Van Pools Blog

By Andy Bawden
VPSI’s Loss Prevention and Vanpool Safety Manager

Enclosed is the policy year 2009 – 2010 Insurance Identification card that replaces the card in your vanpool vehicle. While you are replacing this card please be sure that you have in your blue zippered bag the Important Vanpool Items that are listed below. If you are missing any of these items please contact your local VPSI office by calling 1-800-VAN-RIDE (826-7433).

Schedule a Safety Meeting with your vanpool group to review safe vanpool practices. All drivers and riders must respect the driver’s right to operate the van safely and without distractions. Here are some areas to review.

Important Vanpool Items
• Insurance ID Card
• Vehicle Registration
• Tire Gauge
• Volunteer Driver Guide
• CD-Rom Safety Video, The Vanpool Difference
• Preventive Maintenance Coupon Book (may be cabled to van)
• Fleet Response Accident/Incident Instructions
• Pen or pencil
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