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	Regional Managers, Safety and Security located nationwide.
	24 hours per day, 7 days per week emergency response number staffed by trained Safety personnel.
	Strict monitoring of DOT safety regulations.

CONTINUOUS SAFETY TRAINING
	For all employees in all phases of their job.
	Specialized hazardous materials training.
	Partnership with customers.
	Specialized training upon request.

EQUIPMENT SAFETY
	Shortened trade-in cycles.
	Comprehensive routine maintenance program.
	Vehicle condition reports checked daily.

DRIVER SAFETY
	Strict hiring practices.
	25 years of age or older for road driver.
	21 years of age for city driver.
	2 years minimum driving experience.
	10 years employment history verification.
	Exemplary driving record.
	Physical examination.
	Motor vehicle review.
	DOT alcohol / drug testing program.

ATA SAFETY AWARDS
	The American Trucking Associations recognized ABF® as the top motor carrier in security with its "Excellence in Security" award in 2001, 2004, 2005, and 2007.
	Winner of the ATA President's Trophy in 1984, 1989, 1993, 1998 and 2003 for the best overall safety record and program.
	Ranked first, second, or third in 27 of the past 33 years.

SAFETY PROGRAMS
	Monthly meetings.
	Video presentations.
	Yearly driver awards.
	Incentive awards.
	Safety dinners.
	Driver monitoring.

SAFETY PERFORMANCE STATISTICS 1987-2007

VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS

OVER-THE-ROAD

Year	Total Miles	No. of Accidents	Miles Per Accident
2007	291,688,696	403	723,793
2006	307,511,470	396	776,544
2005	299,320,399	422	709,290
2004	291,547,831	414	704,222
2003	277,983,204	373	745,263
2002	275,679,067	421	654,820
2001	282,633,411	414	682,689
2000	293,731,659	441	666,058
1999	279,187,541	453	616,308
1998	267,673,793	353	758,283
1997	272,661,186	440	619,685
1996	284,738,105	436	653,069
1995	296,621,727	485	611,591
1994	257,463,659	362	711,226
1993	256,778,585	402	638,753
1992	250,419,142	349	717,533
1991	235,715,304	385	612,248
1990	224,592,219	366	613,640
1989	201,609,531	334	603,621
1988	209,500,519	354	591,004
1987	188,087,219	314	599,004

PICK UP AND DELIVERY

Year	Total City Hours	No. of Accidents	City Hours Per Accident
2007	6,772,105	1,267	5,345
2006	7,257,721	1,276	5,688
2005	7,063,256	1,178	5,996
2004	6,943,693	1,186	5,855
2003	6,605,901	1,089	6,066
2002	6,404,669	1,046	6,123
2001	6,617,350	971	6,815
2000	7,058,980	1,145	6,165
1999	6,900,202	1,122	6,150
1998	6,612,783	985	6,713
1997	6,439,818	1,064	6,044
1996	6,806,507	1,110	6,132
1995	6,546,152	1073	6,101
1994	5,749,523	863	6,662
1993	5,595,221	836	6,693
1992	5,343,231	843	6,338
1991	5,232,690	906	5,776
1990	5,220,921	994	5,252
1989	4,526,565	886	5,109
1988	4,630,698	925	5,006
1987	4,039,899	885	4,565

PERSONAL INJURIES

ROAD AND CITY EMPLOYEES

Year	Total Hours Worked	No. of Injuries	Hours Per Injury
2007	26,688,505	929	28,728
2006	27,737,844	911	30,448
2005	26,814,527	846	31,696
2004	26,444,713	942	28,073
2003	25,716,330	802	32,065
2002	24,999,093	1,046	23,900
2001	25,957,698	1,183	21,942
2000	27,252,524	1,277	21,341
1999	26,559,146	1,231	21,575
1998	25,748,742	1,277	20,163
1997	25,750,125	1,413	18,224
1996	27,613,048	1,603	17,226
1995	26,643,007	1,481	17,990
1994	23,726,310	1.068	22,216
1993	23,136,792	1,083	21,364
1992	22,231,426	1,076	20,661
1991	21,730,373	1,062	20,462
1990	21,148,621	1,003	21,085
1989	19,019,051	831	22,887
1988	19,467,905	996	19,546
1987	17,518,022	892	19,639

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