Postal Uniforms

Type 1 Uniforms

Type 1 uniforms are worn by city letter carriers, clerk/special delivery messengers, clerks performing city letter carrier duties, motor vehicle operators, tractor–trailer operators, driving instructors and examiners, letterbox mechanics, ramp clerks and transfer clerks, AMF, area maintenance technician/specialists, and maintenance mechanics working as letterbox mechanics. Passenger elevator operators and elevator starters should refer to ELM s 933.112 Type 1b.

Motor Vehicle Service Drivers, Tractor/Trailer Operator

Employees receive same type of uniforms as Letter Carriers. MVS employees have the side leg braid removed from slacks, shorts, culottes and skirts. Coveralls are available on the allotment.

Allotment Amounts $457, $390

Package Plans: 1st Year allowance $457 spend up to $522; 2nd Year allowance as of 11/21/11 $390 spend up to $435

USPS Uniform Program Regulations do not permit TYPE 1 employees to wear the hooded sweatshirt.

Before Placing Your Order: Contact Citibank at 1-800-287-5003 to activate your credit card, verify your balance and allotment date. Expiring orders received Friday-Sunday call our Expiring Order Line to have the credit card processed. We are not responsible for lost allotment funds.