How to Become a US Mail Contractor
The United States Postal Service uses three types of services to get the mail from sender to recipient. These three types of delivery services are city, rural and contract carriers. City and rural carriers are direct employees of the United States Postal Service and use USPS vehicles and supplies. Contract carriers are independent contractors and use their own vehicles. Contract carriers are required to work six days per week and cover a specific route, just like regular USPS employees. The application process to become a USPS contractor takes about 10 minutes to complete.
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Things You'll Need
- PS Form 5436, Mailing List Application - Mail Transportation Services
- Envelope
- Stamp
Instructions
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Visit the United States Postal Service's website (www.usps.com).
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Fill out USPS Form 5436, Mailing List Application -- Mail Transportation Services. Include your business or individual information, the type of contractor services you wish to provide, and your location. Sign the form.
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Mail the form to the United States Postal Service Contracting Officer that handles your area. This information is found in the back of Publication 33, Mail Transportation Contract Guide.
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Receive notification of acceptance or decline of your application to become a contractor for the U.S. Mail.
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Begin your route if accepted to become a contractor.
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