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CAST Transportation has safely and successfully transported low level radioactive waste for over 10 years. Recently CAST transported thousands of low level waste shipments to the Nevada Test Site, Envirocare in Utah, and US Ecology in Idaho.

CAST management and drivers are extremely knowledgeable of D.O.T. and FMCSA Regulations, and dedicated to a company culture of excellence and compliance.

CAST’s commitment to Safety has allowed us to develop excellent relations with the sites mentioned above as well as many others around the country. From years of experience and an unswerving dedication to quality, safety, and professionalism, our earned reputation has made us one of the Department of Energy’s top approved carriers.

Our SEA scores and 21 “1st Place” Safety Awards attest to CAST’s premier safety record and reputation.

Proven Safety Record

CAST has been reviewed and audited by the U.S. DOT and maintains the highest certification rating possible. Our Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) is responsive to all state and federal regulatory, industry, and customer requirements, and contracts with such requirements are verified to meet all applicable external and internal quality system requirements.

CAST is in full compliance with U.S. DOT HAZMAT regulation 49 CFR Part 172 'Security of Hazardous Shipments'.

For more information, please contact Kent Statham at 800-369-6374 or by email kstatham@casttrans.com.

U.S. DOT Statistics

The DOT's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) operates the Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) System. Their website offers company safety data and related services to industry and the public over the Internet.

In the SAFER list of carriers by Vehicle, Driver and Safety Management SEA scores
CAST consistently appears in the top 1%. ¹

In the most recently available Vehicle data ¹ (as of Feb. 9th, 2005)²

• CAST Specialty Transportation is #1 with a score of 1.99 ¹
• South Park Motor Lines dba CAST Transportation is #5 with a 4.08. ¹
  However, the other top carriers operate an average of 14 trucks. Only one of them is 'certified to handle' ³ Hazardous Materials, although they are an agricultural/farm carrier hauling Dry Bulk, Grain/Feed/Hay, and Chemicals. CAST operates a fleet of 150 trucks while maintaining one of the best safety records in the industry.

Similarly, the national average Vehicle OOS/
Inspection² is almost 23%. CAST's is 3.1%:

The national average Driver OOS
percentage is 6.8, CAST's is 0.3%

The national average HazMat OOS percentage is 5.26, CAST's is 0% (zero).

No other company has the combination of experience, performance and safety that CAST Transportation brings to every project.

Check out the competition: (All of this information is publicly available)
Go to SaferSys.org's Company Profile or SafeStat Online

Compare Driver, Vehicle and Accident SEA Values to CAST:
Our Carrier Information Overview and Company Snapshot.
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¹ Vehicle SEA List Contains 1910 carriers in CO.
  1910/5 = .0026, actually putting CAST in "The top 1/4 of 1%".
  - National SEA scores are unavailable: 'FMCSA has temporarily removed public access...'
therefore National Vehicle & Driver OOS/Inspections stats are used in lieu of SEA scores
² SafeStat Results as of December 23, 2004. Updated Monthly.
³ (Certification depends in part on SEA thresholds of 75 points. This carrier's Driver SEA ranking is classified as 'DEFICIENT', with a value of 79.05).
  "SEA values range from 0 (best) to 100 (worst). A SEA with a value from 75 to 100 is defined as deficient"). -FMCSA/SAFERSYS

Proven Experience and Performance

Hazmat / Nuclear - History
Years of Experience - over 1,800 Cumulative Person Years in transportation
Total Miles Driven – over 50 million
Total Accident-Free Miles – over 45 million

DOE WIPP Transportation - History
10 Years of Service
Over 2,000 Loads
Over 4 million Miles

(Right - DOE WIPP Inspection. Passed!)

Rocky Flats Environmental Center – History

Nevada Test Site
5 Years of 5-Year Program
Over 138,000 Tons Shipped
Over 2,500 Loads
Over 2,700,000 Miles
Loaded Mile Accident Record: 0

Envirocare
5 Years of 5-Year Program
Over 6,000 Loads
Over 125,500 Tons Shipped
Over 3,800,000 Miles
Loaded Miles Accident Record: 0

Denver Radium Works / City of Denver - History
CAST transports low-level radioactive waste from the DRW dig site to the CAST yards, transferring the material onto gondola rail cars on our rail spur.

CAST personnel have also, when required, trucked the material to Grandview Idaho using custom cradles fabricated by CAST.
Year 2 of a six-year project
Over 39,000 miles
Loaded miles accident record: 0

Proven Quality

   CAST sets and maintains the highest standards in the transportation industry. "We uphold and surpass the quality of service that our customers expect by providing superior equipment and personnel, and by having a working knowledge of our customers’ needs".
   CAST recognizes its moral safety obligation to the community, and carries out its continuing education safety plan in order to provide the safest work environment for our team members, customers, and our community.
   CAST encourages its team members to pursue and obtain their own personal goals, and supports an environment in which its team members can have pride in themselves and in the company.
   CAST conducts its business in an ethical manner and has zero tolerance for unethical behavior.

CAST has been reviewed and audited by the U.S. DOT and maintains the highest certification rating possible. Our Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) illustrates our commitment to 10 CFR Parts 50, 71, 72 and 830.120, and the intent of ISO 9001.

The QAP is responsive to all state and federal regulatory, industry, and customer requirements, and contracts with such requirements are verified to meet all applicable external and internal quality system requirements.

CAST is also in full compliance with U.S. DOT HAZMAT regulation 49 CFR Part 172 'Security of Hazardous Shipments'.

For more information, please contact Kent Statham at 800-369-6374 or by email kstatham@casttrans.com.

Total Control of Assets - No Contracted 'Partnerships' or Subsidiaries

• All Company Owned Equipment
• Rigid Maintenance Schedules
• Top Of The Line Tractors And Trailers

COMPANY DRIVING STAFF

• Selective Hiring Process
• Extensive Background Checks
• Extensive Pre-Employment Psychological Testing
• Two Week Cast Orientation
• Mentor Training

CAST's Safety and Continuing Education Programs are another example of our mission to provide reliable, efficient and professional service to our customers, and exemplify our commitment to remain as a premier carrier in the transportation industry.

CAST Governing Principles

• Safety
• Management and Communication
• Key Staff Quality
• Equipment/On-Road Reliability
• Dispatch Management
  

Proven Success

Informal Feedback

Customers and other professionals concerned with transportation safety and quality performance frequently commend CAST and our drivers:

“The WIPP drivers’ knowledge of the program, regulations, safety compliance, appearance, timeliness, and ability to communicate with us has been excellent. The drivers have very good patience, the ability to think independently, and have the highest concern for safety.”

“The drivers are in command of the requirements of the WGA’s (Western Governor’s Association) Program Implementation Guide and operate accordingly . . . Each driver continues to apply himself to the task at hand–safe vehicle operation and the dissemination of accurate information on the WIPP transportation program.”

“I wish other carriers would demonstrate the same attitude and concern to operate in as safe a manner.”

“[CAST] drivers are . . . very thorough in their vehicle inspections.”

“Outstanding . . . Excellent . . . 5 stars! Keep up the high standards and good work.”