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719 Fleet Safety Management
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Driver Selection

Qualification Standards

Knowing the ability, experience and attitude of your drivers is a key factor in the selection process. An important area in this process is to establish qualification standards for new employees and existing employees who have driving duties. To enforce these standards, think about implementing the following driver qualification procedures.

Driver Age Requirements

The legal age for driving vehicles varies among the 50 states. Check requirements for driver's licenses in the United States.

Application for Employment

All driver applicants should complete an application for employment. You should include a Driving Position Supplement containing all of the information required for positions in which driving is required.

Sample Application Form - Driver Supplement

Driver applicants should list all former employers for the past (your number) of years. Any gaps in employment for more than a period, as determined by your company, should be satisfactorily accounted for on the application.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

4-1. A key area in the selection process is to _____ for new and existing employees?