Anyone who operates a company vehicle takes on the responsibilities associated with that vehicle.
Any safety defects should be notated, including those that occur over the course of the day. This step helps mechanics working on the vehicle to prioritize their work. Any violations received through the operation of these vehicles are attached to the driver's score when future motor vehicle checks are performed.
Our SMS Score, which directly impacts the work that Casella Construction can obtain, has been declining and will eventually lead to increased inspections. If a severity threshold is met, inspections will begin to include more components, costing additional time and headache. Once this happens, it is difficult to move our SMS Score back to where it needs to be.