USPS apparently has a new application id

[lucaswiman]

I got this tracking number in an amazon order, which starts with "94": 9400111201080805483016
It is a valid tracking number, but is not picked up by USPS91.

I monkey-patched the problem away by creating a USPS94 (replacing instances of 91 with 94) class and adding it to TrackingNumber::TYPES, but this might be a more general issue. I couldn't find anything in USPS documentation to support this change, but they do seem to be issuing different tracking numbers than are supported by this gem.

Thanks for making this gem!

• Lucas

[jkeen]

Thanks for reporting this issue.

Yeah, I couldn't find anything on USPS about this either.

[lucaswiman]

"if the label was generated by a vendor that provides PC postage for businesses, the first two digits will be 94."
http://www.ehow.com/info_8729061_do-tracking-numbers-stand-usps.html
"USPS Certified Mail labels are assigned article numbers that consist of numbers that begin with a 70, 71 or 94 if they include PC Postage."
http://www.certified-mail-envelopes.com/usps-certified-mail-tracking/

I wish I could find something on usps.com to corroborate the latter. I'll write a patch accept USPS numbers starting with 70, 71, and 94 and send you a pull request today or tomorrow.

[jkeen]

Sounds great! Thanks!