Item Number: 570

IMPRACTICABLE OPERATIONS

  1. Nothing in this tariff shall require the carrier to perform pickup or delivery service at any location from or to which it is impracticable to operate highway vehicles because of:
    1. the condition of roads, , driveways, alleys, or approaches thereto, or
    2. inadequate loading or unloading facilities (Note A).
  2. When request by consignor, consignee, or owner of shipment requires that carrier's equipment leave improved or highways for the purpose of loading or unloading, any damage done to carrier's equipment resulting from such loading, unloading, towing, pushing, or winching shall be at the expense of the party which made the request.
  3. On shipments picked up or delivered at a place not located on improved highways or, carrier will not be responsible for any loss or damage to any property or lading including, but not limited to, ground surface, buildings, or landscaping.

NOTE A:If it is necessary to transfer load from the original to another transport vehicle or vehicles, the shipment will be assessed additional charges as provided in Item 890, excluding the provisions of paragraph (c) of that item.



Table of Contents