Policy

Dress code:

  • PLAIN CLOTHES OPERATION
  • Black collared shirt & pants (jeans are fine).
  • No gun or badge showing. No embroidered badges on shirts.

Escort Rules:

  • DO NOT TAKE A GUN INTO A WAREHOUSE ON ESCORTS
    • Security Officer 1 leave gun in rental vehicle with Security Officer 2
    • Security Officer 1 get into the truck with the driver and act as if you are a secondary truck driver.
    • Security Officer 1 leave gun in rental vehicle with Security Officer 2
    • Security Officer 1 get into the truck with the driver and act as if you are a secondary truck driver.

        Rentals:

  • Rentals vehicles will primarily be at UPS. There may be rentals at other freight forwarders as well.
  • Please fill up the rental with fuel before returning it.
  • Keep gas receipt and write down the name of the officer who paid for the gas and attach to Activity Log. You will be reimbursed on your check.
  • If rental is returned to the rental location you must attain the final printed rental receipt and return it with the Activity Log and any other paperwork.

        Trucks:

  • Park POV / rental in front of truck prior to escort to ensure they do not leave without an escort.
  • This also ensures you get all the information you need prior to beginning the escort.

        Meals:

  • One ($15-$25) meal per day is covered on out of town trips longer than 8 hours.
  • There is no reason to keep or turn in receipts for this meal. This will be added to your paycheck.
  • You are entitled to a 30-minute meal break after the completion of an out-of-state delivery (not to include Oklahoma trips).
  • Meal breaks must be recorded on the escort sheet.

Other Pay Information:

  • MUST START A NEW ACTIVITY LOG FOR EACH FREIGHT FORWARDER.
  • 5 Hour Minimum on all assignments.

Long Haul Escorts:

  • After an assignment escorts taking an excess of twenty-four (24) hours is completed a rest of eight hours in a nearby lodging establishment is permitted.
  • If a decision is made to stop and stay in a hotel or motel is made, you must notify the supervisor to procure a room using company funds.
  • If this is not feasible due to the hour of the day or any other factor, the escort team will rent rooms using their own funds.
  • Reimbursement will be made on the employee’s next paycheck. You must return receipt to receive reimbursement. One room per employee will be provided.
  • Employees will go off the clock for eight hours and then continue the trip on straight time. Overtime will be granted if the trip exceeds eight afters after resting.
  • Drivers are not allowed to stop for 250 miles after leaving the freight forwarder.

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