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719 Fleet Safety Management
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Driver Performance

Your company should require all driver applicants who will need a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) for their driving position to successfully complete a road test examination prior to an offer of employment.

Driver and passenger in cab of box truck.
The road test examination should be performed in the type of vehicle the driver will operate.

Some companies waive this requirement if the employee will only be driving automobiles and mini vans and has a clean driving record.

The road test examination should be performed in the type of vehicle the driver will operate. The driver's performance should be monitored during the selection process as well as at periodic intervals throughout the driver's career using information obtained from motor vehicle records and file data.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

4-6. All driver applicants who will need a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) should _____ prior to an offer of employment.

  • complete a road test
  • sign a pledge to drive safe
  • pay a deposit to cover accidents
  • complete a blood test