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Ron Smith · 12-11-2008, 11:55 AM

Hi Dave,

They have been trying to privatize the Postal Service for 50+ years. Not because of the service standards, but because there's big profit potential in it for private companies.

They are getting closer. FedEx carries a large part of First Class and Priority mail under contract with USPS. When they first started contracting as an Air Carrier, USPS delivery times slowed considerably. They discovered that FedEx was loading the planes with their articles first. If the plane got full, they left USPS articles sitting on the tarmac. Often for days at a time. USPS threatened them with breech of contract and they started doing things as agreed.

The largest USPS processing facility on the west coast was built a few years ago, right next door to the largest FedEx hub. Long story short. When privataztion does come, FedEx will be the new Postal Service. Higher fees, crappy service and business as usual.

Many FedEx drivers/carriers basically buy or bid their routes on a contractual basis. About a year ago, FedEx cancelled contract renewals on many of the routes. If the drivers refused to pick-up the new contract at a much lower rate, they were let go. So, routes went to the lowest bidders. It's comforting to know that Freddy Fudpucker is being entrusted with your FedEx articles for beer money.

I'm not trying to defame FedEx employees, but the company has some issues. Having been on the inside for over half of my life. USPS ain't all that bad for the money, and has been doing a pretty good job for around 200 years.

Ron

12-11-2008, 11:55 AM	#19
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hi Dave, They have been trying to privatize the Postal Service for 50+ years. Not because of the service standards, but because there's big profit potential in it for private companies. They are getting closer. FedEx carries a large part of First Class and Priority mail under contract with USPS. When they first started contracting as an Air Carrier, USPS delivery times slowed considerably. They discovered that FedEx was loading the planes with their articles first. If the plane got full, they left USPS articles sitting on the tarmac. Often for days at a time. USPS threatened them with breech of contract and they started doing things as agreed. The largest USPS processing facility on the west coast was built a few years ago, right next door to the largest FedEx hub. Long story short. When privataztion does come, FedEx will be the new Postal Service. Higher fees, crappy service and business as usual. Many FedEx drivers/carriers basically buy or bid their routes on a contractual basis. About a year ago, FedEx cancelled contract renewals on many of the routes. If the drivers refused to pick-up the new contract at a much lower rate, they were let go. So, routes went to the lowest bidders. It's comforting to know that Freddy Fudpucker is being entrusted with your FedEx articles for beer money. I'm not trying to defame FedEx employees, but the company has some issues. Having been on the inside for over half of my life. USPS ain't all that bad for the money, and has been doing a pretty good job for around 200 years. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said... Last edited by Ron Smith; 12-11-2008 at 12:12 PM.