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Rural letter carriers perform a vital function in the United States Postal Service (USPS) serving thousands of families and businesses in rural and suburban areas while trave ling millions of miles daily.
This information will expedite delivery of your mail. Rural carriers maintain a supply of stamps, cards, and envelopes for sale. Additionally, your carrier will accept Certified MailTM, Registered MailTM, insure packages, and prepare money orders.
Step 1: Search for Routes. Use the EDDM ® Online Tool to search for neighborhoods where your customers live. Then, use the filters to target customers by specific demographics such as age, household size, and income. Search for Routes Enter an address, city/state, or ZIP Code™ to begin your search. Search.
On October 1, 1896, rural free delivery (RFD) service began in Charles Town, Halltown, and Uvilla in West Virginia, Postmaster General Wilson's home state. Within a year, 44 routes were operating in 29 states.
Rural free delivery of mail by the USPS became a permanent service in July 1902. Today, despite being home to 16% of the US population, rural areas comprise 88% of the area served by the Postal Service, and 57% of post offices are in rural areas.
Rural Free Delivery (RFD), since 1906 officially rural delivery, is a program of the United States Post Office Department to deliver mail directly to rural destinations. The program began in the late 19th century.
We found rural postal customers value and have a greater interest in using the mail compared to urban customers. The relative size of rural areas is important. Rural areas are geographically dispersed across the country and comprise 88 percent of the area served by the Postal Service.
Rural Carrier Associate Facts. Variable Work Hours. As an RCA, you will replace a regular rural carrier on his or her scheduled day off (primarily Saturday), on vacation, or on other leave. Work hours will vary depending on the office and route to which you are assigned.
Beam of light enters representing the package being delivered. Easy returns lead to repeat customers, so we’re creating more ways to make them with over 160 million USPS. We’re continuing to create new routes for all aspects of shipping and commerce—all to help push your business forward.