[Blindtlk] Hiring a Driver

Wed Dec 4 14:16:24 UTC 2013

David,
These are great suggestions. Thanks for sharing.

Liz

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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Hyde, David
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Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 8:11 AM
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I too work with drivers. I use them for out-of-town travel for work, and I
pay them myself for things that do not involve work. They are what the state
calls limited term employees, and that means that they may not accrue more
than 1040 hours of work in a year. They are paid about $10.00 per hour and
can drive either a state car, or, if they choose their personal care about
35 cents per mile. If they need to stay overnight, the state picks up their
hotel cost and meals as they do for mine.

I agree with Elizabeth about background checks. We're required to do them
anyway. To find them, I posted an add on Craig's list, outlining the duties,
making it plain that this was not a full-time job, did not involve driving a
truck and or delivering pizza and that their vehicle must be clean and in
good repair. I screened the responses to make sure that they understand all
of the things that the job was not. I interviewed candidates, and had a
colleague walk through to give me an idea of their ability to be well
groomed.

What I have gotten are mostly retired individuals. This has worked out well.
If I can help, please let me know.	

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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Elizabeth
Campbell
Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2013 7:59 AM
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Hiring a Driver

Hello all,

I work with drivers on a regular basis to get to and from assignments out in
the field. I find that working with a driver is more efficient than using
fixed route, paratransit or taxis to travel to various locations. I have
also trained my drivers to help me out with tasks which include assisting me
when I need to interview someone who spoke during a city council meeting or
in giving me details on what someone's home or office looks like.
Several years ago, I wrote a proposal requesting that the newspaper pay the
drivers since reporters are reimbursed for their mileage. This has worked
quite well, even with our budget cuts. The drivers are considered as
contract employees.
One thing I would strongly advise anyone to do these days is to conduct a
background check as safety is incredibly important. I let the those who I am
interviewing know that a background check including their driving record
will be conducted. No one has had a problem with that.

Hope this helps.

Liz

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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Carly
Mihalakis
Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 7:34 AM
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Good morning, Mary,

You ever considered Paratransit to accommodate rides for you? My partner and
I have a standing order which, while it doesn't guarantee arriving on time,
it will show up at a similar time each day to pick you up. And, the price of
service is likely to fit snugly within everybody budget.
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