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U.S. XPRESS, INC.                          DRIVER HANDBOOK                            U.S. XPRESS, INC.                          DRIVER HANDBOOK

      •   Express only your personal opinions. Never represent yourself as a
          spokesperson for Company. If Company is a subject of the content
          you are creating, be clear and open about the fact that you are an
          employee and make it clear that your views do not represent those of
          Company, fellow employees, customers, suppliers or people working
          on behalf of the Company. If you do publish a blog or post online
          related to the work you do or subjects associated with Company,
          make it clear that you are not speaking on behalf of Company. It is
          best to include a disclaimer such as “The postings on this site are my
          own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Company.”
      •   Employees may not post anything on the internet in the name of
          the Company or in a manner that could reasonably be attributed to
          the Company without prior written authorization from an Executive
          Officer of the Company.
          Using Social Media at Work – Refrain from using social media
      while on work time or on equipment we provide, unless it is work-related
      as authorized by your manager or consistent with policies governing
      the use of Company equipment. Do not use Company Email addresses
      to register on social networks, blogs or other online tools utilized for
      personal use.
          Retaliation is Prohibited – Company prohibits taking negative
      action against any employee for reporting a possible deviation from
      this policy or for cooperating in an investigation. Any employee who
      retaliates against another associate for reporting a possible deviation
      from this policy or for cooperating in an investigation will be subject to
      disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
      Tobacco Usage/Smoking Policy

          Tobacco usage (including smokeless tobacco such as dip) and
      smoking is prohibited in all Company facilities including, but not
      limited to, driver lounges, hallways, meeting rooms, offices, break
      rooms, restrooms and Company vehicles (unless occupied solely by the
      operator). Smoking may take place only in designated unenclosed areas.
      Smoking is not allowed in front of buildings or at the delivery entrances.
      In all cases, smokers must be far enough away from the building entrance
      doors that smoke from outdoors does not enter the building. You should
      note that the use of smokeless tobacco of any kind inside of the buildings
      is also prohibited. Any violation of this policy may result in disciplinary
      action, up to and including discharge.
      Open Door Policy

          U.S. Xpress management maintains an “open door” policy. Your
      complaints or problems are of concern to us whether they are large or

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