Overview
- USPS said it will work with third‑party trucking providers to eliminate use of non‑domiciled CDL operators who have not been vetted by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
- Leaders framed the policy as a safety measure that adds accountability to contracted transportation operations.
- The announcement cites consistency with the DOT interim final rule titled Restoring Integrity to the Issuance of Non‑Domiciled Commercial Drivers Licenses.
- Chairwoman Amber McReynolds emphasized public and employee safety as the top priority, and Postmaster General David Steiner said the step supports reliable service after a safe holiday peak.
- USPS highlighted the scale of its network, moving about 55,000 truck loads daily and nearly 2 billion miles per year, and reiterated its status as a self‑financing independent federal establishment.