Comments on: USPS Warns Memphis Backlog Is Impacting Entire Air Network

By: Navillus

Navillus — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:57:16 +0000

I think the problem is that Memphis is FED EX’s main hub, and that since the early 90’s the Post Office has used FED EX to transport their Priority and Express Mail. This would appear that FED EX may be the culprit with mail delays???

By: Lynne

Lynne — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:44:12 +0000

For the most part, over 20 years of running our business, USPS has been stellar and we have their back. At least half or more of our reputation is due to USPS exceeding expectation – ours and our customers. Yes we had some mail stuck 10 days in Memphis but they dug out and got it done.

By: Chicago48

Chicago48 — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:00:52 +0000

In reply to Ronn. I agree with Ronn. The retirements are mounting and the PO is slow to hire. Remember -- they have to screen and train new employees and these new kids hardly want to work. Unfortunately, this is why we need an immigrant class of people. THEY will work.

By: littlesaint30

littlesaint30 — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:55:39 +0000

If it’s a weather related issue (which it isn’t; it wasn’t a 2 week blizzard) wouldn’t traffic be worse on the ground? There is no reasonable explanation for this debacle. It’s all DeJoy, all the time. He needs to GO, quickly.

By: Ronn

Ronn — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 22:42:55 +0000

In reply to COVID-19. I don't know about the rest of the nation, but in my branch, several employees retired. I guess we should cut the new folks some slack for a bit.

By: Ronn

Ronn — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 22:41:00 +0000

A complete farce. A stamp dealer in Kansas mailed my order February 13th; nothing received. No rational explanation for this…none.

By: brotherc20

brotherc20 — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 11:44:03 +0000

In reply to COVID-19. It took a FED EX OVERNIGHT Express package over 9 days to get to us that came thru Memphis and another 5 days last week. We have a UPS package as well that is in Memphis that was shipped over a week ago and still delayed. So, it has nothing to do with USPS "lazy employees." Wait until next month when the $1400 check come out and extra unemployment boost, the delays will start again and has nothing to do with "lazy employees."

By: COVID-19

COVID-19 — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:00:16 +0000

Oooooh. First it was COVID and now the weather? Seriously? What’s next? Blame it on World War 3?

How about USPS actually taking responsibility and firing a few lazy employees as an example so that the rest of them will behave!

By: lessthanthreerecords

lessthanthreerecords — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 23:56:51 +0000

The backlog they’re talking about has literally been compounding for the last four MONTHS. Last week’s storm? Haha, that’s a good one!