The public is being reminded to stay vigilant when maneuvering near Postal Service vehicles during the monthlong USPS Motor Vehicle Safe Driving Campaign, which began March 1.
The theme is “USPS Motor Vehicle Awareness — Delivering to You, With Safety in View.”
“Postal Service employees drive our nation’s roads every day, providing a vital service, to deliver America’s mail safely. It is something we strive to do 365 days a year,” said USPS Employee Safety and Health Awareness Manager Leeann Theriault.
The organization has one of the largest fleets in the world, with more than 246,000 vehicles that drive more than 1 billion miles every year, delivering mail to more than 169 million delivery points across the nation.
All employees who operate a Postal Service vehicle are trained on how to drive safely. This includes driving in inclement weather, navigating less-traveled roads in rural communities and negotiating congested city streets.
Employees are encouraged to be alert and focused when behind the wheel, and thousands have been awarded for their safe driving achievements over the years.
“When moving mail from one postal facility to another, driving safe is my main objective,” said Carter Scott, a Gaithersburg, MD, tractor trailer operator who received the USPS Driver of the Year Award in 2024. “I always take the appropriate time to be vigilant and expect the unexpected — just like when I drive my personal vehicle.”
During the campaign, USPS is urging the public to do its part when driving, walking or riding a bike near a postal vehicle.
The organization has released a series of tips, such as asking the public to pay attention to USPS vehicles and not block them when drivers are making deliveries.
“We encourage the public to stay alert when around postal vehicles, and together, we can protect our drivers and everyone else on the road. This will reduce risks and ensure that everyone, including our employees, makes it home safe,” said Theriault.
