USPS OIG Report: Postal Vehicle Service Operators

In fiscal year (FY) 2024, PVS incurred operating expenses of $1.3 billion. On November 30, 2022, the Postal Service and the American Postal Workers Union agreed to initiate a pilot that created a new bargaining unit position, Postal Vehicle Operators (PVO).

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APWU: Postal Vehicle Operators Pilot MOUs Expanded

The national parties have agreed upon additional MOUs for establishing and developing Postal Vehicle Operators (PVOs).

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USPS Headquarters Showcases New Next Generation Delivery Vehicle

The U.S. Postal Service is proud to highlight its new zero-emission electric Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) in front of the organization’s headquarters at L’Enfant Plaza.

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The Postal Service’s new fleet: How the vehicles will help USPS grow (video)

The five-minute video is the third installment in “The Plan in Action,” a five-part series on Delivering for America that will be released throughout the summer.

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USPS OIG Report: Fleet Modernization – Electric Vehicle & Charging Infrastructure Incentives

Background To manage its aging fleet while supporting financial and environmental sustainability strategies from its 10-year Delivering for America plan, the Postal Service is investing $9.6 billion to electrify its delivery vehicles and install related charging infrastructure at hundreds of facilities. As $3 billion of this investment stems from congressional funds, it is essential for…

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USPS OIG Report: Contract Trucking Safety and Compliance

Background The U.S. Postal Service and its contracted trucking companies and drivers play a key role in transporting and maintaining the safety and security of the mail. The Postal Service has approximately 4,600 trucking contracts (highway contract routes and freight auction services) with associated costs of $5.2 billion. The Postal Service’s ability to effectively manage…

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USPS Promotes Safe Driver Training at National Logistics Symposium, 171 Drivers Honored

October 26, 2023 KANSAS CITY, MO — The U.S. Postal Service held a National Logistics Symposium for employees from Oct. 24-26 in Kansas City. The symposium provided information on the latest driver technology, safe driving strategies, driver training and an award recognition for USPS tractor trailer operators. “We want our drivers to return home to…

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APWU: MVS 600 Route Arbitration Award

From: Charlie Cash <CCash@apwu.org> Sent: Monday, August 14, 2023 Subject: MVS 600 Route Arbitration Award Union Family, Please see attached. You are welcome to share with the field. It is a good win and congratulations to the MVS Division! Let’s all continue to fight to get all the bargaining unit work we were promised in…

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