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MILAN EXPRESS CO., INC.
TARIFF 19 0 -A
SECTION 1--RULES-GENERAL
RATES AND CHARGES STATED IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY
1. Rates and charges contained in tariffs making reference hereto, or herein, are stated in currency of the United States.
2. When payment of freight charges is made in foreign currency, the exchange value of such currency must not be less than the charges valued in U.S. currency.
RECONSIGNMENT OR DIVERSION
A request for reconsignment or diversion of a shipment may be accepted, subject to the following provisions:
SECTION 1-DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this rule, the terms "RECONSIGNMENT" and "DIVERSION" are considered to be synonymous and the use of either will be considered to mean:
1. A change in the name of the consignor and consignee.
2. A change in the place of delivery within original destination point.
3. A change in the destination point.
4. Relinquishment of shipment at point of origin.(See NOTE B)
5. Instructions received by the originating carrier prior to receipt of shipment. (See NOTE C)
SECTION 2--CONDITIONS
1. Requests for reconsignment must be made in writing or confirmed in writing. The carrier must be satisfied that the party making the request has the authority to do so. Conditional or qualified requests will not be accepted. Carrier will not accept disposition instructions printed on the Bill of Lading, Shipping Order, Shipping Label or Container as authority to reship, return or reconsign a shipment.
2. Carrier will make a diligent effort to execute a request for reconsignment, but will not be responsible if such service is not effected.
3. All charges applicable to the shipment whether accrued or accruing must be paid or guaranteed to the satisfaction of the carrier before consignment will be made.
4. Only entire shipments, not portions of shipments, may be reconsigned.
5. An order for reconsignment of a shipment moving under Uniform Order Bills of Lading will not be considered valid, unless and until the original bill of lading is surrendered for cancellation, endorsed or exchanged.
6. Instructions for reconsignment of C.O.D. shipments will be accepted only from the consignor.
7. Marking or Tagging--Shipments requiring marking or tagging in order to comply with the provisions of NMFC Item 580, or when carrier is specifically requested to do so by the consignor or consignee, will be marked or tagged by the carrier, subject to charges for Marking or Tagging in Item 580 of this tariff.
8. Reconsignment will not be permitted on "IN BOND", shipments.
9. All shipments for Export not directly consigned at origin to an export pier dock, pier terminal,
transit shed or wharf will be subject to the charges provided in this item. The provisions of Paragraphs 1
thru 8 of this Section will not apply.
SECTION 3--CHARGES FOR LTL SHIPMENTS PART A
IF RECONSIGNMENT RESULTS IN A CHANGE
AND RECONSIGNMENT OCCURS In The Name Of The Consignor Or Consignee With No Change In Place Of Delivery
In The Place Of Delivery Within The Original Destination Point
(See NOTE A)
In Destination Point, Including Points And Places, Other Than
As Defined In NOTE A
Prior to Tender of
Delivery (See NOTE E)
The Charges will be as
Published in Section 3
PART B
The Charges will be as
Published in Section 3
PART B
The Charges will be
Published tariff rates
to and from Reconsignment Points, but not less than the Published rate from the Original point of origin to Ultimate destination. (See NOTE D)
After Tender of Delivery The Charges will be as Published in Section 3, PART B
The Charges will be as
Published in Section 3
PART C
Published tariff rates to and From Reconsignment Point, but Not less that the published Rate from the original point Of origin to ultimate Destination.
RECONSIGNMENT OR DIVERSION
A request for reconsignment or diversion of a shipment may be accepted, subject to the following provisions:
Charge per Shipment...$31.00
SECTION 3--CHARGES FOR LTL SHIPMENTS (Conc.) PART B
Charge Per 100 Pounds ...$3.60
Minimum Charge Per Shipment ...$31.00
PART C
Maximum Charge Per Shipment; or Maximum Charge Per Vehicle if more than one vehicle is used to transport the shipment ...$206.00
Charge per Shipment...$31.00
PART D
Charge Per 100 Pounds ...$3.60
Minimum Charge Per Shipment ...$31.00
PART E
Maximum Charge Per Shipment; or Maximum Charge Per Vehicle if more than one vehicle is used to transport the shipment ...$100.00
Charge per Shipment ...$250.00
SECTION 4--CHARGES FOR TL OR VOL SHIPMENTS
PLUS, Charge per Mile for all out of route miles ...$1.30
NOTE A--Charges also apply for reconsignment to points and places outside of the original destination point provided such areas are:
1. Subject to the same line-haul rate as the original destination point; and,
2. Within the following air mileages measured from the municipal limits of the original destination point:
POPULATION OF ORIGINAL DESTINATION AIR MILES FROM ORIGINAL DESTINATION
Less than 2,500 2
2,500 to 24,999 3
25,000 to 99,999 4
100,000 and over 5
3. If any portion of an incorporated municipality falls within the mileages shown, the entire municipality shall be involved.
NOTE B--Where a request is made by Consignor, before a shipment has left carrier's terminal at point of origin, including points and places defined in NOTE A, for:
1. Return of a shipment to the original place of shipment; or
2. Delivery to another carrier at point of origin; or
3. Relinquish possession to Consignor or to another carrier at carrier's terminal; such service, if performed, will be subject to the charges shown in Section 3, PART B.
NOTE C--Upon instructions received by the originating carrier, prior to receipt of a shipment, at point of Origin, accompanied by a through Bill of Lading covering the shipment, the carrier will accept the shipment when tendered by the party in possession of the shipment, issue a receipt (not a Bill of Lading) to the party tendering the shipment, and then execute the Bill of Lading. Such shipment will be subject to the charge shown in Section 3, PART B.
NOTE D:
1. If the change in destination point is requested and instructions are received in time to effect the requested change at the original terminal of the originating carrier, an additional charge will be assessed, in addition to the applicable tariff rates and charges from points of origin to the new destination. Charges to be as shown in Section 3, PART D.
2. When Consignor or Consignee or its Agent elects to accept shipment at carrier's terminal located at Reconsignment Point, charges will be assessed on the basis of the applicable rates from point of Origin to Reconsignment Point, plus Reconsignment Charges as shown in Section 3, PART E.
NOTE E--The provisions governing reconsignment "Prior To Tender Of Delivery" will apply only when carrier receives the request for reconsignment:
1. Before shipment has been loaded on delivery vehicle, in cases where shipment is transferred to a City delivery vehicle for delivery; or
2. Before shipment has been dispatched for delivery ,in cases where shipment is not transferred to City vehicle for delivery.
Thereafter, the provisions governing reconsignment "After Tender For Delivery" will apply.
REDELIVERY
1. When a shipment is tendered for delivery, and through no fault of the carrier, such delivery cannot be accomplished, no further tender will be made except upon request.
2. Additional tenders and final delivery services will be provided and assessed the redelivery charges shown in this item.
3. Such charges will be in addition to all other lawfully applicable charges, and must be paid,or guaranteed to the satisfaction of the carrier, by the party or parties requesting redelivery, before the shipment is redelivered.
4. If one or more additional tenders, or final delivery of the shipment, is made at consignee's place, the
Redelivery Charges will be: Charge per 100 pounds ...$3.60
Minimum Charge Per Shipment, other than Order Notify Shipment ...$42.00
Minimum Charge Per Order Notify Shipment ...$42.00
Maximum Charge Per Shipment, or Per Vehicle if more than one vehicle is used totransport the shipment
...$386.00
5. If, in lieu of final delivery at consignee's place, consignee elects to accept delivery of the shipment at carrier's premises, charges will be:
Charge per 100 pounds ...$1.00
Minimum Charge Per Shipment, other than Order Notify Shipment ...$10.00
Minimum Charge Per Order Notify Shipment ...$40.00
Maximum Charge Per Shipment ...$100.00
REFERENCE TO TARIFFS, CLASSIFICATIONS OR PORTIONS THEREOF
Where reference is made to tariffs, classifications or portions thereof such reference will include amendments to or successive issues of such tariffs, classifications or portions thereof.
REPORTING CHARGE--ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Each shipment containing alcoholic beverages, originating at or destined to, or transported through points in any state in which the common carrier is required to report such shipments to the state or any other governmental Agency, by filing a report showing the date, point of origin, point of delivery, size or quantity, and to whom delivered, or similar information, will be subject to a reporting charge to apply in addition to all other applicable charges, as follows:
CHARGE PER SHIPMENT ...$17.00
SERVICE DISCLAIMER
Unless specifically provided in carrier's individual tariffs or specific contracts, or the shipment is tendered as outlined in Items 875-01 or 875-02 of this tariff, MLXP will not provided guaranteed standards
(transit times) for any shipment.
GUARANTEED SERVICE
When a guarantee service standard (transit time), as shown on the MLXP Website (www.milanexpress.com) on the date the shipment is tendered, is specifically requested in writing by a shipper or consignee, MLXP will provide such guaranteed service subject to the following:
1. Charge will be 120% of the regularly applicable net freight charge. Example: if a regular shipment totals to a net freight charge of $200.00, guaranteed service would be $240.00.
2. Minimum up charge per shipment for guaranteed service is $30.00.
3. Shipment is subject to Milan Express 190 rules tariff.
4. Shipment must be available for pickup by 5:00 P.M.
5. Except as provided in Paragraph 6, MLXP's failure to meet the service stardard (transit time) shown on the MLXP Website on the date of shipment will result in a waiver of all freight charges.
6. Guaranteed service will not apply if through no fault of MLXP the agreed to service standard (transit time) cannot be performed. In such case the shipment will be rebilled at the freight charges for a regular shipment, without the guaranteed service standard.
7. Shipper is required to write prominently the words "GUARANTEED SERVICE REQUIRED" in bold print across the body of the bill of lading.\
EXPEDITED SERVICE
Expedited service is offered on a case by case basis for those shipments that require that the service standard (transit time) as shown on the MLXP Website (www.milanexpress.com) be exceeded. The price will be negotiated at time of shipment, and must be agreed to in writing by MLXP and the payor of thecharges via "EXPEDITED SERVICES AGREEMENT", MLXP Form OPR048. Agreed price will take precedence over any other rates or charges. Failure to perform by the carrier as agreed by both parties will result in waiver of all freight charges.
SINGLE SHIPMENT PICKUP CHARGE
1. On a single shipment picked-up at one time and place, unaccompanied by any other shipment of any description from the same pickup site, which rates at a Minimum Charge will be assessed an additional fee of ......................................................................$21.00
2. The provisions of this item are NA:
a. On shipments tendered at the carrier’s terminal by consignor or consignor’s agent.Provisions formerly published in this Item which were not brought forward are hereby canceled.
b. On shipments picked-up at the same time and place with any other shipment of any description from the same consignor, whether moving in interstate, intrastate, intracity or foreign commerce to any destination within or beyond the territorial scope of this tariff.
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SORTING OR SEGREGATING FREIGHT
When carrier is required to sort and/or segregate a shipment or unload pallets and restack according to customer specifications, the following charge will apply in addition to all other lawful charges:
$0.75/cwt Minimum $35.00
SPECIAL SERVICES-QUOTATIONS OF ESTIMATED CHARGES
1. When carrier has furnished, either orally or in writing, an estimate of published tariff charges, such estimate will be given on basis of effective published tariff provisions as applies to those facts concerning shipments which are made known to carrier.
2. Estimates of freight charges are furnished as a convenience to shipping public and represent nothing more than an approximation of freight charges, which is not binding either on carrier or shipper.
3. All transportation charges on a shipment will be assessed on basis of published tariff provisions legally in effect at time of shipment as applies to commodity shipped and transportation and related services performed in connection therewith.
ITEM 890-03
SPECIAL SERVICES--SECURITY CHECKS SECTION 1--RULES-GENERAL
1. When at the request of the Consignor or Consignee, the carrier's vehicle is detained in excess of ten
(10) minutes after being loaded, or unloaded, for the purpose of a security check or a check for contamination, a charge for such delay shall be assessed, as follows:
Charge per vehicle per each 15 minutes, or fraction thereof ...$16.00
Minimum charge per vehicle ...$64.00
SECTION 2
2. When at the request of the Consignor, a loaded vehicle is required to be unloaded, audited and reloaded, or is recalled back to the Consignor's loading dock for the purpose of unloading, auditing and reloading of the shipment(s) previously tendered to the carrier, the following provisions shall apply:
a. The carrier's driver shall not be required to assist in the unloading, auditing or reloading of the trailer, except when necessary to account for the freight.
b. A charge for the delay shall be assessed, as follows:
Charge per vehicle per each 15 minutes, or fraction thereof ...$16.00
Minimum charge per vehicle ...$64.00
c. Computation of time will begin when the driver is notified that the vehicle is to be recalled and will end when the reloaded vehicle is released to the carrier.
1. The provisions of Sections 1 and 2 of this item apply only when the delay occurs after the Consignor has signed the Bill of Lading or the shipment is under the full custody and control of the carrier's driver.
2. All charges will be assessed against the party requesting such service irrespective of whether linehaul charges are Prepaid or Collect.
SPECIAL SERVICES-SHIPMENTS CONSIGNED TO U.S. POST OFFICES
Shipments consigned to a U.S. Post Office at a particular point, or tendered to a carrier for delivery to a U.S. Post Office at a particular point for distribution via U.S. Mail, will be accepted only on the following conditions:
l. All charges on shipments must be PREPAID.
2. The Post Office Stamp will be accepted, in lieu of signature, as receipt for delivery of shipment.
3. Packages must carry sufficient postage for movement to destination.
4. Shipment consigned to an Army or Air Force Postal Service (APO) or Fleet Post Office (FPO) will not be accepted.
5. Each package must conform to U.S. Postal Regulations regarding size and weight.
6. If separate and special certificates of mailing are required by the Post Office or Consignor, preparation of such documents must be performed by the Consignor.
7. NA on property shipped by or for the government on Government Bills of Lading, or commercial bills of lading, endorsed to show that such bills of lading are to be exchanged for Government Bills of Lading at destination, or that actual transportation costs will ultimately be paid by the U.S. Government.
For explanation of abbreviations and reference marks, see Items 125 thru 135.
SPECIAL SERVICES - TARPOLINE SERVICE
When a shipment is transported on a flatbed trailer, and as a condition of transport,the shipment is
protected by a tarpoline, and such tarpoline is furnished and secured by MLXP, MLXP will perform
such service at an additional charge of..................................................... $75.00
A single shipment, subject to TL or VOL rates, that is stopped for partial loading or partial
unloading, requiring protection by a tapoline, and such tarpoline is furnished and secured by MLXP,
MLXP will perform such service at an additional charge per occurrence of.................... $75.00
Each time during the shipment the drive is required to remove the tarp for partial loading
or partial unloading, then replace and resecure the tarpoline, will be considered one occurrence.
The inital pickup at origin and final delivery stop at destination will be condised one occurrence.
EFFECTIVE April 3, 2006
Issued by: MILAN EXPRESS CO., INC., P.O. Box 699, Milan, TN 38358
Lift-gate service
When carier is required or requested to emply with hyfraulic lifting or lowering devices to accomplish pickup or delivery of goods to or from carrier's vehicle an accessorial charge as shown below will be assessed. The charges for the service shall be paid by the party responsible for freight charges.
When service center has necessary equipment to perform
$4.00 per hundred weight
$78.00 minimum
$360.00 maximum
When service center does not have necessary equipment to perform the service, service will be sub-contracted and the charges incurred by the carrier will be passed through to the party responsible for the freight charges.