Source: AGSAFE

DRIVING FOR THE COMPANY
1. General Policy for Driving for the Company: All employees who are either required or requested to drive Company vehicles or their own vehicle on Company business are required to do so in a safe, courteous manner and in conformance with all applicable laws. Employees driving for the Company will be required to show proof of current valid North Carolina driver’s license. The employee must also be insurable under the Company’s insurance policy. Any employee who is required to operate a Company vehicle and is uninsurable by the Company’s insurance carrier is not eligible for continued employment.

Employees are required to notify their Supervisor and the President/CEO immediately and no later than 24 hours after all incidents and/or driving citations when driving a Company-owned vehicle, even if not on Company business. This requirement applies regardless of who is driving the vehicle at the time of the incident. Failure to comply may result in the removal of the Company vehicle and/or disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Accident Procedures: Each Company owned or leased vehicle carries evidence of liability insurance in the glove box that will assist in obtaining all of the required information related to an incident. Employees will be held personally responsible for all costs of the incident if they are found to have been operating the vehicle in a reckless manner due to the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, and/or controlled substances. Company has the right to require drug/alcohol testing in the event of an incident caused by an employee.

In the event a driver has an incident while driving a Company-owned or leased vehicle, the driver should adhere to the following procedures:
-Do not admit fault, attempt settlement or make a statement about the payment of damages.
-Call the police if there is any injury or major property damage is involved.
-Write down the following details:

Other Driver’s Information
-Name, Address and Phone Number
-Driver's License Number/State
-Insurance Company and Policy Number
-License Plate Number
-Make/Model/Year of Vehicle
-Damage to Vehicle
-Injury to Driver, if any
-Date, Time, Road and Weather Conditions

Witness/Passenger Information
-Names and Phone Numbers of Any Passengers
-Injuries to Any Passengers
-Names and Phone Numbers of Any Witnesses

Investigating Officer’s Information if they respond to the accident
-Officer's Name and badge number
-Phone Number and Incident Report Number
-Take a photograph of the scene of the accident if possible.

The NC Agribusiness Council (NCAg) has a strategic collaboration with AgSafe to provide NCAg members with practitioner-based solutions and resources to advance our industries' commitment to a safe and compliant workforce as well as a healthy and safe food supply. As a member of NCAg, your organization is a member of AgSafe. To learn more about AgSafe, visit www.AgSafe.org or if you have a question or need assistance on topics such as worker safety, human resources, pesticide compliance, labor relations and food safety issues, call the NCAg/AgSafe help line at 800.434.6011. This helpline is an exclusive benefit of NCAg Membership.