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The performance standards listed below, and others which may be
established from time to time, are not all-inclusive. Rather, they are
published to provide a general understanding of what the Company
considers to be unacceptable conduct. These performance standards are
merely examples of the types of misconduct for which employees may be
disciplined or discharged.
1. Insubordination, failure or refusal to follow the written or oral
instructions of a supervisor or manager.
2. Neglecting job duties and responsibilities, including refusing a
load or failure to cover a load.
3. Engaging in unauthorized personal business during work hours.
4. Falsifying or misrepresenting Company or employment records,
including time cards, hours of service records, information
provided in connection with physicals, medical information, etc.
5. Failure to use appropriate business decorum.
6. Failure to give proper notice when unable to report for or
continue work as scheduled.
7. Unexcused or excessive absenteeism.
8. Abuse of sick leave privileges.
9. Theft, abuse or misuse of Company, employee and customer
property.
10. Unauthorized use of Company property and equipment including
computers, cell phones, instant messaging, e-mail system,
telephones, copy machines and mail service.
11. Threatening or inflicting bodily harm to fellow employees.
12. Unauthorized disclosure of Company Trade Secrets and
confidential information as defined herein below.
13. Intentionally discriminating against employees in violation of
applicable laws and/or engaging in harassment of any employee.
14. Possession, use, purchase, consumption, transfer or sale of
alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, or illegal drugs at
any time during working hours, on Company premises, while
under dispatch or available for dispatch, or reporting to work
under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or illegal
drugs.
15. Violating any Company policies, rules, regulations, or practices.
16. Possession of fire arms or other weapons on Company premises
or in Company equipment.

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