FedEx Profit Beats Forecast in Economic ‘Up Arrow’

FedEx Corp. said its fiscal second- quarter profit exceeded its forecast as international and ground shipments rose, bolstering economists’ assessments that a global recovery is under way.

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USPS Website Goes Green

The U.S. Postal Service just released new version of its green oriented website, USPS.com/green.  Though not a new (original green site launched 2008) or a replacement for the main USPS.com site, the revamped green site is designed as an alternative appealing to those passionate about protecting our environment.

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USPS Mail Trucks Going Green.

The old familiar neighborhood mail truck may be transforming soon.  Smith Electric Vehicles will be joint venturing with AM General on the creation of a new USPS “Long Life” electric vehicle. AM General is building the chassis for the prototype and Smith is providing the electric powertrain.

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USPS, FedEx or UPS …Best Deal on Overnight Shipping

With many tightening belts nowadays and the holidays fast approaching, one expense that’s often taken for granted and rarely researched are shipping costs for those cross country presents to loved ones.  Consumer Reports did an interesting test last year that compared costs and performance among the big 3 overnight shippers: USPS, UPS and FedEx.  Personal finance blog, MoneyTalkNews gives their take on the Consumer Reports test in this video report. (more…)

Motto Misnomer

The California rain storms today brings to mind a motto misnomer that most people are familiar with.   But actually, the US Postal Service indeed does NOT have an official motto.  It is however, often incorrectly quoted as… (more…)