Motor Fleet Inspection Program

Driver selection is a critical component of the motor fleet safety program. The company wants to make sure that it obtains qualified and safety conscious drivers. A good driver must be able to avoid accidents, follow traffic regulations, perform pre- and posttrip inspections, avoid abrupt starts and stops, avoid schedule delays, avoid irritating the public, perform the nondriving parts of the job, get along with others, and adapt to meet existing conditions. 

In this section we discuss hazards that are typical to motor fleet safety. All of these hazard checks should be included in your inspection checklist as well as your training program. They should be reinforced to the point where every employee can immediately recognize and eliminate hazards without delay. Areas in which to look for common hazards are as follows ... 

Obtain a motor vehicle report for all fleet vehicle drivers Ensure that each fleet vehicle driver has a valid driver s license Implement a documented preventive maintenance program for fleet vehicles Conduct preuse inspections on fleet vehicles Require fleet vehicle drivers to wear seatbelts... 

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