Fleet Modernization: E-Transit Vehicle Acquisition Update

Date Issued

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Submitting OIG

U.S. Postal Service OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

U.S. Postal Service

Report Number

25-063-R25

Report Description

A key facet of the U.S. Postal Service’s Delivering for America plan is a nearly $10 billion investment to modernize its aging delivery vehicle fleet. The Postal Service plans to acquire 106,480 vehicles between fiscal years (FY) 2023-2028, 9,250 of which are E-Transits — a left-hand drive (LHD), battery electric vehicle (BEV). We previously reported that the Postal Service acquired 1,076 E-Transits between March 2023 and June 2024 (78 percent below its original plan). This audit provides an update to that report.

Report Type

Audit

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

$37,058

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

Open Recommendations

This report has 6 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
1	Yes	$0	$0
Develop a short-term strategy for mitigating the impacts of storing E-Transits in holding lots that would include an analysis of related costs (in other words, acquisition, staffing, maintenance, transportation, and so forth) and assessment of other options such as divestment.
2	Yes	$0	$0
Correct inconsistencies in the Fleet Management Information System (FMIS) for E-Transits in holding lots and implement internal controls to periodically assess the accuracy of E-Transit vehicle data in FMIS.
3	Yes	$0	$0
Correct inconsistencies in preventative maintenance inspections and battery maintenance for E-Transits in holding lots and implement internal controls to periodically assess the consistency of these activities.
4	Yes	$0	$0
Correct deficiencies associated with E-Transit deployments and implement internal controls to periodically assess compliance with related deployment procedures.
5	Yes	$0	$0
Develop strategies and controls to ensure local holding lot staff are appropriately using applicable service contracts.
6	Yes	$0	$0
Develop strategies to enhance communication of policies and procedures to E-Transit local holding lot staff, particularly related to the consistency of Fleet Management Information System data, preventative maintenance inspections, battery maintenance, and deployment.