""We're getting that mail in, getting those packages in, and getting them out for our customers on behalf of the big guy, Santa," Hernandez said."
""I was worried about my package getting there on time," said Sue Carroll, a USPS customer. "But I was really surprised, it's going to get there in two days, so I'm really happy about that.""
""I wake up every morning, and I'm the first one here - and the last one to leave," Lopez said. Lopez says the long shifts and heavy workload don't slow him down, even as he sorts through piles of letters and packages each day. "The people out there, they bring me up," he said. "It's something that keeps me going." "I know one day it's going to stop," Lopez added. "But I'm aiming for the 50 years now.""
USPS reports that mail and packages are moving quickly through the system as millions ship holiday gifts. A recent $40 billion investment increased package-handling capacity by 50 percent. Improvements include 36,000 new vehicles, 14,000 seasonal hires, and more than 600 new machines nationwide. Customers report faster delivery times and surprise at two-day arrivals. Long-serving carriers and seasonal workers form the backbone of operations, with carriers working long shifts and sorting heavy daily volumes. Carriers will be out in full force as the holiday deadline approaches. The Postal Service says Saturday, December 20th is the last day to use P
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