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Text Box: Slips and falls have proven to be some of the costliest encounters that couriers face. Even though winter is gone, the threat of slips and falls still exist. Water from rain, slick spots created by automobile leaks, wearing improper shoes or even moving to much freight at one time can

Text Box: to unsafe conditions. As a courier, your livelihood is dependent upon your ability to maximize your availability. Therefore, it is incumbent upon you to stay healthy. In spite of previous warnings, the independent contractor fleet continues to see a rise in the number of slips and falls. Not only does this adversely affect your availability but it will also

Text Box: impact you later in the year because if the current trend continues you can expect an increase in your OAI coverage rates. Start taking steps today to ensure an economically prosperous future tomorrow. How? -Wearing the proper shoes. -Walk clear of hazards

Text Box: of the time drivers are able to get away with speeding, but there are plenty of cases where the driver was not able to get away with speeding; however every now and then the odds and circumstances stack against you and you wind up and are involved in a preventable accident.

Text Box: How many times have you exceeded the speed limit or driven at a speed that was to fast for conditions? Most likely you have done this more than once. Normally drivers speed because you believe that you can get away with it or you feel that your driving skill allows you to challenge the speed limit. Most

Text Box: Higher speeds increase the likelihood of being involved in a collision. The faster your speed, the less time you have to react to developing traffic conditions. On time delivery for a courier is a must and although speeding may be a common practice, you should take steps to avoid speeding to be on time.

Text Box: However, you are still required to maintain a qualified driving record throughout the time that you are contracted with Express Courier. Traffic violations are common in society and for the most part people pay them and continue on with their routine. However, for an independent contractor, traffic violations take on different

Text Box: meaning. Once you receive four violations within a three year time period you are no longer qualified to be an independent contractor for ECI. ECI conducts MVR reviews on an annual basis as part of the insurance renewal process. Excessive traffic violators are viewed as risk that can drive up everyone’s insurance cost and

Text Box: Every independent contractor had to either provide a current MVR or sign a release authorizing Express Courier to run an MVR on their behalf. You were contracted, so obviously you met the initial driving qualifications. Initial means that at the time you entered into the IC agreement you met the qualifications.

When Time Counts Count on ………..Express Courier

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Text Box: -Make extra trips if you have several packages -Take your time and make sure you take a safe path to the door. These points may seem simple; however, if everyone were to use them the frequency of slips and falls would decrease dramatically. Everyone must do their part today or everyone will pay more in insurance tomorrow.

Text Box: Hopefully none of you will ever be in that situation; however, if you should get a ticket here are a few helpful hints: Notify ECI If you are given the option of paying the fine or attending traffic school. Opt for the school. Attending the school can help keep the violation off your record. Get an updated copy of your MVR so that you can stay abreast of your status.

Text Box: ing traffic conditions, stress, unfamiliarity with your destination, and waiting until the last moment to start your trip are all factors that contribute speeding. The bottom line is that if you speed you run the risk of getting a citation or being involved in an accident. Plan accordingly and you will avoid speeding to arrive on time.