Responsibility of drivers
The responsibility of the driver is to ensure that everything is correct and in order for each job. This does not mean that the driver is responsible for doing each thing on this list, but means that the driver must make sure this list is completed.
Always have valid California drivers license on you at all times
Never drive a work vehicle without a valid California driver’s license
- The driver is responsible for truck being ready for work and ensuring
- Truck is gassed up
- Vehicle Inspection Report is completed
- Pre and Post inspection reports are completed
- The correct equipment is on the truck for specific job
- The correct crew is leaving on the correct job
- All correct materials are on truck
- Check all paperwork including Work Order and Estimate
- Have directions to stops ahead of time and before leaving for job
- Have the proper insurance information in the truck
- Check all gauges and mirrors to ensure safety before leaving
Driver must to the following
- Practice safe driving at all time
- When in reverse, always have a spotter backing you up outside and behind truck but visible to driver in the driver’s side mirror
- Never drive faster than 65mph on the freeway
- Never drive in the fast lane
- Always stay in the outside lane while turning
- Make sure back tires of truck pass the curb before turning completely
- Always drive through weigh stations
- Always follow rules while driving through weigh stations
- Be aware of the height of the truck you are in and watch for
- Low hanging trees and branches
- Bridges
- Car ports
- Storage cornering
- Buildings
- Vehicles
- Drive ways – Always check to make sure truck does not scrape
All rules apply for all owned vehicles and rented or leased vehicles
- While checking out a rental always
- Check truck for proper working ramp and/or lift gate
- Walk around truck and mark any defects, scratches, dents, etc.
- Check that truck is clean
- Check that truck is fueled
- Have rental company mark all that applies on their paperwork