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USPS network changes are reshaping delivery times
A transportation overhaul is cutting trips at more remote post offices. The tradeoff: some rural package lanes are seeing longer or less reliable transit times while metro-adjacent lanes can improve.
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OnTrac is testing lower prices for flexible capacity
OnTrac is piloting a program designed to turn open network capacity into lower delivery prices. For small shippers, this is another sign that parcel competition is moving beyond fixed one-size-fits-all pricing.
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Diesel crossed $6 nationally
Fuel is back at the center of route economics. Higher diesel costs affect linehaul, local delivery pricing, contractor margins and the true cost of every extra mile.
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Holiday parcel surcharges are getting more expensive
USPS, FedEx, UPS and Amazon are all heading into peak season with added delivery fees. Businesses shipping direct-to-consumer should be pricing holiday fulfillment before volume spikes.
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