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Glossary of Terms Accessorial Services: Services, other than linehaul transportation, performed by an agent or van operator (such as: packing, unpacking, an extra pickup, a long carry, an elevator carry, etc.). Accessorial services are charged in addition to linehaul transportation charges. Auxiliary Services (Shuttle): If the assigned over-the-road van is unable to make a normal pickup/delivery because of physical constraints and a second, smaller vehicle is needed, this is considered Auxiliary Service (a shuttle). Examples of such physical constraints include situations such as a road or driveway is too narrow, a bridge unable to support the weight of a van, and the inability to park the moving van within a reasonable distance of the pickup or delivery residence. Charges for a second, smaller vehicle are assessed on an hourly basis, in addition to charges for the extra labor involved in making the pickup with a shuttle truck. Bailment: The relationship created through the transfer of the possession of goods or property without the transfer of ownership, for the accomplishment of a certain purpose, whereupon the goods are to be dealt with according to the instructions of the bailer. Bailor: The party, normally the shipper, who delivers the possession of the goods or property to another party, but there is no change in ownership of the goods. Bailee: The party, typically the store or a carrier, to whom the goods are tendered, but not sold. The bailee is charged with the care, custody and control of the goods or property while they are in his possession. This relationship will prevail until the goods or property are transferred to another bailee, or delivered to the consignee. Bill of Lading: This is a contract with the carrier. It is a receipt for the goods and the contract for transportation. Your signature acknowledges that the goods have been loaded on the vehicle and “released to the carrier”. Broker: An intermediary or middleman between the shipper and the carrier, and is sometimes referred to as the “third party”. The broker is a licensed entity who arranges transportation for shippers, but does not run a carrier operation. Carrier Liability: A common carrier is liable for all loss, damage or delay with the exception of act of God, act of public enemy, act of a public authority, act of the shipper, and the inherent nature of the goods. Classification: An alphabetical listing of commodities, the class or rating into which the commodity is placed, and the minimum weights necessary for a rate discount; used in the class rate structure. Concealed Damage: When the consignee signs a delivery receipt indicating no damage; but later when there is an alleged damage, it is referred to as concealed damage. Concealed damage can be apparent damage (external damage) that was not noted at time of delivery, and also damage that was not apparent, such as internal damage not readily apparent at time of delivery. Consignee: The receiver of a freight shipment, usually the buyer or the person to whom the shipment is to be delivered. Consignor: The sender of a freight shipment, usually the seller or from who the shipment is pick up from. Consolidation: The collection of two or more small shipments traveling over the same route between two points Consolidator: A company who makes consolidation shipment on commercial carriers in order to make a larger volume shipment, which qualifies for a reduced freight rate. Cube Chart: A form used to calculate the amount of space in a shipment. On the chart is a list of typical household furnishing and the number of cubic feet corresponding to the item. The sum total of cubic feet is used to estimate the weight of the shipment. Cubic Feet: A unit of measure found by multiplying the overall length (in feet) by the width (in feet) by the height (in feet) of a shipment. If the measurements are in inches, then divide the sum of cubic inches by 1,728 to equal cubic feet. Cubic Meters: A unit of measure commonly used in calculating ocean freight charges. Use the following conversion factors when working with cubic meters:
Curbside Delivery (Tailgate Delivery): An industry-standard term meaning delivery to the end of the trailer on shipments made to a residence. Usually shipments weighing over 100 pounds require the consignee to provide additional assistance for unloading. No other services are offered (no inside delivery, no unpacking, etc.). Cwt.: This abbreviation stands for the rate or charge per 100 pounds. Delivery Exception: Notation of damage or extraordinary condition recorded on the delivery receipt of the carrier. Used as prima facie evidence in substantiating a claims against the carrier. On the other hand: when the consignee signs the delivery receipt with no exception noted, it means that the shipment is in good order (no apparent damage), and the contract of carriage has been executed. Density: A physical characteristic of a commodity measuring its mass per unit volume (example: pounds per cubic foot); an important factor in ratemaking since density affects the utilization of a carrier’s vehicle. Dimensional Weight: The weight of shipment calculated from its size (not actual), used primarily on air shipments. On domestic shipments, use LxWxH in inches divided by 194; and on international shipments, use LxWxH in inches divided by 166 to find the dimensional weight. Elevator carry: A charge to compensate the carrier for additional labor required to move the shipment by way of an elevator. Flight Carry (Stair Carry): A charge to compensate the carrier for the additional labor and time required to move a shipment up or down flights of stairs which lead to or from an origin or destination residence. FOB: A term of sale that defines who is to incur transportation charges for the shipment, who is to control the movement of the shipment, or where the title to the goods passes to the buyer; originally meant “free on board” ship. Freight forwarder: A carrier that collects small shipments from shippers, consolidates the small shipments, and uses a basic mode to transport these consolidated shipments to a destination where the freight forwarder delivers the shipments to the consignee. Household Goods: A common term used to describe household effects, articles and fixtures relating to a change in the domicile of the householder. Household goods is a generic definition used to describe commodities too numerous to sort by type, are personal in nature, and are used (not new). Household Goods Carrier: A common carrier with operating authority issued by a state or federal governmental entity, authorizing the carrier to move household goods between designated geographic areas. Interstate Commerce: The transportation of persons or property between states, in the course of the movement, the shipment crosses a state boundary line. Intrastate Commerce: The transportation of persons or property between points within the same state. A shipment between two points within the same state may be interstate if the shipment had prior or subsequent move outside of the state and the intent of the shipper was an interstate shipment at the time of shipment. Long Carry (Distance Carry): A charge assessed when a shipment must be mo0ved more than 75 feet from the rear of the van trailer at the entrance of a residence. Long Haul: A move that takes place over 450 miles. Long hauls are (generally) performed with tractor-trailers. LTL: Less-than-truckload, a shipment weighing less than the minimum weight needed to use the lower truckload rate. Reefer: A term used for refrigerated vehicles. Released Value: The value of a shipment set by the shipper, which establishes the maximum liability of the carrier. Released Value Rates: Rates based upon the value of the shipment; the maximum carrier liability for damage is less than the full value, and in return the carrier offers a lower rate. Reseller’s Program: A SPS program whereby the store can act as an intermediary between the shipper and the carrier, and resell transportation services as a third party. Reweigh: Second weighing of shipment performed at destination at the shipper’s or the carrier’s request. RVNX: An acronym for Released Value Not Exceeding. An industry-used abbreviation for denoting the limit of value to qualify for a released value rate. Rules Tariff: A published tariff governing the application of, and charges thereof, for accessorial services performed by the carrier. Tare Weight: The weight of the vehicle when it is empty. Tariff: A publication that contains a carrier’s rate, accessorial charges and rules. Transit time: The total time that elapses from pickup to delivery of a shipment.
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