USPS Safe Driver Awards

The National Safety Council and U.S. Postal Service Washington, D.C., headquarters work together to reward drivers who deliver on safety every day. The NSC Safe Driver Awards program is an easy way to encourage driver safety, and some program awards are FREE OF CHARGE.

Joseph M. Kaplan Safe Driver of the Year Award

Nominations for the Joseph M. Kaplan Safe Driver of the Year Award are open from Jan. 1 to March 31 each year. Nominate your drivers that exemplify exceptional driver safety. If you have an employee who has driven an outstanding amount of miles or hours behind the wheel without a preventable collision, be sure to nominate him/her for the prestigious National Safety Council Safe Driver of the Year award. Only online nominations will be accepted.

Get award information and view the criteria.

Congratulations to the 2023 Joseph M. Kaplan Safe Drivers of the Year

driver	Company	Area
Gary L. Benton Shawn M. Nolan Steven A. McCalden Jason Juliano Michael Bishop Joe Sanchez Benito Polo Jr.	U.S. Postal Service U.S. Postal Service U.S. Postal Service U.S. Postal Service U.S. Postal Service U.S. Postal Service U.S. Postal Service	Capital Metro Eastern Great Lakes Northeast Pacific Southern Western

Available at No Additional Cost

Safe Driver Lapel Pin

Recognize your drivers for 1-45 years driven without incident. Quality crafted pin in rose gold with clutch fastener, 5/8” x 3/4”.

Expert Driver Award

Now covered under contract. Honor employees who have a specific number of years without an incident: 1 – 45 years.

Million Mile Plaque

Recognize 1 million miles or 30 accumulated years without a preventable incident. Walnut plaque includes engraved nameplate.

Wallet Cards

Supplemental recognition for drivers who achieve another year without incident. Please add names to the wallet card template when ordering.

Available at an Additional Cost

Safe Driver Shoulder Patches

Recognize drivers for a specific period of years without a preventable incident; 1 – 45 years available. Swiss embroiderd, durable and washable. Measures 3" x 4".

Take Advantage of NSC Member Benefits

All USPS facilities can take advantage of NSC member benefits:

FREE: Delivering Safety monthly USPS exclusive enewsletter provides topical safety tips and tools to help keep you and your employees safe. To opt-in, email your name and address to [email protected]. Read the latest issue.

FREE: Downloadable safety posters to remind your employees to practice safety in the workplace.

● Ergonomic Tools
● Proper Seat Adjustment

FREE: 5-Minute Safety Talks and tool kits help you communicate during safety meetings; available in English and Spanish. Additional Resources:

● USPS Safe Driver Award Rules Book
● FAQ's

Request a hard copy of the USPS Safe Driver Award Rules Book. Email [email protected].

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the U.S. Postal Service Safe Driver Award Program, contact NSC at (800) 621-7619 or [email protected]. Our fax number is (630) 285-0797.