Safety is a matter of primary importance exceeded by no other consideration. Safety shall take precedence over expediency or short cuts.

The safety of all our employees, the public and the operation of the company is our main concern. Every effort will be made to reduce the possibility of accidental occurrences:

• It is recognized that on the job injuries and accidents are always costly to the worker and can be disastrous to their future and to the future of their family
• A safe job requires the combined efforts of all persons at all times. Each individual within our organization is expected to be a "Safety Person".
• Each and every employee is required to actively participate in the safety program. Each employee should attend the safety meetings, submit suggestions and ideas, and follow the Loss Control Program.

The company will comply with all safety regulations, laws and ordinances of the U.S Department of Transportation, OSHA and of the States in which we operate. We believe that safety is the responsibility of all levels of management, starting with the president.

Corporate Management is committed to:

• Adhering to all safety rules and regulations.
• Providing a safe place to work for employees.
• Providing safety training and counseling.
• Eliminating unsafe acts through immediate corrective action.
• Insisting upon a commitment of safety from all personnel.

Every employee is expected to accept our safety polices to the letter. In addition, each employee must demonstrate an attitude of responsibility for the execution of these polices in all operations under his/her direction or control. There must be no relaxation in the diligent observance of this responsibility.

Together we can make the difference in the safety of everyone.

Southern Haulers LLC. in its commitment to Safety, has begun installing the Eaton Vorad Collision Warning System on their trucks. At this time 148 units from Southern Haulers LLC. and its affiliated companies have this system. The system is designed to alert the Driver when he/she is getting to close to the vehicle ahead as well as to vehicles which may be in the Driver's blind spot on the right side of the tractor. The Eaton Vorad system was developed from a study conducted by the Daimler Benz Corporation, which stated that 90% of all collision could be avoided with an extra second of warning. The Vorad system allows the Drivers an extra 4 seconds of notification of vehicles in close proximity.

The Vorad system is downloaded on a monthly basis by the Maintenance Department and the data is sent to the Vorad Program Manager, who is part of the Safety Department. The Vorad Program Manager reviews the information with the Terminal Managers and the Drivers to ensure that the trucks are being driven safely.