Welcome to CDS Solutions!
We are the nationwide support and training platform dedicated to current and future USPS Contract Delivery Service (CDS) suppliers. Whether you’re exploring the opportunity or managing a well-established route, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Our mission is to empower the backbone of last-mile delivery by helping individuals become knowledgeable, contract-ready, and successful USPS delivery partners. From recruitment and onboarding to route management and long-term compliance, CDS Solutions provides the tools, training, and community support needed to build, grow, and sustain a thriving CDS business.
About CDS Solutions
What We Provide
- Startup Guidance – Step-by-step help to become a certified federal contractor and prepare for USPS bidding
- Education & Compliance – Training modules, contract breakdowns, vehicle standards, and legal resources
- Community & Retention – Ongoing peer support, supplier networking, and compliance accountability tools
Stay Connected with CDS Solutions
- Monthly Newsletter – “The Last Mile” keeps you informed with contract tips, USPS news, and policy updates
- Live Webinars & National Conferences – Featuring experts from the USPS, Department of Labor, and Postal Operations
- Monthly Round Table Discussions – Open conversations with fellow contractors on timely issues and real-world problem-solving
- Active Facebook Groups – Join our contractor forums to share updates, get advice, and build community
We Believe
At CDS Solutions, we believe well-supported suppliers deliver better service—to the USPS, their communities, and their own families.
Whether you’re just starting your journey or navigating year five of a multi-route contract, we’re here to help you succeed.
🎯 Our Mission
To recruit new talent, educate contractors at every stage, and retain high-quality CDS suppliers by providing real-world resources, clear guidance, and unwavering support for navigating USPS delivery contracts.
🌟Our Vision
To create a national network of confident, knowledgeable, and compliant CDS suppliers who consistently deliver exceptional service, foster trust with USPS, and build thriving delivery businesses that support their families and communities.
✅ Our Value to You
For Aspiring Suppliers
- Step-by-step startup guides
- Contract application tips
- Business formation support
- Real answers to “Is this right for me?”
For New Suppliers
- Onboarding checklists
- Mail delivery and casing training
- Interactive clause and provisions explanations
- What to expect before and after Day 1
For Experienced Contractors
- Compliance tracking tools
- Subcontractor management resources
- Ongoing contract education
- Peer community and dispute guidance
At Every Stage:
You’ll gain confidence, clarity, and contract success—not just from paperwork, but from people who’ve done the work.
Latest News
Industry Alert for CDS Suppliers
10 Roads Express Announces Complete Shutdown & Termination of All USPS Contracts
CDS Solutions was the first to bring this news forward for the CDS community. While 10 Roads Express was not a CDS supplier, the implications of their sudden termination notices and full operational shutdown are significant for anyone holding USPS transportation contracts.
The business-minded and well-informed CDS suppliers will immediately recognize why this development matters. Major shifts in USPS’s contractor strategy rarely occur in isolation — they are usually part of a broader operational restructuring that eventually touches every segment, including CDS.
Others in the industry may dismiss this news simply because 10 Roads wasn’t part of the CDS program. That misunderstanding is exactly why so many contractors get blindsided. USPS is changing the way it manages, evaluates, and relies on suppliers across all contract types. What impacts one major transportation partner today often becomes tomorrow’s new standard for CDS.
CDS Solutions will be providing exclusive insight and guidance to our members on:
- What this shutdown signals about USPS’s next steps
- How CDS suppliers should adjust their business strategies
- What risk factors are increasing for small and mid-size contractors
- What opportunities may open up as USPS restructures routes and vendor relationships
Stay informed. Stay ahead. The contractors who understand the broader USPS strategy will be the ones who remain stable — and profitable — through these changes.
More detailed analysis coming for CDS Solutions members.
If you’re not paying attention, now is the time to start.
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Testimonials
“I am the admin of a Facebook group dedicated to Highway contract route owners and I can say that Terry knows all the ins and outs of the HCR CDS business. If there is a question to be answered he’s got the answer. Terry has been very helpful in guiding members of the group when it comes to owning and operating HCR’s.”
“Terry is a member of my Contract Carrier Facebook group and has been an invaluable resource for us. His knowledge is second to none and his willingness to help other fellow contractors is exemplary. When someone contacts me with questions or issues pertaining to the industry and I cannot help I direct them to Terry with confidence that he will do his best to help.”
“I want to thank you for all the invaluable assistance; without your guidance I would’ve not known how or where to start. I will definitely get the word out of my situation & that CDS Solutions is such a great resource for all contractors! Thank you again!”