Insurance and Risk Management (IRM) offers Driver Safety Awareness Training and Compliance Programs to meet mandatory Federal and state transportation service requirements.
To sign up for online Driver Safety Training, please complete the Driver Safety Training Request form.
For in-person classes please contact Jerry Wilson at jwilson@irm.ucla.edu.
The Registry for Integrated Driver Enrollment (RIDE) is a new software platform that manages the Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program—the system that monitors UCLA drivers’ DMV records to ensure safety and compliance. With over 4,000 active drivers enrolled in UCLA's EPN program, the new system reduces over 90% of manual tracking efforts.
Why It Matters
- Peace of Mind: Know your drivers are cleared and compliant.
- Save Time: No more manual tracking or chasing spreadsheets.
- Reduce Risk: Real-time alerts catch issues early and help avoid costly accidents.
- Simple & Secure: All records in one place.
Key Features
- DMV records update automatically.
- Real-time status change alerts.
- Centralized driver records.
- Streamlined onboarding.
Fleet & Transit is committed to providing safe transportation, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees, and creating a workplace environment free from the adverse effects of drug and alcohol substance abuse or misuse.
In accordance with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, Fleet & Transit administers a Drug and Alcohol Testing program for commercial drivers performing designated safety-sensitive functions. Testing for the illegal use of alcohol and controlled substances is required for all DOT-covered drivers and applicants for these positions. Non-DOT drivers are also included in this program. See also: University of California Policy on Substance Abuse.
The following tests are performed:
| Test Type | Screening For |
|---|---|
| Pre-Employment Testing | Drug |
| Random Testing | Drug & Alcohol |
| Post-Accident Testing | Drug & Alcohol |
| Reasonable Cause | Drug & Alcohol |
| Return to Duty | Drug & Alcohol |
| Follow-Up | Drug & Alcohol |
Fleet & Transit has contracted with First Advantage, a third party vendor, with responsibility for selection, testing, and reporting of drug and alcohol tests for all covered employees.
All tests are conducted at the following certified collection sites:
Brentview Medical
Drug & Alcohol Screening
11611 San Vincente Blvd.
Phone: (310) 820-0013, Fax: 310-207-2630
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Concentra
Drug & Alcohol Screening
6033 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 200
(310) 215-1600
Open 24 hours 7 days a week
Campus departments will be recharged for all costs associated with testing and administration of the program.
Overview
Fleet & Transit sponsors a “Safe Driver” Awareness Program for employees who drive a University vehicle in order to perform their job duties. This program educates drivers on defensive driving techniques, consequences of poor driving habits, and the role of individual driver behavior. We are committed to providing safe driving practices and outreach programs to mitigate risk, lower the frequency of vehicular collisions, and reduce campus liability.
SmithSystem Program
SmithSystem is the driver training program used to instruct University drivers on defensive driving best practices and collision avoidance. SmithSystem helps drivers see, think and react to driving challenges in different driving situations and vehicle types.
Who should participate?
While we strongly encourage all classification of drivers to participate in Instructor-led training, we have an online version of the class that semi-frequent or occasional drivers can complete directly on their desktop. In order to determine the best training option for your drivers, please refer to the table below:
• Occupational Driver (drives daily, or more than 25 hours per month)
• Frequent Driver (drives from 10 to 25 hours per month)
• Semi-Frequent Driver (drives from 5 to 10 hours per month)
• Occasional Driver (drives less than 5 hours per month)
Training Options
BruinDriveSafe is our new Learning Management System that campus drivers can use to enroll in training. Each department can also have their Driver Safety Training Coordinator (DSTC) enroll drivers in classes. For Instructor-led and online courses, please refer to the DST Coordinator User Guide.
*Employees who take the online training are required to pass the review quiz with a 100% score in order to complete the course. System requirements: Internet Explorer must be used for all online courses.
| Instructor Led | SmithSystem Online Training* |
|---|---|
| Basic Driver Training | Forward Motion/Backing |
| Refresher Training | |
| Post-Collision Training | |
| In-Vehicle Training |
Additional Information
• SmithSystem 5 Keys to Safety
• Smith System Online Course Overview
• Driver Safety Training Coordinator (DSTC) User Guide
