Elite UPS Driver Group Grows to More Than 7,800
18 February 2015 - 2:00AM
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced the induction of 1,445 drivers into
its elite "Circle of Honor," raising to 7,878 the number of drivers
who have not had an avoidable accident for 25 years or more.
"Maintaining safe highways and roads is our highest priority, so
I commend any person who achieves this milestone of 25 years or
more crash-free, creating safer driving conditions for us all,"
said U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony
Foxx.
The number of active Circle of Honor drivers is the most in
company history and includes 66 new members from Canada, Germany
and Puerto Rico.
Collectively, the 7,878 drivers have logged more than 5.3
billion miles and more than 221,000 years of safe driving through
their careers. That's enough miles to travel to Mars and back
36 times.
UPS began recognizing its safe drivers in 1923. The company's
first 5-year safe driver, Ray McCue, was honored in 1928 by founder
Jim Casey.
Of all the Circle of Honor members, 471 have been accident-free
for 35 or more years, with 62 of those having driven more than 40
years without an accident. UPS's top safe driver in 2014 is
Livonia, Michigan, package car driver Tom Camp, who has now driven
for 52 years and delivered more than 5 million packages without an
accident.
Orlando tractor-trailer driver Ginny Odom has become the
company's first female driver to reach 40 years without an
accident. She is one of 62 active UPS drivers to reach the
milestone out of 102,000 drivers worldwide. As a single mom working
in a non-traditional job role, Ginny's accomplishment is a
testament to her perseverance.
"I never thought I'd make it to 40 years without an accident,"
said Odom. "But it shows you what you can accomplish if you work
hard."
This year, 41 new inductees are women and 19
additional women have joined the ranks of those with more than 30
years of safe driving. There are a total of 166 women in the Circle
of Honor.
UPS's 102,000 drivers worldwide are among the safest on the
roads, logging more than 3 billion miles per year and delivering
more than 4 billion packages safely.
Before ever making a delivery, all UPS drivers are taught safe
driving methods through the company's defensive driving
platform. The training continues throughout their
careers. In 2010, UPS implemented a ban on text and email
messaging while behind the wheel, prohibiting distractions
that are a proven cause of traffic crashes.
"Our training and our drivers' attention to details, such as
avoiding distractions while driving, all play a part in their
remarkable record," said Teri McClure, UPS Chief Legal Officer and
Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Employee
Communications. "Their expertise behind the wheel has helped
many avoid the life-changing impact of accidents."
UPS extends its safe driving expertise to the communities it
serves through UPS Road Code® training, a teen safe driving program
available in the United States and internationally. Taught by
UPS volunteers, the program is available to teens between the ages
of 13 and 18. To date, more than 20,000 teenagers have
participated. The program has been extended to the UK,
Canada, Germany and China, and further international expansion is
planned. The four-session training regimen is based on UPS's
safe driving methods. UPS Road Code training is offered in
the U.S. in conjunction with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and
overseas in four countries with various youth development
organizations thanks to $9.9 million in contributions from The UPS
Foundation since the program's inception.
About UPS
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a
broad range of solutions including the transportation of packages
and freight; the facilitation of international trade, and the
deployment of advanced technology to more efficiently manage the
world of business. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than
220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found
on the Web at ups.com® and its corporate blog can be found at
Longitudes.ups.com. To get UPS news direct, visit
pressroom.ups.com/RSS.
More information on UPS's commitment to safety and a complete
list of Circle of Honor inductees can be found at
pressroom.ups.com/safety.
Video b-roll can be found at:
www.upsprmedia.com/circleofhonor2015.zip
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CONTACT: Dan McMackin
dmcmackin@ups.com
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