It’s summertime and more people are out enjoying the warm weather. As a delivery driver, there are many obstacles, especially in residential areas, where pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles are hidden from view or can surprise you when distracted or not alert. They may appear on the road, at blind corners or in poorly lit areas. […]
Being in the restaurant food-delivery business means auto accidents happen. Before an accident happens, it’s good to remind your delivery drivers that they represent your company and to always drive defensively. Every driver – at time of hire and before they make their first delivery – needs to understand their responsibilities if they’re in an […]
Steps for employees to follow if injured at work When an accident happens at work, employees and employers need to know their responsibility to report a claim. Workers’ Compensation coverage protects both the employee and employer from the financial impact of a work-related injury or occupational disease. It pays the injured employee for approved medical, […]
Imagine this scenario – you are driving in a nearby neighborhood to make a delivery when you see a driver veering into your lane of travel or driving erratically. What’s up? You say to yourself, “I better stay clear of that driver!” In many cases, that driver may be experiencing distracted driving in one form […]
Delivery Drivers make frequent deliveries at short distances that are often in congested and busy areas. Because of this, their risk for many types of accidents can be much greater. However, these accidents are often very preventable through good defensive maneuvers. In 2015 the National Safety Council published statistics showing the three highest causes of […]
As a delivery driver you have a much greater risk of accidents and injuries than other employees who take orders, prepare food or otherwise work in the restaurant. Your priorities should be (1) taking the safest route, then (2) the expediency of delivery to the customer. Even though your company might have the fastest delivery […]
Insights for safety It’s common for people to think that being safe on the road only requires that they be a safe driver and maneuver correctly. According to the National Safety Council, “Defensive Driving” is driving to save time, money and lives in spite of the actions of others and the conditions around you. According […]