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discipline may begin at any step, including termination, at the discretion
of management, depending on the seriousness of the offense. This policy
does not change the at-will nature of employment at U.S. Xpress.
Out of Route Miles Policy

USX utilizes special software for routing our trucks that takes into
consideration the miles, fuel stops at special locations where we have
reduced prices, time, and tolls. When you accept a load, our navigation
system will automatically calculate a route based on this information.
Although the driver might be aware of a “shorter” route, the price of
fuel at a non-discounted station may far exceed any savings for driving
shorter miles. For this reason we require that you drive the fuel route
outlined at the time of dispatch. USX also utilizes software that will
notify your Driver Manager if you go off route. If you must deviate from
the planned route, contact your Driver Manager to obtain approval
before changing route. Violations of this policy that result in out of
route miles will have the following disciplinary consequence:
• 1st offense will result in Written Warning and notation in driver’s
profile and a charge of $1.00 per mile.
• 2nd offense will result in Final Written Warning and notation in
driver’s profile and a charge of $1.00 per mile.
• 3rd offense will result in Discharge for company policy violation
and a charge of $1.00 per miles for all miles driven out of route.
The Company may impose disciplinary action at any of the above
steps that management decides is appropriate based on the severity of the
offense.
Home Time Policy

Every attempt will be made to meet all requests for time off.
However, there may be circumstances when these requests may be
delayed.
You may request time off by using Macro #31:
1. Requests for time off should be communicated at least seven (7)
days in advance.
2. If you require extended time off, you must provide thirty (30)
days’ notice.
3. If you have a specific request for time off due to a special need
such as doctor appointments, legal appointments, birthday,
etc., please let your Driver Manager know at least 48 hours in
advance. Your request being met is dependent on freight and
weather conditions.

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