Safe Driver Award - National Safety Council

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Safe Driver Shoulder Patch

Recognizes number of years driven without incident. Embroidered in yellow, blue and green silk on a white background. One to 45 years available.

Safe Driver Wallet Cards

Recognize your drivers who have proven their skill in avoiding preventable incidents.

Safe Driver Lapel Pin

Recognizes the number of years driven without a preventable incident. Crafted in rose gold with clutch fastener. One to 45 years available.

Million Mile Award

Recognizes employees for 1 million miles driven without an incident. Also available in increments of 1 million miles. Engraved walnut plaque or etched crystal.

Expert Driver Award

Recognize the number of years without incident. Personalize with participant name and years driven. One to 45 years available, crystal, plaque or wood frame.

Joseph M. Kaplan Safe Driver of the Year Award

NSC is proud to announce the 2025 Joseph M. Kaplan Safe Driver of The Year award winners. They are:

● Bradley Bieler – West South Central Region – UPS
● Bradley Van Ruiten – Pacific Region – Teichert Construction
● Dee Finlinson – Mountain Region – UPS
● Dennis Polk – East South Central Region – UPS
● Jeffrey Larson – West North Central Region – UPS
● John Macrae – New England Region – UPS
● Peter Farquhar – South Atlantic Region – UPS
● Terry Teskey – Canadian Region – Stellantis
● Thomas Malen – Middle Atlantic Region – UPS
● Tim Jelinger – East North Central Region – Stellantis

The nomination period for 2026 will open Jan. 1 and nominations will be accepted through April 30.

Get award information and view the award criteria.

Safe Driver Awards

Show your organization's commitment to driver safety. This non-competitive, member-exclusive program lets you recognize individuals that drive a specific period of time or miles without a preventable motor vehicle incident.