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receive a formal reprimand and be charged for all miles at a rate
of $1.00 per mile.
2. Second Offense for violation of the equipment use policy
involving unauthorized personal miles from 1 to 50 or the first
incident of non-authorized personal miles in excess of fifty (50)
miles: Driver will receive a formal reprimand, be charged for
all miles at a rate of $1.00 per mile and all privileges to take
the tractor home may be revoked. In this case, the tractor/trailer
parking will be limited to a Service Center or authorized drop
yard location.
Idling Policy

Due to the high cost of fuel, the following idling policy will be in
effect at all USX Service Centers and Terminals. Any driver who is on
a USX yard for longer than five minutes will be required to shut off
the engine. If the outside temperature is less than 28° F or greater than
70° F, you may idle your truck only if you are sleeping on board and
your tractor is not equipped with a bunk heater. Please note that kennels
are available at the Service Centers if you feel the temperature in your
vehicle would be uncomfortable for your pet.
Many new tractors are equipped with bunk heaters. If your tractor
does have a bunk heater, you will be required to shut off your engine and
use the bunk heater if the outside temperature is between 28° F and 70°
F. You should also note that the newer engines will automatically shut off
after 5 minutes of idle time if the outside temperature is between 28° F
and 70° F to conserve fuel.
Failure to follow this idle policy will result in disciplinary action:
First Offense: Verbal warning to shut off tractor.
Second Offense: Written warning to shut off tractor.
Third Offense: Final written warning.
Fourth Offense: Discharge.
DriverTech System

U.S. Xpress the DriverTech in-cab communications system. This
device is a Windows XP based device that will allow U.S. Xpress to build
applications that are specific to the jobs you do every day. These include
easy access to your dispatch information (Order Viewer), turn-by-turn
navigation, on-line settlement sheets, calendars, calculators, training
videos, etc. If you have any questions on your DriverTech System, please
call the DriverTech Help Line at 866-853-8525.

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