Can I drive a mail truck?

If the truck/vehicle is legally licensed to the United States Postal Service, the answer is no way is it legal to drive the truck as a personal vehicle. The USPS now contracts out a lot of it’s work. There is contract carriers now in the cities as well as the traditional rural free delivery routes.

Are USPS vehicles self insured?

The United States Postal Service is self-insured and does not carry insurance on its motor vehicles because it is exempt from the requirements of state vehicle insurance statutes.

Who will get the USPS truck contract?

While the company that will deliver the new delivery vans to the USPS is defense contractor Oshkosh, Ford will be the one actually building the engines, transmissions, and other components for the NGDV.

Do mail carriers drive?

Generally, these mail carriers, who are using their own vehicles, are driving at low speeds, usually 10-15 mph between stops, with a top speed of maybe 25 mph, Baker said. That does not pose a high risk.

What engine is in mail trucks?

The vehicle is built on a General Motors chassis, is 175 inches (440 cm) long, weighs 3,000 pounds (1,400 kg), can carry up to 1,000 pounds (450 kg) of mail, and is driven by a 2.5-litre General Motors four-cylinder engine.

What do I do if a USPS truck hits my car?

How to report and accident file a claim against the USPS

1. Complete Form 95. Complete a Government Form 95 Claim for Damage, Injury, or Death, available online.
2. Identify your injuries.
3. State the factual basis for your claim.
4. Identify witnesses.
5. Insurance.
6. Demand for damages.
7. Submit your claim.

What happens if a mail truck hits your car?

If your car has been hit by a mail truck driven by an employee, your damages claim falls under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) and not state law as typically would happen if you were injured in an accident caused by a driver who is not considered to a federal government employee.

Do USPS trucks have cameras?

Driving a mail truck might not seem so dangerous—until you consider all the kids, bikes, and runaway pets that postal carriers have to dodge on their routes. The new vehicles come with a back-up camera, 360-degree camera, and blind spot sensors in the side-view mirrors to better protect both drivers and pedestrians.