STOCKTON, CA — Eleven Stockton letter carriers have joined an elite group of Postal Service employees who have individually driven more than a million, accident-free miles. They will be recognized at an 8:00 a.m. ceremony, Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Stockton Main Post Office, 4245 West Lane, Stockton, CA 95208.

The honorees include:

• David Coronilla
• Ester Deneau
• Mario Espinoza
• Ferdinand Lugo
• Antonio Martinez
• Benard Menor
• Sara Ramirez
• Andres Romero
• Fernando Suansing
• Gonzalo Tabios
• Jolinda Vasquez

How did these letter carriers 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 Stockton Postmaster Harry Centeno. “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 eleven million miles, for a combined total of over 300 years, all accident-free is truly remarkable.

MEDIA ALERT: For photo and interview opportunities, contact Stockton Postmaster Harry Centeno at 916-475-7122.

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