Meet 5 of UPS’s safest drivers

With over 100 years of safe driving under their belts, these drivers have learned a thing or two
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World-class safety: Would you believe nearly 10,000 current UPS drivers around the world have driven for the company for 25 years or longer without an accident? You can tell who these drivers are by the UPS Circle of Honor patch they wear proudly on their sleeve.

Why it matters: UPS has become one of the most sought-after companies for those pursuing a career in driving. Not only does UPS provide a great total compensation package but we celebrate safe driving – big time. So, it’s no surprise that safety means our customers can trust us to deliver what matters by providing consistent and reliable service every day.

Hear from some of the best drivers on the road:

Smiling UPS Circle of Honor driver standing in front of his big rig

Experienced educator

A 30-year UPS Circle of Honor driver, Manny Flores is a proud member of his building’s safety committee. For two decades, he’s been teaching safety to his co-workers and stressing the importance of self-care.

“I want to help drivers understand that you don’t mess with this heat,” said Manny. “You have to stay hydrated and take care of yourself.”



Smiling UPS Circle of Honor member posing with a white shipping box

Mentoring younger generations

Meet Cal Murray, a UPS driver with 50 years of safe driving who has covered an astonishing 4 million miles – enough to circle the globe 160 times over!

“I observe drivers daily and point out what they are doing right and where they can improve,” he said. “I want them to be as safe as possible and return home to their families.”



UPS Circle of Honor member proudly posing in front of her big rig

Follow the leader

With 25+ years of safe driving, Brea shares her UPS training with her family. Now her son, Alfonso, works at UPS too. Brea says the key to safety is being aware of your surroundings.

“I always pay attention to what's in front of me and what's on the sides. I check my mirrors every five to eight seconds,” she said.



Smiling UPS Circle of Honor member posing with a white shipping box

An expert opinion

Circle of Honor driver Darryl has served on his local safety committee for 10 years, teaching other employees to stay safe on the job.

“You have to expect the unexpected. We never anticipate anything bad happening, but you gotta be ready for it,” he said.



Two smiling UPS Circle of Honor drivers and coworkers in the same facility

Learn from the best

This team of Tonys is top tier when it comes to being safe. Their passion for safety led these two drivers to serving on the same UPS safety committee.

“The overall attitude at UPS is safety first. That’s how we approach every day,” said Anthony.

“Every environment, every challenge, we’re ready for it every day,” said Tony.

Did you know? When it comes to safety, teaching and training are always on at UPS. We provide employees with industry-leading training to keep them safe.

  • UPS invests more than $409 million in safety training in the U.S. and operations employees completed nearly seven million hours of safety training in 2023 alone.
  • In more than 2,700 employee-led safety committees across the U.S., union-represented employees work hand in hand with management to conduct facility and equipment audits, recommend work process changes and provide safety compliance training.

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