When you see Publix trucks out on the road, you might not think about the huge responsibility our drivers have while delivering product to stores safely.

That’s why distribution created the Million Mile Safe Driving Awards ­— as a way to recognize those drivers who have completed 1, 2 and 3 million miles of safe driving. To be eligible, drivers must drive a commercial motor vehicle for Publix during a minimum of 12 years without a preventable accident. They are awarded a certificate of accomplishment and a jacket with the million mile safe driving logo at an annual recognition banquet.

Earlier this year, 39 drivers were recognized for reaching that achievement, including Wade Mansfield from Jacksonville, who has completed 3 million miles of safe driving.

Atlanta
1 million miles:
Donald Reed
Lynn Herrington
Stacia Okobi

Boynton
1 million miles:
Jeffrey Conner

Jacksonville
1 million miles:
Gerald Roth
Randy Rhoden
Sid Johnson
2 million miles:
James Berry
3 million miles:
Wade Mansfield

Sarasota
2 million miles:
Tony Schmidt

Deerfield
1 million miles:
John Farrington
Jose Aguilar
Marco Lopez-Calleja
Michael Merry
Raymond Santiago
Steven Sakers
Thomas McManus
Thomas Tucker
2 million miles:
Juan Carlos Gonzalez
Marcos Gasc
Matthew Davis
Peter Darcy
Rodrigo Retana
Ronald Zucci

Miami
1 million miles:
Miguel Marin

Lakeland
1 million miles:
Anthony Salisbury
Donald Elliot
Jeff Bingle
Jerry Elliot
Kenneth Williams
Wayne Epps
William Kent
2 million miles:
Brett Bowden
Phillip Howell
Randall Galloway
Todd Cannon
Torrie Canady

Orlando
1 million miles:
Robert Peters
2 million miles:
Michael Ocasio