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Are You A Slacker ?Are You A Slacker ?
People who only do what it takes to get by usually are not very successful
The same goes for your safety The same goes for your safety program !!program !!
Aim High to Succeed
Verifying an applicant’s past history should not just be about compliance
Federal regulations are minimum standardsminimum standards a.k.a – just getting by!
Set you goals high to attract the best drivers
What is Your Goal
If your goal is the minimum standards, what kind of driver are you looking for?
If your goal is to attract poor drivers, hiring poor drivers will take care of that for you
Good drivers attract other good drivers!
What Is A Driver?What Is A Driver?
Employee, independent contractor, etc… Witness, exhibit A, evidence Keep in mind – all driver records are
potential evidence in a court case AND all drivers are potential witnesses in a
court case!
Hiring is a Two Step ProcessHiring is a Two Step Process
Step 1Step 1 - Know what you are looking for in a driver
Step 2Step 2 – Investigate the applicant to see if he/she is what you are looking for
Step 1 – Know What You Step 1 – Know What You Are Looking ForAre Looking For
Establish company hiring standards– Min age– Min years and/or type of experience– Max number of accidents– Max number moving violations– Desired radius, home time, pay, etc…
Step 2 – Investigate the DriverStep 2 – Investigate the Driver
STOP THE CYCLE OF ADDICTION Investigate the driver to make sure he/she
fits the established standards Use the four keys to unlock the mystery of
their past
The Four Keys The Four Keys
Interviews – telephone and/or in-personApplicationMVR(s)Employment History Checks
InterviewsInterviews
Use as a screening tool Make a list of qualifier questions
– Use established company hiring standards– If driver does not meet these qualifications tell
them why and cut your loses
Take notes for future reference
ApplicationApplication
Have consent forms in application pack Do not accept incomplete applications
– No blank sections, unexplained gaps, at least month/year on dates of employment, etc
Review application with driver if possible– Can catch errors/omissions and get clarification – ASK QUESTIONS!!!
MVRMVR
Must check ALL CDLs held in past three years
Watch for “surrendered” CDL comment – means there was a CDL from another state
“Failure to appear”, “Failure to comply” etc. goes to driver’s responsibility
Require driver to maintain current address
Background History ChecksBackground History Checks
Studies show that more than 35% of people lie on their application – CHECK IT!
“That sounds right” is not a good response – Ask for exact dates when verifying employment
Ask the question – “Would you re-hire this driver?”
Listen to their tone, and listen to your gut!
Why Insist On Exact Dates?
Applicant lists Company A: from Jan 99 to March 00, and Company B: from April to Dec 00
Both companies say “that sounds right” Actually, he worked at Company A from Jan 31,
1999 to Feb 25, 2000 and Company B from April 30 to Dec 1, 2000
During this 63 DAY gap he worked at Company C and was fired for a positive drug test and has never been evaluated by a SAP
Background Checks ContinuedBackground Checks Continued
What do you do with these?– Out of business– Self-employed– Unemployed – Gaps in employment
How do you find company information?– Telephone– Mailing address
Information ResourcesInformation Resources
Call Information (area code) 555-1212 DAC Safersys.org Internet search engines & directories Friends, associates in industry State trucking associations Chamber of Commerce Tax Statements
Compare All Sources of Compare All Sources of InformationInformation
Crosscheck all of the information– Do all the pieces fit?…don’t try to put a square
peg in a round whole
Did a key open a hidden skeleton closet• Gaps in dates of employment
• Hidden jobs
• Hidden moving violations and/or accidents
Stay Off the Slippery Slope
When you make an exception – you are changing your standards
One exception quickly becomes the rule This fuels your addiction
Stop Gambling With Your Stop Gambling With Your Company’s FutureCompany’s Future
The next roll of the dice could cost more than you can afford to lose
For addiction counseling, feel free to contact us any time…800-457-5255
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