Common use of Payment Methodology for Owner Operators Clause in Contracts

Payment Methodology for Owner Operators. The Company presented a new payment system for Owner Operators as it believes that the current system does not meet the needs of the Company or the Owner Operators. The new payment methodology as outlined below will be implemented within sixty (60) days of ratification. The current fuel escalation formula outlined in each collective agreement shall remain in full force and effect. The Unit Chair and two (2) Owner Operator representatives selected by the Union from each province will form a Committee to be consulted on paid time on the implementation of the new methodology and to address any issues arising in an effort to make the transition as smooth as possible. In addition, the Company commits to extensive monitoring of this payment process and agrees to consult with individual Owner Operators on any and all issues that negatively impact their individual payments. The parties will ensure that a minimum bi-weekly guarantee of two thousand dollars ($2000) will apply to all Owner Operators provided this amount is greater than any guarantees already in place. The Company commits to guarantee that at least eighty percent (80%) of all Owner Operator routes by location shall earn at least the same earnings on the route compared to current methodology in each agreement. It is understood that the Company intends each route to be completed within ten (10) hours excluding lunch and breaks under the new payment methodology. Once new routes are implemented, the Company will not reroute an Owner Operator unless there are verifiable service failures within a route, as a result of decreased volumes, or a consistent failure to meet time definite or day definite services. Owner Operators may request a route review at any time and these requests will be handled on an expedited basis through the following procedures: ▪ A Supervisor or Manager must arrange for a route ride-along or follow along within seven (7) working days of the request being received. ▪ Any agreed-upon adjustments to rates, volume, stops, or area will be retroactive to the date of the request for a route review. ▪ The Company will ensure that a team of senior Management from the Operations Department is assigned on an ongoing basis to assist in speedy resolutions of disputes arising out of requests for route review.

Payment Methodology for Owner Operators. The Company presented a new payment system for Owner Operators as it believes that the current system does not meet the needs of the Company or the Owner Operators. The new payment methodology as outlined below will be implemented within sixty (60) days of ratification. The current fuel escalation formula outlined in each collective agreement shall remain in full force and effect. The Unit Chair and two (2) Owner Operator representatives selected by the Union from each province will form a Committee to be consulted on paid time on the implementation of the new methodology and to address any issues arising in an effort to make the transition as smooth as possible. In addition, the Company commits to extensive monitoring of this payment process and agrees to consult with individual Owner Operators on any and all issues that negatively impact their individual payments. The parties will ensure that a minimum bi-weekly guarantee of two thousand dollars ($2000) will apply to all Owner Operators provided this amount is greater than any guarantees already in place. The Company commits to guarantee that at least eighty percent (80%) of all Owner Operator routes by location shall earn at least the same earnings on the route compared to current methodology in each agreement. It is understood that the Company intends each route to be completed within ten (10) hours excluding lunch and breaks under the new payment methodology. Once new routes are implemented, the Company will not reroute an Owner Operator unless there are verifiable service failures within a route, as a result of decreased volumes, or a consistent failure to meet time definite or day definite services. Owner Operators may request a route review at any time and these requests will be handled on an expedited basis through the following procedures: ▪ • A Supervisor or Manager must arrange for a route ride-along or follow along within seven (7) working days of the request being received. ▪ • Any agreed-upon adjustments to rates, volume, stops, or area will be retroactive to the date of the request for a route review. ▪ • The Company will ensure that a team of senior Management from the Operations Department is assigned on an ongoing basis to assist in speedy resolutions of disputes arising out of requests for route review.

Payment Methodology for Owner Operators. The Company presented a new payment system for Owner Operators as it believes that the current system does not meet the needs of the Company or the Owner Operators. The new payment methodology as outlined below will be implemented within sixty (60) days of ratification. The current fuel escalation formula outlined in each collective agreement shall remain in full force and effect. The Unit Chair and two (2) Owner Operator representatives selected by the Union from each province will form a Committee to be consulted on paid time on the implementation of the new methodology and to address any issues arising in an effort to make the transition as smooth as possible. In addition, the Company commits to extensive monitoring of this payment process and agrees to consult with individual Owner Operators on any and all issues that negatively impact their individual payments. The parties will ensure that the minimum bi-weekly guarantee outlined in the BC collective agreement will continue to apply and a minimum bi-weekly guarantee of two thousand dollars ($2000) will apply to be instituted in all Owner Operators other provinces provided this amount is greater than any guarantees already in place. The Company commits to guarantee that at least eighty percent (80%) of all Owner Operator routes by location district or sub-region (to be defined locally) shall earn at least the same earnings on the route compared to current methodology in each agreement. It is understood that the Company intends each route to be completed within ten (10) hours excluding lunch and breaks under the new payment methodology. Once new routes are implemented, the Company will not reroute an Owner Operator unless there are verifiable service failures within a route, as a result of decreased volumes, or a consistent failure to meet time definite or day definite services. Owner Operators may request a route review at any time and these requests will be handled on an expedited basis through the following procedures: ▪  A Supervisor or Manager must arrange for a route ride-along or follow along within seven (7) working days of the request being received. ▪  Any agreed-upon adjustments to rates, volume, stops, or area will be retroactive to the date of the request for a route review. ▪  The Company will ensure that a team of senior Management from the Operations Department is assigned on an ongoing basis to assist in speedy resolutions of disputes arising out of requests for route review. The following Articles are Hourly Employee specific and are in no way to include Owner Operators.

Payment Methodology for Owner Operators. The Company presented a new payment system for Owner Operators as it believes that the current system does not meet the needs of the Company or the Owner Operators. The new payment methodology as outlined below will be implemented within sixty (60) days of ratification. The current fuel escalation formula outlined in each collective agreement shall remain in full force and effect. The Unit Chair and two (2) Owner Operator representatives selected by the Union from each province will form a Committee to be consulted on paid time on the implementation of the new methodology and to address any issues arising in an effort to make the transition as smooth as possible. In addition, the Company commits to extensive monitoring of this payment process and agrees to consult with individual Owner Operators on any and all issues that negatively impact their individual payments. The parties will ensure that the minimum bi-weekly guarantee outlined in the BC collective agreement will continue to apply and a minimum bi-weekly guarantee of two thousand dollars ($2000) will apply to be instituted in all Owner Operators other provinces provided this amount is greater than any guarantees already in place. The Company commits to guarantee that at least eighty percent (80%) of all Owner Operator routes by location district or sub-region (to be defined locally) shall earn at least the same earnings on the route compared to current methodology in each agreement. It is understood that the Company intends each route to be completed within ten (10) hours excluding lunch and breaks under the new payment methodology. Once new routes are implemented, the Company will not reroute an Owner Operator unless there are verifiable service failures within a route, as a result of decreased volumes, or a consistent failure to meet time definite or day definite services. Owner Operators may request a route review at any time and these requests will be handled on an expedited basis through the following procedures: ▪ A Supervisor or Manager must arrange for a route ride-along or follow along within seven (7) working days of the request being received. ▪ Any agreed-upon adjustments to rates, volume, stops, or area will be retroactive to the date of the request for a route review. ▪ The Company will ensure that a team of senior Management from the Operations Department is assigned on an ongoing basis to assist in speedy resolutions of disputes arising out of requests for route review. The following Articles are Hourly Employee specific and are in no way to include Owner Operators.

Payment Methodology for Owner Operators. The Company presented a new payment system for Owner Operators as it believes that the current system does not meet the needs of the Company or the Owner Operators. The new payment methodology as outlined below will be implemented within sixty (60) days of ratification. The current fuel escalation formula outlined in each collective agreement shall remain in full force and effect. The Unit Chair and two (2) Owner Operator representatives selected by the Union from each province will form a Committee to be consulted on paid time on the implementation of the new methodology and to address any issues arising in an effort to make the transition as smooth as possible. In addition, the Company commits to extensive monitoring of this payment process and agrees to consult with individual Owner Operators on any and all issues that negatively impact their individual payments. The parties will ensure that a the minimum bi-weekly guarantee of two thousand dollars ($2000) outlined in the BC collective agreement will apply continue to all Owner Operators provided this amount is greater than any guarantees already in placeapply. The Company commits to guarantee that at least eighty percent (80%) of all Owner Operator routes by location district or sub-region (defined as Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Interior District, Northern BC) shall earn at least the same earnings on the route compared to current methodology in each agreement. It is understood that the Company intends each route to be completed within ten (10) hours excluding lunch and breaks under the new payment methodology. Once new routes are implemented, the Company will not reroute an Owner Operator unless there are verifiable service failures within a route, as a result of decreased volumes, or a consistent failure to meet time definite or day definite services. Owner Operators may request a route review at any time and these requests will be handled on an expedited basis through the following procedures: ▪ A Supervisor or Manager must arrange for a route ride-along or follow along within seven (7) working days of the request being received. ▪ Any agreed-upon adjustments to rates, volume, stops, or area will be retroactive to the date of the request for a route review. ▪ The Company will ensure that a team of senior Management from the Operations Department is assigned on an ongoing basis to assist in speedy resolutions of disputes arising out of requests for route review. It is understood that the scanning practices for laser waybills will remain status quo as per past practice. The Company agrees that it will continue to operate a reasonable amount of staff in the British Columbia Call Center until at least June 1, 2009 to allow for an orderly transition. The Company agrees that employees who voluntarily leave before their exit date during the transition period will be entitled to the full severance package.

Payment Methodology for Owner Operators. The Company presented a new payment system for Owner Operators as it believes that the current system does not meet the needs of the Company or the Owner Operators. The new payment methodology as outlined below will be implemented within sixty (60) days of ratification. The current fuel escalation formula outlined in each collective agreement shall remain in full force and effect. The Unit Chair and two (2) Owner Operator representatives selected by the Union from each province will form a Committee to be consulted on paid time on the implementation of the new methodology and to address any issues arising in an effort to make the transition as smooth as possible. In addition, the Company commits to extensive monitoring of this payment process and agrees to consult with individual Owner Operators on any and all issues that negatively impact their individual payments. The parties will ensure that a minimum bi-weekly guarantee of two thousand dollars ($2000) will apply to all Owner Operators provided this amount is greater than any guarantees already in place. The Company commits to guarantee that at least eighty percent (80%) of all Owner Operator routes by location shall earn at least the same earnings on the route compared to current methodology in each agreement. It is understood that the Company intends each route to be completed within ten (10) hours excluding lunch and breaks under the new payment methodology. Once new routes are implemented, the Company will not reroute an Owner Operator unless there are verifiable service failures within a route, as a result of decreased volumes, or a consistent failure to meet time definite or day definite services. Owner Operators may request a route review at any time and these requests will be handled on an expedited basis through the following procedures: ▪  A Supervisor or Manager must arrange for a route ride-along or follow along within seven (7) working days of the request being received. ▪  Any agreed-upon adjustments to rates, volume, stops, or area will be retroactive to the date of the request for a route review. ▪  The Company will ensure that a team of senior Management from the Operations Department is assigned on an ongoing basis to assist in speedy resolutions of disputes arising out of requests for route review.

Payment Methodology for Owner Operators. The Company presented a new payment system for Owner Operators as it believes that the current system does not meet the needs of the Company or the Owner Operators. The new payment methodology as outlined below will be implemented within sixty (60) days of ratification. The current fuel escalation formula outlined in each collective agreement shall remain in full force and effect. The Unit Chair and two (2) Owner Operator representatives selected by the Union from each province will form a Committee to be consulted on paid time on the implementation of the new methodology and to address any issues arising in an effort to make the transition as smooth as possible. In addition, the Company commits to extensive monitoring of this payment process and agrees to consult with individual Owner Operators on any and all issues that negatively impact their individual payments. The parties will ensure that a the minimum bi-weekly guarantee of two thousand dollars ($2000) outlined in the BC collective agreement will apply continue to all Owner Operators provided this amount is greater than any guarantees already in placeapply. The Company commits to guarantee that at least eighty percent (80%) of all Owner Operator routes by location district or sub-region (defined as Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Interior District, Northern BC) shall earn at least the same earnings on the route compared to current methodology in each agreement. It is understood that the Company intends each route to be completed within ten (10) hours excluding lunch and breaks under the new payment methodology. Once new routes are implemented, the Company will not reroute an Owner Operator unless there are verifiable service failures within a route, as a result of decreased volumes, or a consistent failure to meet time definite or day definite services. Owner Operators may request a route review at any time and these requests will be handled on an expedited basis through the following procedures: ▪  A Supervisor or Manager must arrange for a route ride-along or follow along within seven (7) working days of the request being received. ▪  Any agreed-upon adjustments to rates, volume, stops, or area will be retroactive to the date of the request for a route review. ▪  The Company will ensure that a team of senior Management from the Operations Department is assigned on an ongoing basis to assist in speedy resolutions of disputes arising out of requests for route review. It is understood that the scanning practices for laser waybills will remain status quo as per past practice. The Company agrees that it will continue to operate a reasonable amount of staff in the British Columbia Call Center until at least June 1, 2009 to allow for an orderly transition. The Company agrees that employees who voluntarily leave before their exit date during the transition period will be entitled to the full severance package.