USPS launches new 'affordable fast delivery' option at nine locations in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A new mail delivery option that will provide access to more affordable rates and fast delivery is now available for businesses and organizations in El Paso.

The USPS Connect Local service will "provide local-to-local same-day or next-day package delivery at affordable rates," a news release from USPS stated.

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According to the news release, after sign-up, businesses can bring their prepaid labeled packages directly to the back dock of the postal facility closest to their package destinations for same-day or next-day delivery.

In return, they will get delivery rates that are usually only available to large-volume shippers, the news release stated.

“This is the first time in the history of the organization that we’ve piloted this type of process,” said Jakki Krage Strako, USPS chief commerce and business solutions officer and executive vice president. “We’re excited to offer affordable fast delivery options to help neighborhood businesses meet consumer needs and grow.”

The United States Postal Service has added USPS Connect Local pilot to nine post office locations:

1. Washington Park 4400 E Paisano Drive
2. Ysleta 880 N Zaragoza Road
   
3. Airport Main Office El Paso 8401 Boeing Drive
   
4. Coronado 7383 Remcon Circle
   
5. Ranchland 7314 Gateway Boulevard East
   
6. Northgate El Paso 5249 Sanders Avenue
   
7. Pebble Hills 3100 N Yarbrough Drive
8. Sandy Creek 2100 George Dieter Drive
   
9. Socorro 10550 N Loop Drive
   

How the USPS Connect Local pilot works:

• Businesses submit their contact information at www.uspsconnect.com. A USPS representative contacts them to agree to the online terms and conditions.
• Next, they visit USPS Click-N-Ship online to enter package information, print shipping labels, prepay for postage and receive tracking numbers, all in one place. No software integration needed.
• Then they bring their prepaid labeled packages directly to the back dock of the designated postal facility first thing in the morning, 5:00-7:00 a.m. for same-day delivery, or 30 minutes before closing to receive next-day delivery to the ZIP code areas served by that location.* They present their Click-N-Ship SCAN form and packages to the clerk.
• Carriers deliver the packages as part of their daily routes.

For more information, business customers may call 855-698-7772 between 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST Monday to Friday, email USPSConnect@usps.gov, or visit www.uspsconnect.com.

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