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USPS Places Order for 50,000 Next Generation Delivery Vehicles; 10,019 To Be Electric

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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The first order is for 50,000 vehicles a minimum of which will be for 10,019 battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

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  • The first order is for 50,000 vehicles a minimum of which will be for 10,019 battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
  • "We are pleased to be moving forward with this much needed investment in our fleet," said Postmaster General and USPS Chief Executive Officer Louis DeJoy.
  • Many of our 190,000 delivery vehicles on the road are more than 30 years old and lack basic safety features which are standard in most vehicles today.
  • For reporters interested in speaking with a regional Postal Service public relations professional, please go to about.usps.com/news/media-contacts/usps-local-media-contacts.pdf .

Oral Statement of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform

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Monday, August 24, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Below is the oral statement prepared for delivery by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy before today's hearing by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Below is the oral statement prepared for delivery by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy before today's hearing by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • I'm proud to be with you today on behalf of the 630,000 dedicated women and men of the United States Postal Service.
  • On June 15th, I became America's 75th Postmaster General.
  • I want to begin by assuring this committee and the American public that the Postal Service is fully capable and committed to delivering the nation's ballots securely and on-time.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's Opening Remarks for the USPS Board of Governors Aug. 7 Meeting

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Friday, August 7, 2020
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Below are the prepared opening remarks by Postmaster General and CEO Louis DeJoy for the Postal Service Board of Governors open session meeting on Aug. 7, 2020.

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  • Below are the prepared opening remarks by Postmaster General and CEO Louis DeJoy for the Postal Service Board of Governors open session meeting on Aug. 7, 2020.
  • "This is my first open session of the Board of Governors and I would like to offer my public thanks to the Governors for entrusting me with this role.
  • It is an incredible honor to serve the public and this organization as Postmaster General.
  • Since then, I have been fully immersed in understanding and evaluating all aspects of the postal organization and business model.

Board of Governors Announces Selection of Louis DeJoy to Serve as Nation's 75th Postmaster General

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
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WASHINGTON, May 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service today announced its unanimous selection of Louis DeJoy to serve as the 75th Postmaster General of the United States and Chief Executive Officer of the world's largest postal organization.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service today announced its unanimous selection of Louis DeJoy to serve as the 75th Postmaster General of the United States and Chief Executive Officer of the world's largest postal organization.
  • "Louis DeJoy understands the critical public service role of the United States Postal Service, and the urgent need to strengthen it for future generations," said Robert M. (Mike) Duncan, chair of the Board of Governors.
  • DeJoy becomes the fifth Postmaster General to join the institution from the private sector since the Postal Service became an independent establishment within the Executive Branch in 1971.
  • It will be an incredible honor to serve as Postmaster General, and I commit myself to upholding the Postal Service's cherished role in our nation," said Mr. DeJoy.

United States Postal Service Announces Retirement of Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Postal Service today announced that Megan J. Brennan, Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer, is retiring effective Jan. 31, 2020.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Postal Service today announced that Megan J. Brennan, Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer, is retiring effective Jan. 31, 2020.
  • "Megan Brennan is a devoted public servant who has helped lead the United States Postal Service though some very challenging circumstances," said Robert M. Duncan, Chairman of the Board of Postal Governors.
  • "In the months to come, the Governors will conduct a nationwide search for the 75th Postmaster General of the United States, while continuing to work with Postmaster General Brennan through a successful holiday season and a seamless transition in leadership."
  • Brennan began her Postal Service career as a letter carrier in Lancaster, PA.
    As Postmaster General, Brennan advanced technology and customer-centric strategies to invest in the future of the Postal Service, and to shape growth opportunities for the organization and the industries it serves.

Media Advisory: Postmaster General and CFO Host Media Call on U.S. Postal Service FY 2018 Quarter 3 Financial Results

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Tuesday, July 31, 2018
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    Postmaster General & CEO Megan Brennan and Chief Financial Officer Joseph Corbett will host a media conference call to discuss the FY2018 Quarter 3 financial results that will be released earlier in the day.
  • Important Notice: To ensure your computer is set up to join the event, click on the link: https://www.webex.com/ip/jointest/