728 - DRIVING WHILE ON COMPANY BUSINESS
Driver inattention is a factor in a majority of motor vehicle accidents. We are not only concerned about employee welfare, but also the welfare of others who could be put in harm’s way by inattentive driving. As a driver, the primary responsibility is to pay attention to the road. When driving (regardless of whether it is the employee’s car, a rental car, or a DPI car) on the Company business, or driving while conducting business on behalf of the Company in any other manner, state law is the controlling factor, but the following applies:
Cellular Phone Use. Cell phone use while driving is a common, often harmful, distraction. We are concerned about employee safety as well as the safety of others. For this reason, the use of cell phones while driving is strongly discouraged. Employees must not accept or place calls unless it is an emergency, meaning the call cannot wait until the employee can safely pull off the road or arrive at the destination. If an employee must use a cell phone while driving, please use good judgment: keep the call short, use a hands-free device as required by state law, get to know the phone and its features, and suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions (rain, snow, ice, fog, glare, heavy traffic, etc.).
Obey the Law. The Company is not responsible for any moving traffic violations, parking tickets, or any other city ordinances or state/federal laws regarding employee driving habits and operation/care of the employee’s personal motor vehicle. Any tickets issued are the employee’s responsibility, even if the ticket is issued while conducting business for the Company.
Other Safe Driving Precautions. Employees must use sound judgment when road conditions are poor. Limit or avoid driving when rain or snow conditions threaten safety.
Employees must make an effort to avoid distractions such as eating, applying makeup, paying too much attention to vehicle music/entertainment controls, or other distracting behavior.
Employee should not drive if the ability to drive safely is impaired by the influence of medications.
Laptop computers should never be used at any time while driving.
If an employee is using a vehicle not their own (rental or otherwise) mirrors should be adjusted appropriately and the vehicle’s controls should be studied before operating.
Employees should be concerned for coworker safety. Employees who are driving when a call comes in should refrain from answering or should request that the caller wait until the driver can call back.
Requirements. Employees who drive for Company business must have:
a current, valid driver’s license
proof of valid insurance
in some instances submit to a motor vehicle background check
@2021 The DPI Group. Revision Dates: 02/10/2021 - The policies do not form a contract, express or implied, nor do they guarantee employment for any specific length of time. Employment with The DPI Group or any subsidiary is at-will. This means that either the employee or employer can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason. No statements made by any supervisor or manager can alter this at-will relationship. The at-will relationship can only be changed through a signed written agreement that specifically sets forth the terms between the employee and the President/Chief Executive Officer of the Company.