USPS is a domestic and international parcel carrier that is available for DCL customers to ship from any of our US facilities. The USPS are experts in transporting, clearing, and delivering ecommerce products directly to customers all over the world.
USPS Summary
The United States Postal Service (USPS), also known as the Post Office, U.S. Mail, or Postal Service, is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government. The USPS goes beyond mail delivery, contributing to community spirit, sustainability, and essential government services.
Pickup and Delivery: USPS picks up daily from all DCL warehouses.
Transit time: Dependent on service picked at time of shipping.
Surcharges: No fuel surcharge, no residential fee, no delivery area surcharge. USPS has signature required and non standard surcharges.
DIM Factor: Varies.
Insurance: up to $100 of insurance per package included.
Dangerous Good: Dangerous goods shipping available.
Note: The DCL Transportation Team must validate what customer DG items we can support.
Services: Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, 1st Class International, Priority Mail International are typical USPS services. See below matrix for service details.
Service Details
Service Type | Type | Transit Time | Destination | Type |
Ground Advantage | Domestic | 2-5 days | 50 states, PR | Ground |
Priority Mail Express | Domestic | 1-2 days | 50 states | Air |
Priority Mail | Domestic | 1 - 3 days | 50 states, PR | Air |
1st Class Mail International | International | 7-14 days | 180+ countries | Air |
Priority Mail Express International | International | 3 -5 days | 180+ countries | Air |
Priority Mail International | International | 6 - 10 days | 180+ countries | Air |
Comparable Shipping Services
FedEx Ground, 3 Day, Ground Economy, and Priority International
UPS Ground, 3 Day, Surepost, and Worldwide Expedited
DHL Max, Ground, and Expedited
FAQs
Does USPS offer declared value/insurance?
Yes, USPS automatically covers insurance up to $100 per package.
How do I map my USPS orders?
See A List of DCL Shipping Carriers and Shipping Service Types | DCL Logistics Help Center (dclcorp.com) on how to map properly with USPS and other DCL strategic carriers.
Can I ship to PO Boxes with USPS?
Yes, all PO Boxes and Military base shipments should always be mapped with USPS.
How can I get set up to ship Dangerous Goods with DCL?
Reach out to the Transportation Team ([email protected]) to have DG goods set up.