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Our Drivers
To make a motorcoach trip a success, you need to have the right
driver. At Progressive Travel we spend a lot of time making sure the
drivers we choose have the right characteristics. Extra attention is
given to screening, training, and educating our drivers. Therefore, we
are proud to say we have never had an accident, which has resulted in
injury or death to a driver or a passenger since our inception in 1954.
Our well screened and well trained drivers lend to our second-to-none
safety record.
After an extensive application process, that meets mandated federal
criteria our divers are first hired by our school bus division, Burnett
Transit, Inc. At that time they are trained to handle larger capacity
vehicles and assessed for personality traits necessary to be a
successful motorcoach driver. Only after proving themselves in this
capacity will they be considered as a motorcoach driver for Progressive
Travel, Inc.
Our screening process is as follows:
- Complete Background
Check, including drug testing
- Federal Application
Process
- Commercial Drivers
License Certification (CDL)
- Professionally
administered personality testing
The full screening process is just the beginning for our prospective
drivers. Each candidate proceeds through a rigorous specially designed
training process, including no less than 40 hours of classroom time
before they even get into a vehicle. At this time each driver will
receive additional training on the specific differences between each
motorcoach type in our fleet.
At the beginning of each driver’s career with Progressive Travel, we
monitor closely the progress of each driver, limiting them to trips of
shorter distances with a professional driving coach. As they pass each
trip requirement, then they will earn longer and more complex trips,
including riding solo on short shuttle bus trips and multiple motorcoach
movements. Finally, as their skills strengthen they will be approved to
drive solo motorcoach tours and charters.
To further strengthen the driving skills of our drivers, we provide
value-added training, very few motorcoach companies provide nationally,
or at a motorcoach level;
Skid Pad Training:
Skid Pad Training, administered by Fox Valley Technical Institute,
provides each motorcoach driver with safety techniques and specialized
large-vehicle handling skills necessary for motorcoach driving.
Our training process is as follows:
- Specialized training
for each motorcoach type
- Continued Education by
a seasoned Progressive Travel Staff member
- Skid Pad Training by
Fox Valley Technical Institute
Professionally groomed drivers are a must at Progressive Travel, Inc.
We provide the proper attire for each of our motorcoach drivers. We
spend a great deal of time and money to ensure that our drivers are
properly dressed. Our specialized tailored suits lend to a clean,
professional atmosphere. We are absolute believers in the phrase, “If
you look good- you feel good!”
At Progressive Travel we know that well selected, well trained and
well groomed drivers are safe drivers. We value the importance of
continuous training and monitoring of our drivers, ensuring each driver
meets and exceeds our expectations, in turn ensuring you the best
possible experience with our company.
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