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Last Answer on February 18, 2022

Is it possible to tell the location of the mailbox where a letter was mailed from?

Asked by pookiebear almost 13 years ago

Your q came in twice so I deleted the second one. I don't know that you can tell which mailbox a letter was sent from. When a carrier picks up letters from the blue collection boxes or from a residence, they commingle those letters with all of the others thatb have been picked up and generally get sent to a mail processing for sorting.

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If my friend sent me a letter from Arkansas, with correct address and zip code, why has it not come in the mail after 2 weeks? Could I call my local post office if they have received anything?

Asked by bryana over 12 years ago

See below.

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Is it true that if I live on the second floor of an apartment building that my postal worker is not required to bring me my packages?--btw my building only has ten out door units and I am the ONLY one who gets packages on a regular basis

Asked by missydlove almost 13 years ago

I don't know the requirements for delivering mail above the 1st Floor. In my opinion, the packages should be left by your apt. Door if the letter carrier deems it a safe area. I have worked only in a building with 2 stories and would always leave a package no matter which floor it was.

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Are carriers allowed to listen to an mp3 player while walking a route?

Asked by Johnny about 12 years ago

That is a great question which I will answer in 2 ways. For the last few years I wore an MP3 player (iphone) with a wired earpiece while I delivered mail on foot and listened to podcasts. I always left one ear exposed and not listening to the podcasts. Nobody ever said a word to me about it. Recently, however, I returned to work after an extended absence (on an off for almost one year) and a co-worker who saw me "wired" to listen to the PED said that while I was out we had a service/safety talk that we weren't allowed to be using the PED's while we are at work either in or out of the Post Office. I thanked him for his advice, but thought I would do a little more investigating. I asked about 2 or 3 other co-workers and they said they didn't know anything about a rule like that. I didn't ask my supervisor or shop steward. I don't believe it is anything you would get disciplined for, but the mgmt. may say you aren't allowed to use them. If they ever did that I may ask to see that policy in writing even though I could see mgmt. as saying it falls under the "you will be distracted" reasoning. Again, I have never seen it as an issue at the PO where I work, but please keep in mind that I don't listen to it loudly and only have the ear buds in one ear. When a customer comes to speak with me, I put the personal electronic device (PED) on pause and sometimes even take out the earpiece. I would be very disappointed if they made a rule about not listening to an MP3 player while delivering mail as that is very helpful in getting me through the workday, not to mention I learn a lot from the podcasts. Thanks for writing in with your question.

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I put a package in my out going box and when the mailman picked it up he said it was leaking. It had candy in it. What will happen to the package? Will it be delivered or expected or just thrown away

Asked by kortney almost 13 years ago

I don't know for sure what would happen with your package. It could be returned to you for better packaging, delivered in the condition it was found, or re-wrapped by the USPS and delivered. I suppose they could throw it away if they can't figure out who it is intended for or who it came from.

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Why would a mail carrier avoid delivering male to the whole street on a non holiday?

Asked by Heather about 13 years ago

I have no idea why a carrier would avoid an entire street. Did you see them do it and inquire why? Unless there was a serious safety hazard that precluded the carrier safely getting to the street I don't know why there was no delivery. There are times wheN we are severely short staffed but I think we still make an effort to get to each house each delivery day.

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hi, I have gotten hired as a CCA and start my orientation on the 29th. My question is if we don't get uniforms for 90 to 120 days or so, what do we need to wear as far as clothes and shoe wear go? and also how long is orientation? Thanks

Asked by heather almost 13 years ago

Congratulations on being hired as a CCA for the USPS. I would recommend wearing a comfortable shirt and comfortable walking shoes. Shorts should be allowed as well if you are working in a warmer climate. If orientation is at a centralized office the first day and you won't be delivering mail, please ask the USPS employee that question. You may also call the station you are assigned to and they might have a suggestion as well. They may give you a baseball cap to wear or maybe you can bring your own. Be sure to be bring water and a lunch as well. As far as I know orientation is part classroom, part driver-training, and part on-the-job (where you follow or assist a letter carrier on their route). I hope this helps and Good Luck to you!

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Is it possible to tell the location of the mailbox where a letter was mailed from?

If my friend sent me a letter from Arkansas, with correct address and zip code, why has it not come in the mail after 2 weeks? Could I call my local post office if they have received anything?

Is it true that if I live on the second floor of an apartment building that my postal worker is not required to bring me my packages?--btw my building only has ten out door units and I am the ONLY one who gets packages on a regular basis

Are carriers allowed to listen to an mp3 player while walking a route?

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I put a package in my out going box and when the mailman picked it up he said it was leaking. It had candy in it. What will happen to the package? Will it be delivered or expected or just thrown away

Why would a mail carrier avoid delivering male to the whole street on a non holiday?

hi, I have gotten hired as a CCA and start my orientation on the 29th. My question is if we don't get uniforms for 90 to 120 days or so, what do we need to wear as far as clothes and shoe wear go? and also how long is orientation? Thanks

Mailman (City Letter Carrier)

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Is it possible to tell the location of the mailbox where a letter was mailed from?

If my friend sent me a letter from Arkansas, with correct address and zip code, why has it not come in the mail after 2 weeks? Could I call my local post office if they have received anything?

Is it true that if I live on the second floor of an apartment building that my postal worker is not required to bring me my packages?--btw my building only has ten out door units and I am the ONLY one who gets packages on a regular basis

Are carriers allowed to listen to an mp3 player while walking a route?

Also on Jobstr...

I put a package in my out going box and when the mailman picked it up he said it was leaking. It had candy in it. What will happen to the package? Will it be delivered or expected or just thrown away

Why would a mail carrier avoid delivering male to the whole street on a non holiday?

hi, I have gotten hired as a CCA and start my orientation on the 29th. My question is if we don't get uniforms for 90 to 120 days or so, what do we need to wear as far as clothes and shoe wear go? and also how long is orientation? Thanks

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