Church Transportation Risk Management Training Video
A Training Video from Catholic Mutual Group
In general, it is best to limit any church-provided transportation as much as possible. Thus, whenever possible, it’s best to have participants meet at the location. If that is not practical, the next best option is to hire a contracted carrier or utilize public transportation (i.e. airlines, city bus, etc.) If public transportation is used, no further information is required. However, if transportation is provided through a contracted carrier, signed contracts should be executed with appropriate hold harmless/indemnity language protecting the parish and the (Arch) Diocese. Also, contracted carriers should provide proof of insurance with minimum limits of liability of $2,000,000 CSL (Combined Single Limit) for in-state travel and $5,000,000 CSL for travel involving multiple states.
The third option would be utilization of volunteer drivers. A volunteer driver should always be a minimum of 21 years of age and not have any impairment which could prohibit safely driving the vehicle. If the volunteer will be responsible
for transporting other individuals, the recommended minimum age is 25.
Volunteer drivers should complete the Volunteer Driver Form. (Exhibit D) For frequent drivers, a Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR) is recommended. Volunteers using their own vehicle must maintain minimum liability coverage on their vehicle of $100,000/$300,000. The volunteer should be informed in advance that their insurance would be primary if an accident occurred. Please reference guidelines for determining Unacceptable Drivers. (Exhibit E)
We recommend that all volunteer drivers be required to take the online defensive driving course Be Smart – Drive Safe. This course is available at no cost and takes less than 20 minutes to complete.
Volunteer drivers must also complete the Driver Acknowledgement Form. (Exhibit F) This important form reviews safe driving practices all drivers should follow.
The third option would be utilization of volunteer drivers. A volunteer driver should always be a minimum of 21 years of age and not have any impairment which could prohibit safely driving the vehicle. If the volunteer will be responsible
for transporting other individuals, the recommended minimum age is 25.
Volunteer drivers should complete the Volunteer Driver Form. (Exhibit D) For frequent drivers, a Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR) is recommended. Volunteers using their own vehicle must maintain minimum liability coverage on their vehicle of $100,000/$300,000. The volunteer should be informed in advance that their insurance would be primary if an accident occurred. Please reference guidelines for determining Unacceptable Drivers. (Exhibit E)
We recommend that all volunteer drivers be required to take the online defensive driving course Be Smart – Drive Safe. This course is available at no cost and takes less than 20 minutes to complete.
Volunteer drivers must also complete the Driver Acknowledgement Form. (Exhibit F) This important form reviews safe driving practices all drivers should follow.
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