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Vehicle Operations

 

Handbook M-41, TL-4, 03-01-98 Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through April 5, 2001

        f. Lock the doors if you will be out of direct sight of the vehicle.
         

    • 823 Inspect the inside of the vehicle for mail matter after completing street duties.
       
  • 83 Vehicle Assignment Procedures
     
    • 831 Obtaining Vehicle Use locally prescribed procedures for obtaining assigned vehicle and keys. The manager in charge or the dispatcher will indicate the vehicle to be used when he/she assigns the route to be served; and may assign a different vehicle whenever the need arises.
       
    • 832 Inspecting Vehicle
       
      • 832.1 Inspect vehicle as described on Notice 76, Expanded Vehicle Safety Check (see exhibit 832.1) for deficiencies, body damage, or inoperable items. See section 842 for reporting defects.
         
      • 832.2 Check for mail or equipment which may have been left by previous driver.
         
      • 832.3 Make sure truck is equipped with necessary collection equipment, hoop sack, if available, and satchels, trays, and sacks as needed.