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Company Safety Policies Compilation Date: 8/25/2016

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Page 3 Unsafe Driving ................................................................................................................................ rev. 11/2/2015 Unsafe Driving Policy

Page 4 Electronic Devices .......................................................................................................................... rev. 8/25/2015 Distracted Driving and Cell Phone Policy

Page 5 Seat Belt Usage .............................................................................................................................. rev. 8/25/2015 Seat Belt Policy

Page 6 Security........................................................................................................................................... rev. 8/25/2016 No Stop Policy and Storage of Loaded Containers

Page 9 Logs................................................................................................................................................. rev. 8/25/2016 Policy on Hours of Service and Driver’s Record of Duty Status Not Current including FMCSR Part 395

Page 15 Pets ................................................................................................................................................. rev. 8/25/2015 No Pets Policy

Page 16 Passengers ...................................................................................................................................... rev. 8/25/2015 Passenger Policy

Page 17 Inspections ..................................................................................................................................... rev. 8/25/2016 Periodic Inspection Policy

Page 18 Accident Reporting ........................................................................................................................ rev. 5/10/2016 Accident, Incident, and Injury Reporting Policy and Procedures

Page 19 Drugs and Alcohol .......................................................................................................................... rev. 1/12/2015 A Written Explanation of Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing (FMCSR Part 382) and Company Policy

Page 29 Addendum: Educational Materials ....................................................................................................... 1/12/2015 Educational Materials Discussing the Effects of Alcohol and Controlled Substance Abuse on an Individual’s Health, Work, and Personal Life as Required by FMCSR Section 382.601(b)(11)

DRIVERS: These policies may be updated from time to time. Please see your terminal manager for replacement and/or a copy of the most recent version, or access the Evans PitStop™ Driver Portal at http://drivers.evansdelivery.com.

AGENTS: The most recent version of this policy compilation is always available on the Agent Portal.

Please keep a hard copy in your office at all times and make it available for review by applicants and active drivers upon request.

Please provide an electronic copy to applicants and active drivers upon request.

Please ensure that applicants review the policies prior to signing the Company Policy receipt form

Please do NOT scan the policies to the Safety Portal. Scan the signed Company Policy Receipt form only.

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Company Safety Policies Compilation 8/25/2016

TOPIC: Unsafe Driving, Rev. 11/2/2015 RETURN TO TOP Page 2 of 34

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TOPIC: Unsafe Driving, Rev. 11/2/2015 RETURN TO TOP Page 3 of 34

Unsafe Driving Unsafe Driving Policy

Rev. 11/2/2015

Under the Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) program there are two basics (categories) that are vital to Evans maintaining a satisfactory safety rating. The Unsafe Driving and Hours of Service basics can trigger an FMCSA audit if a company rises to alert status in either of these categories. In an effort to improve and control CSA scores, the Evans Network of Companies has implemented this policy.

Effective 4/1/2015, the following serious unsafe violations are grounds for termination:

FMCSR Violation Description on DVER

(roadside inspection) Violation Group Basic Description —Unsafe

CSA Points (without time weight)

392.2R Reckless driving Reckless Driving 10

392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws —Speeding fifteen (15) or more miles per hour over the speed limit

Speeding 4 10

392.2-SLLSWZ State/Local Laws — Speeding in a work/construction zone

Speeding 4 10

392.82(a)(1) Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a commercial motor vehicle

Phone Call 10

Effective 6/29/2015, a first offense seatbelt violation will result in a 24-hour suspension, mandatory completion of online training course, and mandatory use of company-issued seat belt cover. A second offense is grounds for termination.


(roadside inspection) Violation Group Basic Description — Unsafe


392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a commercial motor vehicle

Seat Belt 7

Effective 11/2/2015, the following violation is grounds for immediate termination:


(roadside inspection) Violation Group Basic Description - Unsafe


392.71(a) Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector Speeding Related 7

Please be aware that if you receive one or more of the below violations you will be placed on a 12-month probation and will be required to attend training with a trainer and/or complete additional online training.

Speeding 11 to 14 miles per hour over the speed limit

Speeding 6 to 10 miles per hour over the speed limit

Failure to obey traffic control devices

Improper lane change

Following too closely

Any additional violations during the probationary period may result in termination of your driver services and/or motor carrier lease agreement.

Please sign the Company Policy Receipt form to acknowledge that you have been notified regarding this policy and that you understand the company’s policy regarding unsafe driving.


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Electronic Devices Distracted Driving and Cell Phone Policy

Rev. 8/25/2015

We deeply value the safety and well-being of all people who drive for our company. Due to the increasing number of accidents nationwide resulting from the use of cell-phones and similar devices while driving, we are instituting a new policy. The policy applies any time a vehicle is operated for company business whether it is owned by the company or owned by another individual.

For commercial drivers, note that effective December 2, 2011 the following FCMSRs were updated and added to the CSA and DSMS (driver safety management system) these are red flag violations scored as follows:

Section Violation Description Shown on Driver/Vehicle Examination Report Given to CMV Driver after Roadside Inspection

Violation Group

Description

Violation Severity

Weight[2]

177.804(b) Failure to comply with 49 CFR 392.80 - Texting while Oper a CMV - Placardable HM Texting 10

177.804(c) Fail to comply with 392.82 - Using Mobile Phone while Oper a CMV - HM Phone Call 10

392.80(a) Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting Texting 10

392.82(a)(1) Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV Phone Call 10

392.82(a)(2) Allowing or requiring driver to use a hand-held mobile tel while operating a CMV Phone Call 10

Please note that passengers in the vehicle are free to use a cell phone.

1. Drivers (includes company, owner operators, contract) and company personnel are not permitted to use a cell phone, either hand-held or hands-free, while operating a motor vehicle on company business and/or on company time. This includes but is not limited to the following:

Answering or making phone calls.

Engaging in phone conversations

Reading or responding to e-mails or text messages.

Adjusting a Global Positioning System

Accessing the internet, cell phone, PDA, or laptop.

2. This policy also applies to use of PDAs.

3. While driving, calls cannot be answered and must be directed to voicemail. Listen to the message when your vehicle is stopped/parked. If you are queued on a Nextel, again please be sure you are safely stopped before using the two-way to respond. Suggestions: Place devices in vibrate or silent mode before starting your vehicle. Change your voicemail greeting to explain possible delay in returning their call because you are currently driving and are abiding by your company’s distracted driving policy.

4. If a driver must make an emergency call (911), the vehicle should be parked in a safe location before making the call. If pulling off on a highway shoulder, 4-ways and/or warning devices should be utilized right away. Also be sure all brakes are engaged.

Drivers and company personnel will not be given any warnings, any violation will be grounds for immediate termination of driver services as willful misconduct and/or termination of motor carrier lease agreement for tractor operated at time of violation.

Please sign the Company Policy Receipt form to acknowledge that you have been notified regarding this policy and that you understand the company’s policy regarding distracted driving and the use of cell phones and other electronic devices


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Seat Belt Usage Seat Belt Policy

Rev. 8/25/2015

Evans Delivery recognizes that safety belt use helps to protect our Independent Contractors, reduces injuries, and controls operating cost. Studies have shown that sixty percent of all passengers killed in traffic crashes were unrestrained. If you are not wearing a safety belt, your chances of being killed are twenty-five percent higher if you are thrown from your vehicle. Reducing these costly injuries and deaths protect our Independent Contractors and can strengthen our effectiveness as a company. Moreover, safety belt use in Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV) is required by Federal Law.

Seat belt violations are used in the Unsafe Driving Basic found in the Comprehensive Safety Accountability (CSA) Program. This particular category is most closely associated with crashes so violations, like failure to wear a seat belt while operating a CMV, are very high in severity. Seat belts must be used at all times, no matter how far the dispatch.

By abiding to this policy you will protect yourself in the event of an accident first and foremost. Always wearing a seat belt will also prevent the Unsafe Driving CSA Score from growing to an unacceptable level for yourself and the Evans Delivery Company.

Please be aware that if you receive a violation (392.16) for failure to wear a seatbelt while operating a CMV, you will be immediately suspended and required to participate in a training course prior to returning to active status, at which time you will be placed on probation for one year. You will also be required to use a company-issued seat belt cover.

Receiving a second seat belt violation is grounds for termination of your driver services and/or motor carrier lease agreement.

Please sign the Company Policy Receipt form to acknowledge that you have been notified regarding this policy and that you understand the company’s policy regarding seat belt use.


TOPIC: Security, Rev. 8/25/2016 RETURN TO TOP Page 6 of 34

Security No Stop Policy and Storage of Loaded Containers

Rev. 8/25/2016

Evans strives to provide the best customer service possible. Unfortunately, the frequency with which individuals steal or hijack containers is on the rise. In the event that a container is stolen while in the custody and control of an Evans driver, Evans customer relations are adversely impacted.

In an effort to maintain sound customer relations and minimize the chance of theft or hijacking, We strongly recommend that the truck not stop for the first 50 to 100 miles of a trip and not be left unattended for the first 200 miles.

If stopping and/or leaving such a load unattended cannot be avoided, the truck should be equipped with stealth methods to disable the power unit in a manner that only allows the authorized driver to access and start the power unit (e.g. hidden kill switch or dispatch based telemetric shutdown).

Evans also recommends the following theft prevention strategies:

ALL loaded containers MUST be stored in an authorized secure yard;

Don’t leave trucks and cargo unattended in unsecured areas, such as truck stops, shopping centers parking lots, and rest areas;

Don’t stage cargo over the weekend;

Don’t leave a bill of lading on the back of the trailer;

Don’t discuss your load or your route with anyone you don’t know (or within hearing distance of anyone);

Evans understands that not all incidents are avoidable. In the event that a container is stolen while in your custody and control, Evans will investigate the incident to determine whether the above recommendations were followed. Your driver services and/or motor carrier lease agreement may be subject to termination if it is discovered that some or all of the recommendations were disregarded.

En Route Driver Security

As a result of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, security has become a top priority for the Evans Network of Companies. A major part of this focus is on the safety and security of our drivers. The world of a professional driver, whether it is alone on a highway, in a rest area or truck stop, or driving through an industrial part of a major city, can be a dangerous place. Professional drivers, their vehicles, and the loads they haul are most vulnerable while in transit. Opportunities abound for criminals, cargo thieves, terrorists, or other individuals or groups to victimize drivers in transit; but there are steps you can take to help reduce risk and increase personal security. These security tips must be followed by all in-transit drivers:

Obey the Evans No Stop Policy—All trucks should be dispatched under a “No Stop” directive requiring that the load should not be left unattended for the first 200 miles of the trip.

Maintain communication with your dispatch, call your dispatch any time you:

o Change your planned route. o Make an unscheduled stop. o Are running late due to traffic, weather etc. o Have an accident or breakdown.

Never discuss load related information such as the type of cargo, pick-up and delivery locations or times, or routes traveled with anyone while out on the road. Drivers should be very suspicious of anyone asking about their load or destination.

Stop or park only in safe well-lit areas where other trucks are present, such as reputable truck stops or high traffic well lit rest areas. Always lock the vehicle.



Be suspicious of anyone asking or signaling you to stop. A frequent ploy used by hijackers is to create a scenario that compels a driver to stop. If you must stop due to a blocked roadway or serious accident, notify the authorities and/or your dispatch before you leave your vehicle.

Inspect your vehicle. Conduct a thorough pre-trip inspection before you start your trip. In addition to checking for safety defects a driver should also check the load seals. If there is any indication of a broken or tampered seal, report this immediately to your dispatcher. Also conduct an inspection of your equipment after each stop or rest period.

Prepare and execute a well thought out trip plan. Drivers hauling hazardous materials must be routed so they avoid heavily populated areas, bridges and tunnels. Keep your route as direct as possible. Never take a loaded trailer home or park in an unsecured or unauthorized area.

Secure the trailer doors with a padlock and/or seal. Keep tractor doors locked and windows rolled up

CARGO SECURITY

Whether it’s a container of personal computers, a full truckload of pharmaceuticals, or 5,000 pounds of fish, your cargo is a potential target for theft. Some estimates place the annual cargo loss in the United States at $10 billion. Of course, as the value of cargo rises, the number of cargo thefts increase.

Costs from cargo thefts include not only the actual value of the cargo itself, but also:

Increased insurance premiums.

Loss of profit.

Loss of customers and business opportunities.

Interruption of freight distribution.

Increased overall supply chain costs.

Cargo theft is an equal opportunity crime… street gangs, carrier employees, organized crime, and terrorists are all actively involved in the trade of stolen freight. Criminals are becoming increasingly more organized, and are relying more and more on inside information and advanced technology.

The following tips are will help you have a better understanding of how to maintain cargo security:

Always conduct a thorough pre-trip inspection; this helps prevent breakdowns leaving you stranded in dangerous areas.

Never leave a load unattended.

Never accept or allow anyone to place any unauthorized or undocumented cargo on your unit. View anyone who asks to load any unscheduled freight aboard your unit as highly suspicious and notify the authorities and/or your dispatcher immediately.

Drivers must supervise all loading operations. Do not accept over, short, or damaged freight without authorization from your dispatcher.

Be sure to get only the type of freight and exact number of pieces that are listed on the shipping papers.

Cargo should be free of any visual damage and once loaded it should be secured from shifting or falling.

All load-related documentation must be thoroughly reviewed and verified by the driver. Any discrepancies must be reported and resolved before the paperwork is signed and the trailer sealed.

Drivers must be especially alert when leaving a shipper because a vast majority of hijackings and cargo theft incidents occur within a short distance from the load’s point of origin.

Be especially aware around traffic signals and on/off ramps. These are prime hijack areas.

Call your dispatch at regular intervals throughout the day including when loaded and ready to leave the shipper.



INCIDENTS AND RESPONSES

Even if you follow all the security guidelines, you may be faced with a dangerous situation. If this occurs you must know how to respond. Remember your personal safety is of primary concern. Some types of cargo thefts include:

Armed robberies.

o Most common type of robbery. o Theft of loaded trailers from trucking facility. o Theft of a vehicle after thieves compel a driver to make an unplanned stop. o Theft of a vehicle when a driver stops (signal lights, truck stops, rest areas etc.).

Burglaries.

o Occur at terminal facility. o Occur at shipper facilities.

Counterfeit paperwork and fraud.

o Generally, this method is used by independent contractors who transport chassis/containers to and from container terminals and intermodal rail yards.

o The driver presents counterfeit paperwork to the security personnel and ultimately makes off with an entire container of valuable freight.

Grab and run.

o Often used by thieves who have inside information about a load of expensive, high tech merchandise. o Criminals break into a stopped truck and off-load as much freight as possible before the driver returns.

If you are a victim or see a cargo theft in progress don’t be a hero, your safety is primary. Observe and remember as much as you can of such things as the height and weight of the criminals. Type and color of clothes etc. Vehicle descriptions etc. Leave the area and call the authorities and your dispatcher as soon as possible.

Please sign the Company Policy Receipt form to acknowledge that you have been notified regarding this policy and that you understand the company’s policy regarding cargo security and the no stop policy.


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Logs Policy on Hours of Service and Driver’s Record of Duty Status Not Current

including FMCSR Part 395

Rev. 8/25/2016

Under CSA there are two stand-alone basics (categories) that are vital to our company’s ability to maintain a positive safety rating. If we rise to the “alert” status in either the Unsafe Driving or Driver Fatigue basic, this may prompt a Department of Transportation intervention. Remaining out of the alert status in the Driver Fatigue basic is vital, which is why it is so important to follow the Hours of Service Policy.

Violations in the Driver Fatigue basic that must be avoided in roadside inspections include:

The 11 Hour Rule

The 14 Hour Rule

The 60/70 Hour rule

The 30 Minute Break Rule

The Record of Duty Status Not Current rule

Under CSA rules, a violation will follow an independent contractor for a three (3) year period.

Please be aware that if you receive a violation for Hours of Service or Driver’s Record Duty Status Not Current, you will not be dispatched for a 24-hour period of time. You will also be placed on probation for a one (1) year period and will be required to participate in additional training.

Any additional violations during the probationary period will result in termination of your driver services and/or motor carrier lease agreement.

The Evans Network of Companies is strongly committed to full compliance with the current federal hours-of-service regulations, as well as any additional local regulations which may apply. The hours-of-service (logging) regulations for drivers of property-carrying vehicles are part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, specifically contained in Part 395 of the FMCSRs.

Electronic Logs

Federal regulations require that commercial drivers transition to electronic logs in 2017.

The electronic log program in use at the Evans Network of Companies is called BigRoad. This is FREE app that can be downloaded to your iOS phone or tablet from the App Store or to your Android phone or tablet from the Google Play store. It works in conjunction with Dashlink hardware and helps you track your hours and keep your duty status up-to-date. It also sends your electronic logs to the corporate office in real-time, eliminating the need to mail in paper logs.

Timeline for Transitioning to Electronic Logs

All drivers (whether independent contractors, contract drivers, or company drivers) who sign on with the Evans Network of Companies on or after June 30, 2017, will be required to use electronic logs immediately. Drivers who signed on prior to this date and who remain in good standing with regard to this policy will have the option to use traditional (paper) log books until September 30, 2017. However, all drivers are encouraged to transition to electronic logs as soon as possible and financial incentives are in place for those who do.



Traditional Log Books

The Evans Network of Companies provides specifically formatted log books and/or time-keeping forms for those drivers using traditional (paper) logs books. No other forms may be used.

The following eleven (11) items MUST appear on each log:

1. the date (generally located at top left of the form)

2. the 24-hour period's starting time (most commonly midnight or noon, but your terminal/agent may specify another time)

3. the full name of the carrier (check the correct box)

4. the carrier's main office address (check the correct box)

5. the truck number, tractor number, and/or trailer number (generally located at the top of the form)

6. the name of your co-driver, if any

7. the shipping document number or name of shipper and commodity (generally located in the Remarks section of the form)

8. the graph grid with a "remarks" section (can be used either vertically or horizontally)

9. the total miles driven during the 24-hour period covered by the log

10. the total hours (at the end of the grid)

11. your signature/certification

Getting Started

When you begin to fill out your log, some items can be immediately entered, with the rest being filled in as your day progresses. To begin, fill in #1 through 7 listed above.

Entering Time on the Log Grid

Update your log as the day progresses. Regulations require that you keep the current day’s log, current to the last change of duty status, plus the logs for the previous seven (7) consecutive days in your possession. You must be able to produce these documents if requested to do so by a law enforcement official or DOT inspector. Being written up for not producing these documents during a roadside inspection is grounds for immediate termination of your lease agreement and/or driver services.

Best Practices

DO NOT write the words “off-duty” on the grid area. DO a medium-point black or blue pen to draw lines in the grid area. DO NOT use correction fluid (such as “white out” or “dry-line”) on the grid area. DO NOT scribble out lines in the grid area.

Enter your time on the grid using one of these four (4) different duty statuses:

Off duty: You may log off duty when you are relieved of responsibility for your job. (Example: days off, company authorized meal stops.) Note that entries for multiple days off or vacations may be consolidated onto a single log form, as long as the inclusive dates are clearly shown.

Sleeper Berth: You may log time on this line that you actually spend in a sleeper berth that meets the requirements set forth in Sec. 393.76 of the FMCSRs.

Driving: You must log on this line all time spent at the “driving controls of a commercial motor vehicle in operation” (Sec. 395.2).



On Duty (Not Driving): All other time when you are working or in the vehicle, but not in the sleeper or driving must be logged on line 4. This includes:

all time at a plant, terminal, facility, or other property, of a motor carrier or shipper or on any public property, waiting to be dispatched, unless you have been relieved from duty by the motor carrier;

all time fueling, inspecting, servicing, or conditioning any commercial motor vehicle at any time;

all driving time as defined in the term “driving time”;

all time, other than driving time, in or upon any commercial motor vehicle, except time spent resting in a sleeper berth;

all time loading or unloading a commercial motor vehicle, supervising, or assisting in the loading or unloading, attending a commercial motor vehicle being loaded or unloaded, remaining in readiness to operate the commercial motor vehicle, or in giving or receiving receipts for shipments loaded or unloaded;

all time repairing, obtaining assistance, or remaining in attendance upon a disabled commercial motor vehicle;

all time spent providing a breath sample or urine specimen, including travel time to and from the collection site, in order to comply with the random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, or follow-up testing required federal regulations, when directed by a motor carrier;

performing any other work in the capacity, employ, or service of a motor carrier; and/or

performing any compensated work for a person who is not a motor carrier. (Sec. 395.2)

Check Your Work

At the end of the day, check your entries and double-check your calculations. Regulations require that:

entries are current to the last change of duty status.

entries are legible and in your own handwriting.

entries include all of the required eleven (11) items as described above.

entries on the log are made using the time standard in effect at your terminal (agency) or using time zone selected by your agency to use for its fleet.

entries are completed in duplicate.

Submit Your Logs Weekly

At the end of the week, re-check your logs for completeness, accuracy, and legibility. Any corrections must be made by you, in your own handwriting. Then submit your original daily logs (not copies) with your weekly paperwork. If you do not use a Comdata fuel card for fuel purchases, you must also include copies of fuel purchase receipts.

Contact Crystal Miller, the Hours of Service Supervisor (1-800-666-7885, extension 3313) as soon as possible if you are unable to submit your logs on time.

If your logs are not submitted with your weekly paperwork, your Comdata card may be blocked; and, if you are habitually late with submitting your logs, you may lose your Comdata or direct deposit privileges, causing your settlements to be mailed via the U.S Postal Service. Continued violations will be grounds for termination of your lease agreement and/or driver services.

Logs are retained (along with all supporting documents) at 100-110 West Columbia Street, Schuylkill Haven PA 17972, for six months from date of receipt.



Log Auditing

We audit driver logs to ensure compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Part 395, as applicable to drivers of property-carrying vehicles. Our log auditing policy consist of four (4) points:

1. All drivers are expected to submit accurate, true, neat, and legible daily logs in a timely manner.

2. Daily logs are forwarded to the Evans Network of Companies Safety Department for audit and review.

3. Based on the results of log audits, drivers are given feedback and/or corrective actions are suggested.

4. Recognition is given to drivers who consistently submit zero-defect logs.

Form and Manner

Form and manner violations indicate carelessness on the driver's part. This kind of violation can easily be avoided by following the procedures outlined above and checking each log for completeness before submission.

Sample log



Form and manner violations include:

Log Missing: You must submit a log for each day, except that two or more consecutive off duty days may be on one sheet.

Date Missing/Duplicate Logs: Each log must be dated and there must be only one log for each day.

Miles Driven Missing: Total actual miles driven in the 24-hour period must be entered.

Name of Carrier Missing/In Error: The Evans Network of Companies must be entered and the the correct motor carrier box must be checked.

Vehicle/Trailer Numbers Missing: Unit numbers of all Evans Network of Companies vehicles operated in the 24-hour period must be entered.

Driver's Signature Missing/In Error: You must sign your full legal name on each daily log sheet.

Co-Driver Name Missing: You must enter the first name, middle initial and complete last name of your co-driver if operating as a team.

Main Office Address: Enter full city and state abbreviation and check the correct address box.

Missing Shipping Document/In Error: You must show a shipping document (container or bill of lading) number for each trip in the 24-hour period.

Pre-Trip Inspection/Tire Check Improperly Noted: Drivers shall identify locations when a change in duty status occurs. (use PTI, FS, TC codes)

Different Log for Same Day: Each log graph can carry only one set of information.

Hours of Service Violations

Hours-of-service violations, specifically violations of the 11, 14, and 60/70 hour rules, are more serious than form and manner violations. Hours-of-service abuse can cause fatigue, which jeopardizes the safety of the driver and the general motoring public. Hours-of-service, grid, and recap violations include:

Hours Missing/In Error: Drivers must record total hours used at the end of each line of the graph. The hours added together must equal 24.

Over Maximum Average MPH: Drivers must not average over the company or posted speed limit.

11-Hour Violation: After 10 consecutive hours off duty, a driver may not drive more than 11 hours.

14-Hour Violation: A driver must not drive after the 14th consecutive hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty.

Violation of 70 Hour Rule: Drivers may not drive after being on duty for 70 hours in any 8 consecutive day period.

Violation of 30 Minute Break Rule: Must not drive after 8 hours of being on duty from last break, without taking at least 30 minutes off duty (line 1 or line 2), do not use line 4 for your 30 min break.

Over Maximum Average MPH: Drivers must not average over the company or posted speed limit.

Change In Duty Status Missing/Remarks Error: Enter full city and state abbreviation for each duty status change.

Stop/Start Location Not the Same: The starting location on a log must be the same as the ending location on the previous log.

Graph Incomplete/In Error: A driver must account for all time on the graph. Drivers must show a complete continuous line for each 24-hour period. Overlapping of time is not permitted.

No Driving Time for Miles Driven: There must be time shown on line 3 when driving miles are entered.

Falsification of logs shows a complete disregard of this policy and federal regulations. This type of violation is looked at very seriously. Log falsification occurs when the times and locations on a driver’s log do not agree with the supporting documentation, such as Comdata fuel reports (or fuel purchase receipts), scale tickets, toll receipts, loading and unloading times as noted on shipping papers, etc.



Progressive Discipline and Corrective Action

All violations will be brought to your attention as soon as possible by the corporate Safety Department, who will review the violation(s) with you, including an explanation of the violation(s) and how to prevent reoccurrence.

Drivers with repeated or excessive log violations will be subject to the following corrective action schedule. However, Evans Network of Companies reserves the right to impose more stringent consequences based on circumstances and the severity of violations. Situations will be judged on a case by case basis before the phased corrective action described below is initiated.

Upon review on the seriousness of the hours-of-service violation, typically one-year probation will be assigned, along with on-line remedial training courses.

A repeat offense will be grounds for immediate termination of your lease agreement and/or driver services.

Even if you have not had any hours-of-service violations, you may request, or your supervisor may recommend, hours-of-service and logging remedial training at any time. Just contact the corporate Safety Department to schedule training.

Please sign the Company Policy Receipt form to acknowledge that you have been notified regarding this policy and that you understand the company’s policy regarding hours of service and the Driver’s Record of Duty Status Not Current rule.


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Pets No Pets Policy

Rev. 8/25/2015

Company policy prohibits employees and/or independent contractors from allowing personal pets and/or domestic animals on any company-owned property and/or in any vehicle operated by the company, whether said vehicle is owned by the company or is under contract to the company via a transportation agreement with an independent equipment owner.

This policy is in place to:

1. protect the company against any loss and/or damage claims by any outside party, which may result from the unpredictable behavior of the animal;

2. eliminate the possibility that the presence of the animal may cause an unsafe condition to exist; and

3. eliminate the potential of unnecessary damage to any company property.

Violation of this policy may be grounds for termination of your driver services and/or motor carrier lease agreement.

Please sign the Company Policy Receipt form to acknowledge that you have been notified regarding this policy and that you understand the company’s policy regarding pets.


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Passengers Passenger Policy

Rev. 8/25/2015

Federal regulations do not permit truck drivers to invite passengers into their tractor without the express permission from the motor carrier. After driving for Evans for a period of ninety (90) days, a driver may request that he/she be allowed to carry a passenger in the tractor with them. The request should be in writing, addressed to the Safety Department and specifically identify the driver making the request, the identity of the passenger, the relationship of the passenger to the driver, and the period (not to exceed two weeks) for which authorization is requested. Please allow a minimum of one (1) week for the processing of any such request.

The following general guidelines are established:

The passenger must be at least eighteen (18) years of age OR if the passenger is the son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter (“direct descendant”) of the driver the passenger must be at least fourteen (14) years of age. A copy of the birth certificate or driver’s license of the passenger will be required as proof of age. Those passengers who are at least eighteen (18) years of age must sign a release. The release must be signed in the presence of an Evans manager OR, if that is not practical, must be signed and notarized. For a “direct descendant” of the driver who is between the age of fourteen (14) and eighteen (18), the release form must be signed by both parents (or legal guardians) of the minor. (Evans may, at its sole discretion, make special accommodations if only one parent of the minor is living.)

Evans management retains the right to refuse or suspend the passenger privileges at any time and for any reason. The driver’s safety record will be considered when granting any passenger privileges.

No passengers will be authorized between November 1 and March 31.

Each authorization granted will have a specific starting date and ending date. The effective period of the authorization shall not exceed two (2) weeks unless the passenger is the spouse of the driver, in which case special privileges may be granted at the sole discretion of the company. The same passenger may not receive more than two (2) authorizations within any calendar year.

You may be required to purchase or provide proof of passenger insurance.

If your request for a passenger is granted, you will receive a written authorization from the Evans Safety Department. The authorization will include the identity of the driver, the identity of the passenger, the effective date, the expiration date, and the signature of a company officer. A copy of the authorization should be kept on the driver’s person during the entire period for which said authorization is valid.

Please sign the Company Policy Receipt form to acknowledge that you have been notified regarding this policy and that you understand the company’s policy regarding passengers.


TOPIC: Inspections, Rev. 8/25/2016 RETURN TO TOP Page 17 of 34

Inspections Periodic Inspection Policy

Rev. 8/25/2016

Systematic maintenance of equipment is an essential element of our transport operation. Part 396 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) requires motor carriers to “inspect, repair and maintain all motor vehicles” under their control. Even if there were no federal regulations in place, however, it makes excellent business sense to have an organized maintenance program in operation. It is our policy to take a “preventative maintenance” approach and keep all transportation equipment well maintained and in safe and efficient operating condition at all times. The specifics of that approach are detailed as follows:

Regulation §396.17 requires that commercial motor vehicles operating in interstate or foreign commerce pass inspection at least annually. However, our policy supersedes this and we require a full federal inspection every six-(6) months. This requirement may be met either through a periodic inspection program administered by your state or by having an inspection performed by a commercial garage or similar commercial business, as long as the inspection complies with federal standards or compatible state standards.

Inspections are due within six-months from the last. A series of reminder emails are sent to your agent or terminal manager beginning approximately 45 days prior to your upcoming due date. If your inspection is not received at the corporate office by the due date, your unit will be placed on Safety Hold and no further dispatch will be allowed until you are cleared by the corporate Safety Compliance Department.

If the corporate Safety Department receives notice from an authorized inspector that your unit has failed an inspection, the unit cannot be dispatched until a “passed” inspection is received. Typically, in order not to be charged for the failed inspection the unit must be re inspected at the same facility within 72 hours.

The Evans Network of Companies has its own federal inspection form; however, other forms may be accepted if they meet our guidelines. All federal inspection forms must include tire tread depth, brake lining and push rod stroke measurements and reflect that an FHWA decal was issued. (Note: basic JJ Keller inspection forms will not be accepted.)

If your inspections are performed in accordance with this policy, we will pay for every other inspection, up to a maximum of $85.00 for the basic cost of inspection.*

If you pay upfront for your federal inspection, you may submit receipts along with the valid inspection form via email to [email protected], where it will be reviewed for reimbursement. However, if you have your inspection performed at one of the well-known service center chains where the Evans Network of Companies has an account set up for direct billing, there will be no upfront cost to you for the basic inspection.*

Speedco www.speedco.com TA/Petro www.ta-petro.com Goodyear/Wingfoot www.goodyearctsc.com Ambest www.am-best.com/AMBEST-Service-Center-Search.cfm Rush Enterprises www.rushenterprises.com/locations.aspx

These services centers send the invoice for your inspection directly to the Evans Network of Companies, where it is paid on your behalf.* Your inspection form and the invoice will be reviewed and, assuming compliance with this policy, only every other inspection will be charged back to you via settlement deduction.

*The Evans Network of Companies is not responsible for any unauthorized repair services or tire purchases. (Contact the corporate office for optional tire purchase programs).

Please sign the Company Policy Receipt form to acknowledge that you have been notified regarding this policy and that you understand the company’s policy regarding federal inspections.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.speedco.com/

http://www.ta-petro.com/

http://www.goodyearctsc.com/

http://www.am-best.com/AMBEST-Service-Center-Search.cfm

http://www.rushenterprises.com/locations.aspx


TOPIC: Accident Reporting, Rev. 5/10/2016 RETURN TO TOP Page 18 of 34

Accident Reporting Accident, Incident, and Injury Reporting Policy and Procedures

Rev. 5/10/2016

Loss Control Department:

1-484-256-9624 (available 24/7/365) ............. Call from the scene immediately

1-800-456-7885 (press “0” for operator) .................... Loss Control Dept., from 8am to 5pm Eastern (for follow-up)

[email protected] ........ Email photos to this address

1-484-256-9624 ........................................................... Text photos to this cell number

If you are involved in an accident, incident, or injury:

1. No matter how minor you may think an accident or incident is, you (the driver) are required to report it to the Loss Control department (1- 484-256-9624). This should be your first call from the scene as soon as possible. A team member will guide you on all processes concerning collection of information and using your cell phone to take scene photos.

2. Be prepared to provide your name, tractor number, trailer or container number, and information about your trip origin/destination and whether you are loaded or empty. A Loss Control team member will, in turn, provide you with our internal reference number for the accident/incident/injury.

3. If possible, take photos before vehicles involved are moved. Remember, it is not just photos of damage that are important, photos from a variety of angles of the entire scene should be taken. A close up of the license plate of all vehicles involved is very important too.

4. If the accident/incident is a motor vehicle accident, be sure to write down the law enforcement officer’s name and badge number. Please do not assume that the officer will hand you a document with complete information at the scene. In some cases, you may only receive a phone number or a case number. Try to obtain some information from the other vehicles involved, the faster our insurance company can reach the other party, the better. Police reports take time to obtain and we cannot assume that they will contain all of the information we may need to contact those involved.

5. There should be an extra copy of the liability insurance card in your black binder, however you should be checking your documents for expiration dates regularly and replace those which are expired as soon as possible.

Please sign the Company Policy Receipt form to acknowledge that you have been notified regarding this policy and that you understand the company’s policy regarding accident, incident, and injury reporting.

mailto:[email protected]


TOPIC: Drugs and Alcohol, Rev. 1/12/2015 RETURN TO TOP Page 19 of 34

Drugs and Alcohol A Written Explanation of Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing

(FMCSR Part 382) and Company Policy with Training Materials Discussing the Effects of Alcohol and Controlled Substance Abuse

on an Individual’s Health, Work, and Personal Life as Required by FMCSR Section 382.601(b)(11)

Rev. 1/12/2015

It is the policy of The Evans Network of Companies, which includes operations under DOT 038111, DOT 85508, DOT 1710488, and DOT 113693, that the use, sale, purchase, transfer, possession, or presence in one's system of any controlled substance (except medically prescribed drugs) by any driver while on the company premises, engaged in company business, operating company or leased equipment while under the authority of The Evans Network of Companies (the “company”) is strictly prohibited. Disciplinary action will be taken as necessary. The company retains the sole right to change, amend, or modify any term or provision of this policy without notice. This policy is effective January 12, 2015 and will supersede all prior policies and statements relating to alcohol or drugs.

Drugs and Alcohol Procedures

Regulatory Requirements. All drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles that require a commercial driver's license under 49 CFR Part 383 are subject to the FMCSA's drug and alcohol regulations, 49 CFR Part 382.

Non-Regulatory Requirements. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) set the minimum requirements for testing. The company's policy in certain instances may be more stringent. This policy will clearly define what is mandated by the FMCSRs and what company procedure is. The Evans Network of Companies drug and alcohol program administrator who is designated to monitor, facilitate, and answer questions pertaining to these procedures is: CONCORDE, INC., STEVE ROSENZWEIG, CEO, 1835 MARKET ST PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-2994 P-(215) 563-5555

The driver is responsible for complying with the requirements set forth in this policy. The driver will not use, have possession of, abuse, or have the presence of alcohol or any controlled substance in excess of regulation-established threshold levels while on duty. The driver will not use alcohol within 4 hours of performing a "safety-sensitive" function, while performing a "safety-sensitive" function, or immediately after performing a "safety-sensitive" function. The driver must submit to alcohol and controlled substances tests administered under Part 382.

All supervisors must make every effort to be aware of a driver's condition at all times the driver is in service of the company. The supervisor must be able to make reasonable suspicion observations to determine if the driver is impaired in some way, and be prepared to implement the requirements of this policy if necessary.

Definitions

When implementing and interpreting the drug and alcohol policies and procedures required by the FMCSA as well as the policies and procedures required by the company, the following definitions apply:

Actual knowledge. Actual knowledge by an employer that a driver has used alcohol or controlled substances based on the employer's direct observation of the driver, information provided by the driver's previous employer(s), a traffic citation for driving a CMV while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, or a driver's admission of alcohol or controlled substance use under the provisions of Sec. 382.121. Direct observation as used in this definition means observation of alcohol or controlled substance use and does not include observation of driver behavior or physical characteristics sufficient to warrant reasonable suspicion testing under Sec. 382.307

Alcohol. The intoxicating agent in beverage alcohol, ethyl alcohol, or other low molecular weight alcohols including methyl and isopropyl alcohol.

Alcohol concentration (or content). The alcohol in a volume of breath expressed in terms of grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath as indicated by an evidential breath test.



Alcohol screening device (ASD). A breath or saliva device, other than an evidential breath testing device (EBT), which is approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and placed on a conforming products list (CPL) for such devices.

Alcohol use. The consumption of any beverage, liquid mixture, or preparation, including any medication, containing alcohol.

Breathe Alcohol Technician (or BAT). An individual who instructs and assists individuals in the alcohol testing process, and operates an evidential breath testing device (EBT).

Collection site. A place designated by the company, where individuals present themselves for the purpose of providing a urine specimen for a drug test.

Commercial motor vehicle. A motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if the motor vehicle:

Has a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds (11,794 or more kilograms) inclusive of a towed unit with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds (4,536 kilograms); or

Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 11,794 or more kilograms (26,001 or more pounds); or

Is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver; or

Is of any size and is used in the transportation of materials found to be hazardous for the purposes of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act and which require the motor vehicle to be placarded under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Part 172, subpart F).

Confirmation (or confirmatory) drug test. A second analytical procedure performed on a urine specimen to identify and quantify the presence of a specific drug or drug metabolite.

Confirmation (or confirmatory) validity test. A second test performed on a urine specimen to further support a validity test result.

Confirmed drug test. A confirmation test result received by an MRO from a laboratory.

Consortium/Third-party administrator (C/TPA). A service agent that provides or coordinates the provision of a variety of drug and alcohol testing services for the company. C/TPAs typically perform administrative tasks concerning the operation of the company's drug and alcohol testing programs. This term includes, but is not limited to, groups of employers who join together to administer, as a single entity, the DOT drug and alcohol testing programs of its members. C/TPAs are not "employers."

Controlled substances. Those substances identified in 49 CFR, Section 40.85.In accordance with FMCSA rules, urinalyses will be conducted to detect the presence of the following substances: Marijuana, Cocaine, Opiates, Amphetamines, Phencyclidine (PCP).

Detection levels requiring a determination of a positive result shall be in accordance with the guidelines adopted by the FMCSA in accordance with the requirements established in 49 CFR, Section 40.87.

Designated employer representative (DER). An individual identified by the employer as able to receive communications and test results from service agents and who is authorized to take immediate actions to remove drivers from safety-sensitive duties and to make required decisions in the testing and evaluation processes. The individual must be an employee of the company. Service agents cannot serve as DERs.

Disabling damage. Damage that precludes departure of a motor vehicle from the scene of the accident in its usual manner in daylight after simple repairs.

Disabling Damage includes: damage to motor vehicles that could have been driven, but would have been further damaged if so driven.

Disabling Damage EXCLUDES: Damage which can be remedied temporarily at the scene of the accident without special tools or parts; Tire disablement without other damage even if no spare tire is available; Headlight or taillight damage; Damage to turn signals, horn, or windshield wipers which make them inoperative.



Driver. Any person who operates a commercial motor vehicle. This includes, but is not limited to: full time, regularly employed drivers; casual, intermittent or occasional drivers; leased drivers and independent, owner-operator contractors who are either directly employed by or under lease to an employer or who operates a commercial motor vehicle at the direction of or with the consent of an employer.

Drug. Any substance (other than alcohol) that is a controlled substance as defined in this policy and 49 CFR Part 40.

Evidential breathe testing device (EBT). A device approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the evidential testing of breath at the 0.02 and 0.04 alcohol concentrations, placed on NHTSA's Conforming Products List (CPL) for "Evidential Breath Measurement Devices'' and identified on the CPL as conforming with the model specifications available from NHTSA's Traffic Safety Program.

FMCSA. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation.

Licensed medical practitioner. A person who is licensed, certified, and/or registered, in accordance with applicable federal, state, local, or foreign laws and regulations, to prescribe controlled substances and other drugs.

Medical Review Officer (MRO). A person who is a licensed physician (Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy) and who is responsible for receiving and reviewing laboratory results generated by the company's drug testing program and evaluating medical explanations for certain drug test results.

Performing a safety-sensitive function. A driver is considered to be performing a safety-sensitive function during any period in which he or she is actually performing, ready to perform, or immediately available to perform any safety-sensitive functions.

Prescription Medications. The use (by a driver) of legally prescribed medications issued by a licensed health care professional familiar with the driver's work related responsibilities.

Refuse to submit (to an alcohol or controlled substances test). This means that a driver:

Fails to appear for any test (except pre-employment) within a reasonable time, as determined by the company, consistent with applicable DOT regulations, after being directed to do so by the company. This includes the failure of a driver (including an owner-operator) to appear for a test when called by a C/TPA;

Fails to remain at the testing site until the testing is complete (except pre-employment if the driver leaves before the testing process begins);

Fails to provide a urine specimen for any DOT required drug test (except pre-employment if the driver leaves before the testing process begins);

In the case of a directly observed or monitored collection in a drug test, fails to permit the observation or monitoring of the driver's provision of the specimen;

Fails to provide a sufficient amount of urine when directed, and it has been determined, through a required medical evaluation, that there was no adequate medical explanation for the failure;

Fails or declines to take a second test the employer or collector has directed the driver to take;

Fails to undergo a medical examination or evaluation, as directed by the MRO as part of the verification process, or as directed by the DER (In the case of a pre-employment drug test, the employee is deemed to have refused to test on this basis only if the pre-employment test is conducted following a contingent offer of employment);

Fails to cooperate with any part of the testing process; or is reported by the MRO as having a verified adulterated or substituted test result.

Safety-sensitive function. All time from the time a driver begins to work or is required to be in readiness to work until the time he/she is relieved from work and all responsibility for performing work.

Safety-sensitive functions include:

all time at an employer or shipper plant, terminal, facility, or other property, or on any public property, waiting to be dispatched, unless the driver has been relieved from duty by the company;

all time inspecting equipment as required by Secs. 392.7 and 392.8 or otherwise inspecting, servicing, or conditioning any commercial motor vehicle at any time;

all time spent at the driving controls of a commercial motor vehicle in operation;



all time, other than driving time, in or upon any commercial motor vehicle, except time spent resting in a sleeper berth (a berth conforming to the requirements of Sec. 393.76);

all time loading or unloading a vehicle, supervising, or assisting in the loading or unloading, attending a vehicle being loaded or unloaded, remaining in readiness to operate the vehicle, or in giving or receiving receipts for shipments loaded or unloaded; and

all time repairing, obtaining assistance, or remaining in attendance upon a disabled vehicle.

Screening test technician (STT). A person who instructs and assists employees in the alcohol testing process and operates an alcohol screening device (ASD).

Stand-down. The practice of temporarily removing a driver from the performance of safety-sensitive functions based only on a report from a laboratory to the MRO of a confirmed positive drug test for a drug or drug metabolite, an adulterated test, or a substituted test, before the MRO has completed verification of the test results.

Substance abuse professional (SAP). A person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare. A SAP must be:

a licensed physician (Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy);

a licensed or certified social worker;

a licensed or certified psychologist;

a licensed or certified employee assistance professional; or

a drug and alcohol counselor certified by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors Certification Commission (NAADAC) or by the International Certification Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (ICRC), or by the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates/Master Addictions Counselor (NBCC).

Alcohol Prohibitions

Part 382, Subpart B, prohibits any alcohol misuse that could affect performance of safety-sensitive functions. This alcohol prohibition includes:

use while performing safety-sensitive functions;

use during the 4 hours before performing safety-sensitive functions;

reporting for duty or remaining on duty to perform safety-sensitive functions with an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater;

use of alcohol for up to 8 hours following an accident or until the driver undergoes a post-accident test; or

refusal to take a required test.

NOTE: Per FMCSA regulation (Sec. 382.505), a driver found to have an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or greater but less than 0.04 shall not perform, nor be permitted to perform, safety-sensitive functions until the start of the driver's next regularly scheduled duty period, but not less than 24 hours following administration of the test.

Drug Prohibitions

Part 382, Subpart B, prohibits any drug use that could affect the performance of safety-sensitive functions. This drug prohibition includes:

use of any drug, except when administered to a driver by, or under the instructions of, a licensed medical practitioner, who has advised the driver that the substance will not affect the driver's ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle. (The use of marijuana under California Proposition 215 or the use of any Schedule I drug under Arizona Proposition 200 is not a legitimate medical explanation. Under federal law, the use of marijuana or any Schedule I drug does not have a legitimate medical use in the United States.);

testing positive for drugs; or

refusing to take a required test.



The Evans Network of Companies forbids the use of any controlled substance on company grounds or in company or leased vehicles. All drivers will inform the Safety Manager(s) of any therapeutic drug use prior to performing a safety-sensitive function. He/she may be required to present written evidence from a health care professional which describes the effects such medications may have on the driver's ability to perform his/her tasks.

An employee who tests positive for controlled substances will face the same consequences as any other company driver who tests positive for drugs.

Types of Drug and Alcohol Tests

The types of tests administered under this policy and the circumstances which may lead to each type of testing are discussed below:

Pre-Employment Testing (Sec 382.301): Each prospective driver will undergo and pass a pre-employment test prior to being permitted to perform any safety sensitive function in the employment of an Evans Company.

Reasonable Suspicion Testing (Sec. 382.307): If the driver's supervisor or another company official designated to supervise drivers believes a driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the driver will be required to undergo a drug and/or alcohol test.

The basis for this decision will be specific, contemporaneous, articulable observations concerning the appearance, behavior, speech, or body odors of the driver.

The driver's supervisor or another company official will immediately remove the driver from any and all safety-sensitive functions and take the driver or make arrangements for the driver to be taken to a testing facility.

The person who makes the determination that reasonable suspicion exists to conduct an alcohol test may not administer the alcohol test.

Per FMCSA regulation, reasonable suspicion alcohol testing is only authorized if the observations are made during, just preceding, or after the driver is performing a safety sensitive function.

Per FMCSA regulation, if the driver tests 0.02 or greater, but less than 0.04, for alcohol the driver will be removed from all safety-sensitive functions, including driving a commercial motor vehicle, until the start of the driver's next regularly scheduled duty period, but not less than 24 hours following administration of the test.

If an alcohol test is not administered within two hours following a reasonable suspicion determination, the program administrator will prepare and maintain a record stating the reasons why the test was not administered within 2 hours. If the test was not administered within 8 hours after a reasonable suspicion determination, all attempts to administer the test shall cease. A record of why the test was not administered must be prepared and maintained.

A written record of the observations leading to an alcohol or controlled substance reasonable suspicion test, signed by the supervisor or company official who made the observation, will be completed within 24 hours of the observed behavior or before the results of the alcohol or controlled substances test are released, whichever is first.

A driver awaiting the results of a reasonable suspicion drug test will be suspended without pay.

Post-Accident Testing (Sec. 382.303): Drivers are to notify Safety Manager(s) as soon as possible if they are involved in an accident.

According to FMCSA regulations (Sec. 382.303), if the accident involved:

a fatality,

bodily injury with immediate medical treatment away from the scene and the driver received a citation, or

disabling damage to any motor vehicle requiring tow away and the driver received a citation

The driver will be tested for drugs and alcohol as soon as possible following the accident. The driver must remain readily available for testing. If the driver isn't readily available for alcohol and drug testing, he/she may be deemed as refusing to submit to testing. A driver involved in an accident may not consume alcohol for 8 hours or until testing is completed.

If the alcohol test is not administered within 2 hours following the accident, a report will be prepared to maintain a record stating why the test was not administered within two hours. If the alcohol test is not administered within 8 hours following the accident, all attempts to administer the test will cease. A report and record of why the test was not administered will be prepared and maintained.



The drug test must be administered within 32 hours of the accident. If the test could not be administered within 32 hours, all attempts to test the driver will cease. The Safety Manager will prepare and maintain a record stating the reasons why the test was not administered within the allotted time frame.

Any driver who fails to complete the required drug testing within the time constraints of the FMCSR's will be terminated. Positive post-accident test results for controlled substances will be grounds for immediate termination.

Random Testing (Sec. 382.305): The Evans Network of Companies will conduct random testing for all drivers as follows:

The Evans Network of Companies will use a company wide selection process based on a scientifically valid method, prescribed by FMCSA regulations.

The random testing will be spread reasonably throughout the calendar year. All random alcohol and drug tests will be unannounced, with each driver having an equal chance of being tested each time selections are made. Once notified that he/she has been randomly selected for testing, the driver must proceed immediately to the assigned collection site.

Return to Duty Testing (Sec. 382.309): As Evans will immediately terminate the employment of any driver who tests positive for any test administered in compliance with the FMCSR and this policy, the Evans Companies will not perform any Return to Duty Testing.

Refusal to Submit

According to Sec. 382.211, a driver may not refuse to submit to a post-accident, random, reasonable suspicion, or follow-up alcohol or controlled substances test required by the regulations. Refusal to submit includes failing to provide adequate breath or urine sample for alcohol or drug testing and any conduct that obstructs the testing process. This includes adulteration or substitution of a urine sample.

A driver who refuses to submit to such tests may not perform or continue to perform safety-sensitive functions and must be evaluated by a substance abuse professional as if the driver tested positive for drugs or failed an alcohol test. It is the policy of the Evans Network of Companies that the employment of any driver who refuses to submit to any test covered under this policy will immediately be terminated, and that driver will not be eligible for rehire.

Dilute Specimens

If the MRO informs the company that a positive drug test was dilute, The Evans Network of Companies will simply treat the test as a verified positive test. The company will not direct the employee to take another test based on the fact that the specimen was dilute. This is in accordance with §40.197.

If the MRO directs the company to conduct a recollection under direct observation (i.e., because the creatinine concentration of the specimen was equal to or greater than 2mg/dL, but less than or equal to 5 mg/dL (see §40.155(c)), The Evans Network of Companies will do so immediately.

The employee is given the minimum possible advance notice that he or she must go to the collection site;

The result of the retest taken under §40.197(b), and not a prior test, is accepted as the test result of record;

If the result of the retest taken under §40.197(b) is also negative and dilute, The Evans Network of Companies will not make the employee take an additional test because the result was dilute. Provided, however, that if the MRO directs The Evans Network of Companies to conduct a recollection under direct observation under §40.197(b)(1), the company must immediately do so.

If the employee declines to take a test as directed in accordance with §40.197(b), the employee has refused the test for purposes of this part and DOT agency regulations.

If the creatinine concentration of the dilute specimen is greater than 5 mg/dL, The Evans Network of Companies will direct the employee to take another test immediately under company policy in accordance with §40.197.

The following provisions apply to all retests that The Evans Network of Companies sends the driver for under company policy:

Such recollections will not be collected under direct observation, unless there is another basis for use of direct observation (see § 40.67 (b) and (c))

The employee is given the minimum possible advance notice that he or she must go to the collection site;

The result of the retest taken under §40.197(b), and not a prior test, is accepted as the test result of record;



If the result of the retest taken under §40.197(b) is also negative and dilute, The Evans Network of Companies will not make the employee take an additional test because the result was dilute. Provided, however, that if the MRO directs The Evans Network of Companies to conduct a recollection under direct observation under §40.197(b)(1), the company must immediately do so.

If the employee declines to take a test as directed in accordance with §40.197(b), the employee has refused the test for purposes of this part and DOT agency regulations.

Alcohol Testing Procedures

Alcohol testing will be conducted at qualified medical clinics, hospitals or facilities including the Evans Network of Companies Safety Department by a qualified breath alcohol technician (BAT) or screening test technician (STT), according to 49 CFR Part 40 procedures. Only products on the conforming products list (approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)) and Part 40 requirements will be utilized for testing under this policy.

When the driver arrives at the testing site, the BAT or STT will ask for identification. The driver may ask the BAT or STT for identification. The BAT or STT will then explain the testing procedure to the driver. The BAT or STT may only supervise one test at a time, and may not leave the testing site while the test is in progress.

A screening test is performed first. When a breath testing device is used, the mouthpiece of the breath testing device must be sealed before use, and opened in the driver's presence. Then the mouthpiece is inserted into the breath-testing device. The driver must blow forcefully into the mouthpiece of the testing device for at least 6 seconds or until an adequate amount of breath has been obtained.

Once the test is completed, the BAT must show the driver the results. The results may be printed on a form generated by the breath testing device or may be displayed on the breath testing device. If the breath testing device does not print results and test information, the BAT is to record the displayed result, test number, testing device, serial number of the testing device, and time on the alcohol testing form. If the breath testing device prints results, but not directly onto the form, the BAT must affix the printout to the alcohol testing form in the designated space.

When an alcohol screening device (ASD) is used, the screening test technician (STT) must check the device's expiration date and show it to the driver. A device may not be used after its expiration date.

The STT will open an individually wrapped or sealed package containing the device in front of the driver and he/she will be asked to place the device in his/her mouth and use it in the manner described by the device's manufacturer.

If the driver declines to use the device, or in a case where the device doesn't activate, the STT must insert the device in the driver's mouth and use it in the manner described by the device's manufacturer. The STT must wear single-use examination gloves and must change the gloves following each test.

When the device is removed from the driver's mouth, the STT must follow the manufacturer's instructions to ensure the device is activated.

If the procedures listed above can't be successfully completed, the device must be discarded and new test must be conducted using a new device. Again, the driver will be offered the choice of using the new device or having the STT use the device for the test.

If the new test can't be successfully completed, the driver will be directed to immediately take a screening test using an evidential breath testing device (EBT).

The result displayed on the device must be read within 15 minutes of the test. The STT must show the driver the device and its reading and enter the result on the ATF.

If the reading on the EBT or ASD is less than 0.02, both the driver and the BAT or STT must sign and date the result form. The form will then be confidentially forwarded to the company's designated employer representative (DER). If the reading on the EBT or ASD is 0.02 or more, a confirmation test must be performed. An EBT must be used for all confirmation tests.

The test must be performed after 15 minutes have elapsed, but within 30 minutes of the first test. The BAT will ask the driver not to eat, drink, belch, or put anything into his/her mouth. These steps are intended to prevent the buildup of mouth alcohol, which could lead to an artificially high result.

A new, sealed mouthpiece must be used for the new test. The calibration of the EBT must be checked. All of this must be done in the driver's presence.

If the results of the confirmation test and screening test are not the same the confirmation test will be used.



Refusal to complete and sign the alcohol testing form or refusal to provide breath or saliva will be considered a failed test, and the driver will be removed from all safety-sensitive functions until the matter is resolved.

Drug Testing Procedures

Drug testing will be conducted at qualified medical clinics, hospitals or facilities including The Evans Network of Companies Safety Department. Specimen collection will be conducted in accordance with 49 CFR Part 40 and any applicable state law. The collection procedures have been designed to ensure the security and integrity of the specimen provided by each driver. The procedures will strictly follow federal chain of custody guidelines.

A drug testing custody and control form (CCF) will be used to document the chain of custody from the time the specimen is collected at the testing facility until it is tested at the laboratory.

A collection kit meeting the requirements of Part 40, Appendix A must be used for the drug test.

The collection of specimen must be conducted in a suitable location and must contain all necessary personnel, materials, equipment, facilities, and supervision to provide for collection, security, and temporary storage and transportation of the specimen to a certified laboratory.

When the driver arrives at the collection site, the collection site employee will ask for identification. The driver may ask the collection site person for identification.

The driver will be asked to remove all unnecessary outer garments (coat, jacket) and secure all personal belongings. The driver may keep his/her wallet.

The driver will then wash and dry his/her hands. After washing hands, the driver must remain in the presence of the collection site person and may not have access to fountains, faucets, soap dispensers, or other materials that could adulterate the specimen.

The collection site person will select, or allow the driver to select, an individually wrapped or sealed container from the collection kit materials. Either the collection site person or the driver, with both individuals present, must unwrap or break the seal of the collection container. The seal on the specimen bottle may not be broken at this time. Only the collection container may be taken into the room used for urination.

The driver is then instructed to provide his/her specimen in a room that allows for privacy.

The specimen must consist of at least 45 mL of urine. Within 4 minutes after obtaining the specimen, the collection site person will measure its temperature. The acceptable temperature range is 90 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. If the specimen temperature is outside the acceptable range, the collector must note this on the CCF and must immediately conduct a new collection using direct observation procedures outlined in Sec. 40.67. Both specimens must be sent to the lab for testing. The collector must notify both the DER and collection site supervisor that the collection took place under direct observation and the reason for doing so.

The collection site person will also inspect the specimen for color and look for signs of contamination or tampering. If there are signs of contamination or tampering, the collector must immediately conduct a new collection using direct observation procedures outlines in Sec. 40.67. Both specimens must be sent to the lab for testing. The collector must notify both the DER and collection site supervisor that the collection took place under direct observation and the reason for doing so.

The 45mL sample provided must be split into a primary specimen of 30 mL and a second specimen (used as the split) of 15 mL. The collection site person must place and secure the lids on the bottles, place tamper-evident bottle seals over the lids and down the sides of the bottles, and write the date on the tamper-evident seals. The driver then initials the tamper-evident bottle seals to certify that the bottles contain specimens he/she provided. All of this must be done in front of the driver.

All identifying information must be entered on the CCF by the collection site person. The CCF must be signed by the collection site person, certifying collection was accomplished in accordance with the instructions provided. The driver must also sign this form indicating the specimen was his/hers.

The collector is responsible for placing and securing the specimen bottles and a copy of the CCF into an appropriate pouch or plastic bag. At this point, the driver may leave the collection site.

The collection site must forward the specimens to the lab as quickly as possible, within 24 hours or during the next business day.



Laboratory analysis: As required by FMCSA regulations, only a laboratory certified by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS) to perform urinalysis for the presence of controlled substances will be retained by West Motor Freight. The laboratory will be required to maintain strict compliance with federally approved chain-of-custody procedures, quality control, maintenance, and scientific analytical methodologies. All specimens are required to undergo an initial screen followed by confirmation of all positive screen results.

Reporting of Results: According to FMCSA regulation, the laboratory must report all test results directly to The Evans Network of Companies medical review officer (MRO). All test results must be transmitted to the MRO in a timely manner, preferably the same day that the review by the certifying scientist is completed. All results must be reported.

The MRO is responsible for reviewing and interpreting all confirmed positive, adulterated, substituted, or invalid drug test results. The MRO must determine whether alternate medical explanations could account for the test results. The MRO must also give the driver who has a positive, adulterated, substituted, or invalid drug test an opportunity to discuss the results prior to making a final determination. After the decision is made, the MRO must notify the DER.

If the MRO, after making and documenting all reasonable efforts, is unable to contact a tested driver, the MRO shall contact the DER instructing him/her to contact the driver. The DER will arrange for the driver to contact the MRO before going on duty.

The MRO may verify a positive, adulterated, substituted, or invalid drug test without having communicated with the driver about the test results if:

the driver expressly declines the opportunity to discuss the results of the test;

neither the MRO or DER has been able to make contact with the driver for 10 days; or

within 72 hours after a documented contact by the DER instructing the driver to contact the MRO, the driver has not done so.

Split Sample: As required by FMCSA regulations, the MRO must notify each driver who has a positive, adulterated, or substituted, drug test result that he/she has 72 hours to request the test of the split specimen. If the driver requests the testing of the split, the MRO must direct (in writing) the lab to provide the split specimen to another certified laboratory for analysis. The driver will pay for the testing of the split specimen.

If the analysis of the split specimen fails to reconfirm the results of the primary specimen, or if the split specimen is unavailable, inadequate for testing, or unstable, the MRO must cancel the test and report the cancellation and the reasons for it to the DER and the driver.

Specimen Retention: Long-term frozen storage will ensure that positive urine specimens will be available for any necessary retest. The Evans Network of Companies designated drug testing laboratory will retain all confirmed positive specimens for at least 1 year in the original labeled specimen bottle.

Confidentiality/Recordkeeping: All driver alcohol and controlled substance test records are considered confidential (Sec. 382.401). For the purpose of this policy/procedure, confidential recordkeeping is defined as records maintained in a secure manner, under lock and key, accessible only to the program administrator. If the program administrator is unavailable, the President or the CEO will have access to the alcohol and controlled substance records.

Driver alcohol and controlled substance test records will only be released in the following situations:

to the driver, upon his/her written request;

upon request of a DOT agency with regulatory authority over West Motor Freight;

upon request of state or local officials with regulatory authority over West Motor Freight;

upon request by the United States Secretary of Transportation;

upon request by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) as part of an accident investigation;

upon request by subsequent employers upon receipt of a written request by a covered driver;

in a lawsuit, grievance, or other proceeding if it was initiated by or on behalf of the complainant and arising from results of the tests; or

upon written consent by the driver authorizing the release to a specified individual.

All records will be retained for the time period required in Sec. 382.401.



Driver Training: The drug and alcohol program will be discussed during the driver's orientation. A driver will be allowed to contact the safety department at any time to ask additional questions about the program or to request follow up training. (Also see addendum providing educational material.)

Supervisor Training: According to FMCSA regulation, designated staff of The Evans Network of Companies who dispatch or supervise drivers will receive training on this program. The training will include at least 60 minutes on alcohol misuse and 60 minutes on drug use. The training content will include the physical, behavioral, speech, and performance indicators of probable alcohol misuse and drug use. The training allows supervisors to determine reasonable suspicion that a driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Referral, Evaluation, and Treatment (Sec. 382.605): In each instance that The Evans Network of Companies receives a positive drug or alcohol test result from the MRO related to any test administered under this policy, the Company will refer the driver to a Substance Abuse Professional but will not be responsible for any charges for follow up, evaluation and treatment. All charges will be the responsibility of the driver. He/she will pay for the evaluation by the SAP and any treatment required.

DISCIPLINE

The company may not stand-down a driver before the MRO has completed his/her verification process unless the company has applied for and has received an FMCSA issued waiver.

According to FMCSA regulation, no person who has failed an alcohol or drug test, or refused to test, will be allowed to perform safety-sensitive functions until the referral, evaluation, and treatment requirements have been complied with. The following company disciplinary measures apply to all reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random tests.

Controlled Substance Positive Test Result: Upon notification that a driver has a drug test result of positive, adulterated, or substituted, the driver will be given the option of requesting a test of the split sample within 72 hours. If the driver has requested a test of the split sample, the driver will be suspended without pay until the results of a split sample test are obtained. If the driver doesn't request a split sample test or the split sample test confirms the initial positive, adulterated, or substituted, drug test result, the driver’s employment/services will be terminated. If the split sample testing disputed the initial test results or if the initial test results are designated invalid, the driver will be reinstated.

Refusal to Test: A driver's refusal to test for alcohol or controlled substances will be considered a positive test result. Adulteration or tampering with a urine or breath sample is considered conduct that obstructs the testing process and is considered a refusal to test. A driver whose conduct is considered a refusal to test will be terminated.

Failed Alcohol Test Result: Upon notification that a driver has failed an alcohol test (0.04% BAC or greater), the driver will be terminated. Upon notification that a driver tested 0.02% BAC or greater, but less than 0.04% BAC in initial and confirmatory tests for alcohol, the driver will be terminated.

ADDENDUM

The addendum that begins on the following page, titled “Basic Information about Alcohol and Controlled Substances” is incorporated in this policy in its entirety.

Please sign the Company Policy Receipt form to acknowledge that you have been notified regarding this policy and that you understand the Written Explanation of Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing FMCSR Part 382 and company policy on drugs and alcohol use and testing.


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Addendum: Educational Materials Basic Information about

Alcohol and Controlled Substances

1/12/2015

ALCOHOL

Section 382.601(b)(11) FMCSR mandates that all drivers be provided with educational materials discussing the effects of alcohol and controlled substance use on an individual's health, work, and personal life. The following information is intended to help individuals understand the consequences of alcohol and substance abuse.

Alcohol

Although used routinely as a beverage for enjoyment, alcohol can also have negative physical and mood-altering effects when abused. These physical or mental alterations in a driver may have serious personal and public safety risks.

Health Effects

An average of three or more servings per day of beer (12 oz.), whiskey (1 oz.), or wine (6 oz.) over time may result in the following health hazards:

Dependency

Fatal liver diseases

Kidney disease

Pancreatitis

Ulcers

Decreased sexual functions

Increased cancers of the mouth, tongue, pharynx, esophagus, rectum and breast

Malignant melanoma

Spontaneous abortion and neonatal mortality

Social Issues

2-3% of the driving population are legally drunk at any one time. This rate doubles during nights and weekends.

2/3 of all Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related accident during their lifetime.

The separation and divorce rate in families with alcohol dependency problems is 7 times the average.

40% of family court cases are alcohol-related.

Alcoholics are 15 times more likely to commit suicide.

More than 60% of burns, 40% of falls, 69% of boating accidents, and 76% of private aircraft accidents are alcohol-related.

Over 17,000 fatalities occurred in 1993 in highway accidents, which were alcohol-related. This was 43% of all highway fatalities.

30,000 people will die each year from alcohol caused liver disease.

10,000 people will die each year due to alcohol-related brain disease and suicide.

Up to 125,000 people die each year due to alcohol-related conditions or accidents.



Workplace Issues

It takes one hour for the average person (150 pounds) to process one serving of alcohol from the body.

Impairment can be measured with as little as two drinks in the body.

A person who is legally intoxicated is 6 times more likely to have an accident than a sober person is.

ALCOHOL'S TRIP THROUGH THE BODY

Mouth and Esophagus: Alcohol is an irritant to the delicate linings of the throat and food pipe. It burns as it goes down.

Stomach and Intestines: Alcohol has an irritating effect on the stomach's protective lining, resulting in gastric or duodenal ulcers. This condition, if it becomes acute, can cause peritonitis, or perforation of the stomach wall. In the small intestine, alcohol blocks absorption of such substances as thiamin, folic acid, fat, vitamin B1, vitamin B12 and amino acids.

Bloodstream: 95% of the alcohol taken into the body is absorbed into the bloodstream through the lining of the stomach and duodenum. Once in the bloodstream alcohol quickly goes to every cell and tissue in the body. Alcohol causes red blood cells to clump together in sticky wads, slowing circulation and depriving tissues of oxygen. It also caused anemia by reduction of red blood cell production. Alcohol slows the ability of white cells to engulf and destroy bacteria and degenerates the clotting ability of blood platelets.

Pancreas: Alcohol irritates the cells of the pancreas, causing them to swell, thus blocking the flow of digestive enzymes. The chemicals, unable to enter the small Intestine, begin to digest the pancreas, leading to acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis. One out of five patients who develop this disease die during the first attack. Pancreatitis can destroy the pancreas and cause a lack of insulin thus resulting in diabetes.

Liver: Alcohol inflames the cells of the liver, causing them to swell and block the tiny canal to the small intestines. This prevents bile from being filtered properly through the liver. Jaundice develops, turning the whites of the eyes and skin yellow. Each drink of alcohol increases the number of live cells destroyed, eventually causing cirrhosis of the liver. This disease is eight times more frequent among alcoholics than among non-alcoholics.

Heart: Alcohol causes inflammation of the heart muscle. It has a toxic effect on the heart and causes increased amounts of fat to collect, thus disrupting its normal metabolism.

Urinary Bladder and Kidneys: Alcohol inflames the lining of the urinary bladder making it unable to stretch properly. In the kidneys, alcohol causes increased loss of fluids through its irritating effect.

Brain: The most dramatic and noticed effect of alcohol is on the brain. It depresses brain centers, producing loss of coordination: confusion, disorientation, stupor, anesthesia, coma and possibly death. Alcohol kills brain cells and brain damage is permanent. Drinking over a period of time causes loss of memory, judgment and learning ability.

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

Marijuana

Health Effects

Emphysema-like conditions

One joint of marijuana contains cancer-causing substances equal to 1/2 pack of cigarettes.

One joint causes the heart to race and overwork. People with heart conditions are at risk.

Marijuana is commonly contaminated with the fungus aspergillus, which can cause serious respiratory tract and sinus infections.

Marijuana lowers the body's immune system response making users more susceptible to infection.

Chronic smoking causes changes in brain cells and brain waves. The brain does not work as efficiently or effectively. Long-term brain damage may occur.



Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and 60 other chemicals in marijuana concentrate in the ovaries and testes.

Chronic smoking of marijuana in males causes a decrease in testosterone and an increase in estrogen, the female hormone. Therefore, the sperm count is reduced, leading to temporary sterility.

Chronic smoking of marijuana in females causes a decrease in fertility.

A higher than normal incidence of stillborn births, early termination of pregnancy, and higher infant mortality rate during the first few days of life are common in pregnant marijuana smokers.

THC causes birth defects including brain damage, spinal cord, forelimbs, liver, and water on the brain and spine in test animals.

Prenatal exposure may cause underweight newborns.

Fetal exposure may decrease visual functioning.

User's mental function can display the following effects:

o delayed decision making

o diminished concentration

o impaired short-term memory

o impaired signal detection

o impaired tracking

o erratic cognitive function

o distortion of time estimation

Workplace Issues

THC is stored in body fat and slowly released.

Marijuana smoking has long-term effects on performance.

Increased THC potency in modern marijuana increases the impairment.

Combining alcohol or other depressant drugs with marijuana increases impairment.

Cocaine

Cocaine is used medically as a local anesthetic. When abused, it becomes a powerful physical and mental stimulant. The entire nervous system is energized. Muscles tense, the heart beats faster and stronger, and the body burns more energy. The brain experiences an exhilaration caused by a large release of neurohormones associated with mood elevation.

Health Effects

Regular use may upset the chemical balance of the brain. As a result, it may speed up the aging process by causing damage to critical nerve cells.

Parkinson's Disease could also occur.

Cocaine causes the heart to beat faster, harder, and rapidly increases blood pressure. It also causes spasms of blood vessels in the brain and heart. Both lead to ruptured vessels causing strokes and heart attacks.

Strong dependency can occur with one "hit" of cocaine. Usually mental dependency occurs within days for "crack" or within several months for snorting coke. Cocaine causes the strongest mental dependency of all the drugs.

Treatment success rates are lower than other chemical dependencies.

Extremely dangerous when taken with other depressant drugs. Death due to overdose is rapid.

Fatal effects are usually not reversible by medical intervention.



Workplace Issues

Extreme mood and energy swings create instability. Sudden noise causes a violent reaction.

Lapses in attention and ignoring warning signals increases probability of accidents.

High cost frequently leads to theft and/or dealing.

Paranoia and withdrawal may create unpredictable or violent behavior.

Performance is characterized by forgetfulness, absenteeism, tardiness and missing assignments.

Opiates

Narcotic drugs that alleviate pain and depress body functions and reactions.

Health Effects

Intravenous users have a high risk of contracting hepatitis or AIDS when sharing needles.

Increased pain tolerance. As a result, a person may more severely injure themselves and fail to seek medical attention as needed.

Narcotic effects are multiplied when combined with other depressants causing an increased risk for an overdose.

Because of tolerance, there is an ever increasing need for more.

Strong mental and physical dependency occurs.

With increased tolerance and dependency combined, there is a serious financial burden for the user.

Workplace Issues

Side effect such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, mental clouding and drowsiness place the user at high risk for an accident.

Causes impairment of physical and mental functions.

Amphetamines

Central nervous system stimulant that speeds up the mind and body.

Health Effects

Regular use causes strong psychological dependency and increased tolerance.

High doses may cause toxic psychosis resembling schizophrenia.

Intoxication may induce a heart attack or stroke due to increased blood pressure.

Chronic use may cause heart or brain damage due to severe constriction of capillary blood vessels.

Euphoric stimulation increases impulsive and risk taking behavior, including bizarre and violent acts.

Withdrawal may result in severe physical and mental depression.

Workplace Issues

Since the drug alleviates the sensation of fatigue, it may be abused to increase alertness during periods of overtime or failure to get rest.

With heavy use or increasing fatigue, the short-term mental or physical enhancement reverses and becomes an impairment.

Phencyclidine (PCP)

Often used as a large animal tranquilizer and abused primarily for its mood altering effects. Low doses produce sedation and euphoric mood changes. Mood can rapidly change from sedation to excitation and agitation. Larger doses may



produce a coma-like condition with muscle rigidity and a blank stare. Sudden noises or physical shocks may cause a "freak out" in which the person has abnormal strength, violent behavior, and an inability to speak or comprehend.

Health Effects

The potential for accidents and overdose emergencies is high due to the extreme mental effects combined with the anesthetic effect on the body.

PCP, when combined with other depressants, including alcohol, increases the possibility of an overdose.

If misdiagnosed as LSD induced, and treating with thorazine, can be fatal.

Irreversible memory loss, personality changes, and thought disorders may result.

Workplace Issues

Not common in workplace primarily because of the severe disorientation that occurs.

There are four phases to PCP abuse:

o Acute toxicity causing combativeness, catatonia, convulsions, and coma. Distortions of size, shape, and distorted perception are common.

o Toxic psychosis with visual and auditory delusions, paranoia and agitation.

o Drug induced schizophrenia.

o Induced depression, which may create suicidal tendencies and mental dysfunction.

Please sign the Company Policy Receipt form to acknowledge that you have been provided with educational materials discussing the effective of alcohol and controlled substance abuse on an individual’s health, work, and personal life.


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