Title Page

  • Driver Name

  • Observation Type

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Route Number, Tractor Number & Trailer Number

Pre-Shift Assessment

  • Driver arrives to work on time

  • Proceeds directly to hand truck area & puts equipment on trailer in a secure manner

  • Couples and proceeds to safety lane and does his pre-trip inspection using E.D.V.I.S.

  • Leaves yard in a timely manner

Field Safety Observation

  • Driver drives the posted speed limit (not to exceed 65 mph)

  • Driver uses seatbelt continuously throughout the trip

  • Driver uses a 3 point stance when entering and exiting the tractor and trailer

  • Driver displays safe driving habits throughout the route

  • Driver uses 4 way flashers while backing

  • Driver performs warm up procedures- stretches for 3-5 minutes

  • Driver turns off ignition and removes key while not in vehicle

  • Driver opens and secures trailer doors when open

  • Driver safely extends ramp and attaches it to rear of trailer (uses both hands, etc.)

  • Driver safely replaces ramp in carriage (uses both hands, lifts with legs not back, etc.)

  • Driver has hand truck properly loaded (can easily see over the top)

  • Driver proceeds down ramp in a safe manner

  • Driver demonstrates proper lifting procedures

  • Driver goes up and down steps in a safe manner (uses legs not back)

  • Empty pallets are organized to prevent tripping hazard (secured with load locks)

  • Trailer is clean and free of debris

  • If applicable, did driver utilize their safety cone while backing?

  • Driver is wearing appropriate PPE (gloves, shoes, etc.)

Quality Assessment

  • Driver is properly uniformed for work and is clean and neat

  • Driver checks invoices for credit terms, improper routing and pickup request & notes any special handling concerns

  • Driver selects all invoices for the customer and signs them before exiting cab

  • Driver puts product in proper place for customer

  • Driver reconciles delivery and accounts for refusals, shorts and damages. Makes necessary deductions and records proper return codes on invoices

  • Driver follows credit procedures

  • Driver has customer sign invoices and issues copies for customers record

  • Driver calls dispatch to report any delivery problems, delays or accidents

Productivity

  • Driver proceeds to customer, runs route as scheduled

  • Driver announces delivery to customer and surveys the premises for hazards

  • Driver moves obstacles out of the way for delivery

  • Driver organizes and down stacks load throughout the day

  • Driver uses STS to check off product. Scans over 95%

  • Driver completes paperwork throughout trip instead of waiting until the end of the trip

General Assessment

  • During the observation, driver exhibited a positive and safe attidue

  • Was the delivery free from any equipment problems, barriers or significant delays?

  • Is the driver safe or at risk for injuries associated with improper lifting?

  • Is there a spill kit on the truck?

Comments & Signature

  • Comments

  • Employee Signature

  • Supervisor Signature

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