Postal Publications
- MAIL Magazine
MAIL Magazine is the Journal of Record for the Mail communications Industry.
- DM News
- Postal Bulletin
The official source for updates to policies, procedures, forms and operational information about the Postal Service.
- Parcel Magazine
Formerly Parcel Shipping & Distribution Magazine.
- Mailing Systems Technology Magazine
Magazine for mailing systems technology news and reviews.
USPS
- USPS Home Page
- Informed Delivery Interactive Experience
The newest innovation available to mailers, publishers, designers and printers! See how informed delivery can benefit your bottom line.
- Mailers Technical Advisory Committee
The Mailers Technical Advisory Committee is a committee of representatives from dozens of organizations representing all aspects of mail.
- Rapid Information Bulletin Board (RIBBS)
The Rapid Information Bulletin Board System (RIBBS) publishes updates on mail delivery, weather and other information that impacts mail delivery.
- Centralized Account Processing System (CAPS)
The Central Account Processing System (CAPS) allows mailers to centralize all their permit, business reply and other accounts into a convenient, single prepaid or debit account.
Groups and Associations
- The Direct Marketing Association
The Direct Marketing Association is the leading global trade association of business and nonprofit organizations using and supporting multichannel direct marketing tools and techniques.
- Mail Systems Management Association
Dedicated to the professional advancement of the mail distribution industry.
PCC Resources
- National PCC Web Site
The national site for the PCC – find a PCC near you, learn about PCC operations, download the PCC Policy Manual – Publication 286.
- Membership Brochure – download and fill out form or become a member here.
USPS Tools
- Find a ZIP Code
Enter known address information and receive the full ZIP code information.
- Calculate Postage
Calculate postage for any package, domestic or international.
- Postal Explorer
Search the Domestic Mail Manual and many other publications from one site.
- Track and Confirm
Track and confirm packages.
- USPS Service Standards Map
Provides service standard delivery times for 3 digit zip codes.
- Intelligent Mail Small Business Tool
A quick calculator to see if the Intelligent Mail Small Business Tool is a good fit for your business.
- Business Customer Gateway
The one-stop location for USPS tools and information for business mailers.
- MAIL EVALUATION READABILITY LOOKUP INSTRUMENT (MERLIN)
Tool used by USPS to assist with acceptance of business mailings. - USPS PRICE CHANGE INFORMATION
Upcoming USPS Rate Change Information is found in blue ribbon on left side of page, when applicable.National Conventions
MailCom
Conference and Exhibition for mail industry professionals.National Postal Forum
The National Postal Forum is the premier annual event for businesses who mail and ship.
Intelligent Mail Resources
- Vendor Full-Service Software Capabilities
Lists software products which are compliant with Full-Service Intelligent Mail.
- Flats Sequencing System (FSS) Fact Sheet
Provides the new preparation requirements for automation flats effective January 2014.
- Mail Anywhere Fact Sheet
Information on qualifications and how to sign up for the new Mail Anywhere service.
- Full-Service Container Placarding
Explains when and how to use Full-Service container placards.
- Full-Service Palletization Fact Sheet
- Explains when and how to use Full-Service container placards.
- IMpb Certified Solutions Providers
Lists software products that are compliant with the Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb).
- IMb Checklist
- Mailpiece design analyst (mda) customer service help desk
- MAIL TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT ORDERING SYSTEM (mTEOR) – Link to order Postal Supplies.
- Vendor Information – Lists of CASS Certified Products and Vendors, Full-Service commercial mailing software vendors, and other vendor information.
USPS Contacts
Box Delivery, Riverside Office
509-252-2337
509-252-2337
Customer Relations Coordinator
509-252-2345
Business Service Network
253-214-1790
Spokane BMEU
509-363-6066
Equipment Orders
509-363-6210
Mail Design Analyst
503-294-2217
Passports
509-252-3065
OIG Hotline
1-888-877-7644