The United States Postal Service is tightening the reins on its third-party trucking contracts, announcing a new initiative to phase out non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) operators who have not undergone rigorous vetting by the Postal Inspection Service.
The move aligns with broader federal efforts to secure American roadways, specifically following the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) recent interim final rule, “Restoring Integrity to the Issuance of Non-Domiciled Commercial Drivers Licenses.”
By enforcing stricter standards for contracted drivers, the Postal Service aims to bolster accountability and add a critical layer of protection to its massive logistics network…