What is the name of the next-generation delivery vehicle being developed for the USPS?

The USPS vehicle program is called the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle, usually abbreviated NGDV. It was created to replace the aging Grumman LLV and the smaller Ford-Utilimaster FFV in the Postal Service’s local-delivery fleet.

The USPS began seeking information from potential suppliers in 2015 and later commissioned prototypes from several bidders. In February 2021, Oshkosh Defense won the contract to design and manufacture the production vehicle. That means “Next Generation Delivery Vehicle” is the program and vehicle designation, while Oshkosh identifies the selected manufacturer.

The NGDV was designed around modern delivery needs, including improved visibility, air conditioning, airbags, automatic emergency braking, collision-avoidance technology, and a curbside sliding door. Planned versions include internal-combustion and battery-electric powertrains, with two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive configurations.

A common mix-up is calling it the “Oshkosh Mail Truck.” That is an informal description of the Oshkosh-built vehicle, not the official program name. The NGDV is intended to modernize a fleet whose LLVs were introduced decades earlier and lack many contemporary safety features.