The newest shipping service available from the US Post Office is the USPS Ground Advantage Service. This service is a domestic-only parcel service that provides pricing based on weight and delivery zone for 4 oz., 8 oz., 15.999 oz., then 1 – 70 lb. packages. It costs less than Priority mail but provides similar delivery expectations and features.
USPS Ground Advantage Key Features:
- Packages delivered in 2-5 business days across the continental United States.
- Free package pickup service at home or in-office.
- Business customers can use USPS Ground Advantage return service as a convenient option for customers who need to send items back.
- $100 insurance included on USPS Ground Advantage and USPS Ground Advantage Return packages. Customers can purchase up to $5,000 in additional coverage.
USPS Ground Advantage provides shipping to all 50 states, PO Boxes, APOs, FPOs, DPOs, U.S. military bases, territories, and Freely Associated States.
USPS Ground Advantage Service is available now wherever customers ship from, including your local post office, or on USPS Click-N-Ship.
For more information on using USPS Ground Advantage or any other USPS service for official mail, you can contact the Division of Mail Management Services Customer Service team at (301) 496-3586 or email us at mcsbcs@mail.nih.gov.