffered a sprained neck, shoulder, and cuts to his face

New USPS Address Change Policy: What You Need to Know

You must verify your identity to the USPS to activate an address change request.

Watchdog Report: USPS Still Failing To Secure Facility That Was Robbed Twice in 2023

A new inspector general report indicates that officials knew that the industrial park had been targeted in the past.
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