Postal Mail Carrier how-to

How to Case Mail for a Route

Good casing makes the street faster.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Good casing makes the street faster. In short: pull; sort; check, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Pull mail for your route.

  2. Sort letters and flats into the case by address.

  3. Check for forwards and holds.

  4. Pull mail from the case in delivery order.

  5. Bundle mail for each section.

  6. Load bundles and parcels in route order.

Safety reminders for postal mail carriers

  • Watch for dogs and report hazards
  • Use safe driving and parking practices
  • Stay hydrated and dress for weather
  • Lift packages carefully

Casing · CCA · RCA · Route · Park and loop · Flats: see the full postal mail carrier glossary.

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