The National Safety Council developed the Safe Driver Awards Program for the USPS. Employees who drive as a part of their normal daily duties become eligible for the exclusive Million Mile Club when they have driven 1,000,000 miles or have worked 30 years without an at-fault incident, which is an admirable accomplishment that very few drivers achieve.
Cutchin is pictured above with Exline, who has nothing but good things to say about him as a driver, as an employee, and as a person. "Mr. Cutchin is an asset to the U.S. Postal Service as a whole and invaluable to the Seale Post Office as well," Exline said.
"In this office, Mr. Cutchin has an unmatched work ethic," she said. "His previous employment with the U.S. Air Force (Cutchin retired after 20 years of service before joining the Postal Service 31 years ago) instilled in him a heightened sense of dedication, pride, and initiative."
One example that she gave is how Cutchin eagerly guides and helps beginning carriers learn job requirements and about how to take pride in their new careers.
Cutchin's response was a modest understatement: "I try to help when I can," he said.
His advice to other drivers is simple: "I just think that someone can remain safe by trying to follow all of the rules. If you pay attention and watch what you're doing all of the time as much as you pay attention to delivering the mail, you'll stay safe enough."
About receiving the award, Cutchin said, "I really am proud. It is quite an accomplishment when you see all of the accidents that happen."
The next day, Cutchin expressed his gratitude towards his colleagues in Seale. "I think that he was a bit misty eyed when he thanked us for the small presentation and the cake we had for him the day before. He told us of his appreciation and thanked his co-workers for being so special," Postmaster Exline said.
She added, "And he smiled and stated that he is now working on his second Million Mile Award!"
