Where I live in SW Florida packages delivered by fedex and ups are left at my door...but all packages sent via usps I have to make a special out of the way trip to pick up from their warehouse. Then end up having to wait for 20-30 minutes at their warehouse as well, total waste of time and tax dollars.
Really burns me up to be put through such a government/union style hassle just to get my package! Reminds me of the evil vehicle inspections I had to go through when I lived in NJ. Ben Franklin must be rolling over in his grave...
You may request that you postman/person Leave all parcels/certifieds in your box, you will have to sign a waiver for them to do that. Ask about it. I use it, as I am not driving about 15 miles to the PO to pick us some certified or package.