Securitty

Drivers should take all reasonable precautions to maintain their personal safety and the security of their load.

1. If you have been given a designated route, this should not be deviated from except in an emergency.
2. Do not make unscheduled stops except in an emergency. Take breaks at DCs or store locations when possible.
3. Where there is a genuine reason to make an unscheduled stop, do so wherever possible, in a well lit and populated area. Other vehicles and pedestrians presence can provide additional safety.
4. Never leave a vehicle unattended with keys in position on cabs unlocked.
5. If possible when parking, back up or park close to an obstacle to deny access to vulnerable doors.
6. Be alert to the possibility of being followed either on foot when returning to the vehicle or by other vehicles on the road.
7. If concern or suspicion arises try to note registration numbers and descriptions of vehicles / persons so as to assist in any follow up investigation.
8. If the vehicle breaks down be wary of assistance from third parties.
9. Only stop for the Police if they are in uniform.
10. If stopped by the Police in plain clothes or about whose identity you are unsure, stay in the locked cab until you can verify their identity.
11. Use your ISOTRAK panic button (where available) if you feel that there is a serious threat to the security of yourself or the load.
12. Report any incident, breakdown or unscheduled stop to the Transport office and / or security as soon as possible. (Make use of the ISOTRAK messaging facility where available