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VEHICLES

We have one of the largest vehicle fleets in the United States, including an extensive fleet of alternative fuel vehicles. As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), we received 3,424 new fuel efficient vehicles from the General Services Administration in a one-for-one exchange for old Postal Service vehicles.

 

Vehicle Inventory (actual numbers)

 

2009

2008

Delivery and Collection Vehicles (½ – 2½ ton)

196,445

197,898

Mail Transport Vehicles (Tractors and Trailers)

6,380

6,455

Administrative Vehicles and Other Vehicles

5,867

5,906

Service Vehicles (Maintenance)

4,959

5,272

Inspection Service and Law Enforcement Vehicles

2,843

3,288

Mail Transport Vehicles (3 – 9 ton)

2,190

2,228

Total Vehicles

218,684

221,047

In addition, the Postal Service leases vehicles. During 2009, the number of leased vehicles decreased by over 2,500.




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