This Driver’s Manual is Intended to Be an Informative Guide to the Rules

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LETTER FROM PRESIDENT

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

LETTER FROM THE SAFETY DIRECTOR

MISSION AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES

POSITION DESCRIPTION

1.0 GENERAL POLICIES 11

1.1 Equal Opportunity Policy.11

1.2 Anti-Harassment Polity11

1.3 Personal Appearance12

1.4 Standards of Conduct..12

1.5 Drug and Alcohol Policy..15

1.6 Probationary Period25

1.7 Performance Evaluation..25

1.8 Guidelines for Drivers..25

1.9 Driver/Added Accessories: Radar Detectors 261.10 Responsibility Policy..

271.11 Safety Services Inc

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2.0 COMPENSATION 28

2.1 Experienced Solo Drivers.. 282.2 Driver Wages

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2.3 Stop-off Pay..

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292.4 Training Drivers Pay

292.5 Loading/Unloading Pay..

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2.6 Expenses302.7 Escrow Account..

302.8 Paychecks..

302.9 Direct Deposit..

302.10 Driver Referral Bonus..

302.11 Owner Operators..

312.12 Driver Accident Free Recognition. 312.13 Detention Policy.

312.14 EZ Pass..

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3.0 BENEFITS 32

3.1 Health Insurance..32

3.2 Dental Plan..32

3.3 401K Plan.33

3.4 Paid Vacation.33

3.5 No Violation Inspection Report. 333.6 Bereavement Leave.

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3.7 Breakdown/Layover Pay343.8 Christmas Bonus

343.9 Paid Holidays..

343.10 Seniority

353.11 Personal Days Off.. 35

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3.12 AFLAC35

4.0 EMPLOYEE SAFETY364.1 Work Area.. 364.2 Firearms..404.3 Aware of Surroundings 41

5.0 VEHICLE SAFETY 47

5.1 Driving Safely

475.2 Accidents.

605.3 Safety Around the Truck 725.4 Fire Prevention 735.5 Preventing Trailer and Tractor Theft.. 745.6 What to Do if your Truck is Stolen.. 745.7 Tickets/Arrest.. 755.8 Vehicle Maintenance. 755.9 Vehicle Inspection. 815.10 D.O.T. Violations 91

6.0 SALES AND MARKETING 95

6.1 Service Area..956.2 Premium Service. 956.3 Driver Sales Leads. 956.4 Our Follow Up.. 95

7.0 PAPERWORK 96

7.1 Trip Envelope.. 967.2 Bill of Lading 967.3 Receipts/Trip Expenses.. 977.4 Fuel Tickets.. 977.5 Drivers Daily Log.. 97

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7.6 Detention Time.. 109

8.0 SECURING & PROTECTING YOUR CARGO 110

8.1 Shippers Responsibilities.. 1108.2 Drivers Responsibilities.. 1118.3 Inspecting and Counting the Cargo. 1118.4 Describing the Conditions of the Cargo. 1128.5 Securing the Cargo 1128.6 Protecting the Cargo 1128.7 Delivering the Cargo Safely. 1128.8 Overages, Shortages or Damage.. 1138.9 Consignees Responsibilities. 1138.10 Dispatchers Responsibilities 1148.11 Required Equipment 114

9.0 CARGO CLAIMS 114

9.1 Cargo Shortage, Overage, Loss or Damage. 1149.2 Investigation of Cargo Claims.. 1169.3 Cargo Claim Settlement.. 1169.4 Insurance1169.5 Van Loading and Unloading. 1179.6 Drivers Personal Vehicles at our Terminal.. 118

10.0 OPERATIONS 119

10.1 Fleet Operations. 11910.2 Communications. 12210.3 Dispatch..

12410.4 Equipment...

12710.5 Fuel..

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11.0 LICENSING AND PERMITS128

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

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PLOGER TRANSPORTATIONMISSION AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES

MISSION

To provide transportation and customer services that exceeds our customersexpectations, always.

Safety: Safety Comes First

Ploger Transportation has a moral and legal obligation to our associates,customers and the general public to operate in the safest manner possible,always.

Customers: They are Our Boss

Everyone at Ploger Transportation serves a customer. Your customer can beinternal or external, such as another associate who relies on your work beingdone to do theirs. Remember to listen to your customer. They are the boss.

Employees: The Efficiency of Ploger Employees Make OurCompany

Our employees really do make the difference! As associates, we areresponsible to each other. We are efficient, hardworking, fair-minded andinvolved in our Company. We share goals, information, authority and rewards.

Our team efforts determine our success.

Productivity: Speed, Simplicity and Self-Confidence

When a decision is needed, act. Use the best means. We must keep proactiveto survive.

Innovation: Change From the Inside Out

We expect to change and are open to new ideas. Only through change can weprosper and grow. Be creative: challenge yesterday, plan for today and

anticipate tomorrow.

Continuous Improvement: We Are Never Satisfied

Ploger Transportation cannot be complacent. We can always do better. Lookfor and find ways to improve our Company. We should also do the same forourselves, too. An improved, stronger employee means a stronger Ploger.

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES

How we accomplish our mission is as important as the mission itself. We willdo this by following our commitments concerning these basic, fundamentalguiding principles: Company principles regarding customers, employees andbusiness practices. Our business is based on integrity, fairness, innovationand adaptability.

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Ploger Transportation

Position Description:

Job Title:Tractor Trailer Operator

JOB SUMMARY OR PURPOSE:To transport and deliver freight by driving diesel-powered tractor-trailercombinations long distances safely and efficiently.

JOB DUTIES:

Hook and unhook trailers from the tractor turning crank to raise and lowerlanding gear on semi-trailers.

Load and unload trailer, either individually or with assistance ofdockworkers, with or without mechanical freight-handling equipment. Inspect truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during andafter trips and submit a written report on the condition of the truck at the endof each trip or tour of duty. Check shipping papers to determine the nature of load and to check for thepresence of hazardous materials. Drive truck to destination in accordance with Federal regulations, normally

in periods of up to 11 hours of driving followed by an off-duty period of atleast 10 consecutive hours. Ensure that all shipping documentation (e.g., manifest, security seal sheet,bills of lading, shipping orders or freight bills, etc.) required to move withshipments is available for inspection and that appropriate paperworkaccompanies shipment when delivered. Maintain records required for compliance with State and Federal regulationsincluding drivers logs, fuel purchases, mileage and other records required bylaw such as permits. Perform all duties in accordance with Company policies and procedures, andcomply with all Federal, State, and local regulations for the safe operation ofa commercial motor vehicle.

Report all accidents involving driver or Company equipment immediately. Report highway safety hazards noted enroute. Promptly report any delays due to breakdowns, weather or traffic conditionsor other emergencies, or in the event of irregularities relating to pickup ordelivery of cargo. Perform other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

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Safe and legal operation of a commercial motor vehicle. Safe and timely transportation of freight from origin to destination. Proper loading and unloading of freight to assure safety and minimal risk ofdamage to cargo and danger to persons. Proper handling, accurate completion and timely return of all necessarypaperworkrelated to truck operations and freight movements.

Professional representation of the Company and the trucking industrythrough responsible driving, proper attire and attitude. Comply with Company policies and procedures.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Eligibility Requirements: Must possess a valid Commercial Drivers License. Must have 2-year previous tractor-trailer driving experience

Must have the ability to read and write the English language and performsimple mathematical calculations with mental ability to handle receipts, readmaps, road signs maintain logs, etc. Must have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems. Must have knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours ofservice, inspection and maintenance. Must be available for around-the-clock trips to accommodate freightmovements and must be able to be away from home for extended periods oftime. Must meet the medical standards of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation. Must satisfactorily pass a drug test. Must satisfactorily pass an alcohol test (if applicable).

Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate period ofup to 11 hours. Must be able to shift manual transmission and operate foot pedals. Must be able to perform occasional squatting to handle and position freightor maintain vehicle. Must be able to perform occasional crouching to handle and position freightor maintain vehicle. Must be able to enter and exit the vehicles cab 8 to 10 times a day. Cabfloor level is generally from 36 to 66 inches above ground level, with entryand exit achieved with the assistance of various configurations of steps andhandholds; also requires occasional bending, twisting, climbing, squatting,crouching and balancing. Must be able to perform frequent pushing of freight weighing up to 1,000pounds on a dolly or cart as well as occasional pushing of freight weightingmore than 125 pounds with or without a mechanical aid. Must be able to frequently carry freight (1 pound to 125 pounds) of varyingsize and shape a distance of at least 1-foot but usually no more than 53 feet.

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Must be able to frequently reach for freight at waist level and occasionallyreach for freight above shoulder height or below waist level. Must be able to occasionally reach above shoulder level, at waist level andbelow waist level for maneuvering and directing the controls to operate thetruck. Must be able to load and unload full trailers of freight weighing as much as

50,000pounds. This could involve moving 125 pound containers to and fromfloor level to carts,stacks, conveyors or platforms, over four feet high,balancing 650 pound drums on their rims and rolling them into position orstowing cartons or other merchandise overhead that weight as much as 35pounds each. This type of activity could precede or follow as much as 11hours of driving. Must be able to spend at least 5% of the day walking on surfaces such asconcrete, wood and metal and sometimes on slippery and wet surfaces. Must be able to hook/unhook various commercial vehicle combinations,manually lower and raise landing gear, operate the fifth wheel release lever,open and close cargo doors, climb into and out of vehicles, fuel vehicles andcheck engine oil and coolant levels.

Work Environment:

Drivers may spend 1 %-5% of time out-of-doors, exposed to potentiallydifficult environmental conditions. Drivers may be subject to irregular work schedules, temperature andweather extremes, long trips, short notice for assignment of a trip, tightdelivery schedules, delays enroute and other stress and fatigue related todriving a large commercial motor vehicle on crowded streets and highways in

all kinds of weather. Drivers typically spend 90%-95% of on-duty time in the truck. While driving,operators are exposed to noise and vibration levels that may be higher thanthose typically experienced in passenger cars.

Statements included in this job description do not necessarily represent anexhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts orworking conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be anaccurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right torevise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed ascircumstances change.

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1.0 GENERAL POLICIES

1.1 Equal Opportunity Policy

Ploger Transportation provides equal employment opportunities to allemployees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or status as aVietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federallaws.

If you ever feel we are failing in our duty and promise of equal opportunity toall applicants or employees, we sincerely invite you to report your concernsat once to Tanya Morrow. We will take every reasonable measure to correctany inequities, and promise that you will not be subjected to retaliation forbringing such matters to our attention. We will treat all such concerns withthe utmost confidence consistent with a fair resolution of the problem.

1.2 Anti-Harassment PolicyPloger Transportation has established a zero-tolerance standard for any typeof unlawful harassment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committedto providing all of our associates with a workplace that is free of unlawfuldiscrimination and harassment. This includes sexual harassment, as well asverbal, physical, or psychological harassment due to an individuals race,color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, age or any othercharacteristic protected under law.

Ploger Transportation defines its workplace as not being limited to our facility,and includes all company functions (on- and off-site), business travel, vendor

and customer locations, and any other site Ploger Transportation conductsbusiness.

This policy applies to all Company employees and all non-employees withwhom a Company employee may interact with during the daily performanceof his/her job, including: customers, visitors, suppliers,

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vendors, contractors, temporary employees, and/or other individuals.

In general, ethnic or racial slurs, jokes and other verbal or physical conduct

relating to a persons race, color, age, sex, national origin, religion, maritalstatus, ancestry or disability constitute harassment when they unreasonablyinterfere with the persons work performance or create an intimidating,hostile or offensive work environment.

Sexual harassment has been defined by federal and state regulations as aform of sex discrimination. It can consist of unwelcome sexual advances,requests for sexual favors, or other physical and verbal conduct of a sexualnature by supervisors or others in the work place of the same or opposite sex.Sexual harassment exists when:

A. Supervisors or managers make submission to such conduct either anexplicit or implicit term or condition of employment (including hiring,compensation, promotion. or retention);

B. Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct is used by supervisors ormanagers a basis for employment-related decisions such as promotion,performance evaluation, pay adjustment, discipline, work assignments, etc.

Sexual harassment may also exist when co-workers (or non-employees, suchas vendors and clients) engage in such conduct, when the conductunreasonably interferes with an employees work performance or creates anintimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.If you believe that another employee, supervisor or any other person isharassing you in connection with your employment at Ploger Transportation,you must notify your supervisor of the incident. If that would beuncomfortable or you are not satisfied with your supervisors handling of thecomplaint, bring the matter to the attention of Tanya Morrow.

Ploger Transportation will promptly investigate all allegations ofdiscrimination and/or harassment in as confidential a manner as possible andtake appropriate corrective action if warranted.

Under no circumstances will a manager or supervisor be allowed to threaten

or retaliate against an employee who alleges harassment.

Employees found to have engaged in harassment or retaliation in violation ofthis policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including,termination.

1.3 Personal Appearance

Your personal appearance reflects your status as a professional and our

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status as a top transportation service provider. Consequently, all Companydrivers are required to be clean, neat, well dressed and well groomed andbehave in a professional manner, both on and off duty. Attire, personalhygiene or conduct that interferes with the Company operation or thatconstitutes a potential safety hazard will not be tolerated. This includes ourfootwear policy, which states appropriate footwear must be worn at all times.

No flip-flops, sandals, slippers, etc shall be worn while on-duty.

1.4 Standards of Conduct

You are required to meet acceptable performance standards and otherwiseconduct yourself appropriately during your employment with Ploger

Transportation. The rules discussed below are published for your informationand to guide your conduct on a day-to-day basis. These rules are not all-inclusive, and other circumstances may arise requiring the discipline and/ordischarge of an employee. Ploger Transportation recognizes problems arise inthe workplace often presenting unique circumstances. Depending upon thecircumstances, there may be occasions when an immediate discharge iswarranted for the first violation of a rule, which usually would only result indiscipline.

A. Major Code of Conduct Violations

Serious rule violations are major Ploger Transportation offenses, wherecontinued employment may be undesirable or unacceptable, and therefore,depending on the circumstances could result in an immediate discharge.Disciplinary action of a lesser nature may be implemented; if Plogermanagement believes an immediate discharge is not warranted.

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(1) An act, which might endanger the safety or lives of other humans or thewillful, deliberate or repeated violations of any safety rule;

(2) Refusal to perform work assigned or refusal to follow any reasonableinstructions given by a supervisor without an acceptable reason determinedby Ploger Transportation;

(3) Conviction of a crime of dishonesty, moral turpitude, or any offensePloger Transportation deems incompatible with employment as a driver,including, but not limited to, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol;(4) Falsifying any Ploger Transportations records, including pay, billing or

employment records;

(5) Providing false or omitting information to Ploger Transportation in/duringthe course of your employment with the Company;

(6) Any act towards a customer or coworker deemed inappropriate by PlogerTransportation management;

(7) Violating Ploger Transportations anti-harassment policy;

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(8) Violating Ploger Transportations workplace violence policy;

(9) Violating of Ploger Transportations drug and alcohol policy;

(10) Violation of any D.O.T. regulation;

(11) Embezzlement or theft;

(12) Destroying, damaging, defacing, sabotaging or theft of PlogerTransportations records, property, tools, equipment, or the property of otherson Ploger Transportations premises or the property of others on anypremises;

(13) Possession of or carrying firearms, fireworks, or other dangerousweapons or explosives on Ploger Transportations premises or in our vehiclesor equipment;

(14) Altering any Ploger Transportation equipment without prior writtenauthorization;

(15) Violation of any safety rule or policy;

(16) Disclosure of any Ploger Transportation confidential information tounauthorized persons;

(17) Making a u-turn on any street, highway, or interstate;

(18) Tampering with or disconnecting your Geo-Logic system;

(19) Failure to promptly report an accident arising out of work, regardless ofhow minor;

(20) Failure to promptly report any cargo claim, regardless of how minor;

(21) Failure to report to Ploger Transportation the loss or suspension of a validoperators license from any state;

(22) Failure to provide Ploger Transportation with a complete and accurate listof traffic convictions (not including parking violations) received during theprevious year;

(23) Allowing an unauthorized person to drive a Company-owned orCompany-leased vehicle.(24) Transporting an unauthorized passenger in a Company-owned orCompany-leased vehicle.(25) Maintaining a valid drivers license from more than one state.

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(26) Absenteeism or tardiness deemed excessive by Ploger Transportationsmanagement;

(27) Abuse of time during assigned working hours, including loafing, andinterfering with other employees duties;

(28) Insubordination; and

(29) Any other act or failure to act that is deemed sufficient for immediatetermination in the sole opinion of Ploger Transportations management.

B.General Rule Violations

The following are offenses, which will normally result in disciplinary action,but not immediate termination. In certain situations, however, dependingupon the circumstances, Ploger Transportation may determine immediatetermination is necessary.

(1) Unsatisfactory work performance;

(2) An unexcused absence or tardiness;A) If a driver is off sick 3 or more days, a doctors excuse is needed.Expect to go out when you come back. If it interferes with theSunday rotation, Ploger will get you back on rotation as soon as possible.

(3) Performing unauthorized personal work on Ploger Transportations time;

(4) Carelessness;

(5) Violating Ploger Transportations Personal Appearance and Behaviorpolicy;

(6) Failure of nonexempt employees to accurately record their work time;

(7) Using abusive, profane or insulting language; and

(8) Any other offense or action deemed to be detrimental to PlogerTransportations best interests as determined by Ploger Transportationsmanagement.

1.5 Drug and Alcohol Policy

The Department of Transportation has passed regulation designed to helpprevent accidents and injuries resulting from the misuse of alcohol or the useof controlled substances by any driver of a commercial motor vehicle. Theseregulations also require that all drivers be made aware of the Companysalcohol and drug abuse policies and programs that will insure compliancewith FMCSR 49, part 382.

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A. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy

[Part 382.60 1 (a)]

We value our employees and drivers and recognize each persons

need/expectation for a safe and healthy work environment. Employees whouse illegal drugs and/or abuse alcohol tend to be less productive, lessreliable, more prone to accidents, and have a higher absenteeism rate.We are committed to maintaining a safe workplace for our drivers and otherhighway users, which is free from illegal drugs and the misuse of alcohol.We comply with all regulations handed down by the U.S. Department of

Transportation, as well as any other Federal and State laws and regulations.Therefore we have a zero tolerance policy for the unlawful use or possessionof alcohol and/or controlledsubstances.

To ensure drugs and alcohol do not affect the workplace, every employee isrequired, at the Companys request, to submit to a search of any vehicle,package, purse, briefcase, lunchbox, or other container brought onto theCompany premises or into a Company vehicle.

Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and includingdischarge, at the Companys discretion.

B. Drivers Subject To Alcohol And Drug Testing

[Part 382.601(B)(2)(j) ]

The Federal Highway Administration of the United States Department ofTransportation requires certain drivers to undergo drug and alcohol testing.The drivers who must be tested are those required to have a CommercialDrivers License (CDL).

Any CDL holder and driver of a motor vehicle:

* With a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 or more poundsinclusive of a towed unit with a gross vehicle weight of more than10,000 pounds;* With a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds;

* Designed to transport 16 or more passengers; or* Of any size that is used to transport hazardous material which requiresthe vehicle to be placarded under the hazardous materials regulations.

C. Safety Sensitive Functions

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[Part 382.601(B)]

A driver shall not use alcohol when/while performing safety-sensitivefunctions nor/or perform safety sensitive functions within four hours of usingalcohol. Alcohol testing will be done while the driver is performing a safety-sensitive function, just before, or just after the driver has ceased performingsuch functions.A driver shall not report for duty or remain on duty when his or her jobrequires performing safety-sensitive functions, if he or she has been usingdrugs or has tested positive for drug use.

A driver is performing a safety sensitive function when:

Waiting at a terminal, facility, or other property to be dispatched, unless thedriver has been relieved from duty by the motor carrier; Performing pre-trip or post-trip inspections or servicing the motor vehicle;

Driving the motor vehicle; On the vehicle, except when resting in the sleeper berth; Loading or unloading the vehicle, supervising the loading or unloading,giving receipts for the load, or remaining in readiness to operate the motorvehicle; Performing duties and services at an accident scene; or Repairing, obtaining assistance, or remaining in attendance of a disabledvehicle.

D. Prohibited Conduct

[Part 382.601 (b)(4)]

A driver shall not:

Report for duty performing a safety-sensitive function while have a bloodalcoholconcentration of 0.04 or greater; Use alcohol, illegal drugs or medication that would inhibit while performingsafety-sensitive functions; Abuse controlled substances; Be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while possessing alcohol

unless thealcohol is manifested and transported as part of the shipment; Perform safety-sensitive functions within 12 hours of using alcohol; Use alcohol after 8 hours following an accident unless the driver has beengiven a postaccident test; Refuse to submit to a required alcohol and/or drug test involving post-accident, random,

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reasonable suspicion, or follow-up testing; or Report to duty, remain on duty or perform any safety sensitive function ifthat driver testspositive for controlled substances.

E. When A Driver Must Be Tested

[Part 382.601 (B)( 5)]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations are very specific regarding whena driver must submit for a drug and/or an alcohol test

Type of Test Alcohol DrugsPre-employment No YesRandom Yes Yes

Reasonable Suspicion Yes YesPost-Accident Yes YesReturn to Duty Yes* YesFollow-Up** Yes* Yes

* Required if the test results of the original test were equal to or greater than0.04 BAC.** If required by a substance abuse professional.

F. Testing Procedures

[Part 382.601 (b)(6)]

Drug Testing Procedures

The testing program required by the regulations is limited to five drug types:(I) THC (Marijuana)(2) Cocaine(3) Opiates(4) Phencyclidine (PCP)(5) Amphetamines

All drug testing must be done from urine specimens collected under highlycontrolled condition. Specimen collection procedures require a designatedcollection site; security for the collection site; chain of custodydocumentation; use of authorized personnel; privacy during collection,integrity and identity of the specimen.Driver protection is built into the testing procedures. A split sample testmethod is utilized. In order to meet the federal requirements, the onlylaboratories that can be used are those that have been certified by the

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Federal government. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health ServicesAdministration certifies laboratories that have met all of the guidelinesestablished by the Department of Health and Human Services.After the urine specimen has been collected and forwarded to the laboratory,two tests may be performed. The initial test is the immunoassay test. This is

a screening test to determine drug usage for the five classes of drugs. Thesecond test is a confirmation test.

The positive levels for the five classes of drug tests are in the table below:

DRUGS INITIAL CONFIRMATION Test levels (ng/ml)* Test levels (ng/ml)*

THC 50 15

Cocaine 300 150Opiates 300 ---Phencyclidine (PCP) 25 25Amphetamines 1000 500

*ng/ml means nanograms per milliliter. A nanogram is one billionth of a gram.A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter.

If the results of the initial test are negative, the testing laboratory will advisethe motor carriers Medical Review Officer (MRO) that the drug test for thedriver was negative. No additional tests on the specimen will be done.

If the results of the initial test are positive, that is, if the results exceed thetest levels for any of the five drug classes, a second (confirmation) test isperformed. This test is done in an entirely difference manner from the initialone. All specimens identified as positive on the initial test must be confirmedusing gas chromatography/mass spectrometry techniques.

Only specimens that are confirmed positive on the second or confirmatorytest are reported positive to the Medical Review Officer for review andanalysis.A split specimen collection will be done. That is, the urine is divided into twospecimen bottles. If the test result of the primary specimen is positive, you

may request the Medical Review Officer to send the second (or split)specimen to a different certified lab for testing. The testing of the splitspecimen will be for the presence of drugs with no cut-off levels. If the resultsof the test of the split specimen are negative, the MRO shall cancel the test.If you want the split specimen tested, you must advice the MRO within 72hours of being notified of the positive test result of the primary specimen.

The Company will keep a record on file showing the type of test (pre-employment, periodic, etc.); date of collection; location of collection; entity

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performing the collection; name of the lab; name of the MRO; and the testresults.

G. Alcohol Testing Procedures

Alcohol testing is done by saliva testing. Saliva testing uses the analogtechnology known as the Q.E.D. This technology utilizes a chemical reactionbetween any ethanol in the saliva and a protein known as alcoholdehydrogenase. This reaction forces a concentration reading similar to athermometer. The accuracy of these tests has been directly correlated withgas chromatography blood analysis tests, the standard in the industry. Anypositive results using the Q.E.D. must be confirmed by saliva analysis. A testmay have two separate parts. The first test is the initial test. If the initial testshows a reading less that 0.02 the test is recorded as negative. If the initialtest result is 0.02 or greater a confirmation test will be done. The alcoholtesting will be done in a site that affords privacy to the drivers being tested.

This site could be a room, van, or a partitioned-off area. The person givingthe test will not leave the testing site during your test.

When the initial test results show a reading of 0.02 BAC or greater, aconfirmation test is necessary. Before the confirmation test, a 15-minutewaiting period will be observed. The purpose of the 15-minute waiting periodis to ensure that the presence of mouth alcohol from recent use of food,tobacco, or hygiene products does nor artificially raise the test results. Whenthe confirmation result is different from the initial test, the confirmation testresults will always be used to determine the consequences for the driver.

H. Testing Programs

[Part 382.601 (b) (6)]

Pre-Employment Testing

Those persons that the Company intends to hire must be tested for illegaldrug use prior to employment. Company policy will not consider anyapplicant with a positive drug test for employment, and they cannot reapplyfor a of 12 month period (12 months from the date of the tests).

Reasonable Suspicion Testing

Reasonable suspicion means that the Company believes the driversappearance, behavior or conduct is indicative of alcohol and/or drug use. Thedrivers actions or observations must occur while the driver is on duty orreports for duty. A supervisor or Company official must observe the conduct,appearance, or action of the driver. The supervisor or official must havetraining in detecting probable alcohol and/or drug use.In the case of suspected drug use, the driver must be taken immediately to acollection site and a urine sample must be obtained. The drivers actions that

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caused the Companys supervisor or official to require the test must bedocumented and signed by witnessing supervisor or official within 24 hoursafter the behavior is noticed or before the results of the alcohol or controlledsubstances tests are released, whichever is earlier. The driver shall beremoved from any safety sensitive functions until a controlled substance testis administered and the results are received following the determination that

there is reasonable suspicion to believe that the driver has violated the DOTprohibitions concerning the use of controlled substances.

In the case of suspected alcohol use, the test must be done within two hoursfollowing the reasonable suspicion determination. If an alcohol test was notpromptly administered, then the employer shall prepare and maintain on filea record stating the reasons the alcohol test was not promptly administered.If an alcohol test is not administered within eight hours following thedetermination, the employer shall cease attempt to administer an alcoholtest and shall state in the record the reasons for not administering the test.

The supervisor who makes the determination that reasonable suspicion existsshall not conduct the breath alcohol test on the driver. The driver shall be

removed from any safety sensitive functions until an alcohol test isadministered and the drivers alcohol concentration measure less than 0.02or twenty-four hours have elapsed following the determination that there isreasonable suspicion to believe that the driver has violated the DOTprohibitions concerning the use of alcohol.

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Random Testing

Random testing ensures that every driver has an equal chance of beingtested. Randomtests are unannounced. The Federal regulations require aminimum testing rate of 50%ofthe average number of driver positions peryear for drug testing. The Federal regulations require random alcohol testingof 10% of the average number of driver positions per year.

Ploger Transportation is a member of a consortium, which randomly drawsdrivers from a driver pool on a quarterly basis. These unannounced tests willbe spread reasonably throughout the year. There are no requirements as tohow often the random test must be conducted. It could be monthly orquarterly.

Post Accident Testing

A driver must be drug and/or alcohol tested following certain types ofaccidents. Also, testing must be done if the accident result in bodily injury toa person, who immediately receives medical treatment away from theaccident site, or one of the involved vehicles, is towed from the scene, andthe driver receives a citation under State or local law for a moving trafficviolation. A driver may also be subject to drug and alcohol testing after anyinjury accident (regardless of who is at fault or who sustains injury), afterevery serious work-related injury or any accident or injury that is the result ofsomething unusual or out of the ordinary.

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Return-To-Duty and Follow-up Testing

A return to duty test is required before the driver performs any safety-sensitive duties. These tests are required when a driver has violated theprohibited alcohol conduct standards, or tested positive for drugs. At leastsix follow-up tests must be conducted in the first 12 months after a driverreturns to duty. All follow-up tests are to be unannounced. Whether a driverwill return to duty after having violated Company policy will be determined atthe Companys sole discretion.

Other Testing

All drivers will be subject to drug and alcohol testing at the time of medicalre-certification.

Blood Pressure Testing

D.O.T. regulations [391.41, (6)] require any commercial vehicle driver have nocurrent clinical diagnosis of high blood pressure that will interfere with theirability to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely.

The critical blood pressure level is set at 160/90. In order to ensurecompliance, all drivers and owner operators of Ploger Transportation may besubject to unannounced blood pressure checks.

These checks can help identifying those that may have developed a highblood pressure condition since their last physical exam. It will also allow ourdrivers to gauge their cardiac health level and reduce the risk of a medical

emergency over the road.

Refusal to Submit to a Test

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations state a driver shall not refuse tosubmit to a post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random selection, or afollow-up test.In alcohol testing, the refusal to sign the certificate in step 2 on the form isregarded as a refusal to take a test. Not providing an adequate amount ofsaliva may also be regarded as a refusal to take a test. In drug testing, failureto provide sufficient urine may constitute a refusal.If a driver engages in conduct that clearly obstructs the testing process, thatwould be considered a refusal.If after an accident where a fatality occurred or a driver, was issued acitation, and the driver failed to make him or herself available for a test thatwould be considered a refusal. If a driver refuses to submit to a required drugor alcohol test, he/she will not be permitted to perform or continue to perform

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any safety-sensitive functions and may be discharged.

Consequences of a Positive Alcohol Test[Part 382.601 (b) (9) (l0)]

Consequences for Drivers who have a positive for an AlcoholTest Ploger Transportation has a 0%tolerance policy and anyone who testspositive will be terminated. If a driver has a blood alcohol content of 0.01result or higher then the $140 (the test cost) will be deducted from thedrivers last pay.

Consequences for Drivers who have a positive Drug Test Ploger Transportation has a 0%tolerance policy and anyone who testspositive will be terminated. If a driver has a positive drug test, then $140 (thetest cost) will be deducted from the drivers last pay.

The Effects of Alcohol and Drugs on Health, Work, and PersonalLife

The hazards of alcohol and illegal drugs misuse extend far beyond theindividual user.Impaired employees endanger not only themselves and their fellow workers,but also other highway users. Employees with drugs and/or alcohol in theirsystems are less productive and more likely to injure themselves and aremore likely to injure him/her or others in an accident.

Alcohol and drug abuse costs both the employer and the employee.Employees abusing alcohol and/or drugs increase the costs related to lostproductivity, absenteeism, accidents, and loss of trained personnel, theft, andtreatment and deterrence programs. Also, medical costs are higher which arepassed to the employer in the form of higher health insurance rates. Alcoholis the number one abused substance in this country.Alcohol consumption causes a number of behavior changes. Even low dosescan impair the judgment and coordination required for driving. Low tomoderate doses increases the number of variety of aggressive acts. Moderateto high doses cause marked impairment in mental functions, severely alteringa persons ability to learn and remember information. Very high doses cancause respiratory depression and death. If combined with other depressantdrugs, a much lower dose of alcohol can permanently damage vital organs,such as the brain and liver.

J. Signs and Symptoms of an Alcohol or Drug Problem

Drugs can affect people in many different ways. The most noticeable signs ofdrug abuse are drowsiness, respiratory depression, constricted pupils,nausea, slurred speech, excitement, loss of appetite, poor perception of time

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and distance, relaxed inhibitions, disoriented behavior, watery eyes, runnynose, chills and sweats, convulsions, apathy, depression, and the use of drugparaphernalia. Some signs and symptoms of alcohol misuse are the odor ofalcohol, slurred speech, staggering, tremors, vomiting, cramps, delirium, lossof appetite, using arms for balance, leaning against walls and doorways,swaying while maintaining balance, and confusion.

Multiple substance abuses involves more than one drug, at the same time,over a period of time or involves any combination of:

Alcohol Prescription drugs Over-the-counter drugs Illegal drugs

Multiple substance abuses are especially dangerous because differentsubstances interact with each other to produce unexpected effects anddangers. Multiple substance abuses often begin with abuse of a single

substance. Once a person begins to rely on one drug, abuse of additionalsubstances becomes more likely. People who abuse one substance are at ahigh risk for developing dependence and tolerance on other substances.

K. Company Policy Regarding Over-The-Counter andPrescription Drugs

Prescription drugs must be taken only as directed by the doctors instructions.Over-the-counter (nonprescription) drugs likewise may not be abused and

must be taken according to package directions only. Drivers who are takingprescription or nonprescription drugs are required to report this to the SafetyDepartment. If the warning label or the box clearly states product may causedrowsiness; DO NOT operate heavy equipment or machinery while taking. Itis a violation of DOT regulations to take any over the counter or prescriptiondrugs, which may cause drowsiness prior to driving a commercial motorvehicle.

If nonprescription or prescription drugs interfere with an employeesacceptable performance, attendance or behavior, the driver will not bepermitted to work. The Company reserves the right to determine whether aprescription or nonprescription drug may impair judgment, coordination or

other senses critical to the safe and productive work performance.

L. Person Identified to Answer Questions

[Part 382.601 (b)(1)]

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drivers, we understand that there may be questions and concerns involvingour controlled substance and alcohol testing policies and programs. Do nothesitate to speak with your supervisor or Tanya Morrow to assist you inunderstanding driver and employer requirements.

M. Methods of Intervention For Suspected Alcohol or DrugProblemsAlcohol and substance abuse is a complex problem calling for specializedsupervision and care. Dont aid a person who you think has an alcohol or drugabuse problem by making excuses for them, doing their work for them, andlooking the other way. The problem is not going to go away. Dont enable theperson to continue abusing alcohol or drugs.Leave the treatment and counseling of persons with an abuse problem to theprofessionals. The DOT regulations require that an employee with a drug or

alcohol problem be evaluated by a professional- such as a physician,psychologist, or other person with knowledge of abuse and clinicalexperience in the diagnosis and treatment of alcohol and drug relateddisorders.

Where Can I go for Help?Listed below are sources of help and information:

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug InformationMonday through Friday

1-800-729-6686

Center for Substance Abuse PreventionMonday through Friday 9 AM 5:30 PM1-800-WORKPLACE

Parents Resource Institute for Drug Education (PRIDE)Monday through Friday1-800-241-9746

Cocaine and Crack Cocaine Addiction and Detox Hotline24 hrs a day/7days a week

1-866-967-6237Marijuana Anonymous1-800-766-6779www.marijuanaanonymous.org

For more information on where to find treatment for alcohol and other drugproblems, the best place to look is in the Yellow Pages under Alcoholism

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Information or Drug Abuse and Addiction Information.

Usually there is a listing of the nearest Council on Alcoholism (or Council onAlcohol and Drug Abuse). These councils provide information over the phoneon the availability of the nearest alcohol treatment programs. AlcoholicsAnonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) may also be listed. Both offer

immeasurable help in enabling people to cope with problems with alcohol andother drugs.

1.6 Probationary Period

All new employees must serve a 90-day probationary period before theyqualify for many benefits and privileges offered to regular full timeemployees. This probationary period is designed to determine your skill andability. The probationary period is at the sole discretion of the Company.During this period you acquire no actual seniority, but once you havesuccessfully completed the probationary period, your seniority date becomesthe first date you performed compensated work.

1.7 Performance Evaluation

Each new employee will be given a 45-day and a 90-day review. ALLemployees will be given an annual performance evaluation. Annualperformance evaluations will generally be given in or near the month in whichthey were originally hired. Efficiency, work skills, attendance, housekeeping,adherence to Company policies; such as safety equipment and scheduledbreaks, willingness to work with others, willingness to accept extra tasks orovertime will be considered, as well as ways the Company may better

function for the employee to perform work.

1.8Guidelines for Drivers

The following qualifications standards must be maintained as a minimum.

A. Must meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety RegulationsB. A valid CDL with proper endorsements from state of residenceC. Must have at least two (2) years driving experienceD. No current license suspension/revocationE. Moving Violations

No more than 3 moving violations in the past 5 years No more than 2 moving violations in the past 12 months

F. No major traffic violations in the past 3 years Reckless/careless driving Hit and Run Leaving the scene of an accident Failure to report an accident

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Speed 15 miles over posted limit Erratic/Improper lane changes

Following too closely

Disregard stoplight and/or sign

G. No preventable DOT recordable accidents within the past 3yearsH. No offense for driving while intoxicated/under the influence

EVER

1.9 Driver/Added Accessories: Radar Detectors

Company policies dictate that employees will not mount, add on, glue, drillholes, wire, rewire, or affix additional accessories or make changes toCompany owned equipment. In addition, employee will not reposition thesafety equipment, as this equipment must be in the same location for each

truck. In the event that another driver needs to operate your vehicle, thesafety equipment must be in the same location. If, for any reason, there is aneed for other equipment or accessories please see the Maintenance Directorfor approval and installation, or installation instructions. Brackets and wiringare already provided for CB radios and antennas.

External TV antennas area not authorized, and will not be permanentlyaffixed to Company trucks. Drivers wishing to use televisions are expected touse antennas that mount to their television. At all times when the vehicle isin motion, the television will be placed securely in the TV compartment, andnot be visible to the driver while they are operating the vehicle.

Should a driver need an interior container to organize supplies within thetractor cab, the container must (1) be small, (2) not cause any damage orwear on the tractor interior, (3) not be fastened permanently, (4) be removedfrom the tractor cab each time the tractor is in for maintenance or servicing.

The Maintenance Director needs to approve any interior containers.

In all cases, the Company is not and shall not be liable for the personalproperty of any employee that may be left in the tractor cab, including CBradios.

Radar detectors are not allowed in commercial trucks.

Equipment such as shovels; rakes, brooms, and brushes are not permitted inthe tractor cab with the driver, as they are a safety hazard in the event of apanic stop, along with other problems. These tools will be permitted only inthe luggage compartment, or secured to the frame of the tractor in such away as not to pose a hazard or cause damage to the vehicle.

1.10 Responsibility Policy

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This section covers a wide range of topics and the responsibility of Ploger andof the driver.

Ploger is not responsible and will not reimburse the driver for any itemslost, if the refrigerator stops working for any reason.

If a truck catches on fire or if there is a theft, Ploger is not responsiblefor personal items. Plogers insurance policy does not cover theseitems. Check with your homeowner or renters policy to see if theycover your personal items.

Ploger provides Sirius satellite radio in each tractor. Please respect theSirius radio and do not alter, deface or damage it.

If a driver hooks to the wrong load/trailer (drivers error), the driver willnot be paid for miles back to correct mistake.

A $100.00 will be deducted from a drivers pay to pay for a road call, ifthe driver runs out of fuel or puts the wrong fuel in. Even if the fuelgauge malfunctions.

Drivers are responsible for cargo once they leave the dock and close

the doors. Contact Dispatch if the cargo is loaded incorrectly. Drivers are responsible to know when their load delivers; it is all part of

planning their trip.

Any incident over $1000.00 will follow the Log violation format. Seepage 108.

New truck assignments Replacement trucks go to the replacementdriver.

Anytime you leave/park your truck, LOCK it, even if it is only for a fewminutes.

Do NOT go off road without getting authorization prior to doing. Theroad can be dirt, stone, concrete or blacktop. If you drive off the roadand get stuck, you will pay the tow if it was not authorized prior.

Speeding citations will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

No payroll advances or loans.

Ploger will pay for one cash advance fee (.25) a week when you fuel.The driver is responsible for any other cash advance fees for the week.

1.11 Safety Services Inc.

Safety Services Inc. (SSI) is a company, which we have hired to do roadobservations and inspections. The road observations note speed, followingdistance and passengers. These reports can point out possible trends or apotential problem before it happens. Safety Services also notes if there are

any visible defects, staying in own lane or anything, which may cause apolice officer to stop the unit.

Safety Services may approach your unit if they see you stopped and there isa concern. For instance, they may check on a passengers authorizationletter. SSI will approach your vehicle, identify them selves as SSI and giveyou a letter identifying them selves. If you have any questions, ask them togo to the phone with you and call Ploger. We ask that you cooperate fullywith their requests.

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Safety Services Inc. was hired to help us reach our goal of being the bestcompany with the safest drivers on the highway.

2.0 COMPENSATION

This section contains information that is critical to you. It explains what weneed to provide you with for accurate settlements along with the benefits youreceive by being an associate of Ploger Transportation.

Ploger Transportation has implemented numerous bonuses to reward thedrivers. Just remember, a bonus is a bonus. Do not consider it part of yourweekly wages. If the Company cant afford to give the bonus, it will not begiven. If a driver resigns or is terminated, then any unpaid bonus accruedwill be forfeited.

2.1 Experienced Solo Drivers

Full time drivers have qualified continuous employment with Company.Seniority is based on a drivers start date of full time employment. Part-timework is not considered in seniority, unless the part-time is between two full-time periods. If Ploger has not employed you for more than 30 days then youwill start the pay scale all over again.

Drivers will be paid on the scale below:

6 months to 1 year $.35 cents per mile1 year to 2 years $.36 cents per mile2 years to 5 years $.37 cents per mile5 years and up $.38 cents per mile

2.2 Drivers Wages

Regularwages are computed on a per mile basis. This compensation hasbeen designed to include consideration for:

Hook up or drop trailers Breakdown time

Scale and weighing time

Dispatch delays

Completing all paperwork (logs, DVIR and pro numbers on bill ofladings)

Fueling tractors

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Trailer cleaning time

DOT inspection time

Empty miles

Driving miles

Safety meetings

A. Mileage

Ploger Transportation will select the approved route for each inter-city trip;however, all drivers pay will be figured using Prophesy on a city center tocity center basis. Mileage pay will be made when dispatched to load, unload,washout, or empty miles. No unauthorized miles will be paid.

No pay for out of route miles when loads are taken home. No pay for detourmiles, such as road construction. Ploger does not charge drivers back for outof route miles, such as road detours or missed turns etc.

B. Hourly

Drivers will be paid hourly for trips less than 150 miles one way.

2.3 Stop-off Pay

The first stop or pick-up is free. $25 will be paid for each additional stop orpick-up (other than the original pick-up and final delivery). The driver mustmake the stops to be paid.

2.4 Training Drivers Pay

A training driver will be paid $50.00 a day while riding with a trainer. Thedriver will ride with a trainer until the Company feels the driver is ready to goon his/her own.

2.5 Loading/Unloading Pay

If a driver assists in loading or unloading, or breaking down a load the pay will

be determined on a per load basis by the driver, Company and the broker.Tailgating a palletized load with a pallet jack will pay $35.

When negotiating for a lumper, you must call dispatch for authorization priorto unloading. Dispatch will contact the broker to get approval for the lumperfees. If approved the broker will send a new rate sheet including the lumperfee. Lumper payment is determined on a per load basis. Some drivers willpay cash and others may get a ComChek for the needed amount. The driverMUST get a lumper receipt. In the event that you have a palletized load and

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the receiver will not accept the load on your pallets, or any of the abovecriteria is not met, you MUST call Dispatch before transferring the load oragreeing to pay anything. There are exceptions to this policy, but you mustcall and get authorization to be reimbursed.

2.6 ExpensesPloger Transportation will reimburse Company drivers expenses for weighingthe truck,authorized tolls and other supplies essential to your job performance, such aslogbooks.

The Company does not pay drivers overweight fines. It is the driversresponsibility to check the weight of all loads prior to leaving the shipper orour yard.

2.7 Escrow Account

At this time, Ploger does not have any escrow accounts, but Ploger reservesthe right to add escrow accounts at any time they deem necessary.

2.8 Paychecks

Each weeks pay is for the trips that were made from Sunday throughSaturday of the previous week. To be paid for trips run during this period, tripenvelopes must be in the office by 12 p.m. noon the next Monday in order tobe paid on Friday. Company Drivers are paid weekly on Fridays. Ploger cant

make payroll advances out of the pay period for tax reasons.

2.9 Direct Deposit

We encourage you to sign up for the convenience of the direct depositprogram. The net amount of your paycheck will be deposited into yourchecking or savings account. Your settlement sheet will be put in yourmailbox.

Check your checking account prior to paying/withdrawing any monies. If thedirect deposit failed for any reason, Ploger is not responsible for late chargesor overdraft fees that you may incur.

2.10 Driver Referral Bonus

All drivers and Company employees are eligible to receive a referral bonus of$ 250, when they refer an experienced Driver or Owner-Operator. To qualify,

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In order to be paid for detention the following procedure musthappen:

Upon 1 hours of arrival at either a shipper or consignee you must send amessage over XATA hour until detention. If you can send statusinformation such as how many trucks are ahead of you or if you are in a dockthat will be helpful, if not you will be contacted by Dispatch to get furtherdetails of your detainment.

After 2 hours since appointment, hit the button that says detention alert.This allows us to update the computer when your detention started. Send amessage every hour noting your progress. The messages allow Dispatch tokeep brokers informed to get you loaded.

After being loaded, get your Bill of Lading signed with times. In case ashipper will not sign your bills, send a XATA message that the bills were notsigned. Ploger has to report to the broker or customer immediately.Customers do not always pay detention, but Ploger needs to do everythingwe can to get proof of the delay. Ploger will always pay for detention as longas the detention policy is followed.

Hit the XATA button when departing. A detention authorization number isalso needed. Dispatch will send a message back with the detentionauthorization number, which needs to be put on your Trip Sheet. If you donot get a detention authorization number and/or it is not written on the TripSheet you will not be paid for the time. Payroll does not know to pay youunless the detention authorization number is added.

2.14 EZ Pass

Most Ploger trucks have EZ Pass in them for the convenience of the driverand the discounts to the Company.

WARNING! If you pass thru an EZ Pass lane and do not have a transponder,the EZ Pass fine will be charged to the driver.

3.0 BENEFITS

3.1 Health Insurance

Drivers may enroll in Ploger Transportations group coverage that is availableto all associates. A driver is eligible after a 90-calendar day waiting periodbefore the coverage goes into effect. The premium is collected at 60 days butcoverage does not start until after 90 days of employment. This allows formedical coverage the last month upon termination of employment. (Coverageis subject to change when the companys group insurance coverage is

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changed or renewed.)

3.2 Dental Plan

You have to be enrolled in the health insurance plan to be covered by thedental plan per the HRA. Ploger will reimburse the driver half of the bill up to$500.00. The driver is to pay for the services first, then send in a claim formwith the receipt. The third party administrator will then mail you a check.

The dental plan has a $50.00 deductible.

3.3 401K

Employees are eligible to participate in Plogers 401K profit sharing plan thatis a retirement program. The plan also allows participants to add additionalmoney to their retirement accounts through deferring up to 10% of theirannual salary to the plan. Income deferred for this plan is not subject to

Federal and State Income tax, which is an excellent means to save forretirement. Ploger Transportation will match all income deferred up to 2percent of annual salary. Money stays in the 401K until the driver quits orretires.

3.4 Paid Vacation

Vacations are earned for each full year of service, amounting to one week ofpaid vacation after one year, and two weeks of paid vacation after two years.If you take your vacation (5 consecutive days) during the slow period ofFebruary, March andApril, you will earn an extra paid vacation day. You will get Sunday off. If it is

your Sunday to go out, we will adjust your Sunday rotation. All vacation timeis to be taken in 5 consecutive days.

Vacation time is bid by seniority from January 1st of each year up until April1st, the employee with the most seniority in each case having their choice ofweeks. A maximum of 15 percent of driver employees may be on vacation atany one time. After April 1st of each year, the balance of vacation time off,which is not already scheduled will be scheduled on a first come, first servebasis with no seniority rights. Permission for any vacation time off must beprocured in advance, through Operations. There will be no prorated vacationpay for vacation time accrued but unearned prior to termination ofemployment. No vacation benefit will be paid to any employee who has been

employed by the Company for less than one full year.

If you should leave the employment of Ploger, and if it is for less than 30days, you keep your seniority. This is for one-time only. If you leave for morethan 30 days, then you are treated as a new hire. Your anniversary datewould be your new hire date. Vacation time can only be taken after it hasbeen accrued. Any vacation time accrued must be taken within the followingyear. Vacation time not used by the end of the month in which the following

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anniversary date occurs will not be carried forward into the following year.Ploger will pay the driver for any unused vacation time.

3.5 No Violation Inspection Report

A driver will be given $50.00 for an inspection report by any State or Federalagency with no violations for a level I, II or III inspection. If you have anyquestions regarding this, call Safety Department.

3.6 Bereavement Leave

Bereavement pay is for immediate family only; spouse, parents and kids. Thedriver will be paid for three days at $100 a day. For other family members;aunts, uncles, grandparents and in-laws two days will be given at no pay.Ploger reserves the right to request an obituary.

3.7 Breakdown/Layover Pay

Ploger will pay you $100.00 a day if you breakdown for 24 hours while on theroad. There is no breakdown pay if you are at home while broke down. If youare laid over for more than 24 hours, other than at the yard, you will be paid$100.00 while waiting for dispatch. No breakdown pay will be paid if a driverrefuses another truck.

3.8 Christmas Bonus

Ploger Transportation pays Company drivers a Christmas bonus of $25 aquarter times the number of quarters the driver has been with the Company.

3.9 Paid Holidays

Holidays are Christmas Day, New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July,Labor Day and Thanksgiving. Holidays are paid at the flat rate of $100.00 perday for Company drivers and added to the paycheck for the period in which itfalls. Local drivers will be paid for 8 hours on these holidays.

To qualify for holiday pay for a given holiday, the employee must work anypart of the week that the holiday falls, and work or be available for work onboth the scheduled work day preceding and schedule work day followingeach holiday. When work is scheduled on any paid holiday, the employeeswho work shall receive their normal rate of pay in addition to holiday pay.

Should an employee be scheduled to work on a holiday, or the regularworkday before, or after; and fail to do so, they shall forfeit their right forholiday pay, and they will not receive holiday pay.

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To be excused for illness from the above, the employee must provide theCompany with a written medical opinion evidencing illness severe enough to

justify the absence of the employee from the scheduled workday.

New hires become eligible for holiday pay after the completion of their initial

probationary period of 90 days. Holiday pay shall never be included in anycalculation of hours worked.

Employees off on medical leave are not eligible for holiday pay.

3.10 Seniority

The time you have worked for the Company is called seniority. Seniority is

earned by continuous service on the job. Your seniority is determined by aspecific date of original hire with the Company; however, if your seniority wasbroken through resignation, discharge, or extended layoff, then your hire datefor seniority purposes is the last date you were hired following the last breakin employment with Ploger Transportation. The Company recognizes senioritywith respect to layoffs and the allocation of vacation time. There are no otherseniority rights. The Company does not believe that seniority shouldautomatically give preference to the assignment of equipment or theassignment of work. While the Company does not recognize that seniorityalone will afford any privilege to equipment, work assignments or schedules;the Company will not act with prejudice toward any senior employee in theassignment of equipment or work.

If a reduction of the work force is necessary, then the last one hired in theclassification to be reduced shall be the first one laid off. When the number ofemployees is again increased, then the employees shall be returned to workin the reverse order in which they were laid off. Rights for employees beginafter the completion of the 90 days probationary period and revert to the firstday of compensated work.

Seniority rights are broken by discharge, voluntary quit, or a 30 calendar dayseparation, whether coming from layoff, illness or failure to pass or maintainthe required medical qualifications. In case of employees recalled fromlayoff, the Company shall give the employees ten calendar days to report to

work, at the last know address of the employee. In the event the employeedoes not respond within ten days, and return to work, then the seniorityrights of that employee are lost.

3.11 Personal Days Off

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personal day is defined as a day a driver may take off without pay forpersonal reasons. A two week notice that a driver will take a personal day isexpected. Shorter notice will be accepted for personal days taken forunexpected reasons. Be certain to identify the day off as a personal day toyour Dispatcher so it does not affect vacation.

3.12 AFLAC

AFLAC coverage can be purchased and Ploger will deduct the premium fromyour paycheck.

4.0 EMPLOYEE SAFETY

4.1 Work Area -Safety

Company Policies & Procedures

To be effective and remain profitable, any company must have rules andregulations that govern the day-to-day activities of associates. In the case ofan interstate carrier, such as Ploger Transportation, many of these rules andregulations are established for us by the Federal Department of

Transportation. It is Ploger Transportations policy that all drivers and owner

operators remain in compliance with all applicable Department ofTransportation regulations at all times.

This section defines Ploger Transportations policies on various topics. Alldrivers and owner operators are urged to read this section carefully andthoroughly. If you need clarification of any policy, procedure, or regulationcovered in this section or elsewhere in this manual, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASKA MEMBER OF THE PLOGER TRANSPORTATION SAFETY DEPARTMENT OROPERATIONS DEPARTMENT FOR SUCH CLARIFICATION.

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ANY PERSON TESTING POSITIVE TO ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE WILL BE

DISQUALIFIED AND BARRED FROM OPERATING COMPANY OWNED ORCOMPANY LEASED EQUIPMENT.

PLOGER TRANSPORTATION HAS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY THATDOES NOT ALLOW ANY MEASURED ALCOHOL OR DRUGCONCENTRATION.

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Retesting and re-qualification will be at the sole discretion of PlogerTransportation, and will not be considered unless sufficient justification forsuch action is submitted to, and accepted by Ploger Transportation.

You and the D.O.T.

To continue employment as a driver you must follow D.O.T. regulations.

1. Get a new physical every (2) years or as directed by a Doctor. Ploger willarrange for this physical with one of our Company Doctors or you can beresponsible for arranging this physical with your own doctor. Owner Operatorsmay see their own doctor for D.O.T. physicals. A copy of your new DOTphysical shall be given to Ploger.

2. CDL license. You are responsible for keeping your Commercial DriversLicense current. A copy of your new CDL shall be given to Ploger. You mustprovide copies of all changes (address, phone, etc.) to your CDL license to theSafety Department at Ploger Transportation.

3. You are required by FEDERAL LAW to report any ticket, license suspension,or revocation to the state that issued your CDL within 30 days after theconviction.

You are required to report any ticket, license revocation, orsuspension to Ploger Transportation IMMEDIATELY!

4. Report immediately, to the Operations Manager or Safety Department ALLjob-related accidents.

5. Report all prescription medicines (and/or over the counter medicine) youtake and the name, address and phone number of the doctor who prescribedthem to Plogers Safety Department. All medicine must be kept in its originalcontainer. You can be temporarily or permanently disqualified because ofyour use of prescription medication.D.O.T. rules and regulations, as well as Company Policy, are consideredbinding on all Ploger Transportation employees and owner operators.Knowledge and familiarization to ensure compliance with all D.O.T. rules and

regulations, as they apply, are the responsibility of the drivers.

Alcohol Policy

The following is a summary of the Company policy on alcohol.

You may not use - or have in your possession - any alcoholic beverage,regardless of alcohol content, while on, in charge of, or responsible for,

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Company equipment, which includes during layover. Violating this rule will because for automatic termination, whether the vehicle is moving or parkedand/or the equipment location.

PLOGER TRANSPORTATION HAS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY THATDOES NOT ALLOW ANY MEASURED ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION.

D.O.T. Regulations

You may not drink alcoholic beverages of any kind, regardless of alcoholcontent, within four hours of going on duty, operating or having physicalcontrol of a commercial motor vehicle. (Section 392.5of the Federal MotorCarrier Safety Regulations).

Any driver who has a blood alcohol concentration of 0.04 while operating a

commercial motor vehicle will be disqualified under section 383.51(b) and (3)of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.SPECIFIC INFORMATION CONCERNING DRIVER CONDUCT THAT ISPROHIBITED BY THE D.O.T.

A. 382.201 Alcohol ConcentrationNo driver shall report to duty or remain on duty requiring theperformance of safety sensitive functions* while having an alcoholconcentration of 0.04% or greater.

B. 392.5 (a)(3) Alcohol Possession

No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehiclewhile the driver possesses alcohol, unless the alcohol is manifestedand transported as part of shipment.

C. 382.205 On Duty UseNo driver shall use alcohol while performing safety sensitivefunctions.*

D. 382.207 Pre-Duty UseNo driver shall perform safety sensitive functions* within four hoursof using alcohol.

E. 382.209 Use Following an AccidentNo driver required to take a post-accident alcohol test under382.303 of this part shall use alcohol for eight hours following theaccident, or until he/she undergoes a post-accident alcohol test,whichever occurs first.

F. 382.211 Refusal to submit to a required alcohol or controlledsubstance test. No driver shall refuse to submit to a post-accident

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alcohol or controlled substance test required under 382.303, arandom alcohol or controlled substance test required under382.305, a reasonable suspicion alcohol or controlled substancetest under 382.307 or a follow-up alcohol or controlled substancetest required under 382.311.

G. 382.213 Controlled Substance UseNo driver shall report for duty or remain on duty requiring theperformance of safety sensitive functions* when the driver uses anycontrolled substance, except when the use is pursuant to theinstructions of a physician who has advised the driver that thesubstance does not adversely affect the drivers ability to safelyoperate a commercial motor vehicle.

H. 382.215 Controlled Substance TestingNo driver shall report for duty, remain on duty or perform a safety-sensitive function*, if the driver tests positive or has adulterated orsubstituted a test specimen for controlled substances. No employer

having actual knowledge that a driver has tested positive or hasadulterated or substituted a test specimen for controlledsubstances shall permit the driver to perform or continue toperform safety-sensitive functions.*

I.*Safety-sensitive function means all time from the time a driver begins towork or is required to be in readiness to work until the time he/she is relievedfrom work and all responsibility for performing work. Safety-sensitivefunctions shall include:

(1) All time at an employer or shipper plant, terminal, facility, or otherproperty, or on any public property, waiting to be dispatched, unless theemployer has relieved the driver from duty;

(2) All time inspecting equipment as required by 392.7 and 392.8 of thissubchapter or otherwise inspecting, servicing, or conditioning anycommercial motor vehicle at any time;

(3) All time spent at the driving controls of a commercial motor vehicle inoperation;

(4)All time, other than driving time, in or upon any commercial motor vehicleexcept time spent resting in a sleeper berth (a berth conforming to therequirements of 393.76 of this subchapter);

(5) All time loading or unloading a vehicle, supervising, or assisting in theloading or unloading, attending a vehicle being loaded or unloading,remaining in readiness to operate the vehicle, or in giving or receivingreceipts for shipments loaded or unloaded;and

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(6) All time repairing, obtaining assistance, or remaining in attendance upona disabled vehicle.

The circumstances under which a driver will be tested for alcoholand/or controlled substances:

A. Pre-employment (controlled substance only)B. Post-accident (as required by Federal D.O.T. regulations)C. RandomD. Reasonable SuspicionE. Return to DutyF. Follow-Up

Drug Policy

You may not use or have in your possession illegal substances or drug

paraphernalia while on, in charge of, or responsible for, Company equipmentwhich includes during layovers. Violating this rule will be cause for automatictermination whether the vehicle is moving, parked or equipment location.

A pre-employment drug screen is mandatory for employment with PlogerTransportation. Drivers may also be requested to submit to other drugscreens, as directed by the Company. Failure to submit to any requested drugscreen will result in termination.

All Federal D.O.T. Regulations regarding controlled substance testing havebeen adopted as policy by Ploger Transportation and will be strictly adheredto.

Under Company policy, any driver who tests positive on a substance screenis disqualified and will not be considered for reinstatement except in thosecases wherein the ADA applies.

A DRIVER WHO TESTS POSITIVE ON A DRUG SCREEN HAS THE RIGHT TOHAVE HIS OR HER SPLIT SAMPLE RETESTED PROVIDED THAT:

Within 72 hours of being notified of the positive test, they submit a writtenrequest for the retest to the Company medical review officer.

The Companys medical review officer will request and designate a second

independent certified laboratory to perform the test.

The driver will be responsible for the laboratory fees.

4.2 Firearms - Weapons

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justify disobeying posted speed limits. However, the maximum speed alloweda Company Driver is 64 M.P.H. The maximum speed allowed a CompanyDriver is subject to change. (Owner-Operators can run posted speed limit.)

U-Turns

It is against Company policy for a driver to make a U-turn on any street, road,highway, or interstate at any time, under any circumstances.

If you miss your turn or are lost, keep on going until you find a large parkinglot to turn around in, or a place where you can go around the block.

No Parking on Shoulders, On or Off Ramps, or other Undesignated Areas.

Passenger Authorization Policy

A passenger policy is pending.

No unauthorized person is permitted in or on company owned or companyleased equipment at any time. Failure to comply with this restriction couldresult in immediate termination of the driver or owner operator.

A request for passenger authorization must be submitted to the SafetyDepartment (Ploger Transportation provides forms for this purpose), prior tocarrying any passengers.

The form must he signed by the driver and by the passenger, for whomauthorization is being requested.

Authorization can be granted only by an authorized member of the PlogerTransportation Safety Department. A copy of the passenger approval formmust be in the permit book when carrying that passenger.

After the driver has completed 90 days of consecutive service with thecompany, authorization may be granted to transport a passenger.

All passengers must be at least 5 years of age.

Not more than ONE passenger at a time shall be permitted. The totalnumber of people in the vehicle cannot exceed two. If the driver has acompany authorized co-driver, transportation of a passenger is not permittedwhen both driver and co-driver are with the vehicle.

No unauthorized person, including an authorized passenger, is permitted todrive company owned or company leased equipment. Failure to comply withthis restriction shall result in immediate termination of the driver.

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The driving and safety record of the driver shall be a significant factor indetermining whether a request for authorization to transport a passengershall be granted.

Each authorization to transport a passenger shall be issued up to a

maximum period of 6 months.

Passenger insurance is required. Passenger insurance policies are availablethrough Ploger Transportation Safety Department. The policy is for 12 monthsat a cost of $100.00 All of the passenger rules still apply with theinsurance in effect.

NOTE:An authorized passenger may be transported only in the cab of thevehicle. Such passengers are not permitted in the trailer, whether theequipment is moving or stationary, nor are they permitted under theequipment when it is stationary. Passengers are not permitted to assist in theloading, securing, or unloading of cargo, nor are they permitted to perform, orassist in the performance of maintenance of any kind on company owned orcompany leased equipment. No one is allowed to occupy the upper bunkwhen the truck is in motion.

All pets are prohibited from riding in company equipment

Ploger Transportation strictly prohibits transporting pets of ANY kind incompany vehicles. Owner operators are allowed to carry a cat or a small dog.

Things That Could Get You Disqualified

This list covers most, but not all, of the reasons for immediate termination.

1. A DWI or DUI.

2. Damage to Company equipment. For example, tampering with any engineelectronics.

3. Failure to report Company related accidents immediately regardless of howminor.

4. Use, possession or sale of illegal substances, or drug paraphernalia;anywhere, anytime.

5. Use, possession or sale of alcohol while on Company property or onCompany business. This includes layovers.

6. Verbally or physically threatening other Company employees, any shipper,

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or consignee or any of their employees.

7. Providing false information on any work, personnel, medical orreimbursement records.

8. Violation of Company safety rules and procedures.

9. Making a U-turn on any street, road, highway, or interstate.

10. Altering Company equipment; such as offering money or otherconsideration to mechanics or others to alter Company equipment againstCompany rules or beyond Company specifications.

11. Dropping a trailer, loaded or empty, any place other than a terminal or acompany authorized drop yard without direct and specific approval ofOperations.

AUTOMATIC TERMINATION

The following shall result in AUTOMATIC TERMINATION OF THE DRIVER OROWNER-OPERATOR ON THE FIRST OFFENSE:

Violation of the established company policies concerning possession, usage,or transportation of alcoholic beverages or drugs.

Leaving the scene of an accident.

Commission of a felony involving the use of any commercial motor vehicle.

Failure to comply with D.O.T. regulations for maintaining driver certification,including valid medical certificate and CDL operators license.

Failure to report to the Company the loss or suspension of a valid operatorslicense from any state.

Allowing an unauthorized person to drive a company-owned or company-leased vehicle.

Transporting an unauthorized passenger in a company-owned or company-leased vehicle.

Involvement in any accident while transporting an unauthorized passenger.

Doing mental or bodily harm to another Ploger Transportation driver orowner-operator, customer, office personnel, or any other Ploger

Transportation associate.

Any activity that demonstrates blatant or reckless disregard for the driverssafety, the cargo safety, Ploger equipment, or the public.

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Maintaining a valid drivers license from more than one state.

Failure to report an accident or cargo claim.

DRIVER OUT OF SERVICE VIOLATIONSAfter Each Offense, the Driver will:

FIRST OFFENSE

- To provide his/her side of the story to the Safety Department- He/she will meet with Operations and Safety to address the problem- Take a refresher course on driver logs/Xata or pertinent issue

SECOND OFFENSE

- Possible loss of Ploger Transportation Bonus- Go over each violation addressing the problem and retrain on the specificissue.He/she will also be unavailable for 72 hours for dispatch 0 This is measured ina rolling 30 months.

THIRD OFFENSE

- Termination

On The Job Injuries & Workers Compensation Insurance

All employers are required by law to carry workers compensation insurance.Ploger Transportation considers workers compensation a part of the totalemployee benefit package. Because of the competitive nature of trucking,there are only a certain amount of dollars that can go towards payingbenefits. This is why our goal is and your goal should be, to eliminateworkers compensation claims. Why? Because the fewer claims we have, themore money we save on insurance premiums. These savings can be put back

into the benefits program assuring their continuation and expansion.

What can you do?

There are many things you can do to prevent injuries and help reduceinsurance costs.Some of these are as follows:

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Understand that working safely is a priority with Ploger Transportation. Drive defensively and professionally. Avoid unsafe conditions on customers docks during loading/unloading, etc. Always use proper lifting techniques Use a back support

Keep chest up and forward Maintain normal spinal curve Stand with feet separated and one foot forward Keep weight balanced Prepare muscles for

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This Driver’s Manual is Intended to Be an Informative Guide to the Rules