626 Enon Springs Road East, Smyrna, TN 37167
Just a friendly reminder that you are not allowed to sleep at the Smyrna yard.
DRIVERS MUST USE THE MAGNUS APP!
ALL UNITS MUST HAVE 4 STRAPS!!
Bay's that start with A, F, G, H, I, or J and then three numbers are in the back lot. For example, A415. The hours of this yard are 6am-10pm.
All units must have 4 straps! Even when they are moving from yard to yard, ALL units must have 4 straps. There are loading inspectors that will inspect that all units do have 4 straps while you are loading and even as you are leaving the yards. If you get caught with a unit not having 4 straps they will make you fix it and you will be charged for not following the rules. I am going to include some yard load instructions as well as Nissan loading procedures.
Yard Rules
- Drivers may not sleep on premises
- Drivers must wear clean working clothes at all times (no oil/grease stains)
- Must wear High Visibility Vest or clothing (Do not exit truck without appropriate gear)
- For visibility and safety reasons, wearing hoods up is not allowed
- Drivers must wear closed toe shoes (absolutely no crocs, flip flops, sandals, or open toe shoes of any kind)
- Wear clothing without accessories such as buttons, rivets, exposed zippers, and buckles (both in metal and plastic), or exposed Velcro-type clothing closures
- Carrying objects on person is prohibited, this includes but is not limited to cell phone in pocket or holster, sharp objects in pockets, pencils, keys, etc.
- Keep tools from contacting vehicle and keep all objects off vehicle surfaces
- No pens or pain markers can be used in or around vehicles
- No bracelets, rings, or exposed metal. All items must be covered with suitable anti-mutilation protection
- No headphones or headsets allowed outside of the truck cab
- Ensure loading area is free of debris and oil spills
- Driver must ensure the VIN on the paperwork matches the VIN on the dash and driver's door
- Be sure to perform a quality inspection. Start at the driver's door moving counter-clockwise around the vehicle looking for impact damage. Be sure that all loose shipped items are accounted for
- Take extra care when inspecting driver's door, front and rear bumpers, quarter panels, and roofs (top 5 damage areas)
- Remove gloves and hats before entering vehicles
- Honk vehicle horn before backing out of a parking spot
- Drivers must respect speed limit signs and floor markings
- Maintain sufficient safe distance to vehicle in front, keeping a minimum of 2 second spacing
- If no posted speed limit, maximum speed authorized is 25 MPH
- Do not travel in opposite direction of signage
- Do not exceed 5 MPH when loading or unloading vehicles
- Ensure that loading skids are fully extended, and decks are bridged before loading so no contact made
- Ensure that all windows are rolled up
- Do not have bare hands while securing vehicles
- Be sure to maintain a minimum 1" clearance between strap and vehicle, 2" clearance for undercarriages, 3" between bumpers, and 5" between horizontal panels and decks above (roof, hood, and deck lid)
- Secure all vehicles with 4 soft tie straps, 1 over each tire, centered in tread, straight down tightly into decking, no contact with vehicle—NO ANGLES
- Ensure decks are pinned and secured
Vehicle Handling Rules
New vehicle movement is limited for the purpose of loading/unloading or an approved activity and not as a shuttle vehicle
Moving Vehicles (Dos and Don'ts)
- Do not eat, drink, or smoke—Loading area is a smoke-free zone
- Do not lean on, climb on, or relax inside vehicle
- Do exit only through the driver's door
- Do not drive a vehicle with the battery cable loose to the post
- Do not drive on a flat tire
- Do not allow the engine to idle when not in use
- Do not spin the drive wheels, slip the clutch, or drive aggressively
- Do not rev the engine after starting and before turning off vehicle
- Do open the door with care to ensure the door will not contact any person or object