Criminal History Disqualification

The following reasons are deemed unfavorable and would be grounds for termination and/or disqualification for employment with Towne Air Freight or any of its entities. The employee and/or candidate will be disqualified for employment if he or she was convicted* or found not guilty by reason of insanity within the last seven years, was released from prison within the last five years, or is wanted or under indictment for any of the following crimes:

• Murder
• Assault with intent to murder
• Kidnapping or hostage taking
• Rape or aggravated sexual abuse
• Extortion
• Robbery
• Bribery
• Smuggling
• Immigration Violations
• RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corruption Organizations Act) Violations
• Distribution of, intent to distribute, possession, or importation of a controlled substance (State laws on the quantity of marijuana required for the offense to be considered a felony, vary. Typically, however, to be convicted of felony marijuana possession a person must possess a quantity of marijuana greater than an amount considered for "personal use".)
• Dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation, including identity fraud (e.g., felony-level: embezzlement, tax evasion, perjury, and false statements to the Federal government)
• Unlawful possession, use, sale, distribution, or manufacture of an explosive device, forearm, or other weapon
• Conspiracy or attempt to commit any of these crimes
• Terrorism
• Espionage
• Sedition
• Treason
• Arson
• Unlawful possession, use, sale, distribution, or manufacture of an explosive
• A crime involving a severe transportation security incident (i.e., security incident involving a significant loss of life, environmental damage, transportation system disruption, or economic disruption in a particular area)

Improper transportation of a hazardous material (minor infractions involving transportation of hazardous materials will not disqualify a driver. For instance, no driver will be disqualified for minor roadside infractions or placarding violations.)

* Convicted means any plea of guilty or nolo contendere or any finding of guilt