Driver Safety Guidelines

Driver Safety Guidelines and Services Agreement

Parties

Recitals

WHEREAS, Company: operates a business that requires drivers to operate company or customer vehicles in the course of business; and

WHEREAS, Driver: is engaged to provide driving services and agrees to comply with the safety standards, reporting requirements and operational controls set forth in this Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

Scope of Work

Driver shall operate vehicles and perform transport services in accordance with all applicable laws, Company policies and the safety requirements set forth in this Agreement. Driver's duties include timely, safe operation of assigned vehicles, completion of required logs and inspections, and prompt reporting of incidents.

Driver Safety Guidelines

Driver shall comply with the following mandatory safety practices at all times when operating a vehicle on Company business:

- Conduct a pre-trip inspection before each shift and a post-trip inspection at the end of each shift. Defects must be reported immediately using the incident reporting procedure below.

Tires and pressure

Brakes and braking system

Lights, indicators and reflectors

Fluids (oil, coolant, brake fluid)

Seatbelts and restraints

Mirrors and visibility

Incident Reporting

Driver must report all collisions, property damage, injuries or near-miss incidents to Company immediately and submit a completed incident report within 24 hours. Failure to report or deliberate omission is grounds for disciplinary action up to termination.

Prohibited Conduct

The following conduct is strictly prohibited while operating a vehicle for Company business: use of handheld mobile devices for texting or calling without hands-free capability, consumption of alcohol or controlled substances, willful disregard of traffic laws, and operation of a vehicle while impaired or fatigued.

Texting or handheld phone use while driving

Alcohol or controlled substances use

Excessive or unsafe speeding

Training and Qualifications

Driver shall maintain all licenses, endorsements and certifications required by law and Company policy. Driver agrees to attend Company-required safety training and periodic assessments. Failure to maintain qualifications will result in suspension of driving duties.

Monitoring and Compliance

Company may monitor compliance through telematics, GPS, dash cameras or other reasonable monitoring methods. Monitoring is for safety, route optimization and compliance purposes only. Data collected shall be retained and used consistent with Company policy and applicable law.

Driver consents to monitoring as described and understands disciplinary consequences for violations of these Guidelines.

Payment Terms

If Driver is compensated by Company, payment will be made as set forth below. Compensation is subject to deduction for fines, damage or losses caused by Driver's negligence as permitted by law.

Term and Termination

This Agreement commences on Start Date and continues until End Date, unless earlier terminated in accordance with this section.

Start Date:    End Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice provided to the other party no less than days prior to the effective termination date. Company may immediately suspend driving privileges for safety or regulatory reasons.

Confidentiality

Driver will not disclose confidential Company information, including but not limited to customer lists, proprietary routing methods, telematics data, pricing, or any other non-public business information encountered in the performance of duties. Confidential information shall be held in strict confidence during and after the Term of this Agreement.

Driver acknowledges this confidentiality obligation:

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

Entire Agreement

This document constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations and understandings. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Disciplinary Actions

Violations of these Guidelines may result in corrective action including retraining, suspension of driving privileges, financial liability for damages or termination of this Agreement. Serious violations such as driving under the influence or willful safety breaches will result in immediate termination.

Acknowledgment

By signing below, the parties certify that they have read, understand and will comply with the Driver Safety Guidelines and other provisions of this Agreement.

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