Area Transportation Announces New Pay Program. Drivers With Low CSA Scores to Get Pay Boost

    CHESTERTON, IN, July 27, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Area Transportation has announced the implementation of a new pay program wherein drivers with low CSA scores will see a boost in pay.

While the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has not released any driver scores, Area Transportation has modified its proprietary software to mirror the CSA points and weighting system.

Kevin Mullen, Director- Safety and Recruiting said, "The FMCSA has invested a great deal of time and money in CSA in an effort to identify unsafe drivers and carriers. We believe the science behind CSA is valid and we would be silly not to use the program as a basis to identify and reward our safe drivers."

Drivers applying to the flatbed carrier will also qualify for the pay boost based on the scoring of their Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) violations.

"We believe we're the first carrier in the nation to use CSA scores as the basis to reward drivers for avoiding unsafe behaviors," said Mullen.

"We intend to incentivize safe behaviors by rewarding drivers financially for not speeding and not getting violations on roadside inspections," Mullen went on to say.

"Under this program drivers will have an incentive to do their pre-trip inspections, get defects repaired and obey speed limits, etc. because several thousand dollars will potentially be on the line for those who do." [Drivers whose scores rise above pre-set thresholds will see the bonus decrease or lose it all together.]

Drivers can modify their behaviors and earn the bonus percentage but they can also get too many points and lose all or part of it.

Safe, experienced flatbed drivers with recent metal-hauling (coils, etc.) experience are encouraged to apply by calling 800 332-0920 or filling out an on-line application at www.adslogistics.com.

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