Driver Expectations
Q: What must be completed before moving the vehicle?
A: A full pre-trip inspection.
Q: What inspection level includes full driver and vehicle inspection?
A: Level 1.
How does Hazel's drivers track their hours of service?
Samsara App
Q: What is “low-hanging fruit” in the context of safety and compliance?
A: Problems, risks, or violations that are easy to fix or prevent, but can have a big impact if addressed — like burnt-out lights, low tire pressure, or minor log errors.
Q: What should be your first priority after an accident?
A: Check for injuries and call emergency personnel if needed
Q: You’re running late and tempted to skip the full pre-trip. What’s the safest choice?
A: Always complete the full pre-trip inspection; safety cannot be skipped.
Q: You receive a ticket or violation. How quickly must you report it to the company?
A: Immediately—delaying reporting can create safety and compliance risks.
Q: You are 10 minutes from your destination but your 11/12-hour driving limit expires. What do you do?
A: Stop driving. You cannot exceed 11/12 hours, even for “just 10 more minutes.”
You inspect your vehicle and discover a major defect. What do you do?
Notify your supervisor and tag the unit out of service. Do not operate the truck/trailer.
Q: Should you admit fault at the scene?
A: No.
Why are unauthorized passengers prohibited?
A: Insurance liability and safety risk.
What does a driver need to carry when operating a DOT regulated unit.
Driver's license/Medical card
Name (4) hours of service rules that differ from intrastate vs interstate
How many duty hours?
How many drive hours
How many hours in work week?
What breaks are required?
14-hour rule/ 15hr
11 hour driving rule/ 12hr
60-hr/7-day duty limit/70hr-7 day
8hr 30-minute break rule/No break rule
There are 3 main types of decals on a DOT regulated unit. What are they?
DOT decal with Hazel's clearly visible w/ USDOT number and Registration sticker
(IFTA if you're over the road.)
Q How many pictures should you take when involved in an accident?
15-20 min
Q: What is the consequence of covering or unplugging a camera?
A: Policy violation and possible termination.
Q: Name a common, easily preventable roadside violation that adds CSA points.
A: Inoperative lights, worn tires, unsecured load, or log form & manner errors.
When is it okay to use PC to extend you duty day?
Never!
You were pulled over and an officer conducted a roadside inspection. After the inspection is completed, what are you going to do?
Give the inspection form to your supervisor or send the report to the Safety team.
Q: After a minor accident with no injuries, you think, “I’ll just report it when I get back to the yard.” Why is this the wrong move?
A: All accidents and incidents must be reported ASAP (immediately)
Q: Give one example of unacceptable customer behavior.
A: Rudeness, arguing, inappropriate language.
Q: What should you never do during a roadside inspection?
A: Argue with the officer.
Q: What is Personal Conveyance (PC) intended for?
A: Driving off duty for non-commercial purposes, like going from a delivery site to closes safe location to that your required rest break
What is a CSA score and why should drivers care about it?
A: CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) score is a DOT system that measures a carrier’s and driver’s safety performance based on violations, crashes, and inspections.
Q: When must accidents or incidents be reported?
A: Immediately! Gather all info and before you leave the scene send in all pictures and or video pertaining to the accident in safety or Gm