RURAL CARRIER NEWS
Relief Carrier Appreciation Week is February 7-13, 2026
The delegates at the 2018 National Convention passed a binding resolution stating, “That a week during the year be designated as Relief Carrier Appreciation Week.” The NRLCA National Board has ...
This rural carrier traveled a country mile
John Moore, who was with USPS for 62 years and was the last rural carrier on a “mileage route,” died Jan. 26. Moore, 83, was based in Martinton, IL, and ...
Oshkosh Recalls Some of Its Controversial New Mail Carrier Van Because Its Rear Wheels Might Fall Off
American industrial and military vehicle manufacturing giant Oshkosh is recalling 40 of its controversial Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDVs) because their rear wheels might fall off due to a manufacturing ...
U.S. Postal Service Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results
Operating revenue was $22.2 billion, a 1.2 percent decrease compared to same quarter last year Controllable income was $350 million, down $618 million from same quarter last year Net loss ...
Postal Service updates DFA: New lists of RPDCs, LPCs, S&DCs, & RTOs
The Postal Service is now four years into its 10-year plan, Delivering for America. A couple of weeks ago, the USPS Office of Inspector General issued an audit report assessing progress and ...
UPDATE: SAC Conference Postponed; New Dates are February 28-March 2, 2026 – Booking link added
Due to hazardous weather conditions, the SAC conference has been postponed. It will now be held Saturday, February 28-Monday, March 2, 2026. Please see the Area Conferences tab for an updated agenda and ...
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