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• Notification to U.S. Xpress, Inc.:
a. Risk Management Department at 800-601-5500.
b. Fleet Services Department using Macro #20 or call
800-447-3152.
• Exchange information with the other party: The following
check list is the information you must write down at the scene of
the accident:
a. License plate number
b. Other Drivers’ name, address, phone number and driver’s
license number
c. Owner’s name, address and phone number
d. Name, address and phone number of any passengers
e. Name, address and phone number of any witnesses
f. Other party(s) insurance carrier
g. Description of other vehicle(s) – make, model, year,
V.I.N. number
h. If other vehicle(s) is/are tractor/trailer, get the unit
numbers and carrier name
i. Description of the property damage incurred by all
vehicles
j. Investigating officer’s name and badge number. Ask for
the address and phone number of the officer’s department
and the numbers of the accident report. You can begin
this exchange of information even before authorities
arrive at the scene.
• Pictures: As a professional driver, you should carry a camera on
your truck. Take photographs of the scene and the damaged parts
of your vehicle and the other vehicle(s) involved. Do not take
pictures of injured or deceased individuals. The Company
will reimburse you for this expense. Place the film or disposable
camera in a Business Reply Mail (BRM) envelope and check the
box labeled: “Attention: Risk Management.”
• Unattended vehicles: If you strike an unattended vehicle, stop
and locate the driver. If you cannot locate the driver, leave your
name, truck number, U.S. Xpress’ name and toll free number
800-601-5500.

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