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Parcel Post
624
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Handbook M-41, TL-4, 03-01-98
Update With Postal Bulletin Revisions
Through April 5, 2001
c.
Load relay sacks on right-hand side of
the truck, in delivery order.
When relays are delivered there will be
room for dumping parcel post
(see exhibit 623.2).
Exhibit 623.2
624
624.1
Dump Sack No. 1 only at the dock
and arrange the parcels in order of
delivery, including outside parcels and
special services articles for the same
area.
624.2
Route parcels to insure shortest
distance between stops and to prevent
deadheading or excessive travel
distance.
624.3
Dump Sack No. 2, when last parcel has
been delivered from Sack No. 1, and
align as for Sack No. 1.
624.4
Remove sack label before dumping sack.
Fold sacks placing cord and
fastener in the fold, and pile sacks
neatly.
624.5
When the sack routing system is not
used, arrange parcels in order of
delivery as they are removed from the
hampers and placed in the vehicle.
625
625.1
All employees engaged in the handling
of parcel post are responsible for
insuring that parcels are distributed
and delivered in good condition. Take
care to avoid throwing, stepping on, or
otherwise mistreating parcel post.
Give particular attention to fragile
and perishable items.
625.2
If you discover a damaged parcel in the
office, bring it to the attention of your
manager. If you discover one on the
street, make a notation on the damaged
parcel; indicate -- received in bad
condition and cause of damage (if known).
If contents are obviously damaged,
return the parcel to your delivery unit for
appropriate disposition.