Introduction



Systems Manual Index

Introduction 3

Purpose 3

0.1 General 3

0.2 Process Approach 3

Process Model – Figure 1 4

Any Company Transportation Quality and Environmental Management Systems Requirements 5

1 Scope of this Manual 5

1.1 General 5

1.2 Application 5

2 Normative Reference 5

3 Terms and Definitions 5

4 COMPANY X Q&E (Quality and Environmental) Systems 7

4.1 General Requirements 7

4.2 Documentation Requirements 8

4.2.1 General 8

4.2.2 Quality and Environmental Systems Manual 9

4.2.3 Control of Documents 9

4.2.4 Control of Records 10

Required Records 10

Storage and Disposal 10

Forms Control 10

5 Management Responsibility 11

5.1 Management Commitment 11

5.2 Customer Focus 11

5.3 Quality and Environmental Policies 11

Our Quality Policy 11

Our Environmental Policy 12

Legal and Other Environmental Requirements 12

Environmental Objectives and Targets 12

5.4 Planning 12

5.4.1 Quality and Environmental Objectives 13

Environmental Aspects 13

5.4.2 Q&E System Planning 13

5.5 Responsibility, Authority and Communication 14

5.5.1 Responsibility and Authority 14

5.5.2 Management Representative 14

5.5.3 Internal Communication 14

5.6 Management Review 14

5.6.1 General 14

5.6.2 Review Input 15

5.6.3 Review Output 15

6 Resource Management 15

6.1 Provision of Resources 15

6.2 Human Resources 16

6.2.1 General 16

6.2.2 Competence, Awareness and Training 16

6.3 Infrastructure 16

6.4 Work Environment 17

7 Product Realization 17

7.1 Planning of Product Realization 17

7.2 Customer-Related Processes 17

7.2.1 Determination of Requirements Related to the Product 17

7.2.2 Review of Requirements Related to the Product 18

New Orders 18

Revisions 18

7.2.3 Customer Communication 19

7.3 Design and Development 19

7.4 Purchasing 19

7.4.1 Purchasing Process 19

7.4.2 Purchasing Information 19

7.4.3 Verification of Purchased Product 19

7.5 Production and Service Provision 20

7.5.1 Control of Production and Service Provision 20

7.5.2 Validation of Processes for Production and Service Provision 21

7.5.3 Identification and Traceability 21

Freight Bill 21

Shipment Identification 21

7.5.4 Customer Property 22

7.5.5 Preservation of Product 22

General 22

Handling 22

Storage 22

Packaging 22

Preservation 23

7.6 Control of Monitoring and Measuring Devices 23

Calibration / Inspection of Equipment 23

Control Procedures 23

8 Measurement, Analysis and Improvement 24

8.1 General 24

Pick Up Inspection 24

Delivery Inspection 24

Inspection and Test Records 24

8.2 Monitoring and Measurement 25

8.2.1 Customer Satisfaction 25

8.2.2 Internal Audit 25

Responsibility 26

Audit Schedule 26

8.2.3 Monitoring and Measurement of Processes 26

8.2.4 Monitoring and Measurement of Product 26

8.3 Control of Nonconforming Product and Emergency Preparedness / Response 26

Nonconforming Product 26

Delays in Pick Up and Delivery 27

Customer Product Damage 27

Emergency Preparedness and Response 27

8.4 Analysis of Data 28

8.5 Improvement 28

8.5.1 Continual Improvement 28

8.5.2 Corrective Action 28

8.5.3 Preventive Action 29

Introduction

This manual is a complete re-write of our previous manual to bring it into alignment with the structure of ISO 9001:2000 for consistency and easy of use. The Quality and Environmental Systems described herein are reviewed by management at least yearly to verify completion and compliance with ISO9001:2000 and ISO 14001:1996. The manual, procedures, and supporting documentation are reviewed annually for significant changes that may have been made. Documents are revised or supplementary sheets added when changes affecting the contents of the manual occur.

Purpose

The purpose of this manual is to outline the processes and procedures used in the ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System and the ISO 14001:1996 Environmental Management System of Any Company Transportation (herein sometimes referred to as “our organization” or COMPANY X).

0.1 General

The adoption of a quality and environmental management system (herein after referred to as the COMPANY X Q&E System) was a strategic decision by our organization. The design and implementation of COMPANY X Q&E System was influenced by varying needs, particular objectives, the products provided, the processes employed and the size and structure of our organization.

The COMPANY X Q&E Systems requirements specified in this manual are complementary to requirements for our products and processes. Information marked "NOTE" is for guidance in understanding or clarifying the associated requirement.

This manual can be used by internal and external parties, including certification bodies, to assess our organization's ability to meet customer, regulatory and our organization's own requirements.

The quality management definitions and principles stated in ISO 9000:2000 and ISO 9004:2000 have been taken into consideration during the development of this manual.

0.2 Process Approach

This manual promotes a process approach when developing, implementing and improving the effectiveness of our COMPANY X Q&E Systems, to enhance customer satisfaction by meeting customer requirements.

For our organization to function effectively, it has to identify and manage numerous linked activities. An activity using resources, and managed in order to enable the transformation of inputs into outputs, is considered a process. Often the output from one process directly forms the input to the next.

The application of a system of processes within our organization, together with the identification and interactions of these processes, and their management, is referred to herein as the "process approach".

An advantage of the process approach is the ongoing control that it provides over the linkage between the individual processes within the system of processes, as well as over their combination and interaction.

This approach emphasizes the importance of

a) Understanding and meeting requirements,

b) The need to consider processes in terms of added value,

c) Obtaining results of process performance and effectiveness, and

d) Continual improvement of processes based on objective measurement.

Figure 1

Process Model – Figure 1

The model of a process-based COMPANY X Q&E Systems shown in Figure 1 illustrates the process linkages presented in clauses 4 to 8 herein. This illustration shows that customers play a significant role in defining requirements as inputs. Monitoring of customer satisfaction requires the evaluation of information relating to customer perception as to whether our organization has met the customer requirements. The model shown in Figure 1 covers all the requirements of ISO 9001:2000, but does not show processes at a detailed level. ISO 14001 is also addressed in the same basic manner.

NOTE: In addition, the methodology known as "Plan-Do-Check-Act" (PDCA) is applied to all appropriate processes. PDCA can be briefly described as follows.

Plan: Establish the objectives and processes necessary to deliver results in accordance with customer requirements and our organization's policies.

Do: Implement the processes.

Check: Monitor and measure processes and product against policies, objectives and requirements for the product and report the results.

Act: Take actions to continually improve process performance.

0.3 Relationship with ISO 9004:2000 and ISO 14004:1996

ISO 9004 and ISO 14004 give guidance on a wider range of objectives of a quality management system than does ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, particularly for the continual improvement of our organization's overall performance and efficiency, as well as its effectiveness. ISO 9004 and ISO 14004 are considered to be a guide for our organizations’ top management to move beyond the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, in pursuit of continual improvement of performance. However, our organization does not intend its use for certification or for contractual purposes unless specifically called for in a contract. Should a contract specifically call out ISO 9004:2000 and/or ISO 14004:1996 as a requirement, our organization will take necessary measures to comply should such a contract be accepted.

0.4 Compatibility with Other Management Systems

This manual does not include requirements specific to other management systems, such as those particular to environmental management, occupational health and safety management, financial management or risk management. However, this manual enables our organization to integrate our own Q&E Systems with related management system requirements. Our organization has adapted its existing management system(s) in order to establish a COMPANY X Q&E Systems that comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:1996.

Any Company Transportation Quality and Environmental Management Systems Requirements

1 Scope of this Manual

1.1 General

This manual specifies requirements for quality and environmental management systems where our organization

a) Needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide product that meets customer and applicable regulatory requirements, and

b) Aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of the system, including processes for continual improvement of the system and the assurance of conformity to customer and applicable regulatory requirements.

NOTE In this manual, the term "product" applies only to the product intended for, or required by, a customer.

1.2 Application

All requirements of this manual are intended to be applicable to our entire organization (also see Scope).

Where any requirement(s) of ISO 9001:2000 Clause 7 cannot be applied due to the nature of our organization and its product, this will be documented with the reason for exclusion within this manual. Such an exclusion will not affect our organization's ability, or responsibility, to provide product that meets customer and applicable regulatory requirements.

2 Normative Reference

This document contains provisions which, directly or through reference, constitute provisions of ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:1996. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this manual are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent edition of the normative document indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies.

ISO 9000:2000, Quality management systems — Fundamentals and vocabulary.

ISO 14001:1996, Environmental management systems – Specification with guidance for use

3 Terms and Definitions

For the purposes of this manual, the terms and definitions given in ISO 9000:2000 and ISO 14001:1996 apply.

The following terms, used in this manual to describe the supply chain, reflect the vocabulary currently used: Supplier -----> Organization -----> Customer

The term "organization" replaces the term "supplier" used in ISO 9001:1994, and refers to the organization to which this manual applies. Also, the term "supplier" now replaces the term "subcontractor".

Throughout the text of this manual, wherever the term "product" occurs, it can also mean "service".

Audit A documented investigation to verify that all applicable requirements are being implemented.

Conformance Compliance with specified requirements.

Contract A customer request for services from Any Company Transportation. It includes written, verbal and phone orders and includes consideration relative to fulfillment of commitments.

Corrective Action Measures taken to rectify conditions adverse to quality, and to minimize recurrence.

Document Information provided in writing or contained in readily accessible computer files.

Documentation Recorded information.

Continual Improvement The process of enhancing a management system to achieve improvements in overall performance in line with the company’s policies.

Environment Surroundings in which an organization operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans, and their interrelationships. Surroundings in this context extend from within an organization to the global system.

Environmental Aspect Element of an organization’s activities, products or services that can interact with the environment.

Significant Environmental Aspect A significant aspect that has or can have a significant environmental impact.

Environmental Impact Any change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially resulting from an organization’s activities, products or services.

Environmental Management System The part of the over all quality and environmental management system that includes organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining the environmental policy.

Environmental Management System Audit A systematic and documented verification process of objectively obtaining and evaluating evidence to determine whether an organization’s environmental management system conforms to the environmental audit criteria set by the organization, and for communication of the results of this process to management.

Environmental Objective Overall environmental goal, arising from the environmental policy, that an organization sets its self to achieve, and which is quantified where practicable.

Environmental Performance Measurable results of the environmental management system, related to an organization’s control of its environmental aspects, based upon its environmental policy, objectives and targets.

Environmental Target Detailed performance requirement, quantified where practicable, applicable to the organization, or parts thereof, that arises from the environmental objectives and that needs to be set and met in order to achieve those objectives.

COMPANY X Q&E System Any Company Transportation Quality and Environmental Management System.

Interested Party Individual or group concerned with or affected by the environmental performance of an organization.

Management Review An independent review of the documented environmental and quality program to ensure it meets requirements, a review of the effectiveness of the corrective action program, and review of effectiveness of the quality program.

Nonconformance Any departure from specified requirements.

Organization Company, corporation, firm, enterprise, authority or institution, or part there of, whether incorporated or not, public or private, that has its own functions and administration.

Policy The sum of management decisions for all questions associated with a given subject.

Prevention of Pollution Use of processes, practices, materials, or products that avoid, reduce or control pollution, which may include recycling, treatment, process changes, control mechanisms, efficient use of resources and material substitution.

Procedure Descriptions of activities critical to the maintenance of quality, describing with whom, what, when, where, and how an activity is carried out. It is not unusual for procedures to be multi-departmental in makeup.

System An inter supportive aggregation of activities that exists when data are gathered and analyzed and the resulting information is used to produce an intended result; in most cases people are involved and, in some cases, equipment of various types is also involved.

Traceability The ability to determine through historical records the source and processing of product shipped and its make up. This also includes the ability to track shipments in process.

Work Instructions Documents that tell how to do something rather than when, where, or with whom; a detailed step-by-step description of a work activity. Many times work instructions are relevant to a single organization.

4 COMPANY X Q&E (Quality and Environmental) Systems

4.1 General Requirements

Our organization has established, documented, implemented and maintains our COMPANY X Q&E System and continually improves its effectiveness in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:1996.

Our organization has:

• Identified the processes needed for the COMPANY X Q&E Systems and their application throughout our organization (see 1.2),

• Determined the sequence and interaction of these processes,

• Determined criteria and methods needed to ensure that both the operation and control of these processes are effective,

• Ensures the availability of resources and information necessary to support the operation and monitoring of these processes,

• Monitors, measures and analyses these processes, and

• Implements actions necessary to achieve planned results and continual improvement of these processes.

These processes are managed by our organization in accordance with the requirements of this manual.

Where our organization chooses to outsource any process that affects product conformity with requirements, our organization ensures control over such processes. Control of such outsourced processes are identified within the COMPANY X Q&E Systems.

NOTE Processes needed for the COMPANY X Q&E Systems referred to above include processes for management activities, provision of resources, product realization and measurement.

4.2 Documentation Requirements

4.2.1 General

The COMPANY X Q&E Systems documentation includes:

a) Documented statements of a quality policy and quality objectives,

b) A quality manual (this document),

c) Documented procedures required by ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:1996,

d) Documents needed by our organization to ensure the effective planning, operation and control of its processes, and

e) Records required by this manual and ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:1996 (see 4.2.4).

Three levels of written media provide the basis for our documented quality and environmental system. They are COMPANY X Policies (contained is this Quality Manual), COMPANY X Procedures and the COMPANY X Training Manual. All procedures and the Training Manual are consistent and compatible with the policy governing their existence, and, where related, are mutually inter supportive. All personnel are trained in the appropriate quality and environmental system expectations prior to being placed on the job.

Each policy, procedure and Training Manual has an owner whose function is to ensure that portion of the system is continually followed and updated when necessary. All practices and documented requirements must match.

NOTE 1: Where the term "documented procedure" appears within this manual, this means that the procedure is established, documented, implemented and maintained.

NOTE 2: The extent of our organization’s Q&E Systems documentation can differ from other organizations due to:

a) The size of organization and type of activities,

b) The complexity of processes and their interactions, and

c) The competence of personnel.

NOTE 3: Documentation can be in any form or type of medium.

4.2.2 Quality and Environmental Systems Manual

Our organization has established and maintains a systems manual (this document) which includes

a) The scope of the Q&E Systems, including details of and justification for any exclusions (see 1.2),

b) The documented procedures established for the Q&E System, or reference to them, and

c) A description of the interaction between the processes of the Q&E System.

Statement of Scope of the Any Company Transportation Q&E System

The Any Company Transportation Q&E Systems applies to the whole of Any Company Transportation.

Notes:

Line item c) is met by inclusion of elements in, as well as the inputs and outputs of, the various systems maps.

4.2.3 Control of Documents

Documents required by the Q&E System are controlled. Records are a special type of document and are controlled according to the requirements given in 4.2.4 herein.

A documented procedure is established to define the controls needed:

a) to approve documents for adequacy prior to issue,

b) to review and update as necessary and re-approve documents,

c) to ensure that changes and the current revision status of documents are identified,

d) to ensure that relevant versions of applicable documents are available at points of use,

e) to ensure that documents remain legible and readily identifiable,

f) to ensure that documents of external origin are identified and their distribution controlled, and

g) to prevent the unintended use of obsolete documents, and to apply suitable identification to them if they are retained for any purpose.

Only current approved procedures listed on the COMPANY X Document Matrix and the COMPANY X Training Manual are permitted for company operations. The appropriate personnel, prior to initial release for use, approves all procedures and Training Manual. All company personnel will comply with written policies, procedures and the Training Manual. Control of these documents is by revision date. Outdated or changed documentation is promptly removed from the work areas and replaced with current or updated documentation.

All company personnel have the authority to request change and may submit the proposed changes either verbally or in writing to management at any time.

Supporting Documents / Systems

Any Company Transportation Document Change Control

{Disk File Name: 4.5 Doc_Con.flo}

Any Company Quality System

{Disk File Name: 4.2 Qlty_Sys.flo}

Any Company Transportation Document Control Matrix

{Disk File Name: COMPANY X_doc_mtx.xls}

Any Company Training Manual

RESPONSIBILITY: The Operations and Safety Vice President

4.2.4 Control of Records

Records are established and maintained to provide evidence of conformity to requirements and of the effective operation of the Q&E System. Records are legible, readily identifiable and retrievable. A documented procedure is established to define the controls needed for the identification, storage, protection, retrieval, retention time and disposition of records. Disposal of records is determined and defined by the departmental manager responsible for the record.

The use of ‘White-Out’ by our organization employees has been determined to be incompatible with use on quality records and is not allowed, but may be used by individuals in other circumstances.

Records and forms used are identified in this manual, in procedures and in our Training Manual. Typically forms used by Any Company are purchased or are forms supplied by our customer, which are not internally controlled. These forms and their usage are described in the Training Manual. Once these forms are filled in they become part of our record system and are subject to the controls mentioned in 4.16.

The Freight Bill is the heart of our quality records and is used as the basis of our ability to demonstrate quality performance and identify improvement opportunities throughout company operations.

Records are maintained primarily on paper and all permanent records are stored in the office locations as indicated in the document matrix. Computer records are typically temporary and are made into hard copies when orders are completed. Information related to environmental and quality performance is included in our records, which provides the basis of performance of our environmental and quality system reviews.

No record alteration is permitted. If changes must be made to any record, it will be accomplished by lining out the original entry and writing the new information adjacent to the old. The individual will sign and date the change adjacent to the change.

Required Records

Environmental and quality records record the achievement of requirements and effective operation of the environmental and quality system. These records, their location and duration status are referenced in our Document Control Matrix. Documentation of all individuals who have completed Driver Training and Orientation are kept on file by the Vice President Of Operations and Safety with the Any Company Transportation Training Manual.

Storage and Disposal

Records are maintained in the locations and for the minimum time specified in the above table. Records may be stored for longer periods, which is up to the local authority responsible for storage.

Forms Control

Forms are typically ordered from J. J. Keller and Associates and are not subject to form control. Forms generated internally are identified in the appropriate Quality Procedure. This Quality Manual does not control DOT inspection forms.

Supporting Documents / Systems

Any Company Transportation Quality System

{Disk File Name: Qlty_Sys.flo}

Any Company Transportation Document Control Matrix

{Disk File Name: COMPANY X_doc_mtx.xls}

Any Company Training Manual

RESPONSIBILITY: The Operations and Safety Vice President

5 Management Responsibility

5.1 Management Commitment

Top management provides evidence of its commitment to the development and implementation of the Q&E System and continually improving its effectiveness by:

a) communicating to our organization the importance of meeting customer as well as statutory and regulatory requirements,

b) establishing the environmental and quality policies,

c) ensuring that environmental and quality objectives are established,

d) conducting management reviews, and

e) ensuring the availability of resources.

Note:

Line item a) is best assessed through a discussion with the Management Representative. Evidence can be derived through interviews with our employees.

5.2 Customer Focus

Top management ensures that customer requirements are determined and are met with the aim of enhancing customer satisfaction.

Note:

See 7.2.1 and 8.2.1

5.3 Quality and Environmental Policies

Our Quality Policy

Any Company Transportation makes a commitment to fully understand our customer's needs; and then to meet or exceed the expectations through the correct performance of required tasks on time and defect free every time.

"A CARRIER WHO CARES"

Top management ensures that the quality and environmental policies:

a) iare appropriate to the purpose of our organization,

b) include a commitment to comply with requirements and continually improve the effectiveness of the Q&E System,

c) provide a framework for establishing and reviewing objectives,

d) are communicated and understood within our organization, and

e) are reviewed for continuing suitability.

Any Company Transportation provides safe and reliable transportation services for all types of consumers appropriate to our business base. The nature of Any Company Transportation activities places particular emphasis on meeting the needs of our customers. Because of this we supply a transportation service that is safe, reliable, and economical.

During the early phase for our services, all safety and regulatory requirements are identified and communicated throughout company operations. Our customers’ product safety is considered and is paramount to our operations. Our customers provide shipping instructions. Our customers, using their loading equipment and standards, perform loading activities. When shipment tracing is a requirement, our in-house record keeping system and timely communication with the drivers in route provides this necessary information.

It is our objective to establish and maintain a Q&E System that ensures all our services meet all contractual and regulatory requirements. Our Quality Policy documents are committed to quality and customer satisfaction. Our management is fully committed and ensures this policy is understood, implemented and maintained throughout all levels of the company.

We are fully committed to implementing a quality system that meets or exceeds the customer requirements. Our intention is to continually improve all our management processes and operate in an environment where prevention of service deficiencies is paramount.

Our Environmental Policy

Any Company Transportation is committed to comply with all applicable environmental legislation and other related requirements. Any Company Transportation is further committed to continuous reduction and prevention of pollution.

Any Company Transportation objectives and targets, focused on aspects and impacts appropriate to our industry, are set and reviewed through our management review process. Objectives and targets are accomplished through our Q&E System based on continuous improvement, team involvement, and employee development.

Our environmental policy:

a) Is appropriate to the nature, scale and environmental impacts of our activities and services;

b) Includes a commitment to continual improvement and prevention of pollution;

c) Includes a commitment to comply with relevant environmental legislation and regulations, and with other requirements to which our company subscribes;

d) Provides the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets;

e) Is documented, implemented and maintained and communicated to all employees;

f) Is available to the public.

Our environmental policy is defined by significant aspects as well as objectives and targets.

Legal and Other Environmental Requirements

COMPANY X identifies and has access to legal and other requirements to which our organization subscribes that are applicable to the environmental aspects of our activities and services.

Environmental Objectives and Targets

COMPANY X has established and maintains a documented system for determination of environmental objectives and targets at each relevant function and level within our organization as detailed in our Environmental Aspects Analysis document.

When establishing and reviewing its objectives, we consider legal and other requirements, significant environmental aspects, technological options and our financial, operational and business requirements, and the views of interested parties.

The objectives and targets are consistent with our environmental policy, including our commitment to the prevention of pollution.

5.4 Planning

5.4.1 Quality and Environmental Objectives

Top management ensures that quality and environmental objectives, including those needed to meet requirements for product [see 7.1 a)], are established at relevant functions and levels within our organization. The quality and environmental objectives are measurable and consistent with our quality and environmental policies.

Environmental Aspects

Our organization has established and maintains a procedure to identify the environmental aspects of activities and services that we can control and over which we can be expected to have an influence in order to determine those which have, or can have, significant impacts on the environment. Our organization ensures that the aspects related to these significant impacts are considered in setting its environmental objectives. Our organization keeps information up-to-date.

The Initial Review is essentially a combination of studies, including variations of an environmental site assessment and regulatory compliance audit. It should be noted that many of the procedures and activities conducted are controlled by external factors. Accordingly, these policies and standards are taken into consideration when determining if our organization has influence over and can control the aspect.

For the implementation of this system, and then annually thereafter, a review of the site to identify the environmental aspects and impacts of its activities and products is performed.

5.4.2 Q&E System Planning

Top management ensures that:

a) the planning of the Q&E System is carried out in order to meet the requirements given in 4.1, as well as the quality and environmental objectives, and

b) the integrity of the Q&E System is maintained when changes to the Q&E System are planned and implemented.

Supporting Documents / Systems

Any Company Transportation Contract Review

{Disk File Name: Con_Rev.flo}

Any Company Training Manual

RESPONSIBILITY: Office Manager

Any Company Transportation Quality System Chart

{Disk File Name: Qlty_Sys.flo}

Environmental Aspects Analysis

{Disk File Name: COMPANY X-Hazardous_ID-3.xls}

ID-3 is the current revision as of the revision of this manual. The number will increment each time the document is revised. This manual will not be revised to reflect any/every incremental change, but the document Matrix will be appropriately updated.

Environmental Regulatory Requirements

{Disk File Name: COMPANY X-Regulatory_ID-1.xls}

ID-1 is the current revision as of the revision of this manual. The number will increment each time the document is revised. This manual will not be revised to reflect any/every incremental change, but the document Matrix will be appropriately updated.

RESPONSIBILITY: JB and Mike Duckwall

5.5 Responsibility, Authority and Communication

5.5.1 Responsibility and Authority

Top management ensures that responsibilities and authorities are defined and communicated within our organization. Quality and environmental awareness is the responsibility of everyone at Any Company Transportation. Improvements and recommended problem solutions are welcomed from all levels. We perform all our activities in accordance with the quality and environmental policies and requirements stated within this document. Performance of environmental and quality activities are the responsibility of all company personnel.

Full responsibility and authority to implement the company quality and environmental policies is granted to the Operations and Safety Vice President or his appointed delegate. All executive managers are responsible for providing necessary support to fulfill this assignment.

Each executive manager is responsible for quality and environmental performance within his or her sphere of responsibility.

Within every department of the company, all individuals have full authority to take the steps necessary to prevent service and environmental nonconformity. This authority includes steps necessary to identify and record any quality and/or environmental problems, recommend solutions, verify implementation of solutions and ensure our services do not fail to meet requirements without appropriate customer notifications. Any non-conformance issue in the system is brought to the attention of the Operations and Safety Vice President or his delegate for discussion at the next scheduled Management Review Meeting.

5.5.2 Management Representative

Top management has appointed the Operations and Safety Vice President who, irrespective of other responsibilities, has responsibility and authority that includes

a) ensuring that processes needed for the Q&E System are established, implemented and maintained,

b) reporting to top management on the performance of the Q&E System and any need for improvement, and

c) ensuring the promotion of awareness of customer requirements throughout our organization.

NOTE: The responsibility of a management representative includes liaison with external parties on matters relating to Any Company’s Q&E System.

The Operations and Safety Vice President or his delegate has the full authority and responsibility as management representative to ensure Any Company Transportation has a quality and environmental system implemented and maintained that meets all customer requirements.

Supporting Documents / Systems

Organizational Chart

5.5.3 Internal Communication

Top management ensures that appropriate communication processes are established within our organization and that communication takes place regarding the effectiveness of the Q&E System.

5.6 Management Review

5.6.1 General

Top management reviews our organization's Q&E System, to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness. This review includes assessing opportunities for improvement and the need for changes to the Q&E System, including the quality and environmental policies as well as quality and environmental objectives.

Records from management reviews are maintained as quality records (see 4.2.4).

A minimum of two Management Reviews are conducted annually by the Operations and Safety Vice President with the Quality and Environmental Council in attendance. The council consists of the President, Operations and Safety Vice President, and Office Managers. The council meets periodically and publishes meeting minutes which include such information as old business and their action items, participants, any new business consisting of results of internal audits, results of follow-up actions, decisions made, customer complaints, corrective actions, customer satisfaction, any trends identified, action items, etc. Records of Management Reviews and council meetings are documented on the Management Review Form and are maintained.

The meeting also includes a review of the results of any quality and/or environmental system reviews performed and progress toward accomplishment of objectives and goals.

5.6.2 Review Input

The input to our management review includes information on:

a) results of audits,

b) customer feedback,

c) process performance and product conformity,

d) status of preventive and corrective actions,

e) follow-up actions from previous management reviews,

f) changes that could affect the Q&E System, and

g) recommendations for improvement.

5.6.3 Review Output

The output from our management review includes any decisions and actions related to

a) improvement of the effectiveness of the Q&E System and its processes,

b) improvement of product related to customer requirements, and

c) resource needs.

Supporting Documents / Systems

Any Company Transportation Organizational Chart

{Disk File Name: Org_Chrt.flo}

Any Company Transportation Management Review Chart

{Disk File Name: Mgmt_Rev.flo}

Any Company Transportation Management Review Form

{Disk File Name: COMPANY X_mgmt_rev.xls}

Any Company Transportation Management Review Meeting Schedule

{Disk File Name: COMPANY X_mgmt_rev_sch.xls}

RESPONSIBILITY: Company President

6 Resource Management

6.1 Provision of Resources

Our organization has determined and provides the resources needed

a) to implement and maintain the Q&E System and continually improve its effectiveness, and

b) to enhance customer satisfaction by meeting customer requirements.

It is incumbent upon all managers to make available necessary trained personnel to accomplish management, performance of work and verification activities as described herein further clarify verification and auditing resources. Personnel assigned to participate in audit activities are independent of the activities being reviewed.

Personnel performing verification activities have full authority to act to prevent quality problems from occurring, or, if they have occurred, to take action to notify the customer.

6.2 Human Resources

6.2.1 General

Personnel performing work affecting product quality and activities related to our environmental system are competent on the basis of appropriate education, training, skills and experience.

6.2.2 Competence, Awareness and Training

Our organization:

a) determines the necessary competence for personnel performing work,

b) provides training or takes other actions to satisfy these needs,

c) evaluates the effectiveness of the actions taken,

d) ensures that its personnel are aware of the relevance and importance of their activities and how they contribute to the achievement of the quality and environmental objectives, and

e) maintains appropriate records of education, training, skills and experience (see 4.2.4).

All employees performing quality and environmental related tasks are qualified to perform these tasks based upon education, training and/or experience. The training of specific employees is done using a cross-training method for the purpose of certain personnel knowing and understanding multiple duties and tasks in the office environment.

All our employees are trained in the responsibilities relative to their job. Specific need assessments are performed during Management Review Meetings. Records are maintained of formal training completion and update training is performed on a scheduled basis or when the need for such training is recognized.

Each department determines training needs based on the tasks and areas of responsibility relative to the employees duties. Based upon known needs, training courses have been developed and are presented during new employee introduction and semi annually for certain segments as defined in the Any Company Training Manual and Quality Procedures. During the internal audit process-training needs may be assessed and recommendations developed to provide additional training where required. Special skills’ training is accomplished on a cyclic basis to maintain employee skill levels as necessary. The majority of training activities is conducted daily as "on the job training" when the need arises.

Supporting Documents / Systems

Any Company Transportation Employee & Driver Training

{Disk File Name: Training.flo}

Any Company Training Manual

RESPONSIBILITY: The Operations and Safety Vice President

6.3 Infrastructure

Our organization determines, provides and maintains the infrastructure needed to achieve conformity to product and environmental requirements. Infrastructure includes, as applicable:

a) buildings, workspace and associated utilities,

b) process equipment (both hardware and software), and

c) supporting services (such as transport or communication).

6.4 Work Environment

Our organization determines and manages the work environment needed to achieve conformity to product and environmental requirements.

NOTE: Infrastructure and Work Environment issues are addressed in various systems, including Design and Development, Management Review Meetings, Corrective Action outputs and other related systems. This is best assessed through a discussion with the Management Representative.

7 Product Realization

7.1 Planning of Product Realization

Our product is a service. Our organization plans and develops the processes needed for product realization. Planning of product realization is consistent with the requirements of the other processes of the Q&E System (see 4.1).

In planning product realization, our organization determines the following, as appropriate:

a) quality and environmental objectives and requirements for the product;

b) the need to establish processes, documents, and provide resources specific to the product;

c) required verification, validation, monitoring, inspection and test activities specific to the product and the criteria for product acceptance;

d) records needed to provide evidence that the realization processes and resulting product meet requirements (see 4.2.4).

The output of this planning is in a form suitable for our organization's method of operations.

Supporting Documents / Systems

Any Company Training Manual

RESPONSIBILITY: The Operations and Safety Vice President

7.2 Customer-Related Processes

7.2.1 Determination of Requirements Related to the Product

Our organization determines:

a) requirements specified by the customer, including the requirements for delivery and post-delivery activities,

b) requirements not stated by the customer but necessary for specified or intended use, where known,

c) statutory and regulatory requirements related to the product, and

d) any additional requirements determined by our organization.

7.2.2 Review of Requirements Related to the Product

Our organization reviews the requirements related to the product. This review is conducted prior to our organization's commitment to supply a product to the customer (e.g. submission of tenders, acceptance of contracts or orders, acceptance of changes to contracts or orders) and ensures that

a) product requirements are defined,

b) contract or order requirements differing from those previously expressed are resolved, and

c) our organization has the ability to meet the defined requirements.

Records of the results of review(s) and actions arising from review(s) are maintained as quality records (see 4.2.4).

Where the customer provides no documented statement of requirement, the customer requirements are confirmed by our organization before acceptance.

Where product requirements are changed, our organization ensures that relevant documents are amended and that relevant personnel are made aware of the changed requirements.

New Orders

All incoming orders (verbal and written) are reviewed to verify full understanding of customer requirements and communication of the requirements throughout company operations. Specifically this review includes equipment and driver availability, load size and weight, shipment pickup and delivery schedules. Differences will be resolved and our ability to meet the requirements will be agreed to before acceptance of the order. If there are any difficulties with the customer requirements, management will assure the difficulties are resolved prior to final acceptance of the order. The issuance of a Freight Bill number is the record of this review activity and are maintained.

After completion of the review phase management or designated personnel will communicate the requirements to the appropriate personnel.

Records of written contracts and customer acknowledgements are maintained and filed under the appropriate category in the customer’s file as mentioned in Section 4.16 Control of Quality Records. Signatures on the contract signify that the contract has been reviewed for the following:

• Place of performance

• Schedules

• Equipment availability

• Personnel availability

• Quality Planning Requirements

Differences are reconciled prior to acceptance and signature of the contract.

Revisions

Revisions to contract requirements will be reviewed to the same criteria used in 4.3.1. above. Changes to requirements will be communicated to all personnel affected by the change. Issuance of these changes will be in the form of either new Quality Procedures or changes to existing Quality Procedures.

Supporting Documents / Systems

Any Company Transportation Contract Review

{Disk File Name: Con_Rev.flo}

Any Company Transportation Document Control Matrix

{Disk File Name: COMPANY X_doc_mtx.xls}

RESPONSIBILITY: Company President

The Operations and Safety Vice President

7.2.3 Customer Communication

Our organization determines and implements effective arrangements for communicating with customers in relation to:

a) product information,

b) environmental issues,

c) enquiries, contracts or order handling, including amendments, and

d) customer feedback, including customer complaints.

NOTE: Customer Communications issues are addressed in various systems. This is best assessed through a discussion with the Management Representative.

7.3 Design and Development

Any Company does not design product or services.

7.4 Purchasing

7.4.1 Purchasing Process

Our organization ensures that purchased product conforms to specified purchase requirements. The type and extent of control applied to the supplier and the purchased product is dependent upon the effect of the purchased product on subsequent product realization or the final product.

Our organization evaluates and selects suppliers based on their ability to supply product in accordance with our organization's requirements. Criteria for selection, evaluation and re-evaluation are established. Records of the results of evaluations and any necessary actions arising from the evaluation are maintained as quality records (see 4.2.4).

As a transportation service provider, Any Company Transportation leases tires, batteries and trailers. Leasing these resources allows Any Company Transportation to provide their customers with continuously safe, quality equipment. Any Company Transportation uses subcontracted owner operators as one means of drivers. There are a number of specific requirements these owner operators must conform to in order to meet both Any Company Transportation and the Department of Transportation’s requirements. Each owner operator is evaluated on the basis of their ability to meet these requirements. Even after subcontracted owner operator services have been purchased, it is Any Company Transportation’s policy to periodically monitor their performance to see that they are adhering to requirements.

7.4.2 Purchasing Information

Purchasing information describes the product to be purchased, including, where appropriate:

a) requirements for approval of product, procedures, processes and equipment,

b) requirements for qualification of personnel, and

c) Q&E System requirements.

Our organization ensures the adequacy of specified purchase requirements prior to their communication to the supplier.

7.4.3 Verification of Purchased Product

Our organization has established and implemented inspection or other activities necessary for ensuring that purchased product meets specified purchase requirements.

Where our organization or its customer intends to perform verification at the supplier's premises, our organization will state the intended verification arrangements and method of product release in the purchasing information.

The following is a list of the requirements that apply to all subcontracted owner operators seeking employment with Any Company Transportation:

• Subcontractor must fill out an application.

• Each subcontractor must show evidence of a valid Commercial Drivers License.

• Each subcontractor must have less than 5 moving violations in a 2-year period and must have less than a total of 6 points in a 3-year period.

• Each subcontractor must have a current physical meeting all of the specifications as required by the Department of Transportation.

• Each subcontractor is required to take a pre-employment drug screening test, as well, and must pass a past employment verification check for the previous 2 years.

• Each subcontractor is required to show proof of at least 2 years driving experience while operating a tractor and trailer.

• Each subcontractor must complete an open book written driving test as designed by the Department of Transportation and distributed by J.J. Keller and Associates.

• Each subcontractor must provide proof that he/she possesses his or her own bobtail insurance.

• Each subcontractor is required to possess a tractor from the year 1990 or better. Later model trucks will be allowed depending on their condition and maintenance record.

• Each subcontractor must have their tractor inspected by our maintenance supervisor to ensure it meets Any Company Transportation’s and the Department of Transportation’s requirements of a safely operable commercial vehicle. (Each subcontractor’s vehicle must then be inspected quarterly and annually to see that these requirements are being upheld.)

• Each subcontractor is required to receive an orientation program designed by Any Company Transportation’s executive management. Once this program has been completed, each subcontractor is required to sign off as evidence of his or her acceptance of Any Company Transportation’s Alcohol & Drug Policy and Company Policy.

Supporting Documents / Systems

Any Company Training Manual

Individual Employee File

Individual Inspection Reports (Home Office / Maintenance Supervisor’s Office)

RESPONSIBILITY: The Operations and Safety Vice President

7.5 Production and Service Provision

7.5.1 Control of Production and Service Provision

Our organization plans and carries out production and service provisions under controlled conditions. Controlled conditions include, as applicable

a) the availability of information that describes the characteristics of the product,

b) the availability of work instructions, as necessary,

c) the use of suitable equipment,

d) the availability and use of monitoring and measuring devices,

e) the implementation of monitoring and measurement, and

f) the implementation of release, delivery and post-delivery activities.

All processes related to the service that meets the customer requirements are performed under controlled conditions and derived through coordination of our contract review cycle.

Included in our process control system are usage of Quality Procedures and our Training Manual. On time monitoring of important delivery and timing characteristics, driver qualifications and real time service through Dispatchers provide positive process controls.

Pick up and delivery operations are managed and scheduled by the dispatchers. Once a determination is made that orders placed by the customer can be fulfilled, the dispatcher coordinates the scheduled activities with the driver. The driver acknowledges receipt of the job assignment and proceeds to meet the customer requirements. Any delays are coordinated with the dispatcher who in turn immediately contacts the customer.

In cases of critical timing shipments, cellular phones with 2-way communication are provided to all of our city drivers for instant communication with our office and the customer. Communication by the drivers with the dispatchers is done at least every six hours as a minimum, and more frequently as needed if delays are expected or for current location updates. Currently, OTR and Intermodal drivers supply their own cellular phones (some with 2-way communication) for instant communication with dispatch and customers. This allows for communication in cases of timed delivery to inform the above parties of any delays in making scheduled deliveries or pick-ups.

Supporting Documents / Systems

Any Company Quality System

{Disk File Name: Qlty_Sys.flo}

Any Company Transportation Process Control

{Disk File Name: Pro_Con_P&G.flo}

{Disk File Name: Pro_Con_Ford.Sptng.flo}

{Disk File Name: Pro_Con_Ford_Shw.flo}

{Disk File Name: Pro_Con_Ford_Btv.flo}

{Disk File Name: Pro_Con_Insp_Rpt.flo}

RESPONSIBILITY: The Operations and Safety Vice President

7.5.2 Validation of Processes for Production and Service Provision

At this time, we do not have any services which we cannot verify the output of by monitoring and measurement.

7.5.3 Identification and Traceability

Our product is a service. Where appropriate, our organization identifies the product by suitable means throughout product realization. Our organization identifies the product status with respect to monitoring and measurement requirements. Where traceability is a requirement, our organization controls and records the unique identification of the product (see 4.2.4).

Freight Bill

Shipment identification is maintained on the Freight Bill throughout all our processes. This identification will include consideration for shipment tracing when tracing is a customer requirement or is imposed by an external regulation. Each Freight Bill is traceable to the customer, the items being shipped, the equipment used for transportation and the dates and times of loading and unloading is a complete description of the services requested.

Shipment Identification

Each shipment performed by Any Company Transportation is assigned a unique Freight Bill number which is used throughout the shipping process and on to delivery.

When tracing is required, we track each shipment with an assigned Freight Bill number. Records are maintained with this information.

Shipping containers will normally include a number which uniquely identifies the contents (e.g., Freight Bill, packing slip, Part Number, etc.,). It is the responsibility of the customer to assure appropriate identification is provided. Verification of these numbered containers or parts will be performed at the time of loading when specified by the customer.

The inspection and testing of all freight loading and unloading is relative to the situation at hand.

Supporting Documents / Systems

Any Company Training Manual

RESPONSIBILITY: The Operations and Safety Vice President

7.5.4 Customer Property

Not applicable for the services Any Company Transportation provides to its customers. This section is interpreted to mean that any customer-supplied product that will be processed by the supplier, which will alter its characteristics, must be controlled. Our services only provide transportation of customer products. Identification of product, packing and packaging, safe loading and unloading of the product is the customers’ responsibility. Drivers match the Freight Bill to the packing slip or other external identification for correct entries on the forms. Drivers may also witness the loading and unloading operations if allowed by the customer.

7.5.5 Preservation of Product

Our organization preserves the conformity of customers product during internal processing and delivery to the intended destination. This preservation includes handling, packaging, storage and protection.

General

Any Company Transportation has implemented proper measures at all stages of our process to ensure timely pick up and delivery as well as prevention of damage to the product. When it is required that loads must be removed from a truck and placed in our warehouse for temporary storage, it is stored in a covered area to prevent damage from the weather. Our warehouse is designed to handle small pallets or loads for short periods of time while awaiting transfer to another truck. Controls are used for material transfer and storage, preservation of existing packaging and timely delivery to the purchaser.

Handling

Any Company Transportation monitors material handling methods when required by the customer and provides guidance to the customer to prevent product damage from handling problems during Pick Up and Delivery operations. When it is necessary to transfer loads for freight consolidation the personnel performing the transfer have been trained in proper handling methods. Additional equipment or training is provided when necessary.

Storage

Material enters and leaves the storage room only with appropriate written authorization and by authorized personnel. Dispatchers will coordinate the movement and storage of freight in the warehouse. Records of product shipment are maintained.

Within the warehouse proper storage methods are used. Freight delivered to the warehouse does not require additional environmental protection (e.g., age-dated material, frozen goods, clean room, etc.). Freight is protected from the outside weather. Periodic reviews are conducted of storage conditions to verify proper implementation of company policy.

Packaging

All containers used for customer shipment of materials are our customers’. It is the responsibility of the customer to meet their customer and regulatory requirements for protection against electrostatic discharge damage, vibration, shock, fragility and transit drops. Freight received in the warehouse is not repackaged for shipment. The condition of the existing packaging is verified at the time of unloading and reloading into the trucks. The integrity of existing packaging is maintained throughout our operations.

Preservation

All of the equipment used by Any Company Transportation for the transportation of the customers’ freight is done so by using covered vans or containers. By handling the freight in this manner, the customers’ product is kept out of direct contact with particular weather elements that would cause damaged to the product. With regard to the segregation of the customer’s product when it is under Any Company Transportation’s control, rarely will Any Company Transportation directly handle the freight when it’s in our possession. Occasionally multiple pickups may be made that are consigned to the same customer. In these cases the freight is segregated by pickup and individual product identification markings for the consignee as well as individual packing lists. The case may arise where one pickup has been made that it is consigned to two different locations. In a case such as this, the freight may be consolidated with other freight for those individual customers. As in the previous case, the customer’s product is segregated by individual product identification markings and packing lists for that particular customer.

7.6 Control of Monitoring and Measuring Devices

Our organization determines the monitoring and measurement to be undertaken and the monitoring and measuring devices needed to provide evidence of conformity of product to determined requirements (see 7.2.1).

Our organization establishes processes to ensure that monitoring and measurement can be carried out and are carried out in a manner that is consistent with the monitoring and measurement requirements.

Where necessary to ensure valid results, measuring equipment is:

a) calibrated or verified at specified intervals, or prior to use, against measurement standards traceable to international or national measurement standards; where no such standards exist, the basis used for calibration or verification are recorded;

b) adjusted or re-adjusted as necessary;

c) identified to enable the calibration status to be determined;

d) safeguarded from adjustments that would invalidate the measurement result;

e) protected from damage and deterioration during handling, maintenance and storage.

In addition, our organization assesses and records the validity of the previous measuring results when equipment is found not to conform to requirements. Our organization takes appropriate action on the equipment and any product affected. Records of the results of calibration and verification are maintained as quality records (see 4.2.4).

Calibration / Inspection of Equipment

Currently, Any Company Transportation has one piece of equipment calibrated and inspected in order to meet industry standards. The following are the procedures used to calibrate and inspect this equipment in accordance with State and Federal Governments.

Control Procedures

Any Company Transportation is equipped with an in-ground weigh scale for the use of all Any Company drivers. This scale is calibrated by a qualified supplier of calibration services to meet the accuracy required by the State and Federal governments. All calibration and maintenance records are maintained in the Maintenance Supervisors office. Any other calibrations, inspections, or repair is done more frequently when deemed necessary by the Maintenance Supervisor.

NOTE: Our organization takes into consideration ISO 10012-1 and ISO 10012-2 for guidance.

Supporting Documents / Systems

Maintenance Supervisor’s Records of Calibration

RESPONSIBILITY: Maintenance Supervisor

8 Measurement, Analysis and Improvement

8.1 General

Our organization plans and implements the monitoring, measurement, analysis and improvement processes needed:

a) to demonstrate conformity of the product,

b) to ensure conformity of the Q&E System, and

c) to continually improve the effectiveness of the Q&E System.

This includes determination of applicable methods, including statistical techniques, and the extent of their use.

Any Company Transportation has looked at its business for opportunities to utilize statistical techniques. We have determined that currently there is no need for statistical techniques within our business processes other than those within customer reports. Future need(s) for statistical techniques will be considered during management review meetings.

Pick Up Inspection

All material to be shipped is reviewed and logged by Any Company Transportation Drivers or Spotters.

All material is verified to assure it meets requirements when specified by the customer. This can include checks to assure packaging of parts, material or containers are suitable for transportation and for proper identification. Verification will always be made using the latest Freight Bill information. This ensures Any Company Transportation only gets the parts, materials or containers that meet the latest established requirements. Items that the driver cannot verify will be annotated on the Bill of Lading or Freight Bill as "Shipper Load and Count".

Any material that does not meet requirements and causes a delay in the shipment is immediately identified to the customer for resolution. Data from shipment delay activity may be included in the Quality Council meetings.

Delivery Inspection

Delivery Inspection will consist of the Any Company Transportation driver verifying that the load has not been damaged in transit and getting the Bill of Lading or Freight Bill signed by the receiving agent. Records of the results of this activity are maintained.

Damaged product is verified by the driver and noted on the Bill of Lading or Freight Bill. It is also important to write “seal intact” on the signed Freight Bill to absolve Any Company Transportation of any liability to this claim. Immediate notification to the executive management at Any Company Transportation is required. Management will in turn notify the customer immediately of the extent and type of damage to the product. Release of the shipment is the responsibility of the receiving agent.

Inspection and Test Records

Records are maintained that demonstrate delivered product has met all requirements. This data includes all previously mentioned data requirements related to pass/fail of service performance.

Records of inspections are maintained and include:

1. Name and location of customer,

2. Ship to Name and location,

3. Number of pieces shipped,

4. Weight of pieces shipped,

5. Pick up and delivery locations, (if other than items 1 or 2 above)

6. Shippers - Bill of Lading

7. Trailer Number

8. If damaged before, during or after shipping, the description of defects, (photographs may be taken as a matter of record). Immediate notification to management is required. Management will then notify the customer of extent and type of damage.

9. Date and time of Pick up and Delivery

10. Drivers name.

8.2 Monitoring and Measurement

8.2.1 Customer Satisfaction

As one of the measurements of the performance of the Q&E system, our organization monitors information relating to customer perception as to whether our organization has met customer requirements. The methods for obtaining and using this information are defined.

Supporting Documents / Systems

Feedback from customers, drivers, schedulers and the Nonconformance and Corrective Action system. Outputs are input into Management Review Meetings. This is best assessed through a discussion with the Management Representative.

8.2.2 Internal Audit

Our organization conducts internal audits at planned intervals in accordance with a schedule to determine whether the Q&E System:

a) conforms to the planned arrangements (see 7.1), to the requirements of this manual and to the Q&E System requirements established by our organization, and

b) is effectively implemented and maintained.

Our audit program is planned taking into consideration the status and importance of the processes and areas to be audited as well as the results of previous audits. The audit criteria, scope, frequency and methods are defined.

Auditors are not permitted to audit their own work.

The responsibilities and requirements for planning and conducting audits, and for reporting results and maintaining records (see 4.2.4) are defined in a documented procedure.

Management responsible for the area being audited ensures that actions are taken without undue delay to eliminate detected nonconformities and their causes. Follow-up activities include the verification of the actions taken and the reporting of verification results (see 8.5.2).

Internal auditing provides an addition source of information for understanding our quality and environmental system performance. Internal audits address environmental and quality systems, maintenance operations and delivery processes. COMPANY X currently contracts internal audits. The auditor(s) selected are familiar with the transportation industry, our company's policies and procedures and follow a schedule that is based on the importance of each audit area. Selection of auditors and conduct of audits ensure objectivity and impartiality of the audit process.

Responsibility

Internal audits are out sourced under the control of the Office Manager with assistance from Any Company Transportation’s project manager. The project manager associated with Any Company Transportation possesses all the necessary qualifications to be associated with and deal with the applicable ISO standards.

Audit Schedule

All internal audits will be performed in accordance with an importance-based schedule set for January - February of each year. The Management Review Team selects the exact day in January or February. All audit findings of any deficiencies found in the system require a timely corrective action or response within 30 days and a follow-up of the corrective action’s effectiveness. Written policies, procedures and customer complaints are used as the basis of the audit in lieu of checklists. Audit results are documented and maintained in the Internal Audit Quality File.

Annual system audits are conducted by outside agencies to assure compliance with DOT requirements. This activity is documented and filed in the Internal Audit Quality File. Adverse results are documented and include the findings of the investigation and corrective action as necessary.

Audit results are reviewed during Management Review Meetings for management attention.

Follow up activities, in the form of daily activities and periodic audits dictated by executive management, will verify the implementation and effectiveness of the corrective action taken.

8.2.3 Monitoring and Measurement of Processes

Our organization applies suitable methods for monitoring and, where applicable, measurement of the Q&E System processes. These methods demonstrate the ability of the processes to achieve planned results. When planned results are not achieved, correction and corrective action is taken, as appropriate, to ensure conformity of the product.

Supporting Documents / Systems

Any Company Transportation Nonconformance & Complaints

{Disk File Name: Non_Com.flo}

Any Company Training Manual

RESPONSIBILITY: The Operations and Safety Vice President

8.2.4 Monitoring and Measurement of Product

Our organization monitors and measures the characteristics of our service to verify that requirements have been met. This is carried out at appropriate stages of the realization process in accordance with planned arrangements (see 7.1).

Evidence of conformity with the acceptance criteria is maintained. Records indicate the person(s) authorizing release of product (see 4.2.4).

Service delivery does not proceed until the planned arrangements (see 7.1) have been satisfactorily completed unless otherwise approved by a relevant authority and, where applicable, by the customer.

8.3 Control of Nonconforming Product and Emergency Preparedness / Response

Nonconforming Product

Our product is a service. Our organization ensures that product which does not conform to requirements is identified. The controls and related responsibilities and authorities for dealing with nonconforming product are defined in a documented procedure. Environmental aspect nonconformances are handled by the same system.

Our organization deals with nonconforming product by taking action to eliminate the detected nonconformity.

Records of the nature of nonconformities and any subsequent actions taken are maintained as records (see 4.2.4).

When nonconforming product is detected after delivery, our organization takes action appropriate to the effects, or potential effects, of the nonconformity.

Delays in Pick Up and Delivery

When delays in pick up or delivery of goods is known, the drivers are responsible for contacting the dispatcher and describing the delay and for providing an estimated time of arrival. The dispatcher is responsible for contacting the customer and providing the necessary information on the cause of the delay and the arrival times. If equipment failure is the cause, the dispatcher will call the maintenance supervisor who is responsible for arranging for emergency equipment repair services. Once the maintenance supervisor has contacted the equipment repair services, the driver will coordinate the repair with the Service Company. The driver is responsible for communicating his status with the dispatcher periodically until he is back on the road.

In cases when the delay is caused by a traffic accident the driver has the responsibility of analyzing the situation for injuries and damage to equipment, as well as contacting the local authorities for assistance. In cases of personnel injury to the driver or occupants of the other vehicles, the driver, if physically able, is expected to provide communication with authorities that can arrange for emergency medical assistance. Once these arrangements have been made the driver will contact the dispatcher with details of the accident and wait for more detailed instructions. The dispatcher will contact executive management and the maintenance supervisors to coordinate the equipment repair services and provide the driver with any additional instructions.

Customer Product Damage

When customer products are detected to have shipping damage the receiving agent will document the nature of the damage and have the driver concur with the description of the damage. The driver will report the incident immediately to Any Company Transportation management. The driver will provide a preliminary description of the damage and the cause. This information will not be discussed with the receiving agent until Any Company Transportation management has agreed with the descriptions. Any Company Transportation will provide instructions to the driver for completion of any additional paper work remaining at the receiving dock.

Photographs taken by the driver of the damaged shipment will be filed with the driver’s report and forwarded for management review.

It is the responsibility of the company receiving the parts, material or containers to review the damage and determine their usability in accordance with their internal operating systems. Claims for damages will be handled by the company through proper procedures, with the Insurance Company as our final backup.

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Our organization has established and maintains procedures to identify potential for and respond to accidents and emergency situations, and for preventing and mitigating the environmental impacts that may be associated with them.

Our organization reviews and revises, when necessary, our emergency preparedness and response procedures, in particular, after the occurrence of accidents and emergency situations.

The organization shall also periodically test such procedures where practicable.

Our organization has prepared and communicated an Emergency Response Plan for potential spills which our organization might experience. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan is controlled and maintained by our Maintenance Supervisor.

Supporting Documents / Systems

See 8.2.3)

Emergency Preparedness and response Plan

8.4 Analysis of Data

Our organization determines, collects and analyses appropriate data to demonstrate the suitability and effectiveness of the Q&E System and to evaluate where continual improvement of the effectiveness of the Q&E System can be made. This includes data generated as a result of monitoring and measurement and from other relevant sources.

The analysis of data provides information relating to:

a) customer satisfaction (see 8.2.1),

b) conformity to product requirements (see 7.2.1),

c) characteristics and trends of processes and products including opportunities for preventive action, and

d) suppliers.

Supporting Documents / Systems

Data is analyzed in many systems in many ways. This is best explained through a discussion with the Management Representative.

8.5 Improvement

8.5.1 Continual Improvement

Our organization continually improves the effectiveness of the Q&E System through the use of the quality policy, quality objectives, audit results, analysis of data, corrective and preventive actions and management review.

Supporting Documents / Systems

Continual Improvement is addressed within our organization through a number of systems including, but not limited to the Management Review System, the Corrective Action System, the Customer Complaints System and other relevant systems. This is best explained through a discussion with the Management Representative.

8.5.2 Corrective Action

Our organization takes action to eliminate the cause of nonconformities in order to prevent recurrence. Corrective actions are appropriate to the effects of the nonconformities encountered.

A documented procedure is established to define requirements for

a) reviewing nonconformities (including customer complaints),

b) determining the causes of nonconformities ,

c) evaluating the need for action to ensure that nonconformities do not recur,

d) determining and implementing action needed,

e) records of the results of action taken (see 4.2.4), and

f) reviewing corrective action taken.

Any Company Transportation employs various techniques to assure immediate corrective action is taken to minimize the impact to our customer. Causes of nonconformance are determined as quickly as possible and effective measures are implemented to prevent their recurrence.

All nonconformances are reviewed immediately to ascertain the cause and needed corrective action requirements. Nonconformances that adversely impact Pick-up and Delivery times will be documented and reviewed by the quality council. From this information trends are analyzed and further corrective actions are taken when necessary. The initiation of documenting the nonconformance addressed, is the responsibility of the individual receiving the call. This individual is also responsible for completing the Problem Correction Report and forwarding it to the Operations and Safety Vice President.

The Operations and Safety Vice President, or his designee is responsible for reviewing progress, looking for repetitive conditions and providing oversight of corrective action performance. The Operations and Safety Vice President, or his designee, is responsible for the management of quality processes, work operations, dispatcher and maintenance supervisor coordination, concessions, records, and customer complaints. From these sources of information the need to take to corrective actions are determined, and implemented when necessary. The Quality Council will maintain records of these reviews

Corrective action takes many directions and includes such actions as procedure and process changes, re-training, new tools or equipment, etc. A response is due on the corrective actions in a timely manner of no more than 30 days and follow-ups are performed to verify their effectiveness.

Supporting Documents / Systems

Any Company Transportation Problem / Correction Report

{Disk File Name: COMPANY X_prob_rpt.xls}

RESPONSIBILITY: The Operations and Safety Vice President

8.5.3 Preventive Action

Our organization determines action to eliminate the causes of potential nonconformities in order to prevent their occurrence. Preventive actions are appropriate to the effects of the potential problems.

A documented procedure is established to define requirements for

a) determining potential nonconformities and their causes,

b) evaluating the need for action to prevent occurrence of nonconformities,

c) determining and implementing action needed,

d) records of results of action taken (see 4.2.4), and

e) reviewing preventive action taken.

Preventive Actions are addressed relative to the situation at hand. Preventive Action is addressed with respect to all corrective actions by the Operations and Safety Vice President. In some cases preventive actions can be established to ensure customer satisfaction and minimize the reoccurrence of non-conformance, however, some instances do arise where preventive action can not be established.

Supporting Documents / Systems

Any Company Transportation Preventive Action Flow Chart

{Disk File Name: Preventive Action.flo

RESPONSIBILITY: The Operations and Safety Vice President

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