Driver Training: Employee Safety is a 23-minute online course that teaches employees the fundamentals of safe vehicle operation when driving for work, including defensive driving basics, pre-trip checks, and professional driving standards that reduce employer liability. It is designed for any employee who operates a company vehicle or personal vehicle for business purposes and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of work-related deaths in the United States, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Safety Council. Employers bear significant liability when employees are involved in crashes while driving for work - whether in a company vehicle or a personal vehicle used for business. OSHA's General Duty Clause requires employers to address recognized hazards, and fleet-related incidents expose companies to negligent entrustment claims, increased workers' compensation costs, and reputational damage. The National Safety Council estimates that the average cost of a single work-related crash involving a company vehicle exceeds $75,000.
This course trains your employees on the responsibilities that come with driving a company vehicle or driving for work purposes. Your team will learn pre-trip vehicle inspection procedures, safe driving techniques including following distance and right-of-way rules, how to handle aggressive drivers and road hazards, and the higher standard of conduct expected when operating a vehicle that represents your company. The training reinforces that every employee behind the wheel affects your company's safety record and reputation.
While no single OSHA standard specifically regulates employee driving, the General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act) requires employers to maintain a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm, which courts have interpreted to include driving for work. Motor vehicle crashes consistently rank as the number one cause of occupational fatalities in the United States. Employers can be held liable under respondeat superior for crashes that occur within the scope of employment, and under negligent entrustment for allowing unqualified or risky drivers to operate company vehicles. The National Safety Council estimates that work-related motor vehicle crashes cost employers over $75,000 per incident when factoring in property damage, medical costs, legal expenses, and lost productivity. Documented driver training programs serve as a critical defense in litigation and a key factor in fleet insurance underwriting.
6 courses for driver safety and DOT compliance
View Package Details| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $24.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $19.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $17.95 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
This course is available in English, Spanish, and Multi-Language CC at no additional charge.
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.