WEIGHTS--GROSS WEIGHTS AND DUNNAGE – ITEM 995

 

SECTION 1--GROSS WEIGHTS

1. Unless otherwise provided, charges shall be computed on actual gross weights, except when estimated weights are authorized such estimated weights shall be used.

2.       a. When shipper misstates the weight of the shipment, as tendered, on Bill of Lading, and shipment moves subject to Consignor load, and actual weight of shipment is found to be in excess of the legal weight limitations by public authority; or when shipment moves between Consignor's point of loading location and the location of the carrier's scales, and the shipment's actual weight is found to be in excess of the legal weight limitations by public authority, any resulting fine or penalty to the carrier will be the responsibility of the shipper.

b. In all instances such fines or penalties are the responsibility of the Consignor having control over the physical loading of the shipment. Such fine or penalty being added to the other charges accruing to the shipment.

c. The Consignor will not be held responsible for any fine or penalty if the gross shipment weight, determined by the combined total of the vehicle tare weight on carrier's pickup slip and the actual net weight of the shipment, do not exceed the gross weight laws applicable to the shipment.

SECTION 2--DUNNAGE

1. Any temporary blocking, flooring or lining, racks, standards, strips, stakes or similar bracing, dunnage or supports not constituting a shipping carrier, container or package, or a part of the vehicle:

Shall be included in determining the weight of the shipment.

When required to protect and make shipments, subject to other than LTL or AQ Classes or rates, secure for transportation, must be furnished and installed by the Consignor, except that such materials may be installed by the carrier, subject to the following provisions:

 (1) Materials will be furnished by the Consignor. However, if materials are furnished by the carrier, in lieu of the Consignor, the charge for such materials will be paid for by the Consignor upon presentation of invoice by the carrier.

 (2) A charge for labor necessary for such installation by the carrier will be paid by the Consignor upon presentation of invoice by the carrier, as follows:

Charge Per Man, Per Hour, or fraction thereof - $27.00.

2. Reel chocks made of wood or steel, or wood and steel combined with rubber composition base or surface, held in place against reel by spring tension, to protect and make secure TL or VOL shipments of articles shipped on reels, shall be considered as constituting a part of the vehicle in applying the provisions of this item.