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Equipment Violations

As a professional, you have the responsibility of detecting equipment
violations. These include violations caused by lights, loose lug nuts,
hoses, brakes, etc. These violations will rarely occur if the equipment
is properly pre-tripped each day. It is required by the DOT that you
complete a thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspection.
Every truck entering a full maintenance Service Center must go
through the shop.

Servicing Your Equipment At Our Service Centers

The Company has Service Centers (facilities that hold driver
orientation classes) in the following locations:
1. Tunnel Hill, GA
2. Shippensburg, PA
3. Springfield, OH
4. Markham, IL
5. Dallas (Irving), TX
Tractor service is performed every 35,000 miles. Your Driver
Manager will help you get routed into the nearest Service Center when
needed for maintenance.
A Service Request form must be completed when maintenance is
required at any Service Center Shop. Service and repair work is done on
a first come/first serve basis, with the exception of time sensitive loads
that have been prioritized by the Operations Department.
All Service Centers follow the same basic procedure when you come
in for safety checks, service or repair. Security personnel will brief you
on procedures for the service lane and fueling. Service Center personnel
will tell you what you need to do in the event your truck needs service
or repair. Please note that you will be required to give your keys to the
authorized service center personnel.
For your safety and for insurance purposes, drivers and passengers
are required to stay behind the designated lines in the shop bay areas. In
addition, drivers, passengers and pets may not remain in the tractor while
it is being serviced. We recommend that you relax in the driver’s lounge
while the truck is being serviced.

Bunk Heaters

Many of our 2008 or newer tractors have been equipped with bunk
heaters to keep you comfortable during the cold winter months without

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