1. IDENTIFYING, TRAINING AND DEVELOPING SAFE DRIVERS
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IDENTIFYING, TRAINING AND DEVELOPING SAFE DRIVERS
Date: October 14, 2009

2. Talking Points Service Delivery Resources Pre-Hire Screening Training
Policies
Reinforcement
Resources
Results
Talking Points: Mission and Values
Guarantee
Service Delivery Resources
Pre-Hire Screening
Training
Policies
Reinforcement
Resources

3. Service Delivery Resources
Over 250 Local Service Delivery Professionals (SDP’s )
Over 500 Over-the-road Service Delivery Professionals
Over 70% DOT/CDL Certified
All SDP’s Are Vetted And Managed To DOT Standards
AmeriFleet Employee Driver Break Down:
40 % : 10 years or more as a Professional Driver
35 % : 5 years or more as a Professional Driver
25% : 0 to 5 years as a Professional Driver
QUICK LOOK AT WHO IS MOVING YOUR VEHICLES

4. Pre-Hire Screening: Identifying Safe Employee Drivers
Formal Application Process
Complete Review of Employment History
Reference Checks Completed
Full MVR Check
Complete Background Check
Previous Employer Safety Check
Interview with a Regional Manager
Pre-Employment Drug Screen
Finding the right person to driver your company vehicle is as important as finding the right person to sell your products, it all matters

5. Training - Safe Employee Drivers
2 – 3 days of Formal Job Training
In Classroom and Hands On Training
From the Company History to the Customer Survey
3 Part Driving Right Program
Class Room: Defensive Driving Training
On-Line: Online Training and Testing
On Road: Formal Road Test - Certification
Get a copy of the roadtest form from Kylie

6. Safe Driving Policies: Training Safe Employee Drivers
Drug/Alcohol Policy
Random Drug/Alcohol Testing
Zero Tolerance for Drug/Alcohol Use
Motor Vehicle Record Policy
90 day probationary period for all new hires--no moving violations or preventable accidents within first 90 days of employment
Ongoing MVR review-- must remain “clear” or “acceptable” for continuation of driving duties

7. Safe Driving Policies Cont… Training Safe Employee Drivers
Cell Phone Policy
Prohibits use of cell phone while driving
Promote usage of a hands free device
Seat Belt Policy
Education on benefits of seat belt usage
All SDPs required to wear seat belts

8. Reinforcement: Motor Vehicle Record Policy
No more than 2 moving violations and/or 2 preventable accidents within last 3 years
Unless a thorough investigation indicates that Service Delivery Professional in question could not have AVOIDED involvement, by reasonable defensive driving practices, the following types of accidents will be regarded as PREVENTABLE:
Intersections, Backing, Front End Collisions, Rear End Collisions, Passing, Being Passed, Lane Encroachment, Grade Crossings, Opposing Vehicle, Turning, Passenger Accidents, Pedestrians, Weather, Alleys, Driveways, Fixed Objects, Private Property, Parking, Mechanical Failure, and NON Collision

9. Reinforcement: Motor Vehicle Record Policy
Reviewed 2 times per year at a minimum
Semi-Annual MVR Review
Reviewed after ANY Incident/Accident
Reviewed after ANY disciplinary action

10. Reinforcement: Remedial Defensive Driving Program
Preventable Incident/Accident
On-Line Defensive Driving program and test completed within 15 days of Incident/Accident
Program completion progress and test scores monitored by Safety Department

11. Positive Reinforcement: Maintaining Safe Employee Drivers
Safe Driver Recognition
Annual Safe Driver Bonuses
Driver of the Year Awards
Recognition in Company Newsletter
Safety Bulletin Board Displayed at Company Offices

12. Your Resources: Maintaining Safe Employee Drivers
Individual Lease Partners:
ALL have resources that can assist you and your Fleet/Safety Department achieve your safety goals
On-Line Resources:
A myriad of on line companies/resources.
Kylie please add some websites here

13. Results: Safe Employee Drivers
Department of Transportation Compliance Review : SATISFACTORY
Highest Insurance Protection ($6m) for our clients and their vehicles
Cost Reduction in Worker Compensation
Cost Reduction in Insurance Premiums
Highest employee retention rates in the industry: > 65%
Safe, Satisfied Employees

14. IDENTIFYING, TRAINING AND DEVELOPING SAFE DRIVERS
Required for all new and returning Client and Client of Client visits.
IDENTIFYING, TRAINING AND DEVELOPING SAFE DRIVERS
THANK YOU