Carrier Spotlight Archives - Stamps.com Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:44:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.stamps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/180x180.svg Carrier Spotlight Archives - Stamps.com 32 32 Holiday Mailing 2025: Carrier Experts Weigh In https://www.stamps.com/article/holiday-mailing-carrier-advice/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:54:27 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=291845 We asked carrier experts what businesses need to know about holiday mailing this year. Here's what they said.

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]]> Recent Changes in Certified Mail Laws: What Businesses Need to Know in 2025 https://www.stamps.com/article/recent-changes-in-certified-mail-laws/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:12:57 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=290104 Stay compliant with 2025 Certified Mail law changes. New requirements in WA, MN & ME for evictions and debt collection.

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]]> 2025 USPS Rate and Service Changes https://www.stamps.com/article/2025-usps-rate-changes/ https://www.stamps.com/article/2025-usps-rate-changes/#respond Sun, 05 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=250205 Updated as of 10/5/2025. The United States Postal Service (USPS®) adjusts postage rates at least once a year, and sometimes more frequently. These changes can have an impact on your mailing and shipping costs, that’s why we’re committed to keeping you informed so you can manage your expenses effectively. In this blog, we’ll break down […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/2025-usps-rate-changes/feed/ 0 How to track a UPS package https://www.stamps.com/article/article-how-to-track-a-ups-package/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=249654 Whether you’re sending a package or waiting for one to arrive, you want to know where it’s at. For business owners, it’s important that you’re able to confirm a shipment’s location if a customer asks. As for the customers, it’s even better for them if they can click on their tracking number and find their […]

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]]> How Carriers Like FedEx, UPS, & USPS Are Turning to Dynamic Pricing https://www.stamps.com/article/dynamic-pricing/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:31:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=249491 Historically, postage rates have been fixed. However, a significant shift is underway this year, as more carriers are adopting dynamic pricing models. This means that rates are no longer fixed but are adjusted in real-time based on various factors. These changes can make mailing and shipping difficult for businesses to keep up with and navigate. […]

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]]> USPS 2024 Holiday Shipping Rate Increase https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-2024-holiday-surcharges/ https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-2024-holiday-surcharges/#respond Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:31:29 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247748 The United States Postal Service (USPS) is temporarily raising rates for select package services from October 6th to January 19th. This is a common practice among major carriers like FedEx and UPS during the holiday season to accommodate the surge in shipping volume and maintain service quality. Commercial Pricing vs. Stamps.com Discounts As a reminder […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-2024-holiday-surcharges/feed/ 0 How Does a USPS Postage Stamp Increase Work? https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-rate-change/ https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-rate-change/#respond Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:46:34 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247955 Last updated September 10, 2024 At least once a year – and sometimes multiple times a year –  the United States Postal Service (USPS®) changes postage rates. At Stamps.com, we value transparency and strive to keep you updated on USPS postage rate changes and stamp price update that can have an impact on your mailing […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-rate-change/feed/ 0 Is My Postage Meter IMI Compliant?  https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-imi-deadlines/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 21:36:58 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=248231 Effective June 30, 2024, USPS® discontinued all Information Based Indicia (IBI) postage meter technology and required all postage meters to upgrade to a new system called Intelligent Mail Indicia (IMI). The bad news for organizations that are leasing postage meters: Devices that are not compliant will be withdrawn from service by December 2024. The good […]

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]]> USPS HAZMAT Label Update 2024 https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-hazmat-label-update/ https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-hazmat-label-update/#respond Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247869 Beginning May 15th, shipping services for hazardous materials (HAZMAT) will be temporarily restricted to only Ground Advantage™. As a result, we’ll continue to support HAZMAT shipping through this ground service.  Shipping hazardous materials correctly is important to Stamps.com and USPS. In fact, hazardous materials cause damage if shipped incorrectly. That’s why many dangerous goods are […]

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