ITU AbsorbTech Employee Handbook

Driving Policies

emergency situation. • Follow Corporate Work Instructions for Cell Phone use in a vehicle. Any violation of this policy is cause for disciplinary actions, up-to and including suspension and/or termination of employment. 702 Company-Owned Vehicle Use Policy Motor vehicles provided by the Company must be maintained in good mechanical condition through regular preventive and repair services, kept clean inside and out and operated safely and in accordance with local, state and federal motor vehicle regulations. Employees must understand and accept the responsibility for operating Company vehicles in a safe, lawful and courteous manner. Certain operational requirements are critical in a safe and efficient fleet. In order to promote fleet safety, reduce operational cost and minimize downtime, drivers must comply with several procedures, such as: • Any appropriate or required items must be recorded timely and accurate. • A Preventative Maintenance (PM) oil level check must be performed and documented. • Seat belt use is mandatory. • Unauthorized personal use of a Company vehicle is prohibited. • Vehicle performance problems must be promptly forwarded to Fleet Maintenance (or Local Service Provider) for review and/or correction. • All vehicle citations or accidents, with or

701 Cell Phone Use While Driving a Vehicle DOT regulations prohibit the use of cell phones any time, in any form, while operating a commercial motor vehicle. While operating a non-commercial Company-provided vehicle or a non- commercial personal vehicle on Company business, the use of any electronic devices or engaging in a distracting events is prohibited. There are certain circumstances for allowable cell phone use while operating a non-commercial vehicle: • While operating a non-commercial Company-provided vehicle or a non- commercial personal vehicle on Company business, the use of any electronic devices or engaging in a distracting events is prohibited. • A “hands free” cell phone device may be used only when no dialing is required. A single button pushing type is allowed to answer or terminate a call. Voice activated dialing is acceptable, but the phone may not be held or dialed at any time. • Obey state regulation on cell phone use. Refer to the following website for specific regulations for the state in which you are driving: http://www.ncsl.org/research/ transportation/cellular-phone-use-and- texting-while-driving-laws.aspx • Traffic conditions and weather hazards require your full attention. Even if you are using a hands-free device, disengage use as appropriate for conditions. • Company-supplied cell phone use is limited to conducting business or in an

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