Monthly Archives: December 2010

U.S. trucking companies and other freight haulers want to allow trucks on federal highways to increase cargo loads.  The pilot program in Maine and Vermont has allowed trucks on federal highways to weigh as much as 100,000 pounds, up from … Continue reading →

Although predictions for holiday sales are expected to be up 2% to 3%, sixty-two percent of consumers from the National Retail Federation/Big Research survey say that the economy is still having an impact on their holiday shopping.  The survey also … Continue reading →

Postmaster General John E. Potter is retiring in December after 10 years as leader of the U.S. Postal Service, citing the retirement age for federal employees as his main motivator. The current Deputy Postmaster General and COO, Patrick Donahoe, will … Continue reading →

The U.S. Postal Service relaunched its direct mail website, delivermagazine.com, in November to feature a simplified layout and a downloadable smartphone application.  The site also has a “share your story” area where marketers can send success stories about using direct … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year again!  Our 2011 calendar is now printed and being bound as we speak.  This year’s theme is Towns of the Berkshires and features 12 towns in the county that correspond to each month of the … Continue reading →

The U.S. Postal Service re-filed part of its exigent rate case to the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) by asking for volume discounts and free additional weight incentives for direct mailers that would take effect on January 2, 2011. The proposed … Continue reading →