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1) Upon the addition of new drivers, an Operator shall be granted a maximum of 30 calendar days to enroll drivers in the EPN Program. 2) Employer Pull Notices shall be signed and dated by the Operator and kept on file at the Operator's business office. 3) An Operator shall provide current copies of Pull Notice reports to the PPD Designee on an annual basis. G. An Operator shall provide a current list of drivers and a copy of the current EPN report, or in the case of a newly hired tow truck driver proof of enrollment in the EPN program, for all the drivers to the PPD representative upon implementation of the TSA. H. Uniforms: While engaged in the Rotation Tow Program operations, all tow truck drivers shall wear an identifiable uniform (either shirt and pants or coveralls) displaying the company and driver's name. i. Safety Vests: While engaged in the Rotation Tow Program operations, all tow truck drivers shall wear appropriate high visibility warning garments (e.g., vests, jackets, shirts, retroreflective clothing) for daylight and during the hours of darkness in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1598, or other federal or regulatory requirements. 11.TOW TRUCK CLASSIFICATIONS A. An Operator shall equip and maintain tow trucks covered under the TSA in accordance with the California Vehicle Code), Title 13 of the California Code or Regulations, the specifications contained in the TSA, and in a manner consistent with industry standards and practices. 1) All tow trucks shall have recovery and wheel lift capabilities meeting the specifications contained in the TSA and the Tow Truck Inspection Guide (CHP 234B). a) Class D tow trucks used exclusively for salvage and recovery operations are not required to possess wheel lift capabilities. b) An Operator who has a car carrier is exempted from recovery, wheel lift and boom capability requirements. However, the car carrier must be an additional unit and shall not be used for recovery A violation of the gross vehicle rated weight (GVRW) and/or safe loading requirements of a tow truck shall be cause for immediate suspension. This includes exceeding the tow truck's GVRW, front axle weight rating, rear axle weight rating, maximum tire weight ratings, or not maintaining 50 percent of the tow truck's unladen front axle weight on the front axle when towing. C. There shall be four (4) classes of tow trucks covered under the TSA. The PPD designee may require more than one tow truck in each class for each Operator. 1) Light Duty (Class A) a) An Operator shall maintain a minimum of one tow truck which has a manufacture's GVWR of at least 14,000 lbs. Class A 4-wheel drive tow trucks with a GVRW of less Page 11 of 24