What:

West Farmington Rural Letter Carrier Dave Stroup will be inducted into the National Safety Council’s Million Mile Club in recognition of having driven a million miles or 30 years without a preventable accident.

When:

Friday, February 5, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.

Where:

West Farmington Post Office
226 East Main Street
West Farmington, OH 44491

Who:

Presentation to be made by Bristolville Postmaster Wilhelmina Bartlett

Why:

“Safe driving is no accident,” said Postmaster Wilhelmina Bartlett. “The safety of our employees and our customers is top priority, and we commend Dave for reaching this high pinnacle. His safety consciousness is a tremendous example to others.”

Background:

The nation’s 31,000 plus Post Offices are linked by over 211,000 vehicles – one of the largest civilian fleets in the world. More than 300,000 letter carriers and truck drivers log more than 1.2 billion miles annually when delivering to America’s 153.9 million addresses. When postal drivers are included in this exclusive club, it sends a clear message to the customer that letter carriers and all postal drivers put safety first when traveling the streets of the communities they serve.

According to the National Safety Council, since 2005 more than 9,400 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

Driving for the Postal Service is a privilege. All drivers must demonstrate safe driving practices throughout their careers.