1. DRIVER INDUCTION PACKAGE
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2. SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
DGL Supervisor / Manager is to:
Ensure all relevant licences are current and kept on file
Ensure all relevant inductee paperwork is complete
Take driver to truck and instruct on, and carry out, pre-start check
Take driver for limited driving test (approx 15 minutes).
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3. DRIVER INSTRUCTIONS
If driving test is satisfactory, driver is to be inducted to:
Two-Way Radio
Time Sheet
Vehicle Fault Report and Repair Book and Interception Report (NHVAS)
Camera
Any specialised equipment (eg Vehicle Mounted Crane)
Refuelling, Oil and Water Points
Toll Cards and Fuel Cards (eg. BP, Mobile)
Depot site induction eg. access and egress points
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4. DRIVER INSTRUCTIONS Cont.
Emergency phone numbers
What to do in an event of a Motor Accident / Personal Injury
PPE and Emergency / Safety Equipment for vehicles
Driver Responsibilities – eg. daily checks, Driver Run Sheet
Other relevant instructions as per site requirements
QMS Driver Manual.
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5. DELIVERY PAPERWORK
Delivery Paperwork is an essential part of the Driver’s duties.
Drivers are required to ensure that they have completed paperwork correctly and accurately.
Delivery dockets must be handed in to the Supervisor.
Any additional paperwork associated with the delivery of products/materials must be stapled with the delivery dockets.
All docket instructions must be followed. If the instructions are not practical, contact the Supervisor immediately for further information.
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6. DELIVERY PAPERWORK Cont.
Common misconceptions:
It does not matter if I have forgotten a customer’s delivery information.
Yes, it does. Paperwork is a critical function of the driver. Costing charge arise from your comments.
I don’t have to worry about the accuracy of the documents. Someone will correct my mistakes in the office.
Yes, you do. Accuracy is vital, important items such as overtime could be missed if mistakes are made.
I don’t have to worry if have I lost my delivery paperwork, as paperwork can be reprinted.
Yes, you do. Delivery paperwork is crucial for proof of delivery. Serious back charges could result from paperwork that has been misplaced or lost.
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7. CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT
There are a number of things to consider when at the customer’s site.
Greeting the customer
Driver presentation
The customer may not always be right, but never argue with them.
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8. DELIVERY OF MATERIAL
Drivers must use a safe and common sense approach to the delivery of product to a customer.
Note: If you are delivering to a site where you think there is a chance damage to property may occur, ask the customer to fill out the Permission to Enter Site / Assist in Manual Loading or Unloading Form (F-470).
Ensure that the customer signs for the material/product received.
Any shortage of product should be reported to the Supervisor and noted on the delivery paperwork.
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9. PRODUCT PICKUP
Whenever picking up goods / materials, the following are to be checked:
Correct quantity
Correct product
Correct paperwork
No damages to product
If discrepancies exist, contact the Supervisor.
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10. END OF DAY PROCEDURE
Hand in all paperwork relating to the day’s deliveries, including your daily driver’s run sheet.
Hand to the Supervisor completed paperwork relevant to NHVAS.
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11. DRIVING OF VEHICLE
All vehicles are to be driven with the following in mind:
Within legal speed limits and state regulations
Not operating if under the influence of a drugs or alcohol
With fuel efficiency in mind
No clutch coasting, riding gears, over-revving
Not using weight restricted streets
Driving defensively
Seat belts must be worn whilst driving
All material is properly secured and restrained
Road-rage will not be tolerated in any form. Disciplinary action will result from cases where road-rage has been proven.
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12. QUESTIONS?
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13. INDUCTION DECLARATION
It is a requirement that an Induction Declaration be signed by both the person inducting and person being inducted.
Induction Declaration can be accessed below:
Induction Criteria - Fleet Operation Business Unit (F-540)
Signed declaration to be kept on file.
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