- Continually reinforce safety priorities in regular driver feedback.
- Use annual performance reviews as training opportunities.
- Have employees sign off on areas targeted for improvement or development.
- Use technology-based measures, such as those used to prevent vehicles from starting when mobile devices are in use, or
- Establish strict protocols on the use of mobile phones or other hand-held devices.
- Obtaining an annual motor vehicle record for each driver with a points qualification system.
- Administering DOT 7- or 10-panel drug tests with standard cut-off levels for pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and incidents that warrant testing.
- Requiring that drivers complete online or in-person driving courses annually.
- Requiring that drivers wear high-visibility reflective vests when outside the vehicle.
- Identifying personal protective equipment for drivers in the right situation (plan for rain, snow, footing, etc.).
- Supplying polarized sun/safety glasses to reduce glare.
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