And ethics watchdogs have recently exposed his continued financial ties to a major logistics contractor, XPO Logistics. Independent postal experts and other critics wonder why the agency would opt to slow down mail when it's already struggling to deliver mail on time. The Postal Regulatory Commission issued an advisory opinion on July 20 that found that the estimated annual cost savings for the Postal Service's proposed service standard changes won't, in fact, lead to "much improvement" of the agency's current deficit woes.
The commission also expressed worry that the Postal Service did not do any "operational or pilot testing" for the proposed changes. A Postal Service representative said that customers can still use Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail services with a one- to three-day standard to ship letters, larger envelopes or packages within the contiguous United States.
However, if you plan to use regular first-class mail or package service, the service recommends that you plan ahead and send your mail early in order for it to reach its destination on time.
Another option is to compare rates and delivery estimates with competing carriers, like FedEx or UPS. When sending or receiving a letter or parcel with the Postal Service, keep in mind that delivery estimates are just that -- estimates and not guarantees. The only service that offers a money-back guarantee for delivery within a two-day window is Priority Mail Express. So unlike first-class mail or regular priority, you'll actually get a refund for a late delivery.
If you're waiting on a letter or package that has an incorrect address or was stuck in a weather-related delay, the only way to intercept or reroute it is with a tracking number.
Some Postal Service offerings automatically include tracking at no extra charge, like for first-class package service. But if you need tracking for first-class mail like a letter, flat or postcard or media mail, you'll have to pay an additional fee to get it certified.
According to the US Postal Service , adding a tracking service doesn't expedite or guarantee delivery. It just makes it possible to find your item if it's lost. If you are the recipient of a package and don't know the tracking number, you can reach out to the sender to get it and then check its status online. You can also ask a Postal Service employee to help you based on providing your address.
If you feel like you're experiencing an atypical delay and you think your mail has gotten lost after five days, you can submit a missing mail search request, and the Postal Service will try to locate it.
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Nationally, first-class mail should be delivered in about days. First-class mail postage includes forwarding and return services with no additional charge. If you have or more mail pieces, you can choose to presort your mail.
Presorted mail costs the USPS less money to process and deliver, resulting in an approximately 20 percent lower postage rate. Standard delivery time is the same as first-class mail. Standard Mail usually consists of flyers, circulars, advertising, newsletters, bulletins, catalogs, or other printed pieces that are generally identical in content. Standard mail must be less than 16 ounces and must meet a minimum quantity of pieces or 50 pounds of mail.
Standard mail is not forwarded or returned if undeliverable unless a special endorsement is used. Standard mail will typically be delivered in under 5 business days locally, but nationwide it could take 2 to 3 weeks. Standard Mail should not be used for time-sensitive mail. Oversized USPS Retail Ground available for Zones , up to 70 lbs, when measuring over inches but not more than inches in combined length and girth.
Commercial pricing available for businesses that qualify. Browse service prices and eligibility. For many major markets. Average number of days based on origin and destination. Available only for certain products and to certain destinations. Restrictions and exclusions apply. Insurance does not cover certain items. For details, visit Priority Mail Express service comes with a signature option. PS Form by mail only.
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