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What is the GPS Compliance Requirement?

The United States Postal Service has announced the new GPS data requirement that will be incorporated into the postal network highway contract routes. The requirement may be retroactively applied to existing contracts as an addendum. You may be receiving the PS Form 7406 with the specific language of the requirement which must be signed and returned to the USPS by September 10th. The addendum is binding. The USPS is targeting November 15th, 2010 for network wide implementation across all affected contracts.

What does it mean to contractors?

Contractors must acquire and implement a GPS on-board system on their vehicles or GPS capable phone solution. Either solution must be capable of generating a compliant stream of data that is automatically transmitted to the USPS web services. Not every GPS system will comply with the requirements and if you have an existing system, please check with the USPS if it is on the list of certified solutions.

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Contractual Addendum

The proposed language of the contractual addendum on the PS Form 7406 is as follows:

“GPS Tracking Requirement

The supplier shall, at all times while its vehicles(s) is/are hauling or contain any mail under this contract maintain a Global Position Satellite (GPS)system in the vehicle(s) that reports the location of the vehicle to the Postal Service not less frequently than every 30 minutes. The supplier is responsible for providing the following information to the Postal Service:

a.Supplier Name.b.Action: Arrival, Departure, En-Route.c.Event Date/Time: The date/time when “pinged”d.Location by Address or Latitude/Longitude: The location of the vehicle.e.Route: Route/Contract Number.f.Trip: Specific Trip Number.g.Origin Segment Facility Location by Address or NASS (A in A to B).h.Destination Segment Facility Location by Address or NASS (B in A to B).”

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Who is Affected by the Requirement?

The carriers with the following HCR types will be subject to GPS reporting requirement:

1.Inter-Cluster Route (P+D Head-Out)2.HASP (STC) Transportation3.Inter-Regional BMC (NDC)4.Mail Transport Equipment Center

The Following Contract Service Types are NOT affected at this time:

1.Airport2.Intra-BMC3.Intra-Cluster Route (P+D Head-Out)4.Plant Load5.Stations and Branches•Express Mail•Water•Truck Terminal•AO Head-Out

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Is My Company Compliant?

1.LoadTrek.net users with integrated on-board computer systems are compliant. No action necessary.2.Users of third party dispatching software and GPS systems may be compliant but we recommend checking with the USPS GPS team or your provider.3.Users of GPS only systems are unlikely to be compliant but we recommend checking with the USPS GPS team or your provider.4.Companies lacking on-board technology are NOT compliant.

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What are the compliance options?

LoadTrek.net offers four options for compliance with the GPS Reporting Requirement:

1.LoadTrek.net TMS with LoadTrek.mobile2.LoadTrek.net TMS with LoadTrek.phone Routes3.LoadTrek.net Trips with LoadTrek.phone Routes4.LoadTrek.net TMS with a third party on-board system

Components:

LoadTrek.net TMS – is a comprehensive transportation management system for Postal Contractors including postal trip and driver schedules, billing, postal exceptions, payroll, fuel tracking, maintenance, analysis, DOT log compliance, driver behavior monitoring and many other features culminating in a powerful solution with an impressive ROI.

LoadTrek.net Trips – is a snap-out module of LoadTrek.net TMS with the functionality designed to enter and monitor static postal trips. It is a low cost software option for the GPS compliance

LoadTrek.mobile – is a comprehensive on-board computer system fully compliant with the FMCSA regulations for electronic driver logs and IFTA data collection. The system includes driver routes, hours of service, messaging, real-time tracking, fuel entry and many other features fully integrated with LoadTrek.net TMS.

LoadTrek.phone Routes – is a simple, easy to use, graphical phone application designed for postal route execution monitoring. It is a low cost option for GPS Compliance

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What are the costs?

The cost of the solution depends on the level of implementation. The costs marginally increases with additions of features and functions as does the Return on Investment. It is best to discuss your specific needs with the LoadTrek.net sales team.

The LoadTrek.phone GPS compliance solution may be priced differently based on the preferred wireless carrier, existing wireless contracts and the chosen hardware platform. The price ranges across carriers may be:

•Data Plan: $15.99 - $29.99 per month per device•Voice Plan: $10.00 - $30.00 per month per device•Android phones:

• Free - with 2 year contract• $300 - $550 – without contract

•Software: $8.00 + per month per device

Postal contractors can negotiate and setup their own plans and acquire phones or LoadTrek.net team can assist with the setup.

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FAQs

Q: Can we use our existing phones for the GPS compliance solution?A: You can use any Android based phone. If your phone is based on Android OS you can use it.

Q: What wireless carrier is used for the cell phone solution?A: LoadTrek.phone can be used with any carrier of your preference. If you have an existing contract, you can continue using the same carrier.*

Q: Do we set up our own wireless plans and acquire phones or are they provided as part of the solution?A: If you have existing plans those can be used, but you may need to add a data plan with new phones. LoadTrek.net team can also help you set up new wireless plans and select appropriate phones.

Q: How much work is it to set up LoadTrek.phone solution?A: First you must set up Postal Trips, which takes about 2 minutes per trip. Sometimes trips can be imported. Second, you need to train the drivers. LoadTrek.net has on-line training videos on how to use the phone application and a hardcopy driver manual. You can be up and running in one week.