STOPOFFS

1. A shipment subject to a minimum weight of 20,000 pounds or greater on one bill of lading on one day may be stopped enroute between origin and final destination to complete loading or to partially unload (but not both loading and unloading) subject to circuity limitations (Note A) and all other provisions of this Item.
2. Arrangement must first be made with carrier prior to tender of any portion of the shipment.
3. Substitution of other property for that originally loaded or exchange of contents of the load in any manner is prohibited.
4. On shipments stopped off for partial unloading, charges shall be based upon the minimum weight, or actual weight is greater, of the entire shipment at the truckload rate applicable from original point of shipment to the point to which the highest rate applies where any portion of the shipment is delivered.
5. On shipments stopped off for partial loading, charges shall be based on the minimum weight, or actual weight if greater, of the entire shipment at the truckload rate applicable to the final destination from the point from which the highest rate applies where any portion of the shipment was loaded.
6. A maximum of three (3) stops, excluding original pickup or final delivery, is permitted. The additional charge for each stop of $80.00, except that additional pickups or deliveries within the same plant facility (which will be considered stops under this Item) will be subject to a stopoff charge of $45.00. If shipment is consigned to more than one consignee, all charges must be prepaid.
7. Stopoff is not permitted on shipments consigned "C.O.D." or to be delivered only on shipper's order, or when accompanied by any instructions from consignor requiring the surrender or presentation of the bill of lading, a written order, or requiring other documents as a condition precedent to delivery at stopoff points or moving under uniform bill of lading having Section 7 thereof signed.
8. The bill of lading must show, in addition to the points at which stopoff is to be made, the description and weight of the articles to be loaded or unloaded and the name and address of the parties who will load or unload at the stopoff points. Carrier shall make notation on freight bill showing date, description, quantity, and weight of the articles loaded or unloaded at stopoff points.
9. Stopoff privileges apply only on shipments transported on a single tractor trailer unit, and only one freight bill will be rendered for the entire shipment.

Note A - Maximum Circuity Provision

The shortest distance from initial origin to final destination will first be determined from the governing mileage guide (See Item 100). The distance shall then be calculated via actual route of movement required to effect the stops in sequence of movement, including any back hauls. If the difference between the two exceeds 15 percent (15%) of the short route distance, the provisions of Item 900 will not apply.