OATS, Inc. had developed a program to provide a reward for its safe drivers. The award is based on the number of years a driver has driven for OATS without a chargeable (preventable) accident.
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OATS drivers must average 500 hours per year and drive for two full years without an accident to be eligible for an award. A driver loses on year of eligibility for each accident they have.
The award consists of a pin, which shows the number of safe driving years. The following OATS drivers qualified for Awards on June 30, 2005: Jack Smith of Kidder, 17 years; Carolyn Toney of Gallatin, 10 years; Gary Holcomb of Coffey, six years; Leona Waterbury of Jamesport, six years; and Nancy Pugh of Jameson, three years.
OATS, Inc. began as a pilot project in 1971 serving eight counties. Today, the private, non-profit organization operates in 87 counties. The door-to-door service is available to persons of any age/senior citizens, persons with disabilities and the rural general public.