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MILAN EXPRESS CO., INC.
TARIFF 19 0 -A

SECTION 1--RULES-GENERAL

ITEM 390

CAPACITY LOADS-MINIMUM CHARGE

(SEE NOTES C, D, E and F)

The provisions of this item are MINIMUM CHARGES and in no case may be used to reduce rates, minimum weights or total charges otherwise provided in this tariff, or in tariffs governed by this tariff.

SECTION 1--RULES-GENERAL SHIPMENTS OF CLASS RATED ARTICLES

1. On shipments of an article or articles subject to Class Rates, each vehicle or doubles trailer loaded to capacity will be subject to a minimum charge as follows:

a. Each vehicle loaded to capacity will be subject to a minimum charge per vehicle computed as follows:
(1) EXCEPT WHEN TO POINTS IN FL:
Class 100 (M10M line) at 12,000 lbs., but not less than $950.00.
(2) WHEN TO POINTS IN FL:
Class 100 (M10M line) at 16,000 lbs., but not less than $1,140.00.
b. Each doubles trailer loaded to capacity will be subject to a minimum charge per doubles trailer computed as follows:
(1) EXCEPT WHEN TO POINTS IN FL:
Class 100 (M10M line) at 12,000 lbs., but not less than $500.00.
(2) WHEN TO POINTS IN FL:
Class 100 (M10M line) at 16,000 lbs., but not less than $600.00.

2. When an excess over a fully loaded vehicle(s) or a doubles trailer remains which does not require the full capacity of another vehicle or doubles trailer, such excess will be rated as a separate shipment.
3. When a doubles trailer as defined in this item is loaded to capacity such doubles trailer will be subject to a minimum charge reflecting 65% of the minimum charge applying on a vehicle as defined in this item subject to the condition that in no event is the charge determined for a doubles trailer and overflow to exceed the charge for a vehicle.

SECTION 2

SHIPMENTS OF OTHER THAN CLASS RATED ARTICLES OR OTHER THAN CLASS RATED AND CLASS RATED MIXED
1. On shipments of an article or articles subject to the same rate and minimum weight, each vehicle loaded to capacity will be subject to a minimum charge based on the applicable rate at theminimum weight provided.
2. On shipments of articles involving different rates or minimum weights each vehicle loaded to capacity will be subject to a minimum charge determined as follows:

a. The actual weight of each article in the vehicle shall be subjected to the applicable rate provided for such article (See NOTE A)
b. The minimum weight for each vehicle loaded to capacity shall be that which is the highest applicable in connection with any article in the shipment. Any deficit in the minimum weight shal be subjected to the lowest rate applied to any article in the shipment. For clarification in applying these provisions, a weight required before a rate applies, such as in weight groups
(example-M5C, M1M, etc.) is also considered a minimum weight.

3. When an excess over a fully loaded vehicle(s) or doubles trailer remains which does not require the full capacity of another vehicle, such excess will be rated as a separate shipment.
4. When a doubles trailer as defined in this item is loaded to capacity such doubles trailer will be subject to a minimum charge reflecting 65% of the minimum charge applying on a vehicle as defined in this item subject to the condition that in no event is the charge determined for a doubles trailer and overflow to exceed the charge for a vehicle.

CAPACITY LOADS-MINIMUM CHARGE
(See NOTES C, D, E and F)

The provisions of this item are MINIMUM CHARGES and in no case may be used to reduce rates, minimum weights or total charges otherwise provided in this tariff, or in tariffs governed by this tariff.

SECTION 3

MOVEMENT VIA TWO OR MORE CARRIERS

1. The originating carrier shall indicate on the freight bill or other papers accompanying the shipment that the vehicle(s) or doubles trailer were loaded to capacity. If more than one vehicle or doubles trailer is used the number of vehicles or doubles trailer is to be specified. If an additional vehicle or doubles trailer containing less than a capacity load is used, the weight in that vehicle or doubles trailer is to be specified.
2. On shipments moving via two or more carriers and subject to joint rates, the carriers shall furnish to the connecting carriers to whom they deliver the shipment a copy of the document containing the information required in Paragraph 1 of this section.
3. The charges provided by Sections 1 and 2 will be based on the vehicle(s) or doubles trailer furnished by the originating carrier. These charges will apply to the continuous through movement regardless of the vehicle(s) or doubles trailer furnished by connecting carriers at interchange points.

SECTION 4--DEFINITIONS

1. The terms 'LOADED TO CAPACITY' or 'CAPACITY LOAD', refer to the extent to which a vehicle or doubles trailer is loaded with freight, each term meaning:

a. That quantity of freight which because of unusual shape or dimensions or because of necessity for segregation from other freight requires the entire capacity of a vehicle or doubles trailer; or
b. That quantity of freight which, in the manner loaded so fills a vehicle or doubles trailer that no additional article in that shipping form tendered identical in size to the largest article in the shipment can be loaded in or on the vehicle or doubles trailer (See NOTE B); or
c. That quantity of freight that can be legally loaded in or on a vehicle or doubles trailer because of the weight or size limitations of state or regulatory bodies.

2. The term 'VEHICLE' as used in this item means any vehicle or combination of vehicles handled as one unit of not less than 35 feet in length, propelled or drawn by a single power unit and used on the highways in the transportation of property. When the vehicle consists of a power unit and 2 or more trailers or containers, the combined length of the trailers or containers must not exceed60 feet measured along the center longitudinal line of each trailer or container floor. (See NOTES G and H)
3. The term 'DOUBLES TRAILER' as used in this item means a trailer of 30 feet or less in length. (See NOTE G)

NOTE A--Where two or more minimum weights are provided for the same article, the lowest of such minimum weights and the rate applicable in connection with such lowest minimum weight will apply for that article. NOTE B--The provisions of this paragraph will apply regardless of whether there is another article
tendered for loading as a part of the same shipment.
NOTE C--Except as otherwise provided, all tariffs governed by SMC 115 Series are subject to the provisions published in this item.
NOTE D--When and where Federal, State or Municipal laws or regulations limit gross weights of trucks and prohibit the loading of a capacity load of freight in or on a truck the weight and rate provisions of this tariff or tariffs governed by this tariff, will apply, except charges will be computed at the applicable rate and minimum weight or actual weight if greater, regardless of number of trucks used to transport the shipment. When the provisions of this NOTE are applied, the Freight Bill, or other papersaccompanying shipment, must show by endorsement thereon why a capacity load could not be loaded in or on a truck.
NOTE E--A vehicle as used in this item and defined in paragraph 2 of definitions in this item will be considered a vehicle of 2,000 cubic feet or more.
NOTE F--Each and every vehicle or doubles trailer used in transporting a single shipment requiring protective service against heat will be subject to a minimum charge based on actual weight or minimum weight, whichever is greater, at the applicable rate. The provisions of this NOTE will not apply to the overflow portion of a shipment where the overflow portion does not require protection against heat, provided the shipper certifies on the Bill of Lading at time of shipment that the overflow portion does not require such protective service.
NOTE G--On request of the shipper, the carrier shall endeavor to furnish the largest vehicle or doubles trailer available. The shipper will have the right to refuse the vehicle or doubles trailer offered, but once loading has begun, provisions of this item will apply.
NOTE H--When carrier furnishes at the request of the shipper double trailers, in tandem, to transport freight in line haul movement to be drawn by a single power unit, each trailer of the combination will be considered a separate vehicle in the application of this item regardless of length or size.

For explanation of abbreviations and reference marks, see Items 125 thru 135.

EFFECTIVE April 3, 2006

Issued by: MILAN EXPRESS CO., INC., P.O. Box 699, Milan, TN 38358