Exhibit A to UIIA

As referenced in Sections D.3.a.1 and F.4.b. 

The following list sets forth those items, which the Motor Carrier has responsibility for visually or audibly checking prior to use of the Equipment:

1. Chassis Twist Locks and Safety Latches – (Check that twist locks and safety latches are engaged and properly secured.)

2. Slider Pins – (Check that slider pins are engaged for all sliding chassis.)

3. Bolsters (Check that bolsters are not bent and the container can be secured properly.)

4. Landing Legs (Check that Landing legs are in 90 degree position and they move up and down properly.)

5. Sand Shoes (Check that sand shoes or dolly wheels are attached to landing legs and secure.)

6. Crank Handles (Check that handle is attached, secure and operable to move landing legs up and down.)

7. Mud Flaps – (Check that mud flaps are whole and properly secured.)

8. Tires (Check that the following conditions are not present.)
                        □ Tire is flat, underinflated or has noticeable (e.g., can be heard or felt) leak.
                        □ Any tire with excessive wear (2/32nds or less thread depth), visually observable bump, or knot
                            apparently related to tread or sidewall separation.        
                        □ Tire is mounted or inflated so that it comes in contact with any part of the vehicle. (This includes any
                            tire contacting its mate in a dual set.) 
                        □ Seventy-five percent or more of the tread width is loose or missing in excess of 12 inches (30cm) in
                            circumference.

9. Rims (Check that rims are not cracked and/or bent.)

10. Rear Underride Guard (“ICC Bumper”) (Check that Guard is in place and not bent under the frame.)

11. Electrical Wiring/Lights – (Check that lights are in working order.)

12. Reflectors/Conspicuity Treatments (Check for reflector lenses and presence of conspicuity tape or bar on the 3 visual sides of the chassis.)

13. Brake Lines, Including Air Hoses and Glad Hands – (Check for audible air leaks and proper pressurization only.)

14. Current License Plate (Check to see that it is affixed to equipment.)

15. Proper Display of Hazardous Cargo Placards, In Accordance with Shipping Papers

16. Display of Current Non-expired Federal Placards or Stickers (Check to see that it is affixed to equipment.)

The foregoing list does not include latent defects unless caused by or resulting from the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of the Motor Carrier, its agents, employees, vendors or subcontractors during the Interchange Period. The foregoing list is without limitation of any federal or state legal requirements applicable to Motor Carrier with respect to use or operation of Equipment. [Revised 1/17/05]