On October 1, the United States will implement “new service standards” for and periodicals. While many are dreading the 30% degradation in time, luckily, for handwritten notes and cards (like those sent by Handwrytten), the situation isn’t really too terrible.
Keep reading for an overview of the and how it will affect you.
According to the , single-piece first-class within a 3-hour drive between originating and destination processing facilities will continue to have a time of two days. Mailing from zip code to zip code beyond that may encounter a day or two of additional delay. However, all is scheduled to be delivered within five days. The table below gives a better idea of time your :
| Delivery Standard | Distance |
|---|---|
| 2 Day | 0 – 139 Miles |
| 3 Day | 140 – 930 Miles |
| 4 Day | 931 – 1907 Miles |
| 5 Day | 1908+ Miles |
According to the , overall, 70% of First-Class will be delivered within 1-3 days.
According to the current standards, any destination in the requires a 3 Day standard. Attempting to meet this led to an over-reliance on air transportation, which is less reliable and more costly than ground transport. This has led to unreliable service times, as the has not met its own standards for nearly a decade. Furthermore, as the does not own a fleet of planes, flying across the US has not been cost effective. Relying on the ‘s fleet of trucks can lead to substantial savings.
At the same time, declining volumes and revenue have forced the to rethink their strategy. When you add the additional labor demand due to COVID, the only way for the to remain solvent was to make these changes.
Plan ahead. If you need to get your birthday card, thank you note, or other piece of to your destination on time, consider sending it earlier – just to be safe. Sending your just a day or two earlier can make the difference, so plan ahead and get wryting!
Have additional questions about the new ? Visit the website or contact the Handwrytten team!
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