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<font SIZE="+1" FACE="Arial,Helvetica"><b>Safety Policy:</b></font>&nbsp;
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<p>It is the policy of AAA Cooper Transportation to maintain a safe work environment
throughout our system.&nbsp;&nbsp; The primary goal of our program is to prevent
accidents, incidents, illnesses, and injuries and to fulfill our moral obligation to
protect the general public.&nbsp; By doing so, the employees of the company and the
general public will be best served.&nbsp; </p>
<p>Unsafe acts or working conditions create unnecessary hazards to the health and well
being of our people, our customers, and to the good name of the company.&nbsp; AAA Cooper
Transportation, therefore commits itself and its resources to these ends:&nbsp; <ol>
<li>Provide safe and healthful working conditions.&nbsp; </li>
<li>Maintain all company equipment and facilities in good and safe order.&nbsp; </li>
<li>Correct any and all conditions that could lead to an accident or injury.&nbsp; </li>
<li>Provide on going safety training to all of its people.&nbsp; </li>
<li>Comply with all federal, state, and local laws or regulations related to safety.&nbsp; </li>
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<p>To these ends, I commit all of the resources of AAA Cooper Transportation, including
the best efforts of all its people.&nbsp; </p>
<p>G. Mack Dove&nbsp; <br>
President/Chief Executive Officer</p>
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<p>We're Serious About Safety:</font></b>&nbsp;
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<p>From dock to delivery , AAA Cooper Transportation is 100 percent committed to serving
you safely.&nbsp; Our record attests to that, and is unsurpassed in the industry.&nbsp;
Modern equipment, qualified drivers, and more that 45,000 hours of safety training per
year ensure uninterrupted, error-free service.&nbsp; As a result of our efforts, we
consistently maintain a SATISFACTORY safety rating from the U.S. Department of
Transportation.&nbsp; Drivers and freight handlers all receive safety training on an
ongoing basis, beginning with a comprehensive orientation program that addresses the
following issues.&nbsp; <br>
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<li>Turning</li>
<li>City driving</li>
<li>Following distance</li>
<li>Changing lanes</li>
<li>Speed management</li>
<li>Intersections</li>
<li>Stopping on shoulders</li>
<li>Driving light or empty loads</li>
<li>Controlling fatigue</li>
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<li>Controlling stress</li>
<li>History and goals of the company</li>
<li>Motor vehicle accident procedure</li>
<li>Dock safety</li>
<li>Back injuries</li>
<li>Skid control and recovery</li>
<li>Entrance and exit ramps</li>
<li>Forklift safety and certification</li>
<li>Forklift freight handling guidelines</li>
<li>Proper freight handling techniques</li>
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<p align="left">In addition, a major portion of our training effort is focused on
hazardous materials.&nbsp; As for ongoing safety evaluation and training, we regularly
monitor motor vehicle accidents, work related injuries, and numerous other issues so that
we can appropriately target the types of training our employees need.&nbsp; After
assessing this information, we distribute monthly training updates to address problem
areas and to enhance the programs already in place.&nbsp; We provide Hazardous Materials
Communications/Right To Know training; Bloodborne Pathogen communication training; and
First Aid and CPR training as required by OSHA regulations.&nbsp; </p>
<p align="left">Testing is provided for our drivers in all areas of training. CDL training
is available for non-driving employees who are interested in obtaining a CDL
license.&nbsp; In order to become a regular employee, as a freight handler (Dock worker,
P&amp;D driver, Line haul driver), there is a requirement to have a current CDL.&nbsp;
This commitment to safety is one more way that AAA Cooper Transportation assures you of
the best possible service in the industry &nbsp; </p>
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<td><p align="center"><font SIZE="+1" FACE="Arial,Helvetica"><b>Most Recent Awards:&nbsp;</b></font>
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<td><b>National--American Trucking Association</b>&nbsp; <ul>
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<p>1998, Second Place Accident Frequency<br>
LTL Linehaul General Commodities <br>
50 to 100 Million Miles</p>
<p>1997, First Place Accident Frequency<br>
LTL Linehaul General Commodities<br>
50 to 100 Million Miles</p>
<p>1996, Second Place Accident Frequency - <br>
LTL Linehaul Division <br>
50 to 100 Million Miles </p>
<p>1995, Second Place Accident&nbsp;Frequency -<br>
Linehaul&nbsp; General Commodities Division&nbsp; <br>
50 to 100 Million Miles&nbsp; </p>
<p>AAA Cooper has placed within <br>
the top 3 over the past 10 years <br>
in the &quot;Best Accident Frequency&quot; <br>
in General Commodities Linehaul </p>
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<td><b>State--Alabama Trucking Association&nbsp;</b>&nbsp; <ul>
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<p>1997 Best Accident Frequency - <br>
Combined Local/Inter-City <br>
General Commodities<br>
Over 10 Million Miles</p>
<p>1997 Best Accident Frequency<br>
Inter-City General Commodities<br>
Over 10 Million Miles</p>
<p>1996 Best Accident Frequency - <br>
Inter-City General Commodities<br>
Over 10 Million Miles </p>
<p>1995 Best Accident Frequency -<br>
Combined&nbsp; Local/Inter-City&nbsp; <br>
General Commodities <br>
Over 15 Million Miles&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
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<p>Terminal facilities are also recognized in two safety-related categories lowest
accident frequency for the past year; and lowest personal injury frequency for the past
two years combined.</p>
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<p>Employees are recognized annually for outstanding safety performance. We issue awards
to drivers who were accident-free for the year. And we recognize long-term accident-free
service with 1 Million and 2 Million Mile Awards. </p>
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<b><font SIZE="+1">Hazardous Materials:</font></b>&nbsp;
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<p>AAA Cooper Transportation provides transportation services for all classes of hazardous
material* with the exception of 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 1.5 Explosives and Radioactive Yellow
III materials.&nbsp; Our hazardous material shipments represent approximately 6 percent of
all shipments that we handle.&nbsp; <ul>
<p><b>*AAA Cooper Transportation will not transport any material that, by law, requires a
Waste Manifest (Hazardous or Non-Hazardous) be accepted, signed, or moved with freight.</b></p>
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<p>We are in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations that apply to
hazardous materials transportation.&nbsp; This includes training for all employees
involved in the transportation process.&nbsp; Training is provided to sales personnel,
line haul and P&amp;D drivers, dockworkers, OS&amp;D clerks, billing clerks, terminal
supervision staff, and terminal management personnel.&nbsp; </p>
<p>The training provided meets the training requirements as specified in 49 CFR Part 172
Subpart H-Training.&nbsp; This includes:&nbsp; <ul>
<li>general awareness/familiarization training</li>
<li>function-specific training</li>
<li>safety training</li>
<li>modal-specific training</li>
<li>testing on this material</li>
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<p>Other services are provided in the areas of hazardous materials classification, billing
for small shippers, placarding and labeling.&nbsp; </p>
<p>We are also a current member of CHEMTREC.</p>
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