EL DORADO HILLS, CA — An El Dorado Hills letter carrier has joined an elite group of Postal Service employees who have individually driven more than a million, accident-free miles.

Pablo Padilla will be recognized at a 9:00 a.m. ceremony, Friday, April 26, 2019 at the El Dorado Hills Post Office, located at 4641 Post St.

How did this letter carrier achieve such a feat?

• By driving defensively — expecting the unexpected.
• By maintaining a safe distance of one car length for every 10 mph between them and the car in front of them.
• By being courteous, using turn signals and obeying all laws.
• By keeping their options open — have a “what to do if I’m cut off” strategy.
• By not driving distracted, turning off mobile devices when driving — no cell phones or texting.

“Safe driving is no accident,” said El Dorado Hills Postmaster Ruth Swartz. “It is an honor to recognize these dedicated employees for the safe way in which they care not only for the sanctity of the mail, but in the way they drive.”

The National Safety Council’s Million Mile Club is an honor reserved for employees driving one million miles – or 30 years – without an at-fault accident.

Postal Service drivers are among the safest in the world. The achievement of driving, in this case over one million miles, for a total of 31 years, all accident-free is truly remarkable.

MEDIA ALERT: For photo and interview opportunities, contact Folsom Postmaster Ruth Swartz at 916-358-7082.

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