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The U.S. Postal Service continues to face challenges erasing its losses.

President Trump’s instinct to place the U.S. Postal Service under the direct control of the White House is correct and would allow the agency to be reformed without interference from oversight bodies that have outlived their usefulness, says commentator Satish Jindel.

The U.S. Postal Service’s board of governors on Friday named David Steiner as the next postmaster general, but the choice isn’t official yet. News reports say he was first approved by President Trump.

DHL’s supply chain unit says it plans to close a distribution center in Ontario, California.

The U.S. Postal Service board of governors is set to vote soon on a FedEx official to lead the agency, according to a newspaper report.

DHL has targeted e-commerce logistics as a primary growth area. On Tuesday, it acquired Indiana-based specialist IDS Fulfillment.

FedEx continues to implement its Tricolor efficiency strategy with the conversion of a 777 freighter aircraft from its parcel to its heavy air cargo network.

Amazon is investing heavily in rural last-mile delivery as a hedge against Walmart, a prominent analyst says.

Amazon contract carrier Sun Country Airlines says finding parts is slightly slowing deployment of new Amazon freighter aircraft.

DHL Group is trimming some airline partners to reduce excess capacity in its air network as part of an effort to maintain growth in a turbulent market.

A U.S. Postal Service distribution center in Tampa is closed after a wall collapsed Monday night.

UPS is downsizing its workforce as it pulls back from delivering packages for Amazon, its largest customer.

DHL said it is resuming deliveries of B2C shipments over $800 after U.S. authorities relaxed rules that had increased red tape for processing medium-value shipments.

Eric Kulisch has been named managing editor of PostalMag, a Firecrown publication that covers logistics along with FreightWaves.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said the Postal Service is considering how it can raise money by offering logistics service across the government.

The Washtucna, Washington Post Office closed in 2010 because of a mold discovery, and now residents get their mail delivered in cluster boxes. Photo by Jimmy Emerson.

The Lenore, Idaho Post Office serves ZIP Code 83541. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Lenore Post Office 19770 Lenore Grade Lenore, ID 83541 Location at Google Maps

The Newfane, Vermont Post Office serves ZIP Code 05341. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Newfane Post Office 562 VT-30 Newfane, VT 05345 Location at Google Maps

The Shawmut, Montana Post Office serves ZIP Code 59078. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Shawmut Post Office 4 W First Ave Shawmut, MT 59078 Location at Google Maps

The Gainesville, Alabama Post Office serves ZIP Code 35464. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Gainesville Post Office 9393 State St Gainesville, AL 35464 Location at Google Maps

The Secretary, Maryland Post Office serves ZIP Code 21664. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Secretary Post Office 145 Main St. Secretary, Maryland 21664 Location at Google Maps

The Woolford, Maryland Post Office serves ZIP Code 21677. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Woolford Post Office 1614 Taylors Island Rd #1 Woolford, MD 21677 Location at Google Maps

The Cheswold, Delaware Post Office serves ZIP Code 19936. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Cheswold Post Office 262 Main St Cheswold, DE 19936 Location at Google Maps

The Farmington Falls, Maine Post Office serves ZIP Code 04940. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Farmington Falls Post Office 174 Croswell Rd Farmington Falls, ME 04940 Location at Google Maps

The Agra, Oklahoma Post Office serves ZIP Code 74824. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Agra Post Office 13 Main Street Agra, Oklahoma 74824 Location at Google Maps

The Hallett, Oklahoma Post Office serves ZIP Code 74034. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Hallett Post Office 501 5th Ave Hallett, OK 74034 Location at Google Maps

The Phoenix, Maryland Post Office serves ZIP Code 21131. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Phoenix Post Office 14320 Jarrettsville Pike Phoenix, MD 21131 Location at Google Maps

The Big Cabin, Oklahoma Post Office serves ZIP Code 74332. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Big Cabin Post Office 104 Main St Big Cabin, OK 74332 Location at Google Maps

The Rockbridge Baths, Virginia Post Office serves ZIP Code 24473. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Rockbridge Baths Post Office 4781 Maury River Rd Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473 Location at Google Maps

The Hampton, Kentucky Post Office serves ZIP Code 42047. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Hampton Post Office 724 Main St Hampton, KY 42047 Location at Google Maps

The Steele’s Tavern, Virginia Post Office serves ZIP Code 22476. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Steele’s Tavern Post Office 6554 Lee Jackson Hwy Steele’s Tavern, VA 24476 Location at Google Maps

The Maplewood, Missouri Post Office serves ZIP Code 63143. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Maplewood Post Office 2800 Marshall Ave St. Louis, MO 63143 Location at Google Maps

The Altamahaw, North Carolina Post Office serves ZIP Code 27202. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Altamahaw Post Office 3788 Altamahaw Church St Altamahaw, NC 27202 Location at Google Maps

The Desert Center, California Post Office serves ZIP Code 92239. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Desert Center Post Office 44300 Ragsdale Rd Desert Center, CA 92239 Location at Google Maps

The Salem, Kentucky Post Office serves ZIP Code 42078. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Salem Post Office 155 E Main St Salem, KY 42078 Location at Google Maps

The Dime Box, Texas Post Office serves ZIP Code 77853. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Dime Box Post Office 1017 Stephen F Austin Blvd Dime Box, TX 77853 Location at Google Maps

The Centerville, South Dakota Post Office serves ZIP Code 57014. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Centerville Post Office 533 Broadway St Centerville, SD 57014 Location at Google Maps

The Hualapai, Arizona Post Office serves ZIP Code 86412. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Hualapai Post Office 3880 Thompson Ave Kingman, AZ 86409 Location at Google Maps

The Lakota, North Dakota Post Office serves ZIP Code 58344. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Lakota Post Office 209 Main St Lakota, ND 58344 Location at Google Maps

The Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado Post Office serves ZIP Code 80451. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Hot Sulphur Springs Post Office 506 Grand Ave Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451 Location at Google Maps

PTF rural carrier Sebastian Mykitin’s LLV is packed full of holiday packages ready for delivery. Mykitin works at the Sierra Garden Post Office in Roseville, California.

The Ypsilanti, North Dakota Post Office serves ZIP Code 58497. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Ypsilanti Post Office 218 1st St Ypsilanti, North Dakota 58497 Location at Google Maps

The Walcott, North Dakota Post Office serves ZIP Code 58077. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Walcott Post Office 472 Main Ave Walcott, ND 58077 Location at Google Maps

The Ridgeview, South Dakota Post Office serves ZIP Code 57652. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Ridgeview Post Office 1 US-212 Ridgeview, South Dakota 57652 Location at Google Maps

The Ringold, Oklahoma Post Office serves ZIP Code 74754. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Ringold Post Office 23112 State Hwy 3 Ringold, OK 74754 Location at Google Maps

The Killdeer, North Dakota Post Office serves ZIP Code 58640. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Killdeer Post Office 48 Central Ave S Killdeer, ND 58640 Location at Google Maps

The Binford, North Dakota Post Office serves ZIP Code 58416. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Binford Post Office 215 Whinery St Binford, ND 58416 Location at Google Maps

The Redig, South Dakota Post Office serves ZIP Code 57776. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Redig Post Office 14695 US-85 Redig, SD 57776 Location at Google Maps

The Lantry, South Dakota Post Office serves ZIP Code 57636. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Lantry Post Office 14 Wheat Ave Lantry, SD 57636 Location at Google Maps

The Blanca, Colorado Post Office serves ZIP Code 81123. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Blanca Post Office 406 Smith St Blanca, CO 81123 Location at Google Maps

The Villa Grove, Colorado Post Office serves ZIP Code 81155. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Villa Grove Post Office 33937 US Hwy 285 Villa Grove, CO 81155 Location at Google Maps

The Hannaford, North Dakota Post Office serves ZIP Code 58448. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Hannaford Post Office 286 Bridge Ave Hannaford, ND 58448 Location at Google Maps

The Gladstone, North Dakota Post Office serves ZIP Code 58630. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Gladstone Post Office 114 5th Ave Gladstone, ND 58630 Location at Google Maps

The Forks, Washington Post Office serves ZIP Code 98331. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Forks Post Office 61 Spartan Ave Forks, WA 98331 Location at Google Maps

The Naselle, Washington Post Office serves ZIP Code 98638. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Naselle Post Office 294 Knappton Rd Naselle, WA 98638 Location at Google Maps

The Silver Creek, Washington Post Office serves ZIP Code 98585. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Silver Creek Post Office 140 Gershick Rd Silver Creek, WA 98585 Location at Google Maps

The Black Diamond, Washington Post Office serves ZIP Code 98010. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Black Diamond Post Office 25228 Baker St Black Diamond, WA 98010 Location at Google Maps

The Camas Valley, Oregon Post Office serves ZIP Code 97416. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Camas Valley Post Office 18493 OR-42 Camas Valley, OR 97416 Location at Google Maps

The Chaptico, Maryland Post Office serves ZIP Code 20621. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Chaptico Post Office 25749 Budds Creek Rd Chaptico, MD 20621 Location at Google Maps

The Mount Victoria, Maryland Post Office serves ZIP Code 20661. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License.

The Cobb Island, Maryland Post Office serves ZIP Code 20625. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Cobb Island Post Office 17009 Cobb Island Rd Cobb Island, MD 20625 Location at Google Maps

The Ezel, Kentucky Post Office serves ZIP Code 41425. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Ezel Post Office 14269 Highway 460 W Ezel, KY 41425 Location at Google Maps

The Glen Arm, Maryland Post Office serves ZIP Code 21057. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Glen Arm Post Office 12112 Long Green Pike Glen Arm, MD 21057 Location at Google Maps

The Hydes, Maryland Post Office serves ZIP Code 21082. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License.

The Fork, Maryland Post Office serves ZIP Code 21051. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Fork Post Office 12544 Harford Rd Fork, MD 21051 Location at Google Maps

The Bergton, Virginia Post Office serves ZIP Code 22811. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Bergton Post Office 17175 Bergton Rd Bergton, VA 22811 Location at Google Maps

The Burnt Cabins, Pennsylvania Post Office serves ZIP Code 17215. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Burnt Cabins Post Office 233 Grist Mill Rd Ste A Burnt Cabins, PA 17215 Location at Google Maps

The Blevins, Arkansas Post Office serves ZIP Code 71825. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Blevins Post Office 5911 AR-29 N, Blevins, AR 71825 Location at Google Maps

The Fort Garland, Colorado Post Office serves ZIP Code 81133. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Fort Garland Post Office 313 CO-159 Fort Garland, CO 81133 Location at Google Maps

The Lake Cormorant, Mississippi Post Office serves ZIP Code 38641. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Lake Cormorant Post Office 12744 Star Landing Rd W Lake Cormorant, MS 38641 Location at Google Maps

The Chewalla, Tennessee Post Office serves ZIP Code 38393. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Chewalla Post Office 218 Wenasoga Rd Chewalla, TN 38393 Location at Google Maps

The town of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, including the town’s post office, took a direct hit from an EF4 tornado on March 24th, 2023. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License.

The Gunnison, Mississippi Post Office serves ZIP Code 38746. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Gunnison Post Office 514 Railroad Ave Gunnison, MS 38746 Location at Google Maps

The Roe, Arkansas Post Office serves ZIP Code 72134. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Roe Post Office 180 Main Roe, AR 72134 Location at Google Maps

The Oriskany, Virginia Post Office serves ZIP Code 24130. Photo by SneakinDeacon, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Oriskany Post Office 68 Oriskany Square Oriskany, VA 24130 Location at Google Maps

The Holly Springs, Mississippi Post Office serves ZIP Code 38635. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Holly Springs Post Office 110 N Memphis St Holly Springs, MS 38635 Location at Google Maps

The Monticello, Arkansas Post Office serves ZIP Code 71655. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Monticello Post Office 580 University Dr Monticello, AR 71655 Location at Google Maps

The Polvadera, New Mexico Post Office serves ZIP Code 87828. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Polvadera Post Office 15 Correo St Polvadera, NM 87828 Location at Google Maps

The Strawn, Texas Post Office serves ZIP Code 76475. Photo by cmh2315fl, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Strawn Post Office 203 Housley St Strawn, TX 76475 Location at Google Maps

The East Derry, New Hampshire Post Office serves ZIP Code 03041. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. East Derry Post Office 50 E Derry Rd Derry, NH 03041 Location at Google Maps

Jonathan Lowe’s new book, Post Office Confidential: A Memoir, covers Lowe’s 22 years experience in the USPS before retiring under “early out” in 2009. Lowe is PostalMag.com’s audiobooks reviewer and the memoir also covers his 30 years of experience in the audiobook industry. An introduction to Post Office Confidential can be found at SoundCloud. Lowe […]

The Upatoi, Georgia Post Office serves ZIP Code 31829. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Upatoi Post Office 12100 Macon Rd Ste B Upatoi, GA 31829

The West Granby, Connecticut Post Office serves ZIP Code 06090. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. West Granby Post Office 250 W Granby Rd West Granby, CT 06090 Location at Google Maps

The Wynne, Arkansas Post Office serves ZIP Code 72396. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Wynne Post Office 402 Merriman Ave E Wynne, AR 72396 Location at Google Maps

The Alleene, Arkansas Post Office serves ZIP Code 71820. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Alleene Post Office 1845 Arkansas, AR-234 Alleene, AR 71820 Location at Google Maps

Seven post offices in the Philadelphia area are the focus of an audit analyzing several factors, including delayed mail. NBC10 Responds reporter Tracy Davidson has the details and gets reactions from residents and local leaders.

Rep. Angie Craig joined Esme Murphy Sunday to talk about the ongoing issues with USPS deliveries in Minnesota. WCCO reports.

The Emmet, Arkansas Post Office serves ZIP Code 71835. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Emmet Post Office 101 W 1st St Emmet, AR 71835 Location at Google Maps

U.S. Representatives Rick Larsen and Suzan DelBene sent a letter to the head of the United States Postal Service saying efforts to increase staffing are insufficient. KING 5 reports.

Omaha police say a cyclist is dead after being hit by a USPS truck. 6 News WOWT reports.

At least four postal workers have been robbed in the last week in Chicago. ABC 7 Chicago reports.

USPS said that the loss of commitments from two highway contract carriers exacerbated the delivery delays. NBC News 9 reports.

A crossing guard said she came face-to-face with two young men who returned fire after at least one person in a car fired shots at them. A mail truck was struck by bullets during the shooting. CBS 2’s Shardaa Gray reports.

USPS Link reports: The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and the Postal Police Officers Association have reached a tentative agreement on a 66-month contract, covering more than 360 postal police officers represented by the union, reports USPS Link. The tentative agreement is subject to a ratification vote by the union membership, a process that will take […]

The U.S. Postal Service has sent an email reminder to P.O. box holders to renew before January 22nd, 2023 as fees paid on or after that date are subject to new rates: Advance Notice to POBOL PO Box Customers – January 2023 Price Change. If your PO Box renewal fees are due in January, and […]

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has shared a 2023 calendar image that shows the 26 paycheck dates for Postal Service employees. Every month will have two paydays, except for March and September, which will have three each, the USPS notes. The calendar also shows federal holidays.

The Adrian, Georgia Post Office serves ZIP Code 31002. Photo by Jimmy Emerson, some rights reserved. Photo shared under the Creative Commons License. Adrian Post Office 102 W Main St Adrian, GA 31002 Location at Google Maps

KGW meteorologist Rod Hill learned firsthand what it takes to work for the U.S. Postal Service. Lucky for him, he dipped his toe into the profession after the holiday rush. (CREDIT: KGW News)

Attendees at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week had the chance to get behind the wheel of the Postal Service’s new Next Generation Delivery Vehicle – of which a significant percentage will be fully electric. Attendee Kerwin McKenzie shared video of the vehicle on display at his YouTube channel Cruisinaltitude. […]

From the Vault: Tim Lundeen’s career in audiobooks has encompassed most aspects of the business, including narration of both fiction and non-fiction across multiple genres. Both national and international publishers have found his low key narration style captivating to their listeners. He has also directed and edited authors Gary Chapman, Shannon Ethridge, Nate Larkin, Andy […]