Elwood - Yard Rules and Policies



Logistics Park Chicago
Automotive Facility
27141 S. Industrial Park Dr.
Elwood, IL 60421


Yard Rules and Policies


1) Please Exercise caution at all times. Your safety
and the safety of others is the first priority.
2) Firearms and weapons are prohibited .
3) Alcohol and illegal drugs are prohibited, as is
entering the facility under the influence of these
substances.
4) Reflective Wear is required.
5) ALL accidents and injuries must be reported
immediately.
6) Vehicle damage MUST be reported per the
Damage Reporting Process. Damage will not be
accepted or verified after a vehicle has left the
facility or if the Process has not been followed.
7) No littering, truck washing, truck maintenance,
trash dumping or parts storage on the facility.
8) Trucks may be denied entry if leaking fluid.
9) Leaks and spills must be immediately contained
and cleaned up and ramp personnel notified.
lO)Overnight parking is not allowed except through
formal agreement with BNSF. Personal vehicles
and trucks parked outside designated areas or
without proper authorization will be towed at
owner's expense. BNSF IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR ANY DAMAGE OR THEFT OCCURING TO ANY
VEHICLE OR ITS CONTENTS.
11) Drive, stop, park and load trucks ONLY in
designated areas (see map on opposite side of
pamphlet).
12) No pets allowed on BNSF property.
13) Family members or friends are not allowed to
accompany any drivers into the BNSF facility.
14) Any vehicle exiting the facility is subject to
search. Any refusal request to search will
result in a loss of privilege to drive on the
facility.
15) All drivers must have vehicle operator's license
and produce it upon demand. Those drivers
operating on an interim or temporary license
must also have some form of photo
identification in their possession.
16) Obey all traffic markings and signs. When in
doubt, Yield.
16) Use of horns on the facility is limited to
emergency situations only.
17) Unless a different speed is posted, the SPEED
LIMIT is 15 MPH while on the facility. Always
drive at speeds that will allow you to stop short
of ANY unexpected obstruction.
18) The use of CUSTOMER VEHICLES FOR SHUTTLE,
TAXI, OR PERSONAL USE is prohibited .
19) All trucks must provide documentation at exit:
a bill of lading listing each vin, proper
documentation of damage, and the bay tag for
each vehicle loaded on the truck.
20) This facility is for BNSF customer traffic only.
Do not store or stage vehicles from other
facilities here unless approved by BNSF
Automotive management.
21) Driving through the yard with skid plates down
is prohibited.
22) Parking or loading in vehicle drive aisles is
prohibited unless otherwise posted.


Damage Reporting Process


1) If damage is a severity 1 or 2, note the
damage on the bill of lading by using the
appropriate 5 digit code (location/damage
type/severity).
2) If damage is a severity 3 or above:
a. DO NOT MOVE VEHICLE
_ b. Contact your yard supervisor and he
and the appropriate AAW employee
will determine next steps.
c. If vehicle will not be removed from
your load, note 5 digit damage code
on the bill of lading and obtain AAW
signature to verify damage. PLEASE
NOTE: IF VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE
THE APPROPRIATE SIGNATURE, YOU
WILL BE CONSIDERED RESPONSIBLE
FOR THE DAMAGE.
3) Once all vehicles have been loaded,
present the load sheet to AAW's
checkpoint employee at the exit gate so
they can make the appropriate notations in
the system.
4) If damages are found after hours and no
AAW supervisor is available, contact your
dispatcher or yard supervisor for your
respective company's policy.


Important Numbers
AAW Terminal Mgr:  630-440-5451
AAW Quality Supervisor:  708-288-3436
AAW Checkpoint Booth:  815-424-2124
AAW Checkpoint Supv:  815-424-2120
Site Security (Per Mar):  773-45 7-9918
Site Security (Per Mar):  312-843-9415
BNSF Police:  800-832-5452