Operating instructions

Dole – Drivers Reference Manual
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(EIR) which they are required to sign upon delivery or receipt of Dole equipment. This topic
is further detailed in section 1 of this manual.
Accident and Emergency Repair Procedures
In case of breakdowns, accident and other emergencies, contact the Dole terminal from
which your load and container equipment was dispatched. For complete information
concerning breakdown and emergency repairs, refer to section 5 of this manual.
SECTION 1
EQUIPMENT INTERCHANGE PROCEDURES AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
This section deals with general procedures common to all of Dole’s US terminals. It
highlights equipment receiving procedures, use of the Equipment Interchange Report, driver
responsibilities and safety precautions. Specific procedures for each individual Dole terminal
are outlined in section 2 of this manual.
1.1 Facilities Requirements
 Drivers must wear a safety vest while in the terminal
 Drivers need to obey the posted speed limits
 Drivers need to adhere to posted traffic signs
 Drivers need to yield to pedestrians
 Smoking only allowed in designated areas
 Drivers must follow the directions of the terminal personnel
 Cell phone use is prohibited while the truck is moving
1.2 Equipment Receiving Procedures
Upon being assigned a loaded container at one of Dole’s terminals, drivers will be given its
location within the container yard. Procedures for hooking up to your assigned load vary
among Dole terminals and are further outlined in section 2. In all cases, the driver must park
his truck perpendicular to the container with the driver's side closest to the container and be
outside of his or her cab while the yard attendant is making your container ready for
transport, as shown in the following illustration.