Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the 1 South Central Trucking LLC website ("Site") or submitting an employment application through our portal, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Site or submit an application.

These Terms constitute a binding legal agreement between you and 1 South Central Trucking LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a Texas limited liability company and licensed commercial motor carrier.

These Terms apply to all users of the Site, including applicants, visitors, and any person who accesses the Site on behalf of another individual.

2. No Guarantee of Employment

Submission of an employment application does not guarantee employment, an interview, a callback, or any particular outcome. The Company reserves the right to:

• Reject any applicant at its sole discretion consistent with applicable anti-discrimination law
• Modify job requirements or close positions at any time without notice
• Determine hiring decisions based on qualifications, safety record, background screening results, drug test results, regulatory compliance, and business needs
• Terminate the application process at any stage without explanation, provided such termination is not unlawfully discriminatory
• Maintain incomplete applications in our system without any obligation to contact the applicant

3. Applicant Responsibilities and Representations

By submitting an application, you represent, warrant, and agree to:

• Provide truthful, accurate, complete, and current information at all stages of the application process, including on the application form, in interviews, and in all supporting documentation
• Disclose all required employment history for the preceding three (3) years as required by 49 CFR § 391.21, including all employers for whom you operated a commercial motor vehicle
• Disclose all traffic convictions (other than parking violations) and accidents for the preceding three (3) years, and all DUI/DWI offenses for the preceding ten (10) years, as required by applicable DOT regulations
• Disclose any prior positive drug or alcohol tests, refusals to test, return-to-duty requirements, or violations of any employer's DOT drug and alcohol policies
• Not submit fraudulent, forged, altered, or misleading documentation of any kind, including but not limited to CDL documents, medical certificates, training records, or employment verification letters
• Authorize the Company to verify all information provided, including contacting prior employers, references, educational institutions, and licensing agencies
• Cooperate fully with background screening, drug and alcohol testing, medical examination, and Clearinghouse query procedures
• Notify the Company promptly — and in any event within five (5) business days — if any information previously provided becomes inaccurate, incomplete, or materially changes
• Comply with all instructions and requirements provided during the application process
• Not impersonate another individual or submit applications on behalf of others without their knowledge and consent

4. Employment History Verification — 49 CFR § 391.23

Federal regulations require us to investigate the employment history of every driver applicant for the preceding three (3) years. By submitting an application, you specifically authorize and consent to the following:

• Contact with each of your employers during the preceding three (3) years, including employers for whom you did not operate a commercial motor vehicle, to verify the accuracy of your stated employment history
• Specific inquiry to each prior DOT-regulated employer regarding: (a) your general work performance and conduct; (b) whether you were involved in any accident while employed; (c) whether you received any safety violations or citations; and (d) whether you were subject to any DOT drug or alcohol testing violations, consistent with the requirements of 49 CFR § 391.23(e) and 49 CFR § 40.25
• Release of drug and alcohol testing records by prior employers as required by 49 CFR § 40.25, including records of positive tests, refusals to test, and return-to-duty status
• Release of driving history, accident reports, and safety violation records by prior employers and state motor vehicle agencies

You have the right to review information provided by prior employers and to request an opportunity to respond before any adverse employment decision is made based on such information. Requests must be submitted in writing within fifteen (15) business days of notification that adverse information was received.

5. DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program Acknowledgment

As a condition of employment in a safety-sensitive function, all driver applicants must comply with the Company's DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, conducted pursuant to 49 CFR Part 382 and the DOT drug testing procedures in 49 CFR Part 40. By submitting an application for a driving position, you acknowledge and agree to:

• Submit to a pre-employment drug test, the results of which must be negative before you may perform any safety-sensitive function
• Participate in the Company's random drug and alcohol testing pool upon hire
• Submit to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing as required by 49 CFR § 382.301–382.311
• Acknowledge that refusal to submit to any required test constitutes a violation equivalent to a positive test result under 49 CFR § 382.211
• Disclose any positive drug or alcohol test results, refusals, or violations from any prior DOT-regulated employer within the preceding three (3) years
• Complete a return-to-duty evaluation with a qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and meet all return-to-duty requirements before resuming safety-sensitive functions, if applicable

6. FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse — Consent Notice

By submitting an application for a CDL-required position, you acknowledge:

• A pre-employment full query of the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse will be conducted, which requires your electronic consent provided directly through the Clearinghouse system at clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov
• A limited Clearinghouse query may be conducted without your consent to verify whether a full query is required
• If your Clearinghouse record reflects an unresolved drug or alcohol violation, you are prohibited from performing safety-sensitive functions and will be ineligible for hire in a driving position until all return-to-duty requirements are satisfied
• Annual Clearinghouse queries will be conducted for all employed CDL drivers, as required by 49 CFR § 382.701(b)
• Your Clearinghouse record is accessible to any FMCSA-registered employer that conducts a query and to the FMCSA for oversight purposes

7. Background Screening and Consumer Reports

As part of the employment process, we may obtain consumer reports and investigative consumer reports under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. These may include:

• Criminal history reports (county, state, and federal)
• Employment verification reports including DAC/HireRight employment history reports
• Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) from state licensing agencies
• FMCSA Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) records
• Credit reports, where permitted by law and relevant to the position
• Education and professional license verification
• Sex offender registry searches

Separate FCRA disclosure and written authorization forms will be provided before any consumer report is requested. You have the right to request the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report within five (5) business days of our receipt of your request.

Adverse Action: If we intend to take an adverse employment action based wholly or in part on information in a consumer report, we will provide you with: (a) a pre-adverse action notice including a copy of the report and a summary of your FCRA rights; (b) a reasonable opportunity (minimum five business days) to dispute the accuracy or completeness of the report before a final decision is made; and (c) a final adverse action notice if we proceed with the adverse decision.

8. DOT Driver Qualification Standards

1 South Central Trucking LLC is subject to driver qualification regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) under 49 CFR Part 391. All driver applicants must meet the following minimum federal qualification standards before operating a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce:

• Be at least 21 years of age for interstate commerce (49 CFR § 391.11(b)(1)), or at least 18 years of age for qualified intrastate operations
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the required class and endorsements for the vehicle type under 49 CFR Part 383
• Hold a current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate from a certified medical examiner listed on the FMCSA National Registry
• Satisfy the physical qualification standards of 49 CFR § 391.41
• Have no disqualifying driving offenses under 49 CFR § 391.15 or 49 CFR Part 383, Subpart D
• Have an acceptable driving record as determined by the Company's safety standards
• Have no unresolved drug or alcohol violations in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
• Have successfully completed any required entry-level driver training (ELDT) per 49 CFR Part 380

9. Website Use Restrictions

Users of this Site agree not to:

• Attempt to access restricted areas, accounts, systems, or data without authorization
• Upload or transmit files containing viruses, malware, ransomware, spyware, or any malicious code
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site, servers, or networks connected to the Site
• Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, crawlers, or similar technology to extract data from the Site without express written permission
• Submit multiple fraudulent applications or impersonate any individual or entity
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code or proprietary algorithms from the Site
• Use the Site to engage in any activity that violates federal or Texas state law, including the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (18 U.S.C. § 1030) and the Texas Computer Crimes Act (Texas Penal Code Chapter 33)
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to another user's application data or personal information
• Use the Site for any commercial purpose other than submitting an employment application

Violation of these restrictions may result in immediate termination of access, disqualification from employment consideration, civil liability, and referral to law enforcement.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless 1 South Central Trucking LLC, its members, managers, officers, employees, agents, and insurers from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your submission of false, fraudulent, incomplete, or misleading information in your application or supporting documentation
• Your violation of these Terms of Use or our Privacy Policy
• Your violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law in connection with your application or use of this Site
• Any third-party claim arising from your conduct in connection with the application process
• Any harm to the Company caused by your failure to disclose required drug or alcohol testing history, prior violations, or disqualifying offenses

This indemnification obligation survives the termination or expiration of these Terms and any employment relationship.

11. Intellectual Property

All content, branding, trademarks, service marks, logos, text, graphics, images, and materials displayed on this Site are the property of 1 South Central Trucking LLC or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, or modification is prohibited.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, display, publish, or create derivative works from any materials on this Site without express prior written permission from the Company.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

This website and employment portal are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, or non-infringement. The Company does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO:

• Use of or inability to use the Site or any portion thereof
• Technical failures, interruptions, server downtime, or security incidents
• Loss of application data, documents, or submissions
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
• Statements or conduct of any third party in connection with the Site
• Hiring decisions, application outcomes, or employment actions taken or not taken

To the maximum extent permitted by Texas law, the Company's total aggregate liability to any applicant arising out of or related to these Terms, the Site, or the application process shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00). This limitation applies regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise.

Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusion of implied warranties or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you in full.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and applicable federal law, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from or related to these Terms or use of the Site that is not resolved informally shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts located in Harris County, Texas.

Before initiating any legal proceeding, you agree to provide the Company written notice of any claim or dispute and to negotiate in good faith for a period of thirty (30) days to attempt to resolve the matter informally. Notice must be sent to: 1 South Central Trucking LLC, 4621 Gasmer Drive, Houston, TX 77035, Attn: Legal.

By using this Site, you consent to the jurisdiction and venue of the courts described above and waive any objection to such jurisdiction or venue based on inconvenient forum or otherwise.

Nothing in this section limits the Company's right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent irreparable harm.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severed from these Terms and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving the original intent of the parties.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional consent forms provided during the application process (including FCRA disclosure, background check authorization, DOT drug testing consent, and FMCSA Clearinghouse authorization forms), constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding your use of this Site and the employment application process. These Terms supersede all prior agreements, representations, or understandings between the parties, whether oral or written, regarding the subject matter hereof.

16. Changes to Terms

The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site or submission of an application after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. We will use reasonable efforts to notify users of material changes by posting a notice on the Site.

17. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms of Use, contact: