Daily Archives: February 19, 2017

Elite UPS Safe Driver Group Grows To More Than 9,300

Nearly 10 percent of the UPS driver workforce has gone 25 years or more without a crash. Collectively, the 9,349 drivers have logged nearly 14 billion miles and more than 266,554 years of safe driving through their careers. This year, 44 new inductees are women and 34 have joined the ranks of those with more than 30 years of safe driving. Founder Jim Casey honored the company’s first 5-year safe driver, Ray McCue, in 1928. Before ever making a delivery, all UPS drivers are taught safe driving me

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UPS Honors Hawaii Drivers For 25 Years Of Safe Driving

Hawaii boasts 13 active Circle of Honor drivers with a combined 345 years of accident-free driving. Dean Agustin of Lihue is Hawaii’s senior-most safe driver, with 32 years of accident-free driving under his belt. There are 185 total full-time UPS drivers in Hawaii. Collectively they’ve racked up 266,554 years and nearly 14 billion safe miles during their careers. UPS formally established its safe driving honor program in 1928.

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UPS Honors Alabama Drivers For 25 Years Of Safe Driving

Alabama boasts 161 active Circle of Honor drivers with a combined 4,682 years of accident-free driving. Ralph O’Neal of Deatsville is the state’s senior-most safe driver, with 43 years of accident-free driving under his belt. There are 1,010 total full-time UPS drivers in Alabama. Collectively they’ve racked up 266,554 years and nearly 14 billion safe miles during their careers. UPS formally established its safe driving honor program in 1928.

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UPS Honors Colorado Drivers For 25 Years Of Safe Driving

Colorado boasts 140 active Circle of Honor drivers with a combined 3,962 years of accident-free driving. Stanley McKinster of Denver is the state’s senior-most safe driver, with 38 years of accident-free driving under his belt. There are 1,698 total full-time UPS drivers in Colorado. Collectively they’ve racked up 266,554 years and nearly 14 billion safe miles during their careers. UPS formally established its safe driving honor program in 1928.

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UPS Honors California Drivers For 25 Years Of Safe Driving

US 02/20/17Los Angeles, CAUPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced that 172 elite drivers from California are among 1,575 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25 or more years of accident-free driving. California boasts 890 active Circle of Honor drivers with a combined 24,932 years of accident-free driving. Peter Pavlian of San Bernardino is the state’s senior-most safe driver, with 46 years of accident-free driving under his belt.

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UPS Honors Alaska Driver For 25 Years Of Safe Driving

Alaska boasts three active Circle of Honor drivers with a combined 78 years of accident-free driving. Thomas Fowler of Ketchikan is the state’s senior-most safe driver, with 27 years of accident-free driving under his belt. Collectively they’ve racked up more than 266,554 years and nearly 14 billion safe miles during their careers. In 1928, UPS recognized its first five-year safe driver, Ray McCue, with UPS founder Jim Casey presenting him a gold and platinum watch. UPS formally established its

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UPS Honors Arkansas Drivers For 25 Years Of Safe Driving

US 02/20/17Little RockUPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced that 25 elite drivers from Arkansas are among 1,575 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25 or more years of accident-free driving. Arkansas boasts 106 active Circle of Honor drivers with a combined 3,096 years of accident-free driving. Walter Jordan Jr. of Dermott and Michael Wear of Fort Smith are the state’s senior-most safe drivers, each with 38 years of accident-free

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UPS Honors Arizona Drivers For 25 Years Of Safe Driving

Arizona boasts 115 active Circle of Honor drivers with a combined 3,246 years of accident-free driving. Mark Woolston of Glendale is the state’s senior-most safe driver, with 41 years of accident-free driving under his belt. There are 1,537 total full-time UPS drivers in Arizona. In 1928, UPS recognized its first five-year safe driver, Ray McCue, with UPS founder Jim Casey presenting him a gold and platinum watch. UPS formally established its safe driving honor program in 1928.

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Stamp commemorating JFK’s birth centennial.

BOSTON — Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan today dedicated a Forever stamp commemorating the centennial of the birth of our nation’s 35th President, John F. Kennedy. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Acting Director James Roth served as Master of Ceremonies. John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Board member Matthew Kennedy also attended the ceremony. Other John F. Kennedy related stamps5-cent First Class Kennedy Memorial stamp issued May 29, 1964. For reporters interested in speaki

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UPS Honors Connecticut Drivers For 25 Years Of Safe Driving

Connecticut boasts 117 active Circle of Honor drivers with a combined 3,336 years of accident-free driving. Walter Beasley of Woodbridge is the state’s senior-most safe driver, with 44 years of accident-free driving under his belt. There are 1,144 total full-time UPS drivers in Connecticut. In 1928, UPS recognized its first five-year safe driver, Ray McCue, with UPS founder Jim Casey presenting him a gold and platinum watch. UPS formally established its safe driving honor program in 1928** NOTE:

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