SoCal Employee Handbook

The laws of any state in which you drive that are more restrictive than this requirement must be followed. Failure to perform the required three (3) vehicle inspections each day: pre-trip, during the trip and post-trip, ensuring and documenting the fol- lowing are present at each inspection: 3 reflective triangles in good repair; spare fuses needed to operate required parts/accessories; and a charged fire extinguisher that is fastened security in its bracket. Failure to complete the daily written Driver Daily Vehicle Inspection Re- port (DVIR) Failure to follow company policy that requires sales management to col- lect and review DVIRs every day, determine if a CMV has a safety defect, and ensure that the truck is repaired. (Failure to perform appropriate rec- ord collection and review is a Group B violation) Company policy requires that the driver of a CMV ensure that the vehicle is road-worthy. Before operating the vehicle, the driver must inspect the following:

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1) Current registration and insurance 2) Proper display of license plates 3) Proper inflation of tires and tread depth 4) Brake test

5) Lights and whether they are functioning properly 6) Whether the windshield wiper blades are usable

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Do not drive in flip flops (must have heel strap) or while barefoot.

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Company policy prohibits any form of road rage, negative gestures, or public indecency displayed to other drivers or to the public while driving or occupying a Company vehicle. (Note: While these are prohibited Com- pany behaviors, they are also against the law and may be considered mov- ing violations which will be counted against a driver’s driving record, if convicted). Drivers must follow any corrective lens restrictions assigned to them at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Failure to schedule or keep appointment for the mandatory physical evalu- ation.

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