OIG: Where are the Postal Service’s Trailers?

Posted on December 30, 2016December 30, 2016 by 21cpw

Project Title: Global Positioning System Trailer Visibility Start Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Estimated Report Release Date: March 2017 The U.S. Postal Service plans to begin using Global Positioning System (GPS) enabled trailers to increase operating efficiency, reduce costs, and improve reliability of its transportation network. GPS technology has been used in private industry to…

Should the Postal Service Have Fewer Leased Trailers?

Posted on May 5, 2016May 5, 2016 by 21cpw

Project Title: Postal Service Trailer Lease Reduction DRIVE – 1 Initiative Start Date: Monday, March 21, 2016 Estimated Report Release Date: September 2016 In response to declining mail volume, the U.S. Postal Service needs to adjust its transportation network and processing infrastructure, while reducing costs and maintaining service. In fiscal year (FY) 2011, the Postal…