TAMPA, FL — While many drivers might attribute their safety on the road to luck, Freddy Quiles, a Tractor Trailer Operator in Tampa, FL, knows that it’s all about experience and dedication. With 31 years behind the wheel, Quiles believes that focus, attentiveness, and defensive driving are the true keys to avoiding accidents.

Quiles has accomplished the incredible feat of driving one million miles for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) without a single accident—enough distance to circle the Earth 40 times. To honor this significant achievement, he received a plaque from the National Safety Council and automatic lifetime membership in the esteemed “Million Mile Club.”

This award is presented to drivers who have either reached one million miles or have 30 years of driving experience without a preventable motor vehicle accident, a remarkable milestone celebrated by the National Safety Council.

“It’s a significant achievement and a wonderful feeling to be recognized for hard work and efficiency,” Quiles stated during a recent U.S. Postal Service Logistics Symposium. “When driving, always look at the big picture, keep your eyes moving, inspect your vehicle daily, and treat others on the road with respect.”

The operations of the U.S. Postal Service rely on an extensive network of dedicated individuals and advanced technologies that work to collect, transport, process, and deliver the nation’s mail. Each year, USPS processes and delivers more than 116 billion pieces of mail and packages, which translates to over 318 million pieces daily.

Logistics are crucial to the Postal Service’s operations, utilizing a fleet of more than 246,000 vehicles—one of the largest civilian fleets in the world—to ensure deliveries reach every address. Committed to a sustainable future, the Postal Service operates 30,673 alternative fuel-capable vehicles and is in the process of rolling out the highly anticipated Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) across facilities nationwide.

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