Vehicle Safety Policy

“The purpose of this Policy is to ensure the safety of those individuals who drive company vehicles. Vehicle accidents are costly to our company, but more importantly, they may result in injury to you or others. It is the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner and to drive defensively to prevent injuries and property damage. As such, the Company endorses all applicable state motor vehicle regulations relating to driver responsibility. The Company expects each driver to drive in a safe and courteous manner pursuant to the following safety rules. The attitude you take when behind the wheel is the single most important factor in driving safely.”

Driver Eligibility

  • Company vehicles are to be driven by authorized employees only, except in emergencies, or in case of repair testing by a mechanic. Spouses and other family members are not authorized to drive the Company vehicle.
  • Any employee who has a driver’s license revoked or suspended shall immediately notify, and discontinue operation of the company vehicle. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal.
  • All accidents, regardless of severity, must be reported to the police and to management. Failing to stop after an accident and/or failure to report an accident may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal.
  • Drivers must immediately report all summonses received for moving violations during the operation of a company vehicle to the management.