Key Safety Policies

KSP 1.02 HOS & Unassigned Miles Policy

PURPOSE: To ensure compliance with U.S. Federal Regulations Title 49 Part 395 regarding both driver and carrier responsibilities in the maintenance of Hours-of-Service records (HOS) as well as the lawful use of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs). The procedure is as follows: 

PROCEDURE:

  1. Effective March 1, 2017, Reliable Tank Line implemented the policy below regarding HOS/Unassigned miles violations.
  2. All HOS/Unassigned miles violations will be reviewed and documented as follows, up to and including termination.
  3. This Policy will reset December 1st of every year.
  4. Not following this procedure carries the following penalties:

PENALTIES:
1st Violation: Sign Violation Letter and Corrective Coaching
2nd Violation: Sign Violation Letter and Corrective Coaching
3rd Violation: Sign Violation Letter, PLUS $500 Deduction from DSB Payout and Corrective Coaching
4th Violation: Sign Violation Letter, PLUS 3-day suspension and Loss of DSB Payout and Corrective Coaching
5th Violation: Termination