Our Drivers and Vehicles
DRIVERS & VEHICLES
Reliable, Safe & Responsible Drivers
D.W.S. employs a complete screening program for new hires and a rigorous training program before putting our drivers on the road with passengers.
Our Basic requirements for new drivers necessitate that drivers must:
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1. Possess a MI driver's license
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2. Be licensed as Chauffeur drivers for at least 2 full years
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3. Have a clean driving record
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4. Have experience chauffeuring passengers
Our employment screenings include:
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1. Employment Background Checks to investigate work history & experience
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2. Criminal Background checks including a check for inclusion in the National Sex Offender Registry
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3. Employee Health Screenings (which include a TB test) to determine physical aptitude before actively performing job duties.
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4. Drug and Alcohol screenings
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5. A review of the applicant's driving record for points and serious offenses.
Upon hire, all employees are guided through the following:
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An overview of company policies (Including our Drug/Alcohol Abuse Policy, No-Smoking Policy,
Sexual Harassment Policy, Firearm Policy, Cell Phone & Texting Policy, & Driver Code of Conduct) -
Customer Relations Training
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HIPPA Training
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The needs of those using mobility aids (ex. Wheelchairs)
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The needs of Brain Injured/Dementia/Alzheimer Passengers
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CPR/First Aid Training
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Fire Extinguisher Use Review
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Use of Wheelchair Lift and Restraints
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Driver Safety/Defensive Driving
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Severe Weather Training
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Incident & Accident Reporting Process
All of our drivers are First Aid/CPR certified, have training in ADA (American's w/Disabilities Act) law and are trained as drivers and wheelchair accessible vehicle operators through a nationally accredited program (Community Transportation Association of America or CTAA).
VEHICLES
Clean, Mechanically Sound Vehicles
We have a variety of vehicles in our fleet to suit your needs.
Passenger Vans with capacity to carry 3 - 5 patients, equipped with:
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Child Safety Locks
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Air Conditioning/Heat
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GPS system
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Safety Belts & Tie Downs
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Wheelchair Lifts/ramps
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First Aid Kits
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Fire Extinguisher roofs
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High roofs
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4-Door Sedains equipped with:
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First Aid Kits
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Fire Extinguisher
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GPS system
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Air Conditioning/Heat
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Child Safety Locks
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Safety Belts