TEMPLE CITY, CA — In a world of constant driver distractions four Temple City carriers maintained their focus and concern on the safety of themselves and others on the road.

This focus on safety earned them entry into the elite National Safety Council’s Million Mile club.

They will be honored on Wednesday, January 22, 8:30 a.m. at the Temple City Post Office, 5490 Oak Ave., Temple City, CA 91780.

Honorees include: 50-year Letter Carrier Glenn Miyashiro, 30-year Letter Carrier Keith Allred, 37-year Letter Carrier Alan Chang and 34-year Letter Carrier Bryan Montoya.

The secret to staying accident-free starts with having the right mindset, “While driving on the road, be alert and stay focused, be aware of your surroundings, obey the rules of the road and most importantly remember your family is waiting to see you tonight,” said Miyashiro.

Allred echoed the sentiment that operating safely ensures getting home to his family safely every night.

Chang emphasized the importance of good safety habits amongst his team, “Working safely means working responsibly and looking after your own well-being as well as the well-being of your team.”

This is the mindset you’d expect from Postal Service mail carriers who have each driven the equivalent of circling the earth 40 times, all without a moving violation or accident, while maneuvering hazardous road conditions, gridlock, rural terrain, and avoiding careless drivers along the way.

“Safety is not just a buzz word, our postal drivers take safety very seriously,” said Acting District Manager Cipriano Corona, “this truly remarkable achievement by our carriers demonstrates how postal employees continue to deliver on the promise of delivering their best every day with care, courtesy and concern for the safety of others.”

The Million Mile Award, a joint effort of the NSC and USPS, recognizes drivers with 1 million miles of driving or 30 accumulated years driven without preventable incidents. It is a trademark of an expert driver and is recognized as the nation’s highest award for professional safe driving. Recipients receive a plaque with the Million Mile Club emblem, the NSC logo and an engraved personalized nameplate.

More important, every Million Mile Award recipient has also earned the respect and appreciation of their fellow USPS employees and the communities they serve.

USPS drivers operate more than 246,000 vehicles throughout the country as the world’s largest civilian fleet. They face hazardous road conditions, gridlock, uneven terrain and inattentive drivers seven days a week.

A special recognition will be awarded to Miyashiro for his 50 years of service and extraordinary 2-million-mile achievement.

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