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I was wondering if anyone out can share their experience driving for USPS. I'm looking into finding a job with them after I get out of the Army. If anyone has transitioned from the military to the USPS I would also appreciate info on that and how it counts towards retirement, job experience etc.

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This might help. Google: USPS Tractor Trailer Driver
Veterans are given preference in hiring . If you are interested in driving jobs other than tractor trailer click the USPS logo on the top left of the link
There is a "Master the Postal Exams " by Arco that helps with the exams required for driver applicants . It costs $85 but if you go to Amazon.com and put it in search you can buy a used one for much less .
One negative thing about USPS is they don't upgrade their fleet very often (every 15-20 years ? ) . I remember in the early 90's I used to see USPS drivers piking up trailers in Atlanta railyards . When I saw the old Mack cabovers being replaced with conventional tractors I asked a driver about it .
He said USPS heard they would be required to have a/c in tractors the following year so they were buying tractors before that was required to avoid the extra cost of a/c .

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Thankfully I'm used to govt shinanigans having spent the last 8 years working for uncle sam. Thanks for the info.
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suposuvly your local public library should have the study book for the 473/473-c, and the 460 not sure if the last one is the right number but its something like that there is a link on the USPS web site and they say that all the company's charging to "help you study" for the exam are just a scam the book they send you is like $20 also look into where your planing to live since there are not that many postal jobs since they are encouraging there employs to take early retirement without receiving a early retirement bonus
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I've delivered to many of the major USPS facilities for years. I never thought to ask what they had to do to get their jobs. Hum.....
Thanks for the posts guys. I'm gonna have something to look forward to next time I'm on their yard besides getting off their yard.
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