COMPANY POLICY AND SAFETY MANUAL

This document is made available to the commercial customers to alert them as to potential business risks. This information is provided "as-is" for general informational purposes only. This information should not be construed as legal advice to be applied to any specific factual situation. You should contact your legal representative to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.

Congratulations! Welcome to OUR COMPANY. and the operator's team! We are delighted you are joining our team as an operator. Your role is critical in fulfilling the mission of our safety department and company!

The enclosed information is designed to serve as an introduction to the operator position and provide resources that will help you make a smooth transition into your new role.

In this packet you will find many informative enclosures that include but are not limited to the required permits you need to operate a CMV, CSA intro to drivers, DSMS OOS chart, PTI checklist, records of duty status explanations, (ZERO TOLERANCE DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY) are just a few of the things you will find. These references will help you to maintain the knowledge and skills needed to work under the authority of Graeat American and in today's modern driving world.

Remember, the public is not educated in the kinetic energy it takes to stop a loaded tractor trailer combination vehicle. You must be on defense at all times and imagine that a family member or friend is in every vehicle around you. 99.9999% of all CMV crashes are considered at the fault of the CMV driver because you are a TRAINED PROFESSIONAL DRIVER; others around you are not. Keep in mind the public is not trained on the kinetic energy it takes to stop an empty or loaded CMV. They are unaware of your duties as a professional and therefore it is strongly urged that you maintain defensive driving techniques and caution when operating on the roads.

The safety team is here to support your new transition; please know that you can call on any of us to assist you. We are looking forward to you joining our team and your success at our Company.

This manual is designed to provide drivers, employees, and all other concerned parties with information regarding the operational policies, safety policies and general practices of this company. A wide scope of information is provided herein. However, it is not the intent of the company to list all of its programs, policies and or procedures in this manual. It is also understood that the information contained herein is subject to change at the discretion of the company. Additional policies and directives may be issued at any time.

It is the intent of this company to operate safely and in accordance with the regulations set forth by the Department of Transportation and all other applicable agencies. Nothing in this manual is designed to supersede these regulations. All drivers are expected to operate safely and courteously on the highways. Evidence that this requirement is not being honored will result in the immediate revocation of the safety clearance of the offending driver.

1. All drivers are expected to operate within the limits set forth in the federal regulations, and local, municipal and state laws of all jurisdictions operated in. This is inclusive of logging regulations, weight limitations, speed limits, and physical requirements. Drivers who violate these laws will be subject to disciplinary action by the company. 2.Drugs and alcohol are strictly prohibited in any vehicle operating on behalf of the company. 3.Firearms are strictly prohibited in all vehicles operating on behalf of the company. 4.Pets/animals of any kind are expressly forbidden from being in any vehicle operating on behalf of the company. 5.Passengers are allowed with company written authorization only per case. 6.All customers, employees and members of the general public are to be treated with respect and courtesy. 7. Paperwork is to be turned in at the end of each trip. If you do not return to the terminal, bills, logs, etc should be mailed to us in a timely manner. 8.Accidents must be reported to the company as soon after the accident as possible. Failure to report accidents will result in the revocation of the driver's safety clearance. 9.All drivers are expected to check call daily and to stay in touch with the company as requested by dispatch. This may require several phone calls per day in some instances. 10. C.B.s is a valuable tool for drivers. Please use yours with respect for the motoring public. We do not expect our drivers and representatives to use profanity or vulgarities on the radio. 11. It is expressly forbidden for any employee or agent of the company to come onto company property under the influence of any illegal drug or alcohol. 12. All trucks are expected to use the shortest practical routes. Unauthorized Out of route miles will be charged back to the driver at the current fuel costs with applicable fines. If a direct route is unsafe due to mountains, narrow highways, or other reasons, please advise your dispatcher and obtain approval for alternate routing. 13. Deliveries are to be made in a timely fashion. This company will not ask any driver to violate state or federal laws in order to make an on-time delivery. However, so long as the scheduling allows for on-time deliveries, drivers are expected to meet their appointment times. 14. If, for any reason, a driver foresees that an appointment time cannot be met, dispatch must be notified as soon as possible so that they can coordinate with the customer. 15. Fuel should be purchased only at authorized fuel stops. If such stops have not been designated, it is the responsibility of the driver to help control fuel costs by buying fuel at the lowest prices available.

What to do at the Scene of an Accident

Although we strive to operate accident free, we know that an accident can occur at any time. If you are involved in an accident, please follow these guidelines.

1)Secure the scene. This may consist of putting out triangles, activating the 4-ways on all vehicles, setting out flares, (If there is no spill or volatile chemicals such as gas, diesel fuel, etc) and using other persons for traffic control. In the case of minor accidents, it may be advisable to move the damaged vehicles from the roadway. However, if doing so, please photograph or otherwise verify the location of both vehicles prior to moving them. 2)Render first aid and/or comfort to injured parties, if necessary. If you do not feel capable of performing this function, try to find someone who can assist. 3)Notify the police as quickly as possible. 4)Notify the company as quickly as possible. 5)Get out your accident kit and begin obtaining all information that is asked for on the accident report. 6)If the other party is willing to accept the blame, ask them to fill out the driver exoneration form. 7) Obtain the names, addresses and phone numbers of any witnesses. If people refuse to provide the above information, record their license plate number, and provide that information to the insurance company representative. 8)Make no statements to anyone other than the police, and then only respond to questions that they ask. 9)With camera given or with camera on Your cell phone take photographs of all aspects of the accident scene. 10)Photograph all four sides of all vehicles involved. 11) Photograph skid marks, gouge marks, and debris that are in the road as a result of the accident. In these photographs, try to get some landmarks in the background to help identify the location of the items. 12) Photograph any temporary situations such as illegally parked vehicles, obscured signs, etc that were contributory to the accident. 13) Photograph the other parties involved. In particular, if they seem healthy and are leaning over, or otherwise showing back and leg mobility, photograph those actions to verify the limits of their injuries. 14) Photograph the license plates of all vehicles stopped at the accident scene. These might very well be witnesses that could not otherwise be discovered. 15) Comply with the drug and alcohol testing requirements if necessary. Remember, you must drug and alcohol test if; 1) it is a fatal accident, 2) it is a personal injury accident, and you received a citation or 3) it is a property damage accident that results in one or more of the vehicles being towed and you received a citation.

All accidents will be evaluated by the company for preventability. Any driver who has 2 preventable accidents in a 3 year period will lose their safety clearance.

It is the responsibility of the driver or owner operator to take photographs of the accident and/or safety incident scene using the company camera, if provided in the accident reporting kit. Steps to take post-crash: Make certain injured, if any, are cared for. Call Authorities----Keet safety in mind - Stay out of the roadway. Make certain hazard warnings are in place prior to taking photographs. Take photographs of: The layout of the vehicles involved. All damage to the vehicles involved. Skid marks. The layout of the roadway. All roadway signs in the area. All debris as it is positioned directly after the crash. License plates of the first few vehicles to stop at the scene. Other safety related accident scenes (other than vehicle accident Be prepared to answer the following questions when calling safety to report the crash and have a driver's statement available with a picture diagram within 24 hours following the crash.

VEHICLE(S) FROM THE SCENE!!!!!!! FAX THIS FORM IMMEDIATELY TO DISPATCH.

The forms that are issued all drivers upon hire are for post-accident testing and random drug testing.

To determine when you use the forms post-accident This depends on the accident - in these scenarios you ARE required to take a post-accident drug and breath alcohol test if: 1. There is a fatality 2. There is an ambulance for any party involved and you receive a citation 3. There is towing for any party involved and you receive a citation Drug test within 8 hours and up to 32 hours of the accident Breath alcohol test within 2 and up to 8 hours of the accident

If you are unable to take either test for any reason, a full explanation in writing is required by the DOT.

In these instances you're NOT required to take a pot accident drug or alcohol test: 1. You receive a ticket 2. There is ambulance but you did not receive a ticket 3. There is towing but you did not receive a ticket.

When an accident occurs you are required to immediately notify the company and safety will determine what the next step is.

For reference here are the steps a driver should take after an accident:

1. Check to make sure no one is hurt

2. Secure scene with emergency equipment to assure no other crashes occur 3. Call your company and Call the police- if the incident occurred on private property the police will more than likely not show. They usually only come on public property crashes 4. Take as many pictures as possible from all angles prior to any towing of any vehicles involved 5. Do what the police say and wait for them to release you 6. You will be instructed by your safety where to take the post-accident drug and alcohol tests if necessary 7. You will be expected to write a detailed report on the occurrence as it happened in your own words and submit to safety within 24 hours.

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, ILLEGAL ALCOHOL USE, DISHONESTY

Any driver applicant who is found to be under the influence of an illegal drug or un-prescribed controlled substance shall be eliminated from consideration for employment.

Any driver who is found to be in possession of, or under the influence of any illegal drug or controlled substance shall, without recourse, be terminated.

Any driver who is found to be operating a company vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or who is found to be in possession of alcohol while on a company vehicle shall, without recourse, be terminated.

Any driver who commits an act of dishonesty while in the scope of employment shall, without recourse, be immediately terminated, and shall not be eligible for rehire. Acts of dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to the following: 1. Theft of company equipment. 2.Criminal conversion of company property. 3.Illegal use or possession of drugs or controlled substances. 4. Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. 5. Making false statements or statements that are materially incorrect with the intent of misleading the company regarding any action that might jeopardize the well being of the company. 6.Any act of violence against an employee, customer, or any member of the general public while acting as a representative of this company. 7.Any act of a malicious or destructive nature that affects the well-being of the company or its contractors or employees. 8.Conviction of a felony while in the scope of employment contract.

The above rules shall apply to all employees, independent contractors, and representatives of this company.

All Personnel/Contractors who abuse drugs or alcohol while performing their duties are increasing the risk of accident, injury or death. It is well documented that employees and contractors performing Safety Sensitive Functions under the influence of alcohol or drugs are involved in over half of all accidents resulting in fatalities.

Because of the increased risk of accident, all companies that operate commercial vehicles and contractors subject to the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) standards are subject to the alcohol and drug regulations as specified in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), Part 382. These regulations were implemented for the sole purpose of effectively controlling drug use and alcohol abuse within commercial motor carriers. These regulations relating to alcohol and drug testing are part of the FMCSR, issued and enforced by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in the Department of Transportation (DOT

Part 382 of the FMCSR covers Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing and gives requirements and exceptions that apply. Motor Carriers and their contractors and employees must become familiar with the provisions of Part 382. In addition, Part 40 of the FMCSR covers Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs, listing the requirement and exceptions that apply. Motor carriers, their employees, and agents and contractors must be familiar with the provision of Part 40. Motor carriers are responsible for the compliance of their officers, employees, agents, consortia, or contractors with the Part 40 requirements.

The company's Drug and Alcohol Policy will include specific information dealing with the FMCSR and company requirements and how the company will enforce and follow the regulations.

It is the policy of the company that its employees be free of controlled substance abuse and alcohol abuse. Consequently, the use of illegal drugs by employees is prohibited. Further, employees shall not use alcohol as to engage in "prohibited conduct" as defined herein. The overall goal of this policy is to encourage a drug and alcohol-free environment and to reduce accidents, injuries, and fatalities.

As with the employee qualification requirements, virtually everyone in the company is responsible for maintaining a workplace free of drugs and alcohol including the company as a whole, managers, employees and employees' supervisors.

THE COMPANY - is responsible to provide a drug and alcohol-free work environment. It is also responsible for testing its contractors and employees to ensure compliance with all Federal, State and Company requirements. The company is also responsible for retaining records related to testing and the testing process in a secure and confidential manner.

MANAGERS - are responsible to administer and monitor the company's drug and alcohol program. This includes facilitating all required training and answering employees' or contractors' questions or concerns relating to the drug and alcohol program.

CONTRACTORS and EMPLOYEES - are responsible to comply with the requirements established in the company's drug and alcohol policy and submit to testing when required to do so. Employees shall not use drugs. In addition, employees will not use, abuse, or be under the influence of alcohol when preparing to perform, while performing or immediately after performing any company task.

CONTRACTOR and EMPLOYEE SUPERVISOR - shall be trained in the requirements of the written policy and procedures. Supervisors shall be able to make reasonable suspicion observations, to determine if employees may be impaired by or under the influence of drugs or alcohol and implement the requirements of the policy.

The responsibility for compliance with the company's Drug and Alcohol Policy lies with the company's safety department. Any and all questions from employees regarding the policy and/or materials should be directed to the safety department or the company's designated representative.

Every contractor and employee possessing a commercial driver's license (CDL) is subject to the testing regulations as defined in the FMCSR's and/or the company policy.

Pursuant to regulations promulgated by the DOT, the company has implemented circumstances for drug and alcohol

Pre-employment Post-accident Random Reasonable Suspicion Return-to-work

All applicants for driving positions must submit to a urine drug test. Non-driving positions will be tested at the company's discretion. The company must also verify that no prior employer of the employee has records indicating a violation of any DOT rule pertaining to controlled substance and alcohol abuse within the previous two (2) years.

When an employee is involved in a vehicular accident resulting in a fatality, the employee shall submit to post-accident drug and alcohol testing. Where an employee is involved in a recordable accident and receives a citation for a moving violation arising from the accident, the employee must also submit to a drug and alcohol test. The company or its representatives will provide instructions and obtain a location for the test.

The company or its agents will submit all employees to a random selection system. The random selection system provides an equal chance for each employee to be selected each time random selection occurs. Random selections will be reasonably spread throughout the year. The company will test, at a minimum, 50% of the average number of driving positions in each calendar year for drug testing purposes. The company will select, at a minimum, 10% of the average number of driving positions for purposes of random alcohol testing. Random selection, by its very nature, may result in an employee being selected in successive selections or more than once in a calendar year. Alternatively, some employee may not be selected in a calendar year.

Reasonable suspicion or reasonable cause for requiring an employee to submit to drug and alcohol testing shall be deemed to exist when an employee manifest.

physical or physiological symptoms or reactions commonly attributed to the use of controlled substances or alcohol.

Return to duty testing shall be administered within the guidelines of FMCSR Part 382.309 (a) and (b) and/or company policy. Part 382.309 (a) states, in part, "before an employee returns to duty requiring the performance of a safety sensitive function after

engaging in conduct prohibited concerning alcohol, the employee shall undergo a return-to-duty alcohol test with a result indicating an alcohol concentration of less than 0.02".

Part 382.309 (b) wording is similar, but refers to controlled substances, and the employee would be required to undergo a return-to-duty controlled substances test with a result indicating a verified negative result for controlled substances use.

Pursuant to FMCSR, Part 382.311, and/or company policy, the company shall ensure that employees who have been determined to be in need of assistance, as defined in the FMSCR or company policy, will be subject to unannounced follow-up alcohol and/or controlled substances testing as directed by a substance abuse professional.

The procedures that will be used to test for the presence of alcohol and controlled substances, protect the employee and the integrity of the testing processes, safeguard the validity of the test results, and ensure that those results are attributed to the correct employee, are as follows:

Controlled Substances Testing:

Controlled substances testing will be performed through urinalysis, utilizing chain of custody procedures to maintain control and accountability of specimens from receipt through completion of testing, reporting of results during storage, and continuing until final disposition of specimens. The date and purpose shall be documented on an appropriate chain of custody form each time a specimen is handled or transferred, and every individual in the chain shall be identified. Accordingly, authorized technicians shall be responsible for each urine specimen or aliquot in their possession and shall sign and complete chain of custody forms for those specimens or aliquots as they are received. Urinalysis will test for the presence of drugs and/or metabolites of the following controlled substances:

Opiates Amphetamines Phencyclidine

All laboratory results will be reported by the laboratory to a Medical Review Officer (MRO) designated by the company. Negative test results shall be reported by the MRO to the company. Before reporting a positive test result to the company, the MRO will attempt to contact the employee to discuss the test result. In the MRO's sole discretion, a determination will be made as to whether a result is positive or negative.

Pursuant to DOT regulations and/or company policy, individual test results for employee applicants will be released to the company and will be kept strictly confidential, unless consent for the release of the test results has been obtained. Any individual who has submitted to drug testing in compliance with this policy is entitled to receive the results of such testing upon timely written request.

An individual testing positive may make a request of the MRO to have a split specimen tested. The employee may request that the split specimen be tested by a different DHHS-certified laboratory than the primary specimen. The individual making the request for a test of a split specimen must pre-pay all costs associated with the test. The request for testing of a split specimen is timely if it is made to the MRO within 72 hours of the individual being notified by the Company of a positive test result.

The company will perform alcohol testing using an evidential breath testing (EBT) device. The company may provide use of an EBT device through a vendor or agent. The contractor or employee shall report to the site of an EBT testing device as notified by the company. The EBT will be operated by a properly trained breath alcohol technician (BAT The contractor or employee shall follow all instructions given by the BAT. In the event that an contractor or employee, on the basis of the EBT, has a blood-alcohol content of 0.02 to 0.0399, the contractor or employee shall be removed from duty for 24 hours or until their next scheduled on-duty time, whichever is longer. At the end of that period of time, the contractor or employee may be retested and upon achieving a negative result, may be allowed to return to duty. Tests indicating a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater is considered prohibited conduct, which may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. All alcohol tests shall be performed just prior to, during, or just after performing safety-sensitive functions.

Safety-sensitive functions means all time from the time an employee begins to work or is required to be in readiness to work until the time he/she is relieved from work and all responsibility for performing work. Safety-sensitive functions shall include:

All time at an employer or shipper plant, terminal, facility, or other property, or on any public property, waiting to be dispatched, unless the employee has been relieved from duty by the company.

All time inspecting equipment as required by FMCSR regulations, Parts 392.7 and 392.8 or otherwise inspecting, servicing, or conditioning any commercial motor vehicle any time.

All time spent at the driving controls of a commercial motor vehicle in operation.

All time, other than driving time, in or upon any commercial motor vehicle except time spent resting ina sleeper berth.

All time loading or unloading a vehicle, supervising, or assisting in the loading or unloading, attending a vehicle being loaded or unloaded, remaining in readiness to operate the vehicle, or in giving or receiving receipts for shipments loaded or unloaded; and

All time repairing, obtaining assistance, or remaining in attendance upon a disabled.

The following shall be considered "prohibited conduct" for the purposes of this policy:

No contractor or employee shall report for duty or remain on duty while having any blood-alcohol content

No Contractor or employee shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses alcohol unless the alcohol is manifested and transported as part of a shipment.

No Contractor or employee shall use alcohol while performing safety-sensitive functions.

No Contractor or employee shall perform safety-sensitive functions within twenty four (24) hours after using alcohol.

No Contractor or employee required to take a post-accident alcohol test shall use alcohol for eight (8) hours following the accident or until he/she undergoes a post-accident alcohol test, whichever occurs first.

No Contractor or employee shall refuse to submit to a post-accident alcohol or controlled substance test, a random alcohol or controlled substance test, a reasonable suspicion alcohol or controlled substance test, or a follow-up alcohol or controlled substance test.

No Contractor or employee shall report for duty or remain on duty when the employee uses any controlled substance, except when use is pursuant to the instructions of a physician who has advised the employee that the substance does not adversely affect the employee ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle or any other work performance.

If the company has actual knowledge of, or has reason to believe that a employee has engaged in prohibited conduct, the company may require the employee to submit to controlled substance and/or alcohol testing.

If the employee engages in prohibited conduct, the employee is not qualified to operate a motor vehicle and shall be immediately removed from service. The company may take corrective action against the employee up to and including termination.

It is the company's responsibility to ensure that every employee who possesses a CDL must submit to controlled substances and/or alcohol testing as required by FMCSR, Part 382.103. Before performing an alcohol or controlled substance test pursuant to these regulations, the company shall notify the employee that the alcohol or controlled substance testing is required pursuant to Part 382.113 of the FMCSR. Non-CDL employees must also submit to testing as mandated under company policy.

Refusal to submit to the types of alcohol and controlled substance tests employed by the company will be grounds for refusal to hire contractor applicants and to terminate employment or contracts of existing employee. Refusal to submit to an alcohol or controlled substances test means that an employee:

Fails to provide adequate breath for alcohol testing as required by part 40 of the FMCSR and/or company policy without a valid medical explanation, after he or she has received notice of the requirement for breath testing in accordance with the provisions of the FMCSR or company policy.

Fails to provide an adequate urine sample for controlled substances testing as required by part 40 of the FMCSR or company policy, without a genuine inability to provide a specimen (as determined by a medical evaluation), after he or she has received notice of the requirement for urine testing in accordance with the provisions of the FMCSR or company policy.

Engages in conduct that clearly obstructs the testing process.

CONSEQUENCES OF POLICY VIOLATION

Any Contractor or employee who becomes unqualified or engages in prohibited conduct as set forth herein may be subject to termination of employment or contract with the company.

ALCOHOL AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES INFORMATION

The company's training includes information concerning the effects of alcohol use on an individual's health, work, and personal life; signs and symptoms of an alcohol or controlled substance problem; and available methods of intervening when an alcohol or controlled substance problem is suspected, including confrontation, referral to any employee assistance program and/or referral to management. Any employee who engages in prohibited conduct shall be provided with the name, address, and telephone number of qualified substance abuse professionals.

AUTHORIZATION FOR PREVIOUS TEST RECORDS

Within fourteen (14) days of performing a safety-sensitive function, Federal Regulations require that the company obtain certain drug and alcohol testing records from the applicant employers within the previous two (2) years. As a condition to employment or contract, the employee shall provide the company with a written authorization for all previous employers within the past two (2) years to release such drug and alcohol testing records as are required under Federal Regulations.

HOURS of SERVICE and DRIVER's DAILY LOG

All drivers are expected to operate within the laws set forth by the DOT. A brief explanation of those laws is set forth below.

14Rule: This rule requires drivers to stop 14 hours after beginning their duty tour. Regardless of how the time is spent, the Hour driver must take a 10-hour break at the end of 14 hours. The 14-hour period begins once the driver ends his 10-hour break by making an entry line 4, on duty, or line 3, driving.

11HourRule: Within the 14 hours allowed to the driver, only 11 of those hours may be spent on line 3, driving. Once the driver has had 11 hours of driving time, he must take a 10-hour break before driving, even if he has time left in his 14-hour period.

30-minute break Requirement: All drivers are required to take a 30 minute off duty or sleeper break by the eighth hour or combination on duty and driving time.

70 Hour Rule: This rule states that once you have been working for 70 hours in any 8- day period, you may not drive. In order to withthis regulation, you need to keep track of your hours. Each day, before you begin driving, you need to add up your total comply hours on lines 3 and 4 for the past 7 days and subtract the answer from 70. Whatever is left is what you can drive that day. The 70 hours of accumulated time may be eliminated by taking 34 consecutive hours off duty. If the driver has 34 consecutive hours off, his 70 hour total is reduced to 0 and he begins the cycle again.

10 Hour Break: Breaks must be taken in the sleeper berth or off duty. If sleeping in a sleeper berth equipped truck, the time should beloggedon line 2, Sleeper berth. Off duty time spent outside of the sleeper should be logged on line 1, Off Duty. If the 10-hour break is uninterrupted by any on duty or driving time, you may combine line 1 and line 2 to achieve your 10 hours.

Speed: DOT requires that all trucks abide by the speed limits of the states that they are operating in. They also state that in their opinion,if a truck obeys the law, it cannot average more than 5mph less than the speed limit. In the case of 2 lane highways with a 55mph speed limit, DOT believes that the maximum that a truck can average is 45mph. Be sure that your average speeds for the trip do not exceed these maximums.

On Duty Time: All fuel stops, DOT inspections, random drug tests, time spent loading/unloading, breakdowns, vehicle inspections, and accidents must be logged on duty according to FMCSA and Company Rules not driving. Loading and unloading time should reflect only the time that is spent actually working. Time spent waiting, etc, has to be logged off duty or in the sleeper berth.

Falsification: Logs must match all timed and dated documents including fuel stops, road side inspections, toll tickets, Kat Scale tickets, and freight bills. Mileage must be at least the miles listed by PC Miler or Household movers guide. Point to point miles should match as well as total miles for the trip.

LOGBOOK EXAMPLES OF VIOLATIONS :

The categories are false logs, hours of service, missing documents and general form and manner.

1. False logbook examples of violations A. false fuel (does not match within 30 min of actual fueling time Central Standard Time zone) B. false BOL (city state and date must match along with BOL number in lower left portion of log and from to for pickup and delivery must match. IF THERE IS A TIME ON THE BOL, THIS MUST MATCH WITHIN ONE HOUR OF THE ACTUAL TIME, CST. That time is logged in the sleeper - minus 15 minutes on duty to check in and 15 minutes on duty to check out) c. Speeding: if from point A to point B there is 5 hours driving time and driver ELD logs 3 hours, this is a false log.

2. Hours of Service examples of violations A. over 11 hours driving in any 14-hour period. B. over 14 hours on duty/driving time C. failure to sleep the full 10 hours required to restart your 11 and 14 hours. D. failure to take a 30-minute break within the first 8 hours of combination driving on duty time. E. over 70 hours on duty driving time in any 8 consecutive days of the calendar year. F. failure to properly complete a 34 hour restart that includes 2 periods between 1-5am and to assure that the start of one restart is 168 hours from the start of the last restart.

3. General Form and Manner: This includes name of company, address, total miles, total hours, from and to, BOL #, and signature, DVIR on the back of the logbooks for on duty days, flagged city and state for every change of duty status in the remarks portion, marking or showing PTI for your pre trips. THERE SHOULD BE ZERO MISTAKES IN THIS

Please look over your logbooks prior to certification. All logbooks MUST be certified daily.

All drivers are expected to operate in a safe and defensive manner at all times. More than one at fault accident in a three-year period will result in the driver's safety clearance being revoked.

Speed: It is expected that all drivers operate within the posted speed limits for the states that they are operating in. Excessive tickets will result in the driver being put on probation or terminated.

Following distances: All drivers are expected to use the National Safety Council's following rule. This requires a minimum of 7 seconds of following distance at highway speeds and 6 seconds at speeds under 40mph. These following distances should be increased by at least 1 second if the roads are wet or slick.

Reduced Traction: Adverse weather conditions can result in reduced traction. In the event of rain, reduce your speed by 25-30% and increase your following distance by at least 1 second. If the rain is heavy enough to require your wipers to be operated on high, or if your visibility is reduced by tire spray, speeds may need to be decreased even further and following distances increased.

When operating on snow covered highways, speeds should be decreased by at least 50% and following distances should be increased by at least 2 seconds. This rule applies even if the snow cover on the highway is intermittent. Remember, there may well be icy conditions as a result of snow being compressed by traffic.

When operating on icy roads, the best recommendation is "don't." When conditions become icy, find a safe haven and get off the road. Until you can do this, reduce your speed to a crawl, use your 4-ways, and increase your following distances by at least 2-3 seconds. Remember, ice at 32 degrees can be up to 10 times as slick as ice at 0 degrees. This means that your stopping distances can increase by a factor of 10. (As an example, on wet ice, stopping distances at 30 miles per hour can increase from a normal distance of 100 ft to as much as 800-900 ft

Reduced visibility: Conditions such as snow, fog, heavy rain, dust, and smoke can result in reduced visibility. The rule for such conditions is to reduce your speed so that you can stop within your window of visibility. If such a speed reduction creates a hazard of being rear ended, use your 4-way flashers, stay to the right, and find a safe place to exitthe highway and park as soon as possible. As a rule of thumb, make sure that you can see at least 8-10 seconds ahead of your vehicle.This gives you the opportunity to see hazards, process the information, and react without an emergency lock-up that increases the risk someone rear-ending you.

All drivers are expected to operate in a safe and courteous manner at all times. This is the key to defensive Courtesy: driving, and it does not cost you anything to be courteous to other traffic.

Time management: One of the biggest problems that drivers have is time management. Too often, drivers wait until the last minute to leave home or the terminal. Or a driver who does leave in a timely manner will spend too much time at the truck stop drinking coffee or playing video games instead of heading down the road. In either case, the driver is now on a tight schedule. Any minor delay along the route will cause a late delivery or will cause the driver to feel "pushed for time". This usually results in speeding, discourtesy, and excessive fatigue on the part of the driver. Schedule yourself properly and watch your time. Do not create emergencies through poor time management.

Backing: Backing represents less than 10% of our driving but represents more than 25% of our accidents. Before backing, get out and look. Be sure that the area is clear of obstacles before you back. Begin your back from as close to the dock as you can so that things do not have a chance to change before you get there. If backing across a highway or busy street, be sure to get someone to stop traffic for you before you begin backing. If the shipper/receiver will not help you, call the safety department for assistance. DO NOT BACK ACROSS A HIGHWAY OR STREET AFTER DARK

WITHOUT SOMEONE TO STOP TRAFFIC FOR YOU.

Inspections: Do not wait until the truck breaks down to find the problem. DOT and the company both require that you do a thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspection on your vehicle. As you do your walk around, be sure to take a rag with you and wipe off your reflective striping, reflectors, lights, and mirrors.

Emergency breakdowns: If for some reason, you are required to stop on the side of the road for emergency reasons, put out your triangles. Be sure that they are far enough behind your truck to warn oncoming motorists and to meet the requirements found in part 392 of motor carrier regulations.

Roadside Inspections: All roadside inspections must be reported immediately and originals turned into the company as soon as possible. If you or your truck is placed out of service, call your dispatcher immediately. Remember,itisyour responsibility to inspect your equipment and notify the company of any defects. If you receive a citation for faulty equipment, you are responsible for paying the ticket.

Overweight: It is the policy of the company to operate in a legal manner. You must weigh your load at the first convenient location and immediately report any overweight load. You will then be directed to return theloadtothe shipper for adjustment. If you fail to weigh your load and receive an overweight ticket, you are responsible for the payment of that ticket. ALL LOADS OVER 40000lbs HAVE TO BE SCALED!

Fueling: All fueling should be done at designated stops. If no stops are designated, we expect the driver to try to find the least expensive fuel in an area and use that stop. We also understand that the cheapest fuel may not be at a station that provides clean showers. If you incur extra shower costs as a result of fuel savings for the company, turn in your shower ticket with your expenses.

Paperwork: All paperwork must be turned in as soon after delivery as possible. Paperwork should include the signed bill of loading, scale tickets, fuel receipts, the completed trip report, your logs, any toll tickets, and any other expenses that you need to be reimbursed for. You will not be paid for a load unless all the paperwork is turned in.

Freight Claims: If you are responsible for load and count, you will also be responsible for all shortages or damages. Check your load as it is going onto the truck and as it is coming off. If it is a sealed load or a SLC load, verify the unload count. Immediately call dispatch if there are any damages or shortages. Do not sign for damages or shortages until you have talked to dispatch.

Check Calls: Check calls should be made every day before 10am unless otherwise coordinated with dispatch. In addition, if you are going to be late, or have any other Enroute problem, immediately call dispatch. Remember, communication is important. We need to hear from you so that we can tell our customers what to expect.

Breakdowns: In the event of a breakdown, call the shop immediately. Do not attempt to repair the truck unless it is a minor problem that you feel comfortable repairing. Remember to put out your triangles as necessary.

Pre-Trip Inspection Brake Check Parking Brake Check (Pre Trip Inspection) Apply parking brake only and make sure it will hold the vehicle by shifting into a lower gear and gently pulling against the brake. Hydraulic Brake Check (Pre Trip Inspection) With the engine running, apply firm pressure to the service (foot) brake pedal and hold for five seconds. The brake pedal should not move (depress) during the five seconds. If equipped with a hydraulic brake reserve (backup) system, with the key off, depress the brake pedal and listen for the sound of the reserve system electric

Check that the warning buzzer and/or light is off. Check the service (foot) brake operation by moving the vehicle forward slowly (about 5 mph) and apply the brake firmly. Note any vehicle "pulling" to one side, unusual feel or delayed stopping action.

Air Brake Check (air brake equipped vehicles only) (Pre Trip Inspection) Air brake safety devices vary. However, this procedure is designed to see that any safety device operates correctly asair pressure drops from normal to a low air condition. For safety purposes, in areas where an incline is present, you will need to use wheel chocks during the air brake check. The proper procedures for inspecting the air brake system are as follows: Test Air Leakage Rate (Static check) (Pre Trip Inspection) With a fully-charged air system (typically 120 psi), turn off the engine, chock the wheels, release (push in) the parking brake button (all vehicles) and trailer air supply button (for combination vehicles) and time the air pressure drop. After the initial pressure drop, the loss rate should be no more than 2 psi in one minute for single vehicles and no more than 3 psi in one minute for combination vehicles.

Test Air Brake System for Leaks (Pre Trip Inspection) With parking brake, (all vehicles) and trailer air supply button (for combination vehicles) released (pushed in), apply firm pressure to the service brake pedal. Watch the air supply gauge and listen for leaks. After the initial pressure drop, the loss rate for single vehicles should be no more than 3 psi in one minute and no more than 4 psi in one minute for combination vehicles. If the air loss rate exceeds these figures, have the air system repaired before operating. Test Low Pressure Warning Alarm and/or Signal (Pre Trip Inspection) Turn the key to the on position. Rapidly apply and release the service brake pedal to reduce air tank pressure. The low air pressure warning signal must come on before the pressure drops to less than 60 psi in the air tank. If the warning alarm/signal doesn't work, you could be losing air pressure without knowing it. This could cause the spring brakes to activate suddenly. Only limited braking can be done before the spring brakes come on. Check That the Spring Brakes Come on Automatically. Continue to rapidly apply and release the service brake pedal to further reduce air tank pressure. The trailer air supply button (if it is a combination vehicle) and brake button should pop out when the air pressure falls to the manufacturer's specification (usually between 20 to parking 40 psi This causes the spring brakes to

Check Rate of Air Pressure Buildup (Pre Trip Inspection) When the engine is operating at 1800 RPM, the pressure should build from 85 to 100 psi within 45 seconds in dual air systems. (If the vehicle has larger than minimum air tanks, the buildup time can be longer and still be safe. Check the manufacturer's specifications If air pressure does not build up fast enough, your pressure may drop too low during driving, requiring an emergency stop. Don't drive until you get the problem fixed. Test Service Brakes (Pre Trip Inspection) Wait for normal air pressure, release the parking brake and trailer air supply button (for combination vehicles), move the vehicle forward slowly (about 5 mph), and apply the brakes firmly using the brake pedal. Note any vehicle "pulling" to one side, unusual feel, or delayed stopping action. This test may show you problems which you otherwise wouldn't know about until you needed the brakes on the road.

Pre-Trip Inspection (PTI) Checklist

You as a professional driver have a moral and legal duty to your employer, other motorists, and yourself to conduct a thorough pre-trip inspection of any rig you drive every day.

ALL ASPECTS OF A PTI ARE VERY IMPORTANT!

Whenapproaching your truck, look for any problems just by looking at the truck. Look for any puddles under your truck. Look for anything hanging, loose or broken. Start truck: Listen for any engine noises. Make sure glad hand seal is intact. Turn off engine and open hood. Check oil, windshield washer, coolant, power steering and hydraulic fluid levels. Check again for any leaks; oil, water, and hydraulic fluid.

Check fan belts and rubber hoses.

Check for any windshield cracks. Check alternator, water pump, and air compressor. Check your batteries at least once a week. Check steering box and steering linkage Check all tire levels and all tire tread. Tread depth cannot be less than 2/32 of an inch. Check your rims, lug nuts, and hub oil seals. Make sure there is adequate tread wear and check between dual wheels. Front tires are the most important. No recaps on front tires allowed. If back tires have re-caps, make sure they are intact and glued on good and tight. Make sure front and rear brakes are adjusted and not greasy. Before your driving shift a complete brake test is mandatory to ensure that your tractor and trailer brakes are working properly. *Always have key in pocket and chock wheels. Check slack adjustors, hoses, and drums. Brake lines cannot be cracked or frayed. Make sure brake chambers are no leaking air. Make sure ALL lights are working properly. Marker lights Head lights

ALL LIGHTS NEED TO WORK PROPERLY.

Make sure there are no exhaust leaks.

Make sure the 5th wheel couplings are tight and good and make sure the 5th wheel is greased and lubricated. Make sure the 5th wheel does not have a lot of play. Make sure leaf springs are not cracked or misaligned and the U-bolts are tight. Check your trailer doors and be sure they open, close and lock properly. Make sure mud flaps and mud guards are tight, secured and not loose. Make sure the kingpin and cross-members are in order. Make sure there are no holes in the boards of the trailer.

Make sure airbags and lights on trailer are in order.

Make sure alarm for low air pressure and horns work.

Check your oil pressure, ammeter, and voltmeter gauges. Adjust your seat and your mirrors. Steering wheel play should be less than 3 inches. Test windshield wipers, heater and defroster. Check your headlights: low and high beams, parking, tail, backup and stoplights. Check your CAB lights, turn signals, flashers. Make sure you have all safety and emergency equipment: Reflector triangles, first aid kit, extinguishers, and date checked.

RECEIPT FOR RECEIVING SAFETY ORIENTATION AND MANUAL

I hereby certify that I have received the company safety orientation and manual and that I have read and understand all the information contained therein. I further agree to abide by the provisions that are set forth during orientation and in the manual.