USPS reports first-quarter financial results – Operating revenue grew to $21.6 billion

February 8, 2024 The Postal Service has announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 (Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2023). Here are some highlights: • Revenue. Total operating revenue was $21.6 billion, an increase of 0.5 percent compared with the same quarter one year earlier. Shipping and packages revenue increased 2.7 percent, and First-Class…

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U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors to Meet Feb. 8

January 29, 2024 WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors will meet Feb. 8, 2024, in open session at Postal Service headquarters, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC. The public is welcome to observe the meeting beginning at 4 p.m. EST in the Benjamin Franklin Room on the 11th floor. The board…

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USPS Ends First Quarter FY24 with Stable Delivery Performance

January 5, 2024 WASHINGTON, DC — The United States Postal Service reported new delivery performance metrics for the thirteenth week of the first quarter for fiscal year 2024. The average time for the Postal Service to deliver a mailpiece or package across the nation was 2.7 days. FY24 first quarter service performance scores covering October…

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U.S. Postal Service Announces Holiday Operating Schedule

Post Offices Will Close for Christmas and New Year’s Day WASHINGTON, DC — The United States Postal Service today announced that all branches will be closed in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day. This closure affects all postal services, including retail services, mail delivery and blue collection boxes. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve…

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USPS Reports Fiscal Year 2023 Results – Net loss totaled $6.5 billion

November 14, 2023 The Postal Service has reported its financial results for fiscal year 2023 (Oct. 1, 2022-Sept. 30, 2023). Here are the highlights: • Revenue. Total operating revenue was $78.2 billion, a decrease of 0.4 percent from the previous fiscal year. First-Class Mail revenue increased 2.1 percent, while Marketing Mail revenue decreased 5.8 percent. Shipping and…

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U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors to Meet Nov. 14

November 3, 2023 WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors will meet Nov. 14, 2023, in open session at Postal Service headquarters, 475 L’Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC. The public is welcome to observe the meeting beginning at noon ET in the Benjamin Franklin Room on the 11th floor. The Board is…

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USPS News Release: A History of the Postal Service … for Kids!

USPS News Release – October 30, 2023 WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service is offering a new activity book to teach kids about postal history. A Kids’ History of the United States Postal Service is a colorful, 40-page booklet full of historic facts, photos and stories about the U.S. Mail and the people (and animals!) who…

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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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