| Issuer, Authority
and Application This
Tariff, containing rules, regulations, practices and certain
accessorial rates and charges, including supplements and
amendments, or successive issues hereof, is established and
promulgated by B.J. Transport, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, US
DOT #203412, MC-147973, www.bjtransport.com (hereinafter “BJ”).
This Tariff applies to and governs transportation of all
shipments tendered to and accepted by BJ for transportation,
except with respect to specific exceptions set forth in written
agreements between BJ and a shipper or third party. This Tariff
is intended to supplement the Terms and Conditions contained on
BJ’s Bill of Lading, the Uniform Straight Bill of Lading or
other shipping documents. In the event of a conflict between the
terms of any Bill of Lading or other shipping document upon
which a shipment is tendered to BJ, this Tariff will control.
Except to the extent of any written agreement between BJ and a
shipper or third party, this Tariff supersedes and negates any
claimed, alleged or asserted oral contract, promise,
representation or understanding. In tendering freight to BJ for
transportation, the party tendering the freight agrees to the
terms and conditions contained herein, which no agent or
employee of the parties may alter, unless by written agreement.
EFFECTIVE DATE AND SAVINGS
CLAUSE
This Tariff is effective December, 2005. This Tariff supersedes
all previous tariffs or prior statements concerning the rates
and conditions of BJ’s services. However, this Tariff does not
modify the prior effective dates and applications, to the extent
that it is a compilation and codification of prior rules,
regulations, practices and certain accessorial rates and charges
and customary practices of BJ. BJ reserves the right, from time
to time, to modify, amend or supplement its rates, features of
service, products and terms and conditions without notice. Any
failure to enforce or apply any provision of this Tariff, or any
other provision of an agreement between BJ and shipper or third
party, shall not constitute a waiver of that provision by BJ and
shall not diminish BJ’s right to enforce such provision.
GOVERNING RATES AND CHARGES
BJ’s effective rates and charges for transportation and
accessorial services are available upon request by contacting
BJ’s corporate sales department at (651)436-4300 or (800)
328-8163. BJ’s effective rates are defined as the rates
established by BJ for the type of service provided for
individual shippers, which are in effect at the time of
shipment, plus additional charges or rates for accessorial
services, additional or non-standard usage, or any other
additional charges referenced in this Tariff, or those
additional rates set out in a customized contract between BJ and
the shipper. Rates and service quotations by our employees will
be based upon information provided to BJ, but final rates and
service may vary based upon the shipment actually tendered and
the application of the terms and conditions contained herein.
DEFINITIONS
The following definitions apply to the use of the defined term
throughout this Tariff, except as otherwise specified:
- “Bill of Lading” means any
shipping document, receipt, manifest, label, electronic
entry or similar item authorized by BJ. If BJ accepts
freight on a customer’s bill of lading it is understood that
all terms and conditions contained herein.
- “C.O.D.” means Collect on
Delivery, a transportation service wherein the purchase
price of the goods is collected by BJ from the Consignee at
the time of delivery, and subsequently, payment is
transmitted by BJ to the Shipper.
- “Collect” means that all
freight charges due and owing for the transportation of a
shipment will be paid by the consignee or third party.
- “Consignee” means the person
or entity to whom the shipment is being sent, whose name is
listed on the Bill of Lading as the Consignee.
- “Consignor” means the person
or entity who physically tenders the shipment to BJ.
- “Dimensional Weight” means
the weight of a shipment per unit of volumetric measure.
- “F.C.C.O.D.” means freight
charges collect on delivery, the transportation charges and
any associated fees are collected by BJ from the Consignee
at the time of delivery.
- “Hazardous Materials” means
a substance or material which has been determined by the
U.S. Secretary of Transportation to be capable of posing an
unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when
transported in commerce and which has been so designated.
- “Prepaid” means the
Consignor is primarily responsible for payment of
transportation charges.
- “Redelivery” means a second
(or more) attempt to deliver the shipment to the original
consignee, at the original point or place contained in the
delivery address section of the Bill of Lading that
originally failed, through no fault of the carrier, due to
(1) consignee refusal or rejection of some or all of the
original shipment, (2) consignee closure during routine
business receiving hours or (3) consignee cancellation of an
agreed upon delivery appointment time or window.
- “Shipment” means one or more
packages, pallets, containers or other items moving on one
Bill of Lading number from one Shipper or Consignor to one
Consignee.
- “Shipper” means the person
or entity with whom the shipment originates, and whose name
is listed on the Bill of Lading as the Shipper, and includes
the Shipper, Consignor and their agents, servants and
employees, and any other person or entity having or claiming
an interest in or beneficial ownership of a shipment.
- “Surcharge” means a charge
in addition to all mileage or weight charges due to the
carrier.
- “Transportation charges” or
“charges” mean amounts assessed for the movement of a
shipment and do not include any other fees or charges which
may be assessed under these terms and conditions, such as
but not limited to, declared value charges, customs duties
and taxes, however levied or applied, and C.O.D. charges.
GOVERNING TARIFFS
Except as otherwise provided herein, mileage shown in PC Miler,
and amendments thereto and subsequent reissues thereof shall be
used to determine distances between points of origin and points
of destination on applicable shipments. In the determination of
miles, practical miles applications are used and a fraction of a
mile will be rounded up to the next whole mile in all instances.
RATES AND CHARGES-QUOTATIONS
BJ issues rate and charges quotations for transportation and
accessorial services. Tender of lading or call for
transportation or accessorial services described in a rate
quotation constitutes acceptance of the quotation, including
specified scope of serve and terms and conditions. Specification
of a period of time in a quotation for which a rate or charge
shall be effective is binding upon BJ and subject to BJ’s rights
and obligations as a common carrier. Terms and conditions
summarized in BJ’s rate quotations are governed by this Tariff,
which shall take precedence in case of inconsistency or
conflict.
RATES AND CHARGES-BASED ON
WEIGHT
Transportation charges based on weight for a Shipment, unless
otherwise noted on the Bill of Lading, will be based on
whichever of the following is greater:
- The actual weight; or
- The cubic dimensional weight
(calculated as outlined in "Dimensional Weight”).
Charges will be assessed for
transportation of Shipment(s) from the named origin to the named
destination as shown on the Bill of Lading at the rates in
effect on the day the Shipment is accepted by BJ.
Unless specifically otherwise agreed to in writing, BJ retains
the right to re-weigh and/or measure, for the purpose of
applying correct charges, any shipment(s) at any time while in
BJ’s custody and control, and to collect the appropriate charges
without first advising, reporting back to, pre-alerting, or
otherwise notifying the Shipper, Consignee or other interested
party.
If the Shipper elects to leave
the weight un-stated on the Bill of Lading, BJ will weigh and
enter the shipment weight on the Bill of Lading for the Shipper.
If the Shipper chooses to enter the weight and the weight
reflected is found to have been understated, in the event the
transportation charges are based upon weight, BJ will correct
the weight and the transportation charges will be adjusted for
the accurate weight.
DIMENSIONAL WEIGHT
BJ reserves the right to assess transportation charges based on
volumetric standards. Dimensional weight pricing is applicable
on all shipments with a total volume in excess of the applicable
dim factor. Dimensional weight is calculated by multiplying
length by width by height of each package (all in inches) and
dividing by the applicable dim factor. The dimensional weight of
each package in the shipment is added, and the total dimensional
weight of the shipment is then compared to the actual weight of
the shipment. If the dimensional weight exceeds the actual
weight, transportation charges for the shipment are based on the
dimensional weight.
EXTENDED SERVICE AND/OR
ACCESSORIAL CHARGES
In order to fully meet our customer's needs, BJ offers extended
services, which may result in the assessment of accessorial
charges. Accessorial charges may be incurred in connection with
any of the following services:
- Detention Charges;
- Exclusive Use Service;
- Extra Labor/Driver
Assistance;
- Inside Pickup or Delivery;
- Lift Gate Service;
- Marking or Tagging Freight -
the remarking of freight to correct errors or to reflect
reconsignment;
- Blanket Wrap;
- Expedited Services;
- Notify Before Delivery
Service;
- Reconsignment or Diversion;
- Redelivery - when the
initial delivery cannot be accomplished for reasons beyond
BJ’s control;
- Residential, School,
Military Base, Non-Ground Floor Pickup or Delivery Service;
- Sorting and Segregating;
- Multiple Pickups or
Deliveries;
- C.O.D. Fees
- After Hour Services;
- Storage – BJ is required to
hold the shipment due to an act of the shipper, the
consignee or owner, or it is held for customs clearance or
inspection;
- Customs or In-Bond Charges;
- Special Handling Fees;
- Disposal of pallets,
packaging and shipping materials.
- Additional costs incurred
due to cancellation or change in service.
BJ’s effective rates and charges
for accessorial services are available upon request.
RECONSIGNMENT
For the purpose of this Tariff, the term "reconsignment" is
considered to mean:
- A change in the name of the
Consignee or the Shipper;
- A change in the destination
city;
- Relinquishment of the
shipment at the point of origin; and
- Relinquishment of the
shipment at an intermediate point while in transit.
Requests for reconsignment are
subject to the following conditions:
- The request must be made or
confirmed in writing;
- The party making the request
must have the authority to do so;
- BJ will make a diligent
effort to comply, but will not be responsible or liable if
the service cannot be performed;
- All charges applicable to
the shipment must be paid or guaranteed to the satisfaction
of BJ before the service is performed;
Charges for reconsignment are as
follows:
- If reconsignment results in
a change in the name of the Consignee with no change in the
place of delivery, or the place of delivery is within the
original destination point, there will be no charge;
- If reconsignment results in
a change in the destination point before or after tender or
delivery, the shipment will be assessed tariff rates to and
from the reconsignment points;
- If the Shipper elects to
have the shipment released to an agent other than the one
shown on the Bill of Lading, there will be no charge; and
- If the Shipper elects to
have BJ return the entire shipment to the point of origin,
the shipment will be assessed tariff rates from the
reconsignment point to the point of origin.
If, at the Shipper’s request, the
release, reroute or termination is affected and requires total
or partial unloading of equipment, BJ will assess an additional
fee of $250.00.
FUEL SURCHARGE
Due to the potential for significant fluctuations in market
prices for vehicle fuel, we reserve the right to assess a fuel
surcharge on shipments without notice. Application of the fuel
surcharge is based on the weekly update of “U.S. Retail Prices”
for gasoline and diesel fuel, which is published on the web site
of the U.S. Department of Energy. The applicable fuel surcharge
percentage is available by contacting BJ’s corporate sales
department at (651)436-4300 or (800) 328-8163.
DETENTION CHARGES
Waiting and loading time is measured from time of arrival at the
address specified for pickup or delivery. Chargeable waiting and
loading time is measured, in quarter hour increments, from
expiration of free time to BJ’s departure from the address
specified for pickup or delivery. Chargeable time is measured
from the time of the driver’s call to BJ’s dispatch to report
the expiration of free waiting or loading time. The first two
(2) hours is deemed to be free waiting or loading time.
EXTENSION OF CREDIT
BJ may extend credit only to Shippers who, in BJ’s sole
judgment, are good credit risks.
CREDIT TERMS
The credit period begins on the day following presentation of
the freight bill and continues for a period of fifteen (15) days
thereafter, including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.
Freight bills that are not paid within thirty days of the date
of the freight bill shall accrue services charges at the rate of
1.5% per calendar month or portion thereof, based on
one-thirtieth per day, commencing on the thirty-first day
following the date of the freight bill until paid, compounded
monthly. The purpose of the service charge is to prevent a
Shipper who does not pay on time from having free use of funds
due to BJ. The service charge does not sanction payment delays.
Failure to pay within the
authorized credit period will require that BJ determine in good
faith whether the Shipper will comply with the credit
regulations in the future and may result in Shipper’s being put
on a "cash only" status. This status may impair Shipper’s
ability to use BJ’s service, and Shipper’s Shipments may be
delayed. In the event prompt payment is not made and Shipper’s
account is placed on a "cash only" basis, credit privileges will
not be restored until you have paid all past-due balances of
transportation and any related charges in full, including, but
not limited to, the services charges. BJ may decline to restore
credit privileges even if all costs, fees and expenses are paid.
In the event that suit is filed to collect unpaid charges,
Shipper agrees to be liable for all reasonable costs which
include, but are not limited to, reasonable attorneys fees and
court costs, in an amount not to exceed 200% of the total unpaid
charges. Past due transportation and any related charges are
subject to civil suit in the state or federal courts of the
State of Minnesota.
Accounts, which desire credit
and/or a credit extension, must submit a credit application to
BJ. An exception to this rule will be allowed at BJ’s discretion
after a review of an account's credit worthiness. BJ reserves
the right to alter or modify the credit terms of any account
without prior notice.
Any check returned for any
reason, including but not limited to, insufficient funds, will
be assessed a fee of $40.00 and placed for collection.
Pending or unfiled claims against
BJ for loss, damage or overcharge dollar amounts may not be
deducted from freight charges billed to the claimant (the party
who filed or will file the claim or claims). Moreover, no claims
will be entertained until all transportation charges have been
paid.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR
TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED CHARGES
For and in consideration of the transportation services to be
provided, the Shipper agrees to pay BJ the applicable freight
charges as set forth in its current written rate circulars,
written rate tenders, and these terms and conditions on prepaid
shipments. The Shipper's complete name, address, city, state,
zip code and contact name must appear in the appropriate areas
of the Bill of Lading. The word "Shipper" must appear in the
"bill to" section of the Bill of Lading.
If the Consignee is responsible
for payment of the freight charges, the Consignee's complete
name, address, city, state, zip code, telephone number, and
contact name must appear in the appropriate areas of the Bill of
Lading. The word "Consignee" must appear in the "bill to"
section of the Bill of Lading. If the Consignee is billed
initially and refuses to make payment for the services rendered,
the charges will be rebilled to the Shipper's account.
If a third party (including the
Shipper or Consignee at an address different from that which
appears in the "Shipper" or "Consignee" sections of the Bill of
Lading) is responsible for the freight charges, the third
party's complete name, address, city, state and zip code must
appear in the "bill to" section of the Bill of Lading. If a
third party is billed initially and refuses to make payment for
the services rendered, the charges will be rebilled to the
Shipper's account.
Notwithstanding the foregoing,
the Shipper, Consignee and any third parties shall be jointly
and severally liable for all unpaid freight charges.
Accordingly, shipments where the Shipper executes Section 7 of
the Bill of Lading will not be accepted. If a shipment is
inadvertently accepted with the Section 7 signed, the signing of
Section 7 will not be applicable and the Shipper will remain
liable for all freight charges.
Your shipment may be delayed the
account it is billed to is not in good credit standing. BJ
reserves the right to demand F.C.C.O.D. for transportation
charges incurred on any shipment when the party liable for the
charges has not yet been extended credit. Additionally, BJ
reserves the right to demand prepayment of charges by bank check
or money order on any shipment.
METHOD OF PAYMENT
The following are acceptable methods of payment: company check
(from approved credit customers only), certified check,
cashier’s check, and charge to a valid account with BJ that is
in good credit standing. Additionally, BJ may offer, solely at
its discretion, electronic funds transfer. All rates and charges
are stated in U.S. dollars and must be paid in said currency.
OVERCHARGES
Overcharge claims on Shipments or requests for an invoice
adjustment or a refund due to a duplicate payment, must be
received in writing by BJ within 180 days of receipt of the
invoice or any billing dispute is deemed to be waived. A partial
payment against an invoice is not a request for an invoice
adjustment. Any action or proceeding to recover overcharges
alleged to be due or duplicate payments, shall be brought within
eighteen (18) months after the claim accrues, as provided by 49
U.S.C. Section 14705(a) and (b)(as the same may be amended or
renumbered from time to time). The expiration of these time
periods shall be a complete and absolute defense to any such
action or proceeding, without regard to any mitigating or
extenuating circumstance or excuse whatsoever.
SHIPPER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Packaging and Marking.
Shipper is responsible for insuring that the shipment is
properly marked and addressed, is packaged adequately to
protect the enclosed goods to insure safe transportation
with ordinary care in handling, and except as noted, is in
good order and condition. By tendering a shipment to BJ, the
Shipper certifies that the shipment is sufficiently
packaged, consistent with type and quantity of the commodity
tendered and the selected mode of transportation, adequately
for safe, damage free transportation and meeting or
exceeding industry standards such as but not limited to
standards prescribed, required or recommended by the United
States Postal Service and National Motor Freight
Classification. Each package must be legibly marked, and all
old labels, tags or markings must be removed by the Shipper
prior to the shipment being tendered for transportation. Any
article susceptible to damage by ordinary handling must be
adequately protected and packaged and marked in such a way
as to alert BJ of the possibility of damage from ordinary
handling and must bear appropriate labels.
For articles shipped in unenclosed containers or that are
unpackaged/uncrated, BJ shall not be liable for loss/damage
unless BJ’s negligence is evident and the loss/damage is so
noted on the delivery receipt at the time of delivery. NOTE:
Under all circumstances, a shipment in which delivery is
made in exchange for a clear delivery receipt shall be prima
facie evidence of having received ordinary care in handling.
BJ reserves the right to refuse any shipment if at the time
of pickup, BJ determines that the packaging is improper or
inadequate to insure safe transportation, or which may soil,
taint or otherwise damage shipments or packages of other
shippers, or which appears damaged or not to afford
reasonable protection to the shipment of the tendering
Shipper or others, unless shipper agrees to release BJ from
all liability for claims for loss or damage to the shipment.
Failure of BJ to reject any shipment or package does not
waive Shipper’s responsibility for packaging and packing.
- Preparation of Bill of
Lading. The Shipper is responsible for providing complete
and accurate information in connection with each shipment
tendered. Specifically, the shipper must identify the
specific commodity or product to be transported. If
containerization or palletization is used, the individual
pieces should be stated in the description. All shipments
are deemed to be accepted based on shipper load and count
unless the pieces are itemized in the description or the
Shipper provides an itemized manifest or packing list, which
can be visibly verified by the driver and which is signed as
a receipt by BJ’s driver.
- Invoices/Declarations.
Shipper is responsible for furnishing all invoices, document
evidence and declarations including duties, fees and other
charges, which may be imposed or assessed against the
property transported. Shipper assumes full responsibility
for shipments held by any government for any reason. Where
all necessary requirements of such authorities are not
complied with and, through no fault of BJ, expenses are
incurred, such expenses will become a charge against the
shipment. Delivery will not be made until such charges are
paid or guaranteed by shipper or consignee.
PROOF OF DELIVERY
Unless the shipper, in writing, requests delivery confirmation
requiring the signature of the consignee, BJ reserves the right,
in its sole discretion, to make a delivery without obtaining a
signature, and notation of delivery by BJ’s driver on the bill
of lading shall constitute proof of delivery. Upon written
request, BJ will provide proof of delivery via facsimile or mail
transmission. The request must include a facsimile number,
including area code, for an operating facsimile machine or a
correct address for mail. An additional charge may be assessed
for each successfully transmitted or mailed P.O.D.
LIMIT OF LIABLITY-GENERAL
Except in the event of a written agreement between Shipper and
BJ signed by an authorized representative of BJ, and the payment
of a surcharge for additional cargo insurance coverage, BJ’s
liability for loss or damage to a shipment is limited to the
cost of repair or reproduction of the lost or damaged portion of
the shipment, but not more than the fair market value of the
portion of the shipment that was lost or damaged, not to exceed
$100,000 per shipment. In the event the damaged portion of the
shipment is replaced, title to the damaged portion of the
shipment shall pass to BJ.
LIABILITIES NOT ASSUMED
Under no circumstances shall BJ’s liability exceed the actual
value of the shipment. Moreover under no circumstances shall BJ
be liable for incidental, special or consequential damages,
including, but not limited to, damages resulting in loss of
income or profits, interest, utility or loss of market, whether
or not BJ had knowledge that such damages might be incurred.
BJ will not be liable for, nor shall any adjustment, refund or
credit of any kind be made as a result of any loss, damage,
delay, misdelivery, nondelivery, misinformation or any failure
to provide information, except such as may result from BJ’s sole
negligence. BJ will not be responsible for contributory
negligence on the part of the shipper, consignee or third party.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, in no event
will BJ be liable for any such loss, damage, delay, misdelivery,
nondelivery, misinformation or failure to provide information
caused by or resulting in whole or part from:
- The act, default or omission
of the Shipper, Consignee or any other third party with an
interest in the shipment;
- The nature of the shipment
or any defect, characteristic or inherent vice of the
shipment;
- The Shipper, Consignee or
third party’s violation of any of the terms and conditions
contained in this Tariff, as amended from time to time, or
on Bill of Lading, including, but not limited to, the
improper or insufficient packing, securing, marking or
addressing of shipments;
- Perils of transportation,
public enemies, public authorities acting with actual or
apparent authority, authority of law, local disputes, civil
commotions, acts of God, equipment failures, hazards
incident to a state of war, or weather conditions (as
determined solely by BJ); national or local disruptions in
ground transportation networks due to events beyond BJ’s
control, such as weather phenomena, strikes, or natural
disasters, terrorism and disruption of communication and
information systems;
- Acts or omissions of any
person or entity other than BJ, including BJ’s compliance
with verbal or written delivery instructions from the
Shipper, Consignee or persons claiming to represent the
Shipper or Consignee;
- Loss of or damage to
articles packed and sealed in packages by the Shipper,
provided the seal is unbroken at the time of delivery, the
package retains its basic integrity, and receipt of shipment
by the Consignee without written notice of damage on the
delivery record;
- Loss and/or damage of any
kind to external shipping containers;
- Erasure of data from
magnetic tapes, or other storage media or erasure of
photographic images or sound tracks from exposed film;
- Electrical and/or mechanical
derangement of or concealed damages to used computer
equipment;
- BJ’s inability to provide a
copy of the delivery record or a copy of the signature
obtained at delivery;
- Our failure to honor
"package orientation" graphics or damage to shipments in
packaging not approved by BJ prior to shipment where such
prior approval is recommended or required herein;
- Shortages on shipments,
which are banded, strapped, netted, shrink-wrapped or
otherwise secured to bins, pallets, platforms or skids when
such securing material is found to be intact at the time of
unloading by the consignee; and
- Damage in transit or in the
handling of, or concealed or other damage to, fluorescent
tubes, neon lighting, neon signs, X-ray tubes, glass or
other inherently fragile items.
Due to the inherent nature of the
freight transportation business, in the absence of a written
agreement executed by an authorized representative of BJ and the
payment of an increased guaranteed delivery rate, BJ does not
guarantee pick up, transportation or delivery by a stipulated
date or a stipulated time, nor shall BJ accept liability for
special, incidental or consequential damages or delays in
delivery. The parties agree that in the event of delay, BJ’s
maximum liability shall be an amount equal to the freight
charges incurred.
CLAIMS FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE
- Filing of Claims. Shortages,
loss and/or damage must be noted on the Bill of Lading by
the Consignee or the Consignee's agent at the time of
delivery. Receipt of the shipment by the Consignee or the
Consignee's agent without notation of shortage, loss or
damage will be prima facie evidence that the shipment was
delivered in good condition. All claims for loss or damage
to cargo must be filed with BJ, in writing, in accordance
with the time periods set forth below. Any claim for loss or
damage must include the following at a minimum:
- Date of shipment;
- The Bill of Lading number;
- The names and addresses of the Shipper and Consignee;
- A description of the property; and
- A copy of the original invoice for the property lost or
damaged, or other documentation evidencing the actual loss
or cost of repairs. Appraisal reports of damage, notations
of shortage or damage, or both, on freight bills or delivery
receipts, or inspection reports issued by BJ, whether the
extent of loss or damage is indicated in dollars and cents
or otherwise, shall, in and of themselves, not be considered
sufficient to comply with the requirements of this
paragraph.
Shipments and their containers and packaging materials must
be retained and made available to BJ at the delivery
location shown on the Bill of Lading for the purpose of
inspection for up to fifteen (15) days after notification to
BJ that a claim is pending.
- Acknowledgement of Claims.
BJ will, upon receipt in writing of a claim in the manner
prescribed above, acknowledge the receipt of such claim,
unless BJ has paid or declined such claim in writing within
thirty (30) days of the receipt thereof. BJ will indicate in
its acknowledgement to the claimant what, if any, additional
documentary evidence or other pertinent information may be
required by it to further process the claim. BJ will, at the
time each claim is received, create a separate file and
assign thereto a successive claim file number and note that
number on all documents filed in support of that claim and
all records and correspondence with respect to that claim,
including formal acknowledgement of receipt, and, if in its
possession, the shipping order and delivery receipt, if any,
covering the shipment involved. At the time each claim is
received, BJ will note the date of receipt on the face of
the document and the date of receipt will also appear on the
BJ’s written acknowledgement of receipt of claimant.
- Investigation of Claims. No
claim will be processed by BJ until all transportation
charges have been paid. The amounts of claims may not be
deducted from transportation charges. Each claim filed
against BJ in the manner prescribed above will be promptly
and thoroughly investigated. When a necessary part of the
investigation, each claim will be supported by the original
Bill of Lading, evidence of freight charges, and either the
original invoice, a photographic copy of the original
invoice or an exact copy thereof, or an extract made there
from, certified by the claimant to be true and correct with
respect to property and value involved in the claim; or
certification of price and value, with trade or other
discounts, allowances or deductions of any type whatsoever,
and the term thereof or depreciation reflected thereon.
However, when the property involved was invoiced to the
consignee shown on the Bill of Lading or where the invoice
does not show price or values, or where property involved
has not been sold, or where property has been transferred at
bookkeeping values only, before voluntarily paying a claim
thereon, BJ will require the claimant to establish the
destination value in the quantity shipped, transported or
involved, and to certify the correctness in writing. When an
alleged claim for loss of an entire package or an entire
shipment cannot be verified upon investigation, BJ will
require the consignee of the shipment involved provide a
certified statement that the property for which the claim is
filed has not been received another source.
- Disposition of Claims. BJ
will pay, decline to pay, or make a firm compromise
settlement offer, in writing within one hundred-twenty (120)
days after its receipt of the claim. However, if the claim
cannot be processed and disposed of within one hundred
twenty (120) days after receipt thereof, BJ, will, at that
time and at the expiration of each succeeding sixty (60) day
period, while the claim remains pending advise the claimant
in writing of the status of the claim and the reason for the
delay in making final disposition thereof and it will retain
a copy of such advise to the claimant in its claim file. In
no event will BJ accept responsibility for consequential
damage or special damages beyond the value of the goods, or
portion thereof, that are the subject of the claim.
- Disposition of Salvage. When
as a consequence of damage goods are not delivered or are
rejected or refused upon tender thereof to the owner,
consignee or other party entitled to receive such goods, BJ
after giving due notice, whenever practicable to do so, to
the owner and other parties that may have an interest
therein, and unless advised to the contrary after giving
such notice, shall undertake to sell or dispose of such
property directly or by the employment of a competent
salvage agent. BJ will make every effort to dispose of the
property in a manner that will fairly and equally protect
the best interests of all persons having an interest
therein. BJ will make an itemized record sufficient to
identify the property involved so as to be able to correlate
it to the shipment or transportation involved, and the
claim, if any, filed thereon. BJ will also assign each lot
of such property a successive lot number and note that lot
number on its record of shipment and claim, if any claim is
filed. BJ will not dispose of any salvage materials or goods
directly to an agent or employee of BJ or through a salvage
agent or company in which BJ, or one or more of its
directors, officers or managers has any interest, financial
or otherwise. Upon receipt of a claim on a shipment on which
salvage has been processed in the manner prescribed above,
BJ will record in its claim file thereon the lot number
assigned, the amount recovered, if any, and the party or
parties lawfully entitled to receive same.
- Concealed Damage.
Notwithstanding any provision contained in this Tariff to
the contrary, in the event of concealed damage, i.e., damage
which is not apparent at the time of delivery, the damage
must be reported to BJ within seven (7) days of the date of
delivery. Moreover, BJ must be allowed to physically inspect
the damaged goods and the original packaging materials
within fifteen (15) days of the date of delivery.
- Time Periods. All claims
must be filed in writing with BJ within nine months of the
date of delivery, or in the event of total loss of the
shipment, within nine months of the date the shipment should
have been delivered, and any civil action on a claim must be
brought within two years from the date BJ gives written
notice that the claim is being disallowed in whole or in
part. The expiration of these time periods shall be a
complete and absolute defense to any such action or
proceeding, without regard to any mitigating or extenuating
circumstance or excuse whatsoever.
CORRECTION OF WRONG ADDRESS
If BJ is unable to deliver any shipment or package as addressed
by Shipper, or if the package has an incorrect or incomplete
address (examples include, but are not limited to, P.O. Boxes,
missing suite or apartment numbers, old addresses and
missing/incorrect ZIP codes), BJ will make reasonable efforts,
to be determined in its sole discretion, to secure the correct
or complete address. If the correct or complete address is
secured, BJ, at its sole discretion, will attempt to deliver,
and the Shipper will be provided with the correct or complete
address in order to update Shipper’s internal records. An
additional charge will be assessed for an address correction.
UNDELIVERED FREIGHT
In the event of the failure or inability of the consignee to
take delivery of a shipment, BJ will notify Shipper in writing
at the address shown on the Bill of Lading and request
disposition instructions. If the Shipper fails to provide
disposition instructions within 30 days after the date of BJ’s
notice, BJ will return the shipment to the Shipper at Shipper's
expense. If the Shipper fails to accept delivery of a shipment
thus returned, BJ may, upon 30 days written notice to Shipper
and Consignee, dispose of the shipment at public or private
sale, and pay itself out of the proceeds of such sale all sums
due and payable, including transportation charges, detention and
storage fees, attorney's fees and any other expenses of sale.
Any excess proceeds will be remitted to the actual owner of the
goods at the time of the sale. No sale or disposal hereunder
shall discharge any liability or lien to any greater extent than
the proceeds thereof. The Shipper and Consignee shall remain
liable, jointly and severally, for any deficiency, including
storage and detention fees incurred as a result of the inability
to deliver. Upon giving written notice to the Shipper, BJ’s
liability shall become that of a warehouseman. Accordingly, BJ
shall not be liable for any loss or injury to stored goods,
however caused, unless such loss or injury resulted from the
failure of BJ to exercise such care in regard to the stored
goods as a reasonably careful man would exercise under like
circumstances, and BJ is not liable for damage which could not
have been avoided by the exercise of such care.
STORAGE
Freight held in BJ’s possession through no fault of BJ, will be
considered as stored and will be subject to the following
provisions and charges:
- Storage charges will commence on the first day, excluding
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, after the freight is placed in
storage;
- Storage charges will accrue at a per day rate determined by
the type of items being stored, the weight and/or size of the
items and the length of time to be held in storage.
ITEMS WITH EXTRAORDINARY VALUE
The following articles will not be accepted for carriage:
shipments requiring prior notification to accomplish delivery;
shipments of extreme configuration or requiring special
equipment; explosives; bulk; shipments requiring “Protective
Security Service” or “Armed Guard Surveillance Service;” coins
of any kind; currency; currency equivalents; and negotiable
securities. BJ will not be liable for any loss, damage, delay,
liabilities or penalties resulting from the transportation of
items of artwork (e.g. paintings, sculptures, etc.), original or
replicated; antiques; furs; fur clothing; gems or stones (cut or
uncut); industrial diamonds; gold or silver; coined
concentrates; jewelry (other than costume jewelry); pearls;
precious metals; time sensitive written material (e.g. bids,
contract proposals, etc. when the declared value exceeds $.50
per pound); household goods and/or personal effects. Unless
approved by BJ’s Chief Operating Officer or Chief Financial
Officer, in writing, no employee or agent of BJ has any
authority to accept such articles or to waive the limitations
contained herein.
COLLECT ON DELIVERY (COD) SHIPMENTS
Collect on Delivery (C.O.D.) service is provided under the
following conditions: a) Shipper must identify the shipment as a
C.O.D. shipment by entering the amount to be collected in the
"C.O.D. Box" on the Bill of Lading, and the Bill of Lading must
be signed by the Shipper or the Shipper’s agent; b) the Shipper
must specify the type of payment to be received (e.g. check,
money order or cashier's check); and c) BJ and Shipper agree
that BJ does not guarantee or verify that a check, money order,
cashier's check or other such financial instrument is valid or
negotiable. When instructions to collect a cashier’s check or
money order only are clearly indicated in the C.O.D. Box on the
Bill of Lading, BJ reserves the right to accept a cashier’s
check, money order, official bank check or other similar
instrument issued by or on behalf of the Consignee. All payments
of C.O.D.’s are based solely upon the Shipper assuming all risks
relating thereto, including but not limited to, risk of
nonpayment, insufficient funds and forgery, and BJ shall not be
liable upon any such instrument. Unless prior arrangements are
made, the acceptance of cash by BJ for repayment of freight
charges and/or C.O.D. amounts is limited to a maximum of $500.00
per shipment and/or stop. Payments of freight charges and/or
C.O.D. amounts in excess of $500.00 must be remitted by
cashier's check, certified check, money order or consignee's
check if authorized by the Shipper in writing. No inspection
will be allowed nor partial delivery made until the full amount
of the C.O.D. has been collected. C.O.D. shipments refused or
unclaimed by the Consignee will be subject to the provision
entitled “Undelivered Freight” set forth above.
Upon delivery of each C.O.D. package, BJ will attempt to collect
the amount shown in the C.O.D. Box on the bill of lading and
promptly forward the amount collected to the Shipper. The
Shipper must notify BJ within 30 days from date of Shipment of a
C.O.D. Shipment where the Shipper has not received payment of
the C.O.D. amount, or any claim relating thereto shall be deemed
waived. If collection cannot be made within two delivery
attempts, or the Consignee refuses delivery, BJ will return the
Shipment to Shipper, at Shipper’s expense. BJ will assess an
additional charge for each C.O.D. Shipment tendered by Shipper.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Hazardous Materials tendered to BJ must be accompanied by a
minimum of two copies of Shipper-prepared shipping papers,
executed in accordance with Title 49 of the Code of Federal
Regulation. Hazardous Materials must be shipped on separate
Bills of Lading. All shipments must be packaged and limited to
the material and quantities authorized for transportation
according to the current requirements of Title 49 of the Code of
Federal Regulations. BJ will assess an additional special
handling fee of $0.35 cents per mile and $100.00 per Bill of
Lading for all Hazardous Materials shipments.
If a shipment containing Hazardous Materials is refused by the
Consignee, leaks or is damaged, the shipment will be returned to
the Shipper, if possible. If the Shipper refuses to accept the
returned shipment or it cannot be returned because of leakage or
damage, the Shipper is responsible and shall fully indemnify and
hold BJ harmless from any damage or claim of whatever kind or
type which may arise from or is related to Shipper’s tender of
hazardous materials to BJ for transportation, including but not
limited to environmental remediation and cost of responding to
such claims, including claims, fines and penalties assessed by
any regulatory agencies having jurisdiction or asserted by third
parties, including attorney’s fees and the costs defense.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED FOR TRANSIT
BJ will not accept the following dangerous goods or hazardous
materials:
- Class 1 Explosives, Divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6;
- Class 2 Gases, Division 2.3 – Toxic Gas;
- Class 4 Flammable Solids, Division 4.2 – Substances liable to
spontaneous combustion;
- Class 4 Flammable Solids, Division 4.3 – Substances, which in
contact with water, emit flammable gases;
- Class 6 Toxic and Infectious Substances, Division 6.1 – Toxic
Substances;
- Class 6 Toxic and Infectious Substances, Division 6.2 –
Infectious substances; and
- Class 7 Radioactive Material.
BJ also will not accept any hazardous material in bulk or in a
container having a capacity equal to or greater than 13,428
liters or with a gross weight equal to or greater than 1,000 kg.
OVERSIZE FREIGHT
Shipments containing a piece with a length of eighty-five (85)
inches or greater, or a height or width of fifty-nine (59)
inches or greater or with a chargeable weight of more than four
hundred (400) pounds is deemed to be oversize and may require an
additional day in transit.
PICK UP AND DELIVERY SERVICE
Normal pick up/delivery is weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. Special pick up/delivery is defined as a pick up/delivery
performed weekdays between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.,
or on Saturdays, Sundays or legal holidays. Special pick
up/delivery will be subject to a charge of two times the current
hourly rate, subject to a minimum charge of $250.00.
The above special pick up and delivery charges are also
applicable for any attempted special pick ups or deliveries,
unless the failed attempt was the result of BJ’s negligence in
performing the originally requested service.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
- The terms, conditions, and provisions of the Bill of Lading
shall be subject and subordinate to the terms, provisions, and
conditions of this Tariff, and in the event of a conflict
between the terms, conditions, and provisions of the Bill of
Lading and of this Tariff, the terms, conditions and provisions
of this Tariff shall govern.
- All shipments are subject to inspection by BJ, however, BJ is
not obligated to perform such inspection.
- In the event of interruption or delay of BJ’s service, at its
sole discretion and bearing the full expense therefore, BJ may
substitute service via any common or contract carrier.
- In the event a dispute arises out of the services provided by
BJ, or the charges associated therewith, the parties stipulate
and agree that any lawsuit shall be venued in the state or
federal courts of the State of Wisconsin, or such other courts
as specified by BJ.
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