[Federal Register: March 4, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 43)] [Proposed Rules] [Page 11564] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr04mr08-21]... View More
March 3 DMM Update Postal Explorer (pe.usps.com) is your source for up-to-date mailing standards. The Domestic Mail Manual is fully searchable on Postal Explorer and features fly-out menus, cross-reference... View More
This from the National Association of Postmasters of the U.S. (www.napus.org) On Thursday, the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service and the District... View More
An international leader recognized for enabling business transformation through innovative IT solutions has been named executive vice president and chief information officer of the U. S. Postal Service... View More
Potter names three VPs, one acting VP Postmaster General Jack Potter announced the appointment of three vice presidents and an acting vice president at a recent leadership conference in Washington, DC.... View More
The Postal Service has launched a new box for larger shipments, giving customers three different size and shape options all with convenient flat-rate pricing to meet their shipping needs. The new box... View More
Postage Rate Increase Continues Disturbing Trends Burrus Update #03-08, Feb. 20, 2008 In mid-February, the Postal Service announced [PDF] the first postage-rate increase since enactment of the 2006... View More
The USPS announces their plant-verified drop shipment (PVDS) procedures for the May 12 implementation of new prices are as follows: Current Prices Mailers may use the current prices for PVDS mailings... View More
The USPS has announced new mailing standards and prices for First-Class Mail International service effective May 12, 2008. The new International regs reflect 1st Class domestic mail shape-based standards,... View More
The Postal Regulatory Commission is conducting a formal review of the Postal Service's planned rate hikes in the market dominant category. A public comment period extends through March 3, 2008.... View More
Letter Sent to Every Postal Service Customer in Nation The U.S. Postal Service begins delivering an important message from Postmaster General John Potter this week to every household in America. The letter... View More
USPS has revised 703.1.6.11 to change the maximum value of a "low-cost item" to $9.10. The value is adjusted each year by the Internal Revenue Service for cost of living. 1.6.11 Products Mailable... View More
Feel the Rush of Success in Mail Register Early and Save on Admission to 2008 National Postal Forum Time is money. Attendees to the National Postal Forum can save nearly $100 on admission by registering... View More
The price for a one-ounce First-Class stamp will increase from 41 to 42 cents on May 12. Prices for other mailing services, such as Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services (including single-piece... View More
Planning to send a care package to a U.S. military service member serving abroad? Send it after March 3 to take advantage of a new flat-rate box from the U.S. Postal Service that is 50 percent larger and... View More
Adjusts to Changing Economy, Focuses on Revenue Growth The U.S. Postal Service ended the first quarter of fiscal 2008 with net released Jan. 30. Total revenue for the quarter ending Dec. 31 was... View More
USPS BOG has approved the new Priority Mail Large Flat-Rate Box for both domestic and International Mail - International Mail Manual and set the price - prices... View More
APWU Web News Article #07-08, Jan. 18, 2008 The Postal Service has notified the union that it intends to issue a Request for Proposals for the outsourcing of some Bulk Mail Center activities. At a Jan.... View More
National On-Time Performance Hits Record Highs WASHINGTON, DC The U.S. Postal Service announced that mail volume was down 3.0 percent, or 1.7 billion pieces, for the first quarter of fiscal 2008, according... View More
Carolyn Gallagher is New Vice Chairman WASHINGTON, DC Philadelphia attorney Alan C. Kessler was elected chairman of the Postal Service Board of Governors and Austin, TX, businesswoman Carolyn Lewis... View More