Drop Shipment Procedures for Destination Entry

4. Cursory Review Requirements A USPS employee must perform a cursory review of all drop shipments at any time during the unloading process using the following procedures:

. When a new or unfamiliar driver brings the drop shipment, request and verify driver identity through proper company identification and/or valid state driver's license.

. If an entire shipment is for a different entry facility, the shipment should be refused.

. Check for unsafe conditions. As long as the safety of the driver is not compromised, the shipment can be accepted with the driver required to perform the unload process. 
Otherwise, do not accept the shipment if safety or integrity is compromised.

o Single pallet height should not exceed 77 inches (pallet plus mail).

o Stacked pallets not to exceed 84 inches (pallet plus mail).

o Individual pallets must be secured with at least two straps or bands wrapped with plastic stretch wrap or both. (Metal banding is not allowed).

. Wet or damaged mail. Upon arrival, if the shipment is water damaged or visibly damaged, scan "VISIBLE DAMAGE" and return to the driver.

. Past In-Home Dates - when a scheduled mailing arrives beyond the requested in-home delivery dates but prior to the sale/event date, it should be delivered on the carrier's next available trip.

. Past Event and Expiration Date (PED)- when a scheduled mailing arrives after a sales event or expiration date:

o Complete the Irregularity Form and submit electronically to District BSN.
o Customer contact will be made to detennine disposition of mail.
o Delivery unit will be instructed to process the mail according to the mailer's instructions.

Note: When the mailer requests the PED mailing to be treated as waste, the mailer must provide a written request on the company's letterhead, and the Postal Service must keep it on file for 1 year. The originating 
BMEU will be responsible for obtaining and filing the documentation with the 8125 along with a copy of the mail piece(s).