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1. Intentionally damaging or tampering with Company property or
equipment. This includes tampering with any engine electronics
or the Satcom systems.
2. Failing to immediately report accidents, regardless of how minor.
3. Making a U-turn on any street, road, highway or interstate unless
designated, or at the direction of law enforcement.
4. Falsifying information on records (including logs, applications
for employment, physicals, medical releases, pay records/
requests, etc.).
5. Willfully and/or recklessly violating Company safety rules or
driving in a reckless manner.
6. Refusing to follow Company directives regarding safety or
compliance with the law.
7. Dropping a trailer, loaded or empty, any place other than a
Service Center or a Company authorized drop yard without the
approval of a Driver Manager.

8. Violating a driver or vehicle out-of-service order.
The performance standards listed above, 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.

D.O.T. Requirements
As a driver, you must be familiar with and follow Department of
Transportation (D.O.T.) regulations including, but not limited to:

1. Physical Examination: You must get a new physical
examination every two (2) years or as directed by a medical
examiner. You can arrange to get a physical examination by
contacting the Safety Department at 1-800-601-5500. Safety
must have a copy of your long form physical and medical card
on file prior to the date of your expiring medical certification.
2. Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL): You must keep
your CDL and HAZMAT certification (if applicable) current and
in your possession at all times while operating a CMV. You must
provide copies of all changes (address, phone, etc.) to your CDL
license to the Safety Department (at any Service Center).
3. Reporting Ticket, License Suspension or Revocation: You are
required by federal law to immediately report any ticket, license

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