FAST TRACK GUARANTEED SERVICES

Fast Track Day Definite – Applicable for points serviced by PITT OHIO EXPRESS (PITD).   Eligible points based on PITT OHIO EXPRESS website.

(a) A guaranteed service for shipments requiring delivery by 5:00 p.m., per Carrier's standard transit schedule, will be subject to the fees in the following chart:

(b) All shipments going to the Washington D.C. arbitrary zone and all shipments picked up in and delivered to points within the Washington D.C. arbitrary zone, will be subject to the fees in the following chart: 

(c)   Failure to complete delivery by 5:00 p.m. by the Carrier's standard transit schedule will result in the invoice charges being refunded for that particular shipment up to a maximum amount of $500.00 per shipment, subject to a fifteen (15) minute grace period (defined herein). 

Fast Track Time Definite:   A guaranteed service for shipments requiring time specific delivery per Carrier’s standard transit schedule for a fee, which is incremented based upon time requirement and distance. Failure to complete delivery by the agreed upon time specific needs of customer by the Carrier’s standard transit schedule will result in the invoice charges being refunded for that particular shipment up to a maximum amount of $500.00 per shipment, subject to a fifteen (15) minute grace period (defined herein) for eligible points based on PITT OHIO EXPRESS website.

All charges for Fast Track Guaranteed Services are in addition to all other freight and assessorial charges. Appropriate fees will be applied for Holiday, Saturday, or Same day deliveries and will supplement the freight charges and Fast Track surcharges detailed herein.

To activate a shipment using the Fast Track Services guaranteed program, the party requiring the service can take advantage of our online Fast Track Quote services at www.pittohio.com, or contact a Transportation Services specialist at 1-866-763-0055. Placing a clear and obvious notation in letters at least a half inch (1/2) in height on the bill of lading can also activate a request for Fast Track Day Definite services for eligible points based on PITT OHIO EXPRESS website.  Exception:  A phone call is required in order to activate a request for Fast Track Services for any shipments weighing 5,001 pounds and over or for freight over 12 feet in length.

In order to accommodate differences in time keeping devices, Carrier has a 15-minute window (grace period) following the cut-off time to provide delivery service for eligible points based on PITT OHIO EXPRESS website.

Carrier shall not be liable for any delay or default in performing its obligations under this Item where the delay or default is caused by:

• Force Majeure, including war, riot, fire, acts of God, embargo or government sanction, strike or work stoppage, and weather related disabilities or other circumstances beyond the control of the party adversely affected thereby.
• COD shipments where the consignees refuse to disburse payment for delivery.
• Appointment deliveries
• Consignee's refusal of freight
• Reconsignment
• Customs Clearance issues that may be related to shipment crossing border to another shipment on trailer crossing border if entire trailer is detained

Carrier reserves the right not to honor any Fast Track Guaranteed Services commitment when freight is not available for pickup by 5:00 p.m. at the shipper's facility.

Carrier has the right not to accept Fast Track Guaranteed Service or Fast Track Time Definite shipments of hazardous materials classes prohibited in bulk packaging, including dangerous when wet, for the following:   

• Flammable gas class 2.1
• Flammable liquid class 3
• Flammable solid class 4.1
• Spontaneously combustible class 4
• Oxidizer class 5.1
• Poison (other than inhalation hazard) class 6
• Corrosive class 8

Exceptions to this Item will be so noted on individual tariff pricing pages or contract pricing schedules.

Freight charges and supplemental fees for any Fast Track Guaranteed Services detailed in this Item must be paid within 15 days.