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5. ALWAYS CALL THE USX CUSTOMS DESK (800-344-
4844) BEFORE YOU ENTER CANADA.
6. We keep records on all permit activity for each tractor. If you
have any questions or problems concerning authority, a permit, a
scale or a port, call immediately.
If you get a ticket for not having proper authority or the correct
prorate, contact the Permits and License Department at 1-800-
251-6291, Ext. 321217 or 321247 immediately. DO NOT PAY
THESE FINES WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION.
7. Each time you pick up a trailer, check the registration box for
proper registration.
8. Make sure you have your permit book:

A. When leaving the lots.
B. When leaving ports and scales
C. When leaving home.
9. When dispatched:
A. Find out what state(s) you will be going through.
B. Call the Permits Department to see what permits are
required.
C. Make sure ALL PERMITS are in your permit book.

Dropped Trailers Policy
1. Do not drop any trailer, loaded or empty, at any place other than
a Service Center or a Company authorized drop yard without the
specific approval of a Driver Manager.
2. Do not place a king pin lock, padlock, or glad hand lock on an
empty trailer while parked in a Service Center facility.
3. Do not drop any trailer, loaded or empty, with the landing gear
fully extended or retracted and return the landing gear crank
handle on the hook.
4. Do not drop any trailer, loaded or empty, with observable
defects. Report the trailer equipment defects which are in need of
repair to Breakdown.
Overweight Loads Policy

You are responsible for the weight of the load. Any loads above
38,000 lbs. (total LOAD weight) are required to scale. You may weigh

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