mfturp-1 - SDDC - U.S. Army

MOTOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROVIDER RULESSECTION Bmonitoring station will be continually manned by a qualified individual capable of providingimmediate assistance in response to an emergency or DTTS inquiry. The TSP will also complywith communication requirements outlined in Item 103, Dual Driver Protective Service (DDP).The TSP must ensure the SNSV provides continuous messaging and positioning service,including immediate notification of EMERGENCY button activations by drivers.6. Each driver will be equipped with a remote panic button along with one receiver per vehicle.Drivers will report an emergency by pressing the vehicle’s emergency button or drivers’ remotepanic button. The vehicle’s emergency button will be located within easy reach of the driver andthe remote panic button will be located in each driver’s possession.7. If a driver needs to test an emergency button, a ―U‖ status message (see paragraph 8.g below)will be sent to DTTS at least 20 minutes prior to testing. Driver may also call SDDC DTTS at thecontact number provided in Section A, VIII, Table 1 prior to testing.8. The following provides tracking procedures and/or requirements:a. To initiate DTTS Service:1) The vehicle driver will begin DTTS tracking upon arrival at origin by enablingDTTS per SNSV instruction. This action will generate a "B" message to DTTSand initiates the required 15 minute position reports.2) The SNSV will provide the driver with "on-screen" verification (―DTTS ON‖)that DTTS service has been enabled. The driver will not send any other SNSmessages or depart a protected environment until verification is received.3) Driver will position the satellite message display unit in a manner that allowsthe shipping inspector or other designated shipper personnel to observe the"DTTS On" message without having to climb aboard the cab of the vehicle.b. Loading DTTS Shipment. The driver will send an "L" status message for newshipments subject to SNS tracking. The text portion of this message will include theshipment identification (i.e., BL number), trailer number, drom number, origin, anddestination for each SNS shipment loaded. In the event this information exceeds thespace provided for one text message, submit as many additional status "L" messages asnecessary to convey all required information.c. Departing Protected Environment. When departing point of origin, a secure holdingarea, a TSP terminal, or from a location due to a delay status, the driver will provideDTTS with a "D" status message to include location. Status code ―D‖ places the shipmentinto a movement status for DTTS. A ―D‖ message code will be used when previousshipment status would have been L, T,M, A, U, or O.Issue Date: 29 March 2011 Effective Date: 01 April 2011Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command1 Soldier WayScott Air Force Base, IL 62225-138-