From left: Safety Manager Stephanie Harris, Postmaster Leicester John Braniecki, District Manager Dave Fields, Rural Carrier David Plemmons, HR Manager David Mills, and PO Operations Manager Carol Langston celebrate Plemmons’ Million Mile Award.

LEICESTER, NC - Rural Carrier David Plemmons used to be extremely shy until he became a rural carrier.  Now he looks forward to meeting the new residents on his route.  Plemmons said, “I normally don’t like being in the spotlight, but I appreciate this honor.”  The “honor” was a ceremony recognizing Plemmons as the newest member of the Mid-Carolinas District’s Million Mile Club.  The National Safety Council’s coveted award is presented to employees who have driven one million miles without a preventable motor vehicle accident.

With 32 years of accident-free driving behind him, Plemmons said, “It was gradual. You really don’t think about it until something like this happens. Some of it is luck that you don’t have an accident.  I try to always be aware and constantly think about what may be ahead of or behind me,” Plemmons added.

District Manager Dave Fields cites a little more than luck for Plemmons’ driving record.  Fields said, “This is a huge accomplishment.  There are 5,000 drivers in the Mid-Carolinas District and this is the 37th award that has been issued.”  Post Office Operations Manager, Carol Langston said,” Your leadership in Safety has led this office to be accident free.  Thank you for being an excellent example.”

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