USPS: 5,000 mobile cellular scanners deployed to Postal Vehicle Service drivers

USPS recently expanded its Surface Visibility (SV) program by deploying 5,000 mobile cellular scanners to postal vehicle service drivers. These scanners use GPS and geo-fencing to track mail movement — including arrivals and departures — and to simplify drops and pickups at detached mail units, mailer sites and freight houses. The cellular scanners are replacing…

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New York City Postmaster Kevin Crocilla discusses future plans

Kevin Crocilla has big plans for the Big Apple. Crocilla, who began his career as a letter carrier, was appointed New York City’s Postmaster in June. He now oversees one of the nation’s largest markets, with 67 branches and 4,100 employees. At the top of his to-do list is improving customers’ experiences in retail lobbies…

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APWU Announces New Communications Director

APWU Announces Emily Harris, Experienced Labor Writer and Multi-Media Producer, to Serve as New Communications Director For Immediate Release 10/26/2016 – The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) announced today that Emily Harris, an experienced writer and award-winning multi-media producer, will serve as the union’s new communications director. “We’re delighted to have a talented communicator like…

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