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The proceedure for sending vehicles is the shop are as followss-
Mechanics who check all the conditions of the vehicles e.t.c.
look at the tyres. They rnm their own fueling station and
service their own vehicles.
Tyres works are done by subcontractor who does recapping e.t.c. and
replacement of new tyres on the vehicles.
From my few minutes interview with the Public Relations Manager I
gathered information which I found quite useful, especially the
system of hiring drivers. In hiring drivers the Department of
Transportation agency set rules that influences the decision of
the organisation.
The Quickie Transport attaches a great deal of importance on the
recruitment of drivers. In most cases an interview is conducted
for half hour or longer - an application format is filled, the
application is studied with emphasis on experience, check on the
information given on the curriculum vitae. Talking to former
employees is very important especially past history present forms
showing their past records.
Testing is done when one is satisfied. Tells whether a driver is
good and needs re-training within the organisation.
Quickie attaches a great importance to recruitment to drivers as
they will be taking care of very important investment within the
organisation. This investment is in the form of the trucks, and
then general maintenance of equipments.
Equipments have generally to be maintained on a regular basis
and this requires constant periodic checks. They also rarely
send drivers to location that is unsafe.
Later on we discussed the Insurance program for Quickie Transport,
and the various types of Insurance policies available. We went
on to discuss the proceedures for firing of drivers.
I felt I gained a lot especially through discussion with the
Public Relations Manager who explained to me the various methods
or steps followed on the recruitment of drivers and what to look
for in a good driver, and he enlightened me on the various
Insurance policies available.