The purpose of the Driver Rewards Program (DRP) is to promote and recognize outstanding safe driving behaviors among our fleet of company drivers. This program aims to enhance safety, reduce accidents, and encourage adherence to driving best practices by rewarding exemplary performance.

Eligibility

All company drivers who are assigned a vehicle, each equipped with a GPS transponder, are eligible to participate in the DRP. To qualify for the monthly reward, drivers must avoid any at-fault accidents, unexcused absences, or safety violations during the reporting week.

Criteria for Safe Driving: Safe driving scores will be calculated based on the following criteria:

• Speeding: Maintaining speeds within posted limits and adjusting speed according to road conditions.
• Hard Braking: Minimization of instances where excessive force is applied to the vehicle’s brakes.
• Sudden Acceleration: Avoidance of rapid acceleration from a stop or low speed.
• Phone Usage: Adherence to company policy regarding the use of mobile phones while driving, primarily that phones are to be used hands-free and only when absolutely necessary.
• Hard Cornering: Avoidance of aggressive turning maneuvers that could lead to loss of vehicle control.

Monitoring and Data Collection: Vehicle performance data will be collected through GPS tracking and on-board diagnostics (OBD) systems installed in each company vehicle. This data will be reviewed and analyzed weekly to assess compliance with the safe driving criteria.

Scoring System: Each of the criteria listed in section 4 will be scored on a scale from 0 to 100, with 100 representing perfect adherence to safe driving practices. An “average” of the totals will be calculated for each driver, with a maximum possible score of 100 points. The driver with the highest average score at the end of each week will be declared the winner of the reward.

Determination of Winner: If more than one driver has the high score, the driver with the highest number of miles driven for the week will win the reward.

Award Distribution: Our Safety Manager, Maureen Hoffmann, will announce the winner during the first Monday of each week throughout the year. The winner will be sent a reward email and will have the choice of a number of different $25 gift cards to choose from.

Amendments to the Policy: This policy is subject to review and amendment at any time. All participants will be notified of any changes to the policy or program structure.

Program Evaluation: The effectiveness of the DRP will be evaluated annually. Feedback from participants will be solicited to improve the program and ensure that it continues to meet its goals of promoting safety and recognizing exceptional drivers.

Employees at Ford's hometown enjoy generous paid time off, allowing them to rejuvenate and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Vacation/Personal Time

Ford’s Hometown Services recognizes that time off is necessary for its benefit eligible employees to rest, relax, and pursue special interests. Eligible employees are awarded vacation upon their one-year anniversary date. Additional weeks of vacation are awarded at length-of-time-worked intervals.

Holidays

Ford’s Hometown Services is closed on ten holidays, including: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas.

Employees who have completed their first ninety (90) days of employment are eligible to receive pay for Company-observed holidays.  Enjoying a holiday with your friends and family is a special occasion, getting paid for it makes it even better.

Sick Leave

All new hires are provided 8 hours on their first day of employment and earn an additional 8 hours for each month proceeding, up to 40 hours total per year. Employees can start using their accrued sick time after 90 days of consecutive employment.

All eligible employees earn 40 hours of sick time per calendar year. Should an employee not use sick time accrued during the year, the remaining time will be paid out mid-December.

We are committed to supporting its employees' well-being by offering extensive health and wellness benefits, ensuring a healthier and more fulfilled workforce.

Health Insurance

Ford’s Hometown Services offers health insurance to employees whose regular work schedule is a minimum of 30 hours per week and who have completed 90 days waiting for all insurances.

Our employees enjoy gym membership reimbursement to help make staying fit more affordable. Our health care provider offers an annual $300 Visa debit card, as well as $150 reimbursement through their Healthy Actions program, just for being healthy. This can help you better understand your overall health and motivate you to set goals toward a healthier you.

Dental Insurance

Ford’s Hometown Services offers dental insurance for eligible employees. The dental program is an affordable, premium plan with wide-ranging options and generous coverage.

Vision Insurance

Eligible employees who have completed (90) days of employment with Ford’s Hometown Services may enroll in the Premium Vision Plan. The plan is employee funded, however, the deduction is less than $3 per week (single plan) for very generous coverage.

Life Insurance

Ford’s Hometown Services pays 100% of the employee’s basic life insurance coverage. Benefit eligible employees are automatically enrolled for coverage after (90) days of employment.

Other Insurance Plans

Benefit eligible employees of Ford’s Hometown Services are offered a variety of insurance plans through Aflac after (90) days of employment.

• Guaranteed Issue Short Term Disability
• Accident Indemnity
• Hospital Advantage
• Cancer Care
• Critical Care
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Solutions (Life Insurance)

As an employee, you receive an array of enticing perks, including access to exclusive company events, fostering a rewarding and supportive work environment.

Employee of the Month

An employee that exemplifies our premier customer service standards or goes above and beyond for customers or fellow employees, etc. is awarded the “Employee of the Month” title. This title comes with a private parking spot, bragging rights and a monetary gift.

Discounts on Services

Any employee of Ford’s Hometown Services is entitled to a discount from any services we provide, retail products that we carry.

Company Parties

Ford’s Hometown Services (FHS) likes to reward our hardworking staff with some fun times outside of working hours. FHS hosts an annual holiday party with catering, karaoke, live music, dancing, lots of laughs with coworkers and an overall great night of celebration! In addition to the holiday party, FHS also puts on occasional potluck luncheons and an annual cookout with games.

Annual Bonuses

Ford’s Hometown Services is happy to reward our employees for their hard work through the year with a monetary bonus at the end of the year (as long as there is profit to share).

Sunshine Fund

Ford’s Hometown Services employees have a voluntary contribution that is designed for helping each other. The fund may be used during a time of need, cheering up during a time of sorrow, or a gift for marriage or birth of a child.