DODGE CITY, KS – Letter Carrier Robert Durler joined the thousands of Postal Service employees who have individually driven more than a million miles, accident-free miles. He was recently presented with a plaque for his extraordinary accomplishment. Durler, a thirty-five year veteran, says “sticking to my routine has kept me and everyone else safe.”

How did he do it?

• Drive defensively — expect the unexpected.
• Maintain a safe distance of one car length for every 10 mph between you and the car in front of you.
• Be courteous, use turn signals and obey all laws.
• Keep your options open — have a “what to do if I’m cut off” strategy.
• Turn off mobile devices when driving — no cell phones or texting.

“Safe driving is no accident,” said Central Plains District Manager Rick Pivovar. “The safety of our employees is our top priority, and we are proud to have diligent, conscientious employees representing that culture.”

According to the National Safety Council, more than 9,500 Postal Service employees have achieved a distinction most people never approach in their lifetimes — driving more than a million, accident-free miles. No other business comes close.

The nation’s 31,000 plus Post Offices are linked by nearly 230,000 vehicles — the world’s largest civilian fleet. More than 300,000 letter carriers and truck drivers log more than 1.5 billion miles annually when delivering to America’s 155 million addresses. 

Since 2005, over 9,500 Postal Service professionals have driven more than a million miles without a single accident. Reaching this pinnacle requires a safe attitude that entails driving 1 million miles or 30 years without a preventable incident.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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