Operating instructions

Dole – Drivers Reference Manual
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Physical Address:
Dole Fresh Fruit Company, Mississippi State Port, East Pier, Gulfport, MS
39501
Gate Hours of Operation:
Week Days: 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Terminal Personnel and Phone Numbers:
Tommy Thompson………….. Terminal Manager [phone]
John Pisciottano……………Stevedoring & Warehouse Mgr.[phone]
Raylene Scarborough…….Supt. Yard and Dispatch [phone]
Central Division Traffic Manager
Kelby Cuevas [phone]
Maintenance and Repair Department Personnel and Phone Numbers:
Buddy Beckham…………………. M&R Manager [phone]
Bruce McNeil…………………….. Yard Supervisor [phone]
NOTE: Off-terminal breakdowns and accidents may be reported by
contacting the M&R Department 228-867-6409 or 228-867-2964
Upon entering the main gate of the Gulfport terminal, drivers will encounter a STOP sign
and traffic control point. An interchange clerk will acknowledge entry and direct the driver to
move forward to the Inspection Position at two of the three main inbound lanes.
NOTE: It is the drivers responsibility to return the container uncontaminated, clean and free
of dunnage and debris. The diesel generator fuel tank must be full of fuel. Returning
units that have not been topped off and/or do not meet cleanliness standards may be
refused entry to the terminal.
2.5.4 Inbound Containers
1. Carrier must enter the terminal through the main gate only.
2. Carrier will communicate with gate personnel by means of a phone at the North guard
gate or by phone located in the driver’s lounge next to the gate area.
3. Carrier must notify gate personnel as to whether their container is loaded or empty.
4. Carrier must have a “Booking Number” to turn in a loaded container.
5. All drivers delivering inbound cargo to the terminal must surrender all cargo
documents to the gate clerk including: B/L numbers, dock receipts, weigh tickets, etc.
6. Lane three is a by-pass lane for bobtails.
7. Carrier must notify the Yard Superintendent or Traffic Manager of any problems with
Equipment Interchange Reports (EIR) that they cannot resolve with gate personnel.
8. Deadline for picking up cargo on normal working days is 3:00 PM.
9. Deadline for dropping of empties is 3:30 PM.