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We value the lives and safety of our contractors. Seatbelts are proven to greatly reduce the risk of dying or being seriously injured in a motor vehicle crash. Of course, seat belt usage is also a federal requirement for commercial drivers under FMCSR 392.16. Because of our commitment to driver safety and compliance with the law, our company has adopted the following policy regarding seat belt usage. All contractors, and their passengers are required to use a seatbelt when traveling in any vehicle while in the course of conducting company business.Failure to abide by this stated policy will be considered a violation of our company policy and will subject the person who is in violation to disciplinary action, which could include suspension and possible termination of contract.
Driving in traffic poses many dangers. With so much going on around your truck, it can be difficult to concentrate on driving protectively. When you lose your concentration, a crash can occur. A greater following distance can mean the difference between life and death. Always maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you. The best method for determining a safe following distance is to follow the âSix-Second Ruleâ in normal highway driving conditions. This distance must be increased for âadverse weather conditions, poor road conditions, vehicle/cargo circumstances or if you are fatigued. When the vehicle ahead passes an object, such as a tar strip or shadow on the road; start counting 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006. If you cross the spot on the road before
the hazards, the use of appropriate equipment, safe work practices, evaluation of the driverâs knowledge of these safe
program which includes awareness of
work practices, and counseling.
1006, you are following too close. In rush-hour traffic, it is recommended by professional drivers to drive 3-5 mph slower than the flow of traffic. This practice allows other vehicles to pull away from you, increasing the following distance. It is impossible and certainly unsafe to keep other vehicles out of your lane. Driving a bit slower is the best technique to practice in your goal of protecting other motorists.Following other vehicles too close, called tailgating, endangers other motorists and is ânot acceptableâ. Violations of this policy and becoming involved in preventable rear- end crashes will result in disciplinary action against you, including termination. We expect our contractors to keep a safe following distance between other company vehicles and not run in close following convoys. Ensuring your brakes are in safe, working order is another proactive step you can take.If you are too tired to drive, we require you to pull off the road immediately and get some rest in a safe area. Please drive as if your family was in the vehicle ahead of you! It is your responsibility to âprotectâ other motorists on our highways.
Soaring fuel costs are causing everyone to think about fuel management. By managing your speed, you will be able to save more fuel and drive safer. Speeding is hard on equipment, can cause freight damage, and increases the damages and costs in a crash. Driving within the speed limits is not only the law but it can make your drive less stressful and set a good example for other drivers. Forsage Inc follows the FMCSA mandate of not allowing radar detectors in the commercial motor vehicles. Violation of this rule will result in fines and/or termination.
One of the most critical types of crashes is the run-under crash. The maneuver that is most commonly associated with a run-under accident is a U turn. This type of crash is 100% avoidable by not performing U-turns. Forsage Inc policy prohibits U-turns.
In order to ensure that our goal of safe transportation is met, we strictly prohibit the following practices:
- Driving when alertness is impaired by fatigue
- Driving when in possession or under the influence of any narcotic, amphetamine or other dangerous drugs
- Driving when under the influence of an intoxicating beverage within (8) hours of going on duty and being in
possession of or consuming an intoxicating beverage while on duty
- Contractors must not transport any person or permit any person to be transported in any controlled vehicle
without written permission.
- Contractor must not permit his/her assigned vehicle to be driven by any unauthorized person
- No controlled vehicle is to be driven with the motive power disengaged from the drive wheels, no coasting
down hills
- No flame-producing heater used in loading and unloading is to be in operation while the vehicle is driving
- No cell phone use while driving
- No electrical additions or decorations to equipment will be allowed. All such additions will be removed in our
shop at the driverâs expense.
10. ABSOLUTELY NO alcohol, firearms, illegal weapons or controlled substances will be allowed or tolerated.
While this is against FMCSA regulations, it is also against companyâs policy.
11. No pets are allowed in equipment running under Motor Carrierâs authority without permission.
