(Pre-Recruitment Test)
- Intelligence tests shall be conducted if the applicant has limited education. This shall ensure that the prospective driver demonstrates minimum level of intelligence required to fulfill his duties.
- Preferable level of education for a prospective driver is a Matriculate; if not, Middle level would meet the criteria.
- If an applicant is not meeting the above education standards, then he should be literate and numerate at a level where he is able to:
- Follow written work instructions.
- Read maps.
- Safety bulletins.
- Fill out trip log.
- Other forms required to report about journey details etc.
Induction
- A newly selected driver will be given a Job-Offer letter along with “Extract from Rules & Regulations of the Company” for his guidance. He will be on probation for three months.
- Newly hired drivers should be put on the safest and least demanding routes.
- There should be a progression from smaller to larger trucks and from rigid to articulated vehicles, supported by continuous progressive training.
Conduct
With respect to general conduct, drivers shall:
Follow procedures regarding duty and rest periods.
- Follow defensive driving principles.
- Wear a seat belt at all times whilst in a moving vehicle.
- Work in accordance with all company HSSE Rules and to act on the instructions of their supervisor.
- Keep the vehicle and cab interior clean and tidy.
- Not place heavy or sharp objects in the cab.
- Not place product samples or product contaminated material, including gloves, in the cab.
- Not engage in horseplay or unsafe driving maneuvers.
- Must not smoke or carry matches, lighters or other source of ignition when carrying flammable products
Other Important Requirements.
During the selection process in addition to the above mentioned requirements the under mentioned elements are also very important and the driver selection shall encompass the following:
- Driving record (no serious offences and no more than three accidents or violations in the last 5 years).
- Knowledge of defensive driving.
- Attitude to alcohol and drugs.
- Awareness of key road safety issues.
- Product knowledge.
- First aid skills.
