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Parcel Post

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 Preparing Parcels for Delivery
   
• 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 Damage Control of Parcels
   
• 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.