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zardo
on Sept 15, 2024
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USPS' long-awaited new mail truck makes its debut ...
That's because the mail trucks are not considered suitable for longer and higher speed routes. I would expect them to roll out to rural areas quickly so the USPS can get rid of the mishmash fleet.
kasey_junk
on Sept 15, 2024
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Rural carriers buy and maintain their own vehicles typically.
https://about.usps.com/publications/pub181/pub181_v03_revisi...
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knowitnone
on Sept 15, 2024
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those may be contact carriers
kasey_junk
on Sept 15, 2024
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I have an uncle who was an employee rural carrier for thirty years. He always owned and maintained his own vehicle.
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