A SMALL DECLINE IN SERVICE, BUT DELIVERY REMAINS RELATIVELY STRONG
USPS service got a little slower in every category we measure, but the declines were small. All categories, except for First-Class flats, beat their YTD averages – a healthy sign. The decline in First-Class flats’ performance was largely held to the middle part of the country, with flat mail entered in Illinois and Nebraska showing the weakest performance.
We are seeing a minor performance trend downward as elections and peak mailing season approach.
