ORLANDO, FL — While many drivers may rely on luck to avoid accidents, Frank Hinks II, a Motor Vehicle Operator from Brooklyn, NY, knows that safety is built on experience and vigilance. With 40 years in the field, Hinks emphasizes that focus and defensive driving are the keys to success on the road.

Hinks has reached an extraordinary milestone, driving one million miles for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) without a single accident—enough distance to circle the globe 40 times. In recognition of this significant achievement, he received a plaque from the National Safety Council and automatic lifetime membership in the prestigious “Million Mile Club.”

This honor is awarded to drivers who either complete one million miles or have 30 years of driving experience without a preventable motor vehicle accident, a significant achievement acknowledged by the National Safety Council.

“There’s a saying I’ve lived by throughout my career: ‘Safety Starts with Me.’ That’s why it’s such a tremendous honor to receive this award,” Hinks remarked during a recent U.S. Postal Service Logistics Symposium. “I never imagined I would reach 40 years at the Postal Service, let alone one million miles. My top safety tips are to always pay attention to the road and listen to your supervisor!”

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

Logistics are essential to the Postal Service’s operations, utilizing a fleet of over 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 rolling out the highly anticipated Next Generation Delivery Vehicle across facilities nationwide.

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