The New United States Postal Services
- KEN LINDSEE
- Jun 24
- 2 min read

A Bold Plan to Guarantee Mail Delivery to Every American Address
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is at a breaking point. Financial losses, shrinking mail volumes, and rising competition from private carriers have all pushed this once-essential institution to the edge of collapse. But what if the solution isn’t to save the old USPS — but to transform it into something new?
Let’s talk about a bold idea: reimagining the USPS as the United States Postal Agency (USPA) — a modern, streamlined, and decentralized mailing system that still delivers to every American address.
Why the USPS Needs a Reset
We’re living in a time when fast, affordable shipping is expected — and USPS is struggling to keep up. At the same time, it still carries a constitutional promise: universal service. That means every person, whether in a rural mountain town or a downtown apartment, deserves access to reliable mail service.
But the old model isn’t built for today’s logistics landscape. The answer? Build a new one.
The Vision: United States Postal Agency (USPA)
Think of the USPA like the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, but for mail. It would be a federal agency under Commerce or Transportation — setting national rules and standards — while states would run the day-to-day operations.
Here’s how it would work:
Federal Responsibilities:
Create national rules on mail size, weight, and delivery standards
Approve licensing for operators
Set safety, labor, and privacy rules
Enforce compliance with performance standards
State Responsibilities:
Divide the state into Operating Zones based on population and income
License mail service operators within those zones
Monitor labor conditions, enforce standards, and ensure competitive fairness
Guarantee service for all residents, no matter where they live
Who Actually Delivers the Mail?
Instead of one monolithic postal system, licensed operators would handle different parts of the mailing process. These operators could be businesses, nonprofits, or even cooperatives — as long as they meet the rules.
Types of operators would include:
Carters: Pick up and deliver mail
Retail/Carters: Offer stamps, mailboxes, and in-person services
Processors: Sort and route mail
Fulfillment Centers: Combine mail and package handling for e-commerce
Carriers: Move mail between hubs
Distribution Operators: Manage storage, cross-docking, and transport logistics
Operators would be accountable to the state — and required to ensure safe work environments, mail security, and full service coverage in their zones.
What Happens to the USPS?
The current USPS would transition into this system over time. Its workers, routes, and infrastructure would act as “transitional operators” until the transformation is fully rolled out.
Final Thought: Don’t Let the Mail Die
We don’t have to accept a future where reliable mail service is a thing of the past. But we do have to accept that change is needed. A smart, decentralized, and regulated system like the United States Postal Agency could save what matters most — universal service, local accountability, and trust in the mail — while finally bringing this essential system into the 21st century.
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