1. Definition and Requirements CS is a service that provides the following:
   • Continuous responsibility for constant surveillance and custody of shipments in transit. Such attendance and surveillance shall prevent, as reasonably possible, all inspections (except those performed by governmental enforcement agencies in their line of duty), tampering, pilfering or sabotage, including, insofar as humanly possible, all manner of unusual circumstances, such as wreck, delay, flood or violent disturbances.
   
   
   • For the purposes of CS, unless otherwise stated herein, when not being driven, a vehicle must be attended at all times by a qualified representative of the Carrier. A vehicle is "attended" when the person responsible for the shipment is in the vehicle, awake, not in a sleeper berth or is within 100 feet of the vehicle and has the vehicle within his constant, unobstructed view. A qualified representative is a person employed by or under contract to the carrier or the terminal involved in handling of shipments, and who is designated by the carrier terminal to attend the conveyance, and who is aware of the sensitivity of material moving under CS, and who is knowledgeable of the safety, security and emergency procedures that must be followed, and who is authorized and has the means and capability to move the transportation conveyance.
   
   
   • For brief stops on route, ensure that the vehicle or shipment is attended.
   
   
   • When circumstances require lengthy stops on route, Carriers will ensure that the vehicle is parked only at a Carrier terminal, a state or local approved safe haven under 49 CFR. When a vehicle is parked in a Carrier or terminal, a representative must keep the shipment in full view and stay within 100 feet of the vehicle or shipment at all times, or the shipment must be secured in a chain link fence and is continuously patrolled by a representative of the Carrier or terminal and is under the general observation of a qualified carrier or terminal representative at all times. As an alternative, a shipment may be placed in a security cage. (See Note A).
   
   
   • The trailer or conveyance containing the material upon which CS is requested must always be connected with the power unit (tractor) during shipment except when stopped at a contractor activity for loading/unloading; at a carrier terminal for servicing; at a carrier-designated point where the driver maintains continuous surveillance over the shipment while disconnected; at a state or local safe haven location which meets the terminal security standards of paragraph 1(d).
   
   
   • Carrier must be able to trace a shipment in less than 24 hours.
   
   
   • Carrier or its agent will notify the consignee by telephone if shipment cannot reach consignee within 24 hours of the agreed upon desired delivery date.
   
   
   • Driver ID requirements. Carrier must ensure drivers employed to handle sensitive shipments requiring CS carry a valid drivers license and a medical qualification card, employee record card or similar documents, one of which must contain the driver's photograph. From the documents provided, shippers must be able to verify the driver's affiliation with the origin carrier named on the bill of lading.
   
   
   • Single line-haul required.
   
   
   • Trip lease will not be permitted.
   
   
   • The maintenance of a Signature and Tally Record by the Carrier is an integral part of CS. Both the SIGNATURE AND TALLY RECORD SERVICE are required on all shipments for which CS is requested and provided. Drivers are required to sign the form when they assume initial responsibility for the shipment and upon delivery.
   
   
   • Driver(s) moving shipments on which CS is requested will be instructed by the Carrier on how to obtain safe haven refuge, state and local law enforcement assistance, and actions to take to comply with the requirements listed in paragraphs 1(a) through 1(k) above.
   
   
   • The tractor moving a CS shipment must be equipped with a working mobile communications unit, such as a citizens band (CB) radio unit or a mobile telephone unit, capable of contacting state law enforcement personnel for the purpose of seeking assistance, and driver(s) must be capable of using the unit to make the contact.
   
   
   
2. ANNOTATION


When CS is required for a shipment, the shipper shall notify the Carrier in advance of the requirement, and an annotation should be placed on the bill of lading of lading as follows:
"Constant Surveillance Service Requested
Signature and Tally Record furnished to Carrier"



3. CHARGES


In addition to all rates and charges for transportation, shipments for which CS is provided by carrier at shipper's request will be subject to the following charges which include constant and specific surveillance and the maintenance of a signature andtally record.

If Carrier's operations require an extra driver to provide CS or shipments moving in excess of 500 miles, then charges for these mileage brackets should be adjusted accordingly.

GENERAL

Security cages will be fabricated from commercial steel grating panels. Walls, doors, floors, and ceiling must provide protection equivalent to the steel grating to preclude forced entry. Doors must have approved padlocks (equivalent to American 200 series) and hasp systems and connecting hardware must be welded or otherwise secured to deter unauthorized entry.

WALLS:

Constructed of structural steel angle expanded steel grating. Building walls also may be used which provide equivalent security to form side(s). (Examples: Double-course reinforced or filled concrete block.)

FLOORS:

Made of asphalt or reinforced concrete or wood if reinforced with steel floor plating.

CEILING:

Same material as wall and floor. Minimum height - 8 feet. Frame - metal. Hinges - welded hinge pins. Locks - approved (equivalent to American 200 series) security locks and hasps.

CONNECTING:

Welded, peened or otherwise installed so as to deter unauthorized entry.

WINDOW OPENINGS:

Expanded steel grating, anchored in metal frame, secured in same manner as door.

ALTERNATIVES:

As an alternative to a security cage, a conex, dromedary, or similar heavy container which is sealed and locked with an approved (equivalent to American 200 series) lock may be used in buildings which are locked, guarded or alarmed. In lieu of locking the containers, they may be placed with doors against each other or against a substantive building wall.