US mail contractors

mailman59 · Oct 26, 2018

Good with the bad unfortunately. Company requires you to have health insurance. Company pays you 820 a month so you can buy it. think of it as "it wasn't my money to start with, but I am getting a benefit from it."

Sublime · Oct 26, 2018

Amaal said: ↑

I need help I have my owne company and I need the mail hauling how I can get the Contract
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https://uspsprod.emptoris.com/emptoris/sso_login.jsp#/login/loginPage

Click on the Sign Up Now link. Follow ALL instructions very carefully.

Dracac · Mar 12, 2019

Sturmkatze said: ↑

Here's my standard FAQ article about hauling Mail. I work for Trojan Horse and wrote this years ago. It still holds true for most mail contracting. But remember, the BIGGEST thing is "attention to detail" and that will get you far. Do the job, all will be well. Try to cheat, pad your run, make the Mail late... go somewhere else.

Contract Mail Driver, Tractor Trailer Truck

SUMMARY The job of Contract Mail Driver consists of transporting U.S. Mail along a designated route to, or between, U.S. Postal facilities. In performing this job, the Mail Driver will drive a semi-tractor trailer truck and will usually also load and unload the trailer (all in rolling stock) sometimes with or without assistance from USPS dock workers. The driver will make minor vehicle repairs (replacing light bulbs, fuses, etc.) and maintain good communications with their supervisor to ensure that the vehicle is maintained in good working order.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES[Note: Reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules may be subject to change, in order to meet Company needs/business requirements.]
The essential duties and responsibilities of a Contract Mail Driver include the following (other duties may be assigned):

Drivers will do a pre- and post trip inspection of the truck and trailer each day to check for defects and to ensure that it's in safe operating condition. The driver will complete both a pre- and post trip report, which will indicate the vehicle?s condition and then turn it in to his supervisor at the end of each trip or tour of duty.

Drives truck between destinations, within the designated time schedule for the run.

Drivers MUST be able to back truck and trailer into confined spaces without damage and get it on the dock in a timely manner.

Drivers will fill-out and maintain a driver's logbook in accordance with the Department of Transportation's regulations.

Mail Drivers may be required to load and unload the trailer at each stop, either individually or with assistance of USPS dock personnel and with or without mechanical equipment. Most Postal loads are in rolling stock, easily managed by one person. The occasional pallet or two will be loaded/unloaded by Postal personnel -- drivers will not use Postal, powered equipment, period!

Drivers will secure the load properly, per Company direction so as to ensure stability and the security of the load. We are hauling U.S. Mail -- people's lives are wrapped up in their Mail -- it demands we do our best to safeguard it!

The driver will apply knowledge of commercial driving and skills in maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather or in tight loading dock areas -- the Post Office seems to consist of extremely tight dock areas and mail drivers must be able to perform this task! This cannot be emphasized enough -- if you can't back, you can't haul Mail.

Drivers will ensure that all shipping documentation (e.g., manifest security seal sheet, USPS form 5398-A, form 5397 ("late-slips"), etc.) required to move the Mail load is available for inspection and that said paperwork accompanies the load when delivered.

Maintain paperwork required for compliance with State and Federal regulations including drivers' logs, mileage sheets, fuel receipts, and other records required by law.

Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and to comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.

Promptly report any and all delays due to breakdowns, weather or traffic conditions or other emergencies, or in the event of irregularities relating to pickup or delivery of the load.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, a driver must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

The applicant must be able to pass all qualifications as set forth in Department of Transportation regulations, along with the USPS regulations.

Applicants MUST be able to pass an FBI background check! This means NO felonies and NO theft convictions. Do not try and hide anything -- they WILL find any convictions that may exist. If you can't meet these requirements, please don't waste your time or ours. We take the Post Office's "sanctity of the seal" pledge seriously! The USPS rules also say NO DUI/DWI/controlled substances convictions within 3 years -- if this applies to you, again, please don't waste your time or ours!

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

2 years experience driving a tractor tailer is required.

Drivers must be able to drive conventional tractor (either day cab or with a sleeper) pulling with a 48 to 53 foot dry van.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

The applicant must posses the ability to read, write and comprehend the English language, so as to understand simple instructions, along with short correspondence and memos in the ENGLISH language.

The applicant must also be able to write simple correspondence in English.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved, written or oral instructions.

Ability to deal with problems arising on the route, to be able to know when it is time to call the supervisor to help with a problem.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Applicant must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License.

Applicant must possess (or be able to obtain) a valid DOT Medical Certificate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Drivers must be able to sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours.

Drivers must be able to shift manual transmission and operate foot pedals.

Drivers must be able to perform occasional squatting and crouching to handle and secure the Mail.

Drivers must be able to enter and exit the vehicle's cab 8 to 10 times a day. Cab floor level is generally from 36 to 66 inches above ground level, with entry and exit achieved with the assistance of various configurations of steps and handholds; also requires occasional bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching and balancing.

Drivers must be able to push/pull/man-handle Postal containers with or without a mechanical aid while loading/unloading the trailer.

Drivers must be able to occasionally reach above shoulder level, at waist level and below waist level for maneuvering and directing the controls to operate the truck.

Must be able to hook/unhook various commercial vehicle combinations, manually lower and raise landing gear, operate the fifth wheel release lever, attach and unhook air and electrical lines, raise and lower cargo doors, climb into and out of vehicles, fuel vehicles and check engine oil and coolant levels.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Drivers may spend from 20% to 40% of their time out-of-doors, exposed to potentially difficult environmental conditions.

Drivers may sometimes be subject to irregular work schedules, temperature and weather extremes, long trips, short notice for assignment of a trip, tight delivery schedules, delays en route and other stresses related to driving a large commercial motor vehicle on crowded streets and highways in all kinds of weather.

Drivers typically spend 60% to 80% of their on-duty time in the truck. While driving, Mail drivers are exposed to noise and vibration levels which may be higher than those typically experienced in passenger vehicles.

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Dracac · Mar 12, 2019

Excellent information, i start my new job doing mail today.

Thank you
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sevenmph · Jun 30, 2019

I guess we are all working for the wrong company. I could retire in a week!

sevenmph · Jul 1, 2019

Pat Salmon & Sons was sold to 10 Roads.
Wayne Hoovestol is the CEO of 10 Roads.

Infosaur · Jul 1, 2019

sevenmph said: ↑

I guess we are all working for the wrong company. I could retire in a week! View attachment 287474
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If only recruiters were held to the same standard as truckers.

("Your license is revolked! You can't place another add for 6 years! If you are found using another internet account, you will be subject to jail time, and your words per minute and total typing accuracy will be tested randomly!")

My mom was a legal secretary, so she's shown me the typing curriculum they used to require in secretarial school. Most people today would barely pass.

wasted1 · Jul 4, 2019

Does anyone have any info on Hoovestol Trucking? I am wondering how they will be compared to Pat Salmon. Are they good to work for? How are they on truck maintenance? I would appreciate any info.

Caltrucker13 · Jul 4, 2019

What are the requirements and the process to join US Mail as independent contractor/ owner operator?
I have my authority and tractor, I heard that US Mail pays good money to its contractors.
I'm thinking about hauling for US Mail as independent contractor so I will greatly appreciate it if anyone can tell me the instructions on how to join.

Dino soar · Jul 4, 2019

I don't know for sure, but my understanding of it is that you have to contact the US government and become a contractor for them.

I thought that I remember something years ago from the small business administration where they help you go through what you need to contract with the federal government.

When I used to do the mail runs, the guys said that each run was done by a bid process and the lowest bid would get the Run. But there are plenty of contractors for them to keep buying truck so I guess they get the bids.

It probably is good money, but that's that schedule that they keep is kind of insane. From the pickup they will only load you exactly at a certain time and from there to the next point you may have enough time to get a cup of coffee if you're quick running in and out.

And if somehow someway you do manage to get in and out a little quicker the next place will only take you exactly precisely at that appointment so your day can never really be any shorter or get done any quicker.

But I would imagine as an owner operator you could make good money doing that.

Before Christmas time they get crazy busy maybe you can find someone to subcontract for during that time and see if you would like it if you've never done it before.

sevenmph · Jul 4, 2019

wasted1 said: ↑

Does anyone have any info on Hoovestol Trucking? I am wondering how they will be compared to Pat Salmon. Are they good to work for? How are they on truck maintenance? I would appreciate any info.
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I work for a company that is owned by Hoovestol.
Do you work for Salmon now?

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