07.10.2008 14:00:00

17 Elite Local Drivers Added to UPS "Circle of Honor"

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced 17 elite drivers from Washington are among 692 nationwide newly inducted into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25 or more years of accident-free driving.

Washington boasts 86 active Circle of Honor drivers with a combined 2,357 years of accident-free driving. Daryl Munson of Okanogan is Washingtons senior safe driver, with 37 years of accident-free driving.

Nationwide, 4,582 active UPS drivers are members of the Circle of Honor. Collectively theyve racked up 129,632 years and more than 5 billion safe miles during their careers, or the equivalent of 10,000 trips to the moon and back.

"UPS puts a premium on safe driving methods and training and these drivers reflect that commitment, said Arthur Nwokeuku, vice president and chief operating officer, UPS Washington District. "Im very proud of these drivers. To go at least a quarter of a century without an accident is a testament to how seriously our drivers, and trainers, take safety.

Nationally, the most seasoned UPS Circle of Honor driver is Ron Sowder of UPSs Kentucky District, with 46 years of driving without an accident. Thomas Camp of the Michigan District is next in line with 45 years of safe driving. Eight others have logged at least 40 years without an accident.

UPSs 112,450 drivers are among the safest on the roads, logging more than 2.5 billion miles a year and averaging less than one accident for every million miles driven. There are 1,849 total UPS drivers in Washington.

UPS has invested approximately $53 million in 2008 on safety training and employs its own comprehensive driving course called "Space and Visibility. New UPS tractor-trailer drivers receive 80 hours of classroom and on-the-road training, and UPS delivery truck drivers receive 20 hours of classroom and on-the-road defensive driving training before operating equipment. Delivery drivers also are required to complete three safety ride evaluations during their first 22 days on the job.

Founded in 1907, UPS has a rich history of safety and training. The company issued its first driver handbook in 1917 and began recognizing safe drivers in 1923. 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 the Circle of Honor in 1955.

More information on UPSs commitment to safety is available at www.pressroom.ups/safety.

Following is a list of drivers in Washington inducted this year into the Circle of Honor with 25 years of safe driving.

Work Center   Driver   Residence
Pacific Building   Randy Cole   Graham, WA
Wenatchee   Frank Cordell   East Wenatchee, WA
Tacoma/Fife   David Crabill   Milton, WA
Kennewick Office   Francis Edwards   Kennewick, WA
Redmond   Susan Hoffman   Covington, WA
Kennewick Office   Richard Klein   Kennewick, WA
Tacoma/Fife   Robert Koehnke   Gig Harbor, WA
Kennewick Office   Mark Kozelisky   Pasco, WA
Bremerton   Margaret Larson   Port Orchard, WA
Redmond   Steve Nordness   Snohomish, WA
Pullman   Michael Parrish   Palouse, WA
Everett   Phillip Russell   Lake Stevens, WA
Everett   Gary Strasser   Everett, WA
Seattle Hub   David Sutherland   Sammamish, WA
Kelso   Steve Sweet   Longview, WA
Seattle Hub   Gary Thompson   Spokane, WA
Vancouver   John Schroeder   Battle Ground, WA

UPS is the world's largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain and freight services. With more than a century of experience in transportation and logistics, UPS is a leading global trade expert equipped with a broad portfolio of solutions. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., UPS serves more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the Web at UPS.com. To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS.

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