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suspension, or revocation to the state that issued your CDL
within 30 days after conviction. You must immediately report
tickets, license suspensions, or revocations to the Company’s
Safety Department in Chattanooga.
4. Medications that Impact Your Ability to Drive: You must
immediately report all prescription medicines you take (and the
name, address and phone number of the doctor who prescribed
them to you) to the Company Safety Department in Chattanooga.
You are also required to immediately report any over-the-counter
medications which might affect your ability to drive safely
(including, but not limited to, antihistamines). Keep prescribed
medicine in its labeled container.
The company reserves the right to prohibit a driver from taking or
having in their possession on a vehicle legal or illegal substances that
might interfere with the driver’s ability to operate a commercial motor
vehicle.

Parking Policy
AVOID stopping or parking on the road or shoulder unless you
have a breakdown. This includes entrance and exit ramps. If you do
break down, set out your triangles and call for help IMMEDIATELY.
You can reach the Fleet Services Department at (1-800-447-3152).
Flammable Devices Prohibited

The Company prohibits all Flammable Devices used for cooking or
heating. They may not be used in, carried on or stored in the cab of the
tractor. This includes, but is not limited to, propane and butane bottles
and open flame stoves and heaters.

Handheld Electronic Devices
Handheld Electronic Devices are defined as portable devices used
for electronic communications. These devices include cell phones, PDAs
(personal digital assistants), handheld PCs (personal computers), i Pads
and notebook devices, and hybrid handheld communication and computer
devices. For the purpose of this policy, all of these devices will be called
“PDAs.”
While such devices are extremely useful in managing contact
information, reviewing documents and corresponding via electronic
mail, the devices should not be used while driving. The use of PDAs
while driving is not only a danger to you, but a danger to the public as
well. In order to ensure the safety of our employees and the public and
in accordance with DOT regulations, all employees are prohibited from
using Handheld Electronic Devices while driving. Please note, wired or
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