[Blindtlk] Hiring a Driver

Sun Dec 8 19:52:39 UTC 2013

I would like to know all that Chasity would like to know, plus, I read
that their paid $10 per hour.

Any suggestions on how an individual living off of SSI is supposed to
come up with $10 per hour?
Thank you,
Michelle

On 12/8/13, Chasity Jackson <chasityvanda at charter.net> wrote:
> Hi David,
>
> Thank you for explaining how you find drivers. What service do you go
> through to conduct a background check? I'm also a little confused on what
> you said about the state considering the drivers limited term employees. Why
>
> are the drivers hired through the state? Is that for work related purposes I
>
> assume? You also mentioned that when you use them for personal reasons, you
>
> pay them yourself. Do you recommend that anyone who does this pay them the
> same rate the state pays, or a comparable one?
>
> I hired a driver 7 years ago on craigslist. I did it by instinct and trust.
>
> He has worked out well and does great with local errands, but really does
> not do trips that require farther travel. Should I find myself in a position
>
> in the future to hire a driver for other travel, I would certainly like to
> know where I can go to conduct a background check. And David, if you don't
> mind, would you share with me or with us what an example of your ad
> requesting a driver on craigslist would look like, as far as outlining the
> duties?
>
> When I hired this particular driver about 7 years ago, it took a few drivers
>
> before him until I found a good one. The few drivers before him were either
>
> unprofessional or asked too many probing questions, like how much was in my
>
> bank account, and how much I spent for certain things. So out the door they
>
> went!
>
> I'm glad this is being discussed, because I'm curious about how others hire
>
> their drivers.
> Chasity
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Arielle Silverman
> Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 9:50 PM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Hiring a Driver
>
> So what do you guys do to find drivers for personal errands (not
> work-related)? And how do you screen and interview them?
>
> I hired an old research assistant to help me with shopping and things
> like that and it has worked out great, so I'd like to do it again when
> I move to my next location. But I'm a little nervous about finding
> someone I don't know who is safe and reliable.
> How do you conduct background checks? And if you hire from CraigsList
> what precautions do you take to make sure they're not scammers?
> Arielle
>
> On 12/4/13, Elizabeth Campbell <batescampbell at charter.net> wrote:
>> David,
>> These are great suggestions. Thanks for sharing.
>>
>> Liz
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Hyde,
>> David
>> W. (ESC)
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 8:11 AM
>> To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Hiring a Driver
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Elizabeth
>> Campbell
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2013 7:59 AM
>> To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
>> 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
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Carly
>> Mihalakis
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 7:34 AM
>> To: Blind Talk Mailing List; Blind Talk Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Hiring a Driver
>>
>> 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.
>> fort today, Car
>> 408-209-3239
>>
>>
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