How to Become a Contractor for the USPS
The United States Postal Service (USPS) pays out $4 billion per year to contractors. You can have a piece of the pie by becoming a becoming a contractor for USPS. An inscription on the James Farley Post office in New York claims, "Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds." Whether you want to be a highway mail carrier or contract your airplanes, steamboats or trains to carry mail, fill out the forms and be on your way.
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Highway Contractors
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Determine if you are eligible for the position of "Highway Contract Route Supplier." You must speak, read and write English fluently, own a newer vehicle and be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license. You must be available to deliver mail in the early morning and afternoon hours, Monday through Saturday.
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Visit the USPS website. Sign up to be included in the list of available contractors; complete Postal Service form 5436. Enter any routes you are available to service as well as the year and make of your delivery vehicle.
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Print out the form so you can mail it to USPS. Refer to the "Area Distribution Networks Offices" in the USPS Publication 33 to find the mailing address for your area.
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Address the form to the "Manager, Transportation Contracts," and mail to the area distribution network office. The USPS will notify you if any routes open in your selected area.
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Pass all screening requirements including personal and health requirements. Pass the drug screening and background check.
Air, Rail and Water Contractors
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Understand that air, rail and water contracts are available to commercial airline, railway or steamship companies.
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Send your inquiry to the Washington, D.C. office to get on the "National Offerors List." See the USPS Publication 33 for address and email information.
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Bid on USPS contracts as they come available. Go to the Federal Business Opportunities website and click "find opportunities" to see what is currently available for USPS air, rail or water contracts.
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