MINIMUM CHARGE ON PALLETIZED FREIGHT

1. Where consignor, consignee, or other person responsible for freight bill payment on palletized shipments requests that such shipments not be broken down or otherwise indicates carrier is not to disturb the wrapping or arrangement of freight on any pallet or that carrier may not place any freight on top of any palletized shipment, such shipment shall be subject to the following minimum charges per pallet:

   No. of Pallets	Minimum Charge
   1	$50.10 for each pallet
   2 or 3	$44.30 for each pallet
   4 or more	$39.00 for each pallet

   Example: On a shipment consisting of two pallets that are shrink-wrapped and tendered on a shipping order (bill of lading) with the notation "Load to Ride," rates and charges shall be determined in accordance with the governing class or commodity rate tariff for the classification or commodity at the governing minimum weight subject to a minimum charge of $88.60 determined as follows:

          2 pallets at $44.30 each = $88.60

1. The minimum charge per pallet shall not be subject to any discount.
2. Each standard size pallet or skid of freight not exceeding 40 x 48 x 48 is subject to a maximum allowable weight of 2,500 lbs., and shall be subject to the following additional charges in the event the weight exceeds 2,500 lbs:
3.  

   Weight of standard size pallet or skid:	Supplemental Charge
   2,501 pounds - 2,999 pounds	An additional 50% of the negotiated rate per pallet or skid would apply.
   	|N1|
   3,000 pounds and over	An additional 100% of the negotiated rate per pallet or skid would apply.
   	|N2|

4. This charge is in addition to all other charges and will not be subject to discounts, loading or unloading allowances.

|N1| - Example: A $60.00 per skid rate weighing 2,850 pounds would be charged an additional 50% of the negotiated rate or an additional $30.00. The total charge would be $90.00 per skid.

|N2| - Example: A $60.00 per skid rate weighing 3,100 pounds would be charged an additional 100% of the negotiated rate or an additional $60.00. The total charge would be $120.00 per skid.