Operating instructions

Dole – Drivers Reference Manual
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10. Carriers picking up empties must have prior authorization from the cargo department
or Dole management.
2.5.5 Outbound Containers
1. Carriers must have a bill of lading number for fruit or cargo pick-up.
2. Carriers must check their gate pass card for the correct B/L and container number.
3. Carriers must exit the terminal through the main gate only.
2.5.6 Container Drop Off and Pick-up Procedures
The following procedures have been established to expediently interchange
inbound/outbound container equipment and cargo loads at the Gulfport terminal:
1. After providing a pick-up or bill of lading number to the Dole Dispatcher, the driver
will be directed to pull forward under the interchange canopy. There a joint
equipment inspection will be conducted by the gate clerk and the driver. An inbound
EQUIPMENT INTERCHANGE REPORT (EIR) will be completed which will
document any equipment discrepancies (refer to section 1, paragraph 1.3).
2. After EIR Inspection is complete, the driver will pull forward to the designated area
of the lane and drop off the container.
3. The driver will park his or her tractor in a designated area and monitor channel #15
on their CB radio. The gate clerk will notify the driver by CB radio when his or her
load is ready for pick up. The driver will then go to the gate clerk’s office to receive a
gate pass which will give the location of his or her designated load.
4. The driver will proceed to his or her designated load. The following safety procedures
are to be adhered to when hooking up to a load:
a) When the road driver has arrived at the container location the driver should
park perpendicular to the container with the driver's side closest to the
container, set his parking brake and exit the truck prior to the unplug process
commencing.
b) The driver will remain outside of the cab until the yard attendant has
completed his procedures including: disconnecting the unit from shore power,
stowing the power cord, connecting the power source to the reefer unit,
starting the genset and checking the reading on the reefer unit. The yard
attendant will then communicate to the driver that it is safe to return to the
truck.
5. After receiving his or her load, the driver must proceed to the outbound interchange
gate for check out procedures. At this time a joint equipment inspection will be
performed by the gate clerk and the driver. The driver must ensure that all damage