Transcript Fleet Safety Basics - Southern Methodist University

Fleet Safety Basics
Goals of the
Fleet Safety Program
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Save lives
Prevent injuries
Reduce liability for you and SMU
Insure that all employees are aware of
SMU’s driving requirements
• Improve employee productivity
Who is a part of the
Fleet Safety Program?
• Anyone who drives an SMU owned or
leased vehicle
• Anyone who regularly drives their
personal vehicle on SMU Business
JOB RELATED MOTOR
ACCIDENTS
• 200,000 workers are injured each year
• 3,000 workers are disabled either
temporarily or permanently each year
• 4,000 workers are killed each year on the
job in motor vehicle accidents
What SMU Requires of drivers
• A valid driver’s license
• Proof of insurance/financial
responsibility
• A good driving record
• Registered vehicle (current license plate)
• Current State Safety Inspection Sticker
• Mentally & physically able to drive
SMU expects all
of it’s employees
to comply with all
Federal, State,
and Local Laws.
Components of the
Fleet Safety Program
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Driver Requirement/Responsibilities
Vehicle Maintenance Program
Driver’s Safety Training
Driving Records Check
Accident Review
Driving Record Review
Motor Vehicle Records
The driving records of all
authorized SMU drivers are
checked once a year.
Program Responsibility
• Risk Management will implement the Program’s operating
procedures and guidelines.
• Risk Management will annually review the nation-wide motor
vehicle records (MVRs) of all University employees
• Human Resources will contact an employee and the employee’s
department head regarding return of an unsatisfactory MVR for
the employee.
• A Department Head or supervisor will remove from service any
University Vehicle that Risk Management deems unsafe" for
operating, according to the Program’s procedures and guidelines.
• Risk Management will periodically audit operating units for
compliance with the Program and identify areas needing
improvements.
Loss of Driving Privileges
• Employees will automatically lose their Universityrelated driving privileges and may be subject to
immediate termination if they are convicted of any one
of the following offenses:
• Driving while intoxicated or under the influence of an
illegal substance;
• Homicide, manslaughter, or assault from vehicle operation;
• Reckless driving;
• Failing to remain at the scene of an accident, or as
otherwise required by law; or
• Driving without a valid license: having no license, or
having a revoked or suspended license.
Student Drivers
Students wishing to drive University
Vehicles must request permission from
the Director of Student Activities, whose
office will check the student’s driver’s
license, administer appropriate training
on safe driving, and have the students
sign a Release and Waiver of Liability.
Conditions of SMU Vehicle Use
Over the most recent three (3)-year period,
current and prospective drivers may NOT have
accrued:
- More than two (2) moving violations in any
consecutive twelve (12)-month period;
– More than one (1) motor vehicle accident in any
consecutive twelve (12)-month period;
– A restricted or suspended license; or
– A conviction for Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
Rebate Requirements
• Regular Preventive Maintenance (every 3
months or 3,000 miles)
• No accidents
• At least 70% of the authorized drivers in
the department take the State certified
Driver Safety Course (given twice a year)