Children or animals traveling with drivers need to remain inside the cab of the truck while on VPC/ Port grounds. It is NOT SAFE for them to be on ground at any point in time.
Trucks are not permitted to stay or sleep overnight inside a VPC. If there are issues with getting in touch with security to be outgated please let us know immediately. All drivers are expected to enter, load and outgate within a timely manner.
Safety Gear & Guidelines
- High visibility vest or clothing is required – Drivers need to be wearing appropriate PPE safety yellow, green or orange shirts or vests at all times during the loading process
- Closed toe shoes are Required – No flip flops, crocs or open toe shoes of any kind
- For visibility and safety reasons, wearing hoods up is not allowed
- Drivers must respect speed limits, signs and floor markings ➢ If no posted speed limit, maximum speed authorized is 25mph
- Honk vehicle horn before backing out of parking spot
- Maintain sufficient safe distance to vehicle in front, keeping a minimum of 2 second spacing
- Do not travel in opposite direction of signage
Anti-Mutilation Policy
NNA vehicles come equipped with various protection on vehicle components during the logistic process. NNA requests that you support this policy by not removing factory-installed vehicle protection and put seat cover back in place as needed.
Be respectful of your loading areas. Debris, straps, oil etc. can cause damages to interior components and/or flat tires. Take all items you no longer need or use trash cans provided for small debris. Drivers & their companies are responsible for vehicle damage while the vehicle is in your possession. All vehicle handlers must adhere to the following standards:
- Clean hands or gloves when inside the vehicle.
- Working gloves should be worn when operating or handling loading/unloading equipment
- Always reposition driver’s seat and floor coverage
- Watches and rings can only be worn if covered ➢ Watches include traditional watches, smart watches, & exercise tracking devices (Fitbit, etc.)
- Exposed metal belt buckles is prohibited
- Exposed zippers and rivets are prohibited
- No drinks allowed inside the vehicle
- Providers must wear clean working clothes (no oil/grease stains)
- Carrying objects on person is prohibited, this includes but not limited to: ➢ Cell phone in pocket or holster, sharp objects in pocket, pencils, keys, etc.
- Keep tools from contacting vehicle and keep all objects off vehicle surfaces
- No pens or paint markers can be used in or around vehicles