PFF - PROTECTION AGAINST FREEZING – ITEM 990

1. Hercules will provide protection against freezing services for commodities that have a freeze point of 32°F/0°C or lower and require protection from freezing.

a. Service under this rule will be provided only for shipments handled directly.

2. We reserve the right to suspend protection against freezing services if conditions prevent successful protection.

3. Protection against freezing is applicable only where suitable equipment is available.

4. If you require protection against freezing, shipper must notify and carrier must acknowledge prior to pick up of goods.

5. Protection against freezing will not offered and liabilities are not assumed by Hercules Freight if shipper fails to place the protective service notation on the bill of lading, or if not acknowledged by carrier prior to pick up.

Liabilities are not assumed by Hercules Freight on shipments with the following conditions:

a. Shipments held for consolidation.

b. Reconsigned shipments.

c. Shipments requiring delivery on Holidays and weekends.

d. Shipments having Excess Liability are not eligible for Protection Against Freezing.

e. Shipment is refused by consignee.

f. Shipment contains volume spot quotes.

PFF Charges: $1.97 cwt subject to Minimum $75.00 and Maximum $200.45