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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 24, 2024

USPS Unveils first EV Charging Stations, Electric Delivery Vehicles

Hundreds of new USPS Sorting and Delivery Centers will be equipped with infrastructure to power more than 66,000 USPS electric delivery vehicles. Among the vehicles will be 9,250 Ford E-Transits.

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Videosby StaffJanuary 17, 2023

Inconsistent Service Levels for Fleet Registration & Titling Persist at State DMVs

What has led to decreased service levels and increased wait times at state DMVs? AF digs into the issue in this week's State of the Fleet Industry video.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2021

Propane Autogas Truck Delivered to USPS Contractor

Hi Pro will soon add five Class 6 medium-duty straight box propane autogas delivery trucks to its fleet.

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ArticlesApril 1, 2021

A Roadmap for U.S. Postal Service Electrification

There are many unanswered questions regarding Oshkosh Defense’s $6 billion contract with USPS, including whether an electric prototype or a “swappable” drivetrain even exists. Yet there are ways to achieve electrification of the USPS fleet and avoid living with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s ham-handed decision for decades to come.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2021

Workhorse Meets with USPS, Retains Counsel

The commercial electric vehicle maker said to expect “a prolonged process to explore our options and possibly pursue further action” related to its failed bid to win the contract to replace USPS vehicles.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2021

U.S. Postal Service Awards Delivery Vehicle Contract to Oshkosh Defense

The contract, which calls for putting 50,000 to 165,000 Next Generation Delivery Vehicles into service over 10 years, includes electric powertrains as well as internal combustion engines.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2020

U.S. Postal Service Contractor to Use Propane-Fueled Ford Trucks

USPS contractor McAbee Trucking purchased eight propane Autogas-fueled Ford F-750 delivery trucks that are contracted for parcel delivery routes between USPS locations in North and South Carolina.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2019

Cummins Provides USPS with EVs in California

Cummins Inc. is delivering eight battery-electric vehicles to the United States Postal Service fleet that are aimed at eliminating vehicle emissions and reducing fuel and maintenance costs.

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Newsby Paul ClintonFebruary 1, 2019

Polar Vortex Chills Fleet Activity

The polar vortex storm that brought South Pole temperatures to the Midwest drastically reduced commercial fleet activity in the Chicago area and caused UPS and the U.S. Postal Service to suspend parcel and mail deliveries in several other states.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2018

Amazon Moves to Launch Its Own Delivery Fleet

Recent moves suggest Amazon, the online retail giant, is taking steps to establish its own air and land parcel delivery service.

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