USPS Confirms Privacy Record Changes for Contractor Driver Scanning
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USPS will move ahead with changes to its Carrier and Operator Records system to support digital tracking of Highway Contract Route drivers. The update replaces parts of a paper-based temporary access process with a centralized driver’s license scanning system and supports a mobile scanning app for contractor-transported mail. The practical impact is mainly on USPS contractors, HCR drivers, and logistics teams at mail processing plants. USPS says it reviewed public comments and will not change the system or delay the April 10, 2026 effective date.
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Key Changes
- USPS will proceed with modifications to its Carrier and Operator Records privacy system
- The agency will centralize driver’s license scanning for certain Highway Contract Route drivers
- A mobile scanning app will support better tracking of contractor-transported mail