Summary

This module explains the importance of proper driver performance and training, and the consequences for unsafe driving.

The topics in this module are:

  • the impacts of driver performance
    • a drivers performance affects the carrier’s commercial safety operator’s registration (CVOR) safety rating and carrier’s reputation
    • a driver’s performance can be a liability to the carrier
  • driver management starts with hiring (practices and policies)
    • hiring policies
    • tips for developing good hiring practices
  • driver training and qualification
    • driver training
      • orientation program
      • driver training
      • on-going training
      • remedial training
    • driver qualification file
    • required documents
    • recommended documents
    • reviewing driver files
    • order drivers abstract
    • verify the status of driver’s licence
  • implications of business growth
    • as a business grows, the carrier’s role shifts
    • communication is critical
    • policies and procedures need to evolve
    • leverage GPS and telematics
    • electronic logging devices
    • dash cams
    • driver management systems
  • consequences
    • charges / vehicle impoundment
      • careless driving (driver)
      • improper licence (driver and or carrier)
      • distracted driving (driver)
      • impaired driver (vehicle impoundment)

Safety module