Company Car Policy
Company Car Policy
Company Car Policy
DRIVER RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY GUIDELINES
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
GARAGING
ATTACHMENTS ON VEHICLES
STOLEN VEHICLE
Withdrawal of Company Car Privilege The privilege of driving a company vehicle may be withdrawn for any of the following reasons: Abuse or misuse of the vehicle or failure to comply with the rules and procedures stipulated in this company policy. A driving record which becomes deficient during the course of operating a company vehicle which, under certain circumstances, may be grounds for dismissal. Conviction or a guilty plea to driving a company vehicle under the influence of alcohol or an illegal controlled substance. If an eligible driver has a long-term disability, his/her assigned vehicle could be reassigned to another driver. Upon recovery from the disability and return to work, the driver maybe assigned another vehicle.
Driver Responsibilities Eligible drivers are responsible for driving their vehicle is a safe and reliable manner. Employees must know and abide by all driving laws in all areas where they operate their company vehicle. Additionally, employees must maintain a valid drivers license for the state in which they are living. If ,for any reason, an employees drivers license is revoked, suspended, or restricted, it is mandatory that the human resources manager be notified immediately.
Safety Guidelines It is mandatory that seat belts be used by all occupants of a company vehicle, at all times, without exception. It is the company drivers responsibility to ensure that all occupants fasten their seat belts prior to operating the vehicle. Any malfunctioning seat belt should be repaired and replaced by the employee immediately. The
Company reserves the right to revoke the driving privilege of any driver not complying to this policy. In addition, the Company expects all employees to drive defensively during business and personal travel, to obey all traffic laws, and prohibits employees from driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, including prescription drugs. If an employee is taking prescription drugs on a doctors orders, he or she must immediately notify the owner if the drug(s) affect their driving ability. Company vehicles should not be used to transport flammable items, firearms, or other hazardous materials.
Traffic Violations Excessive speeding violations and/or accident history may exclude a driver from being covered by company-provided insurance and may make them ineligible to receive a company-provided vehicle. Should you, for any reason, receive a summons for a traffic violation or a parking ticket, you must pay it as soon as possible. All traffic violations and parking tickets should be reported to the owner as quickly as possible. Under no circumstances are traffic or parking fines to be charged to the Company. A driver with three (3) moving violations or any combination of three accidents and/or moving violations within a three-year period will be prohibited from driving a company vehicle. Any driver with a violation associated with alcohol or drugs will be prohibited from driving a company car. This type of violation may also be grounds for immediate termination at the discretion of management.
Personal Use of a Company Vehicle Company vehicles are to be used primarily for Company business however, limited personal use is allowed. Besides the associate to whom a company car is assigned, that individuals spouse and children (21 years and older with a valid drivers license) are allowed to operate the vehicle. All employee are required to provide to the owner a list of all members of their family who meet this criteria that may need to drive the vehicle. In addition, all rules and procedures outlined in the Company Car Policies and Procedure handbook apply to an employees spouse and licensed children while operating a company vehicle. It is the employees responsibility to ensure that these rules and procedures, in particular mandatory seat belt usage, are adhered to by their spouse and licensed children (over age 21). No other drivers are permitted to operate a company vehicle.
The Company also prohibits: The transport of a hitchhiker or stranger. This policy has been established by our insurance carrier and must be observed for the protection of the associate and the company. The use of a company car for any business venture other than that pertaining to the associates job duties and responsibilities at the Company. The acceptance of any form of compensation from any individual for carrying passengers or material.
Vehicle Maintenance Every driver of a company vehicle is expected to maintain his or her assigned vehicle in a safe operating condition. Maintenance schedules outlined in your vehicles owner manual should be adhered to and receipts maintained documenting that prescribed service work was completed. Particular attention should be paid to the maintenance requirements for keeping the warranty of your vehicle in effect. Also, never leave a company vehicle at a service facility without specific instructions as to what work needs to be done. It is the employees responsibility to call Enterprise Service Department for pre-approval.
Garaging The company driver is responsible for ensuring all necessary precautions are taken to prevent damage and theft of the company vehicle and/or its contents at all times. Whenever you leave a company vehicle, follow these precautions: Roll up all windows. Lock all doors. Do not leave merchandise and equipment in open view inside a car, which may tempt a break-in. Lock all valuable items inside the trunk when the vehicle is left unattended.
When traveling outside your residential area, whether on personal or company business, make sure to take reasonable precautions to safeguard the vehicle and its contents. When possible, select an off-street, lighted area close to a business or hotel entrance where normal police surveillance or security protection exists.
Driving Outside the U.S. A company vehicle may not be used in Mexico for any reason. Attachments Trailer Towing Your company car should not be fitted with a trailer hitch to pull a trailer or boat without prior authorization from the company owner. In addition, your company car should not be used to push another vehicle. Bumper Stickers No bumper or window stickers should be affixed to a company vehicle unless prior consent is received from the owner.
Company Vehicle Odometers Company vehicle odometers shall be governed in accordance with the following federal odometer laws and regulations: 1. Change of mileage indicated on the odometer is prohibited. No person shall disconnect, reset or altered, the odometer of any motor vehicle with intent to change the number of miles indicated thereon. 2. .Operation of a motor vehicle with knowledge of disconnected or nonfunctional odometer is prohibited. No person shall, with intent to defraud, operate a motor vehicle on any street or highway knowing that the odometer of such vehicle is disconnected or nonfunctional. 3. Criminal penalties: Any person who knowingly and willfully commits any of the two items listed above is liable to be fined not more than $50,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. Any Company employee who knowingly violates the federal laws specified in items 1 and/or 2 above will be immediately terminated and the company may pursue available civil remedies. WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT
All accidents, no matter how seemingly inconsequential, must be reported to the owner. A Company accident reporting form must be filled out as completely and as quickly as possible for submission to the owner. The driver must notify the local police and state motor vehicle authorities of the accident. If the employee grants permission for someone to drive their assigned vehicle other than their spouse and children (21 years and older with a valid drivers license), the employee will be considered financially responsible for all damages and vehicle repairs.
Stolen Vehicle If your company vehicle is stolen, report the theft immediately to the local police and to the owner. Obtain a copy of the police report filed. Maintain one copy for your personal files and submit another to the owner. Any attempted break-in or theft of items from a company vehicle must be reported to the local police department. The Company requires that the following information be provided to the owner: The name, badge and precinct number of the police officers responding to your call. A list by model and serial number of any equipment which was stolen. The date and location of where the theft occurred.
1. If anyone is hurt, call for medical assistance. 2. Immediately following an accident, stop and investigate what damage might have occurred to the vehicle. 3. Get the names and addresses of the owner(s) and driver(s) involved, license number and registration number of the car(s) involved and the names and addresses of any passengers in the vehicles connected with the accident. 4. Get the name of the other partys insurance company and insurance policy number. 5. Get the names and addresses of witnesses, if any. 6. If law enforcement officers are present at the scene, note their names, badge and precinct numbers. If no police officers are present, try to have one called to the scene of the accident. 7. Express no opinion as to who was at fault. Give no information except as required by law enforcement officers. 8. Sign no statements for anyone except an identified representative of the insurance company covering the assigned company vehicle 9. Contact the human resources manager within the first 24 hours preceding the accident so a preliminary accident report may be taken. 10. Keep a copy of the companys authorized accident reporting form for your records. 11. Complete all reports required by local law enforcement and state motor vehicle authorities. If you need help in completing these reports, request help from your local police department, state motor vehicle office, or the human resources manager. 12. If any demand, claims or summons is served to an associate involved in an accident asserting liability against the associate, contact the company owner immediately. 13. If the collision involves an unattended vehicle, you must attempt to notify the owner. If that is not directly possible, attach a note to the vehicle asking the owner to contact you. Notify the police immediately telling them that you have attempted to make contact with the owner.
There are NO EXCEPTIONS to the above requirements. Failure to comply with this procedure could have serious consequences for the Company and your association with the company.
Phone Number(s) ________________________ ___________________________________ Insurance Co. ________________________________________________________________ Vehicle __________ ____________ ______________ _______________________________ Yr. Make Model License # Injured Y or N?______
Passengers Name_____________________________________