Terms & Conditions of Carriage

 

ITEM 503 Liability of CSA

Subject to the express terms of this Tariff CSA assumes liability for loss or damages in accordance with the law concerning carrier liability in effect at the place where cargo is received for carriage. Where there is a conflict between the terms of this Tariff and applicable law the former shall govern to the extent permissible.

 

ITEM 504 Acts of God

An Act of God is defined as an abnormal or unusual event which is strictly natural in origin with no human assistance or influence, including but not limited to tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, and other catastrophic events of nature.

 

ITEM 505 Exceptions from Liability

CSA shall not be liable for loss, damage, or delay to any of the goods described in the Bill of Lading caused by an Act of God, the Queen's or public enemies, riots, strikes, a defect, or inherent vice in the goods, the act or default of the consignor, owner or consignee authority of law, quarantine or differences in weights of grain, seed, or other commodities caused by natural shrinkage.

 

ITEM 506 Delay

CSA is not bound to transport the goods by any particular vehicle or in time for any particular market or otherwise than with due dispatch unless by agreement specifically endorsed by an authorized manager of CSA in writing prior to the pickup of the shipment.

Subject to reasonable requests, CSA agrees to accept, transport, and deliver with reasonable dispatch such merchandise as customer may tender to CSA for transportation. However, CSA shall not be responsible for any damages, direct, indirect or consequential, which are the result of delay in delivery.

 

ITEM 507 Stoppage in Transit

Where goods are stopped and held in transit at the request of the party entitled to do so, the goods are held at the risk of that party.

 

ITEM 508 Packaging Requirements, Glass & Used/Personal Goods

When the proper packaging as provided in the NMFC is not adhered to and shipment is inadvertently accepted, CSA's liability shall be limited to 10 cents per pound regardless of the RVNX shown on the Bill of Lading. If no specific packaging is provided in the NMFC and the commodity is shipped in an unprotected state (i.e. an uncrated machine shipped loose or on a skid) CSA's liability shall be limited to 10 cents per pound.

Glass, used commodities and personal goods shall be limited to 10 cents per pound regardless of packaging.

 

ITEM 509 Valuation

Subject to the maximum liability clause 510, the amount of any loss or damage for which CSA is liable, whether or not the loss of damage results from negligence, shall be computed on the cases of;

a) the value of the goods at the place and time of shipment including the freight and other charges if paid, or

b) where a value lower than that has been represented in writing by the consignor or has been agreed upon, such lower value shall be the maximum liability.

 

ITEM 510 Maximum Liability

Regardless of the routing of the cargo or its point of origin ,the amount of any loss or damage computed under paragraph (a) or (b) of the above article shall not exceed $2.00 per pound ($4.41 per kilogram) computed on the weight of the damaged or missing pieces unless a higher value is declared on the face of the Bill of Lading by the consignor, subject to ITEMS 501, 502, and 511. To the extent that the Carmack Amendment is applicable in accordance with its terms, 49 USC §14101(b) shall apply, waiving the applicability of Carmack’s rights and remedies.

 

ITEM 511 Declared Value

If the consignor has declared a value of the goods on the face of the bill which exceeds the MAXIMUM LIABILITY clause and CSA has agreed in writing to accept this shipment, the amount of any loss or damage for which CSA is liable shall not exceed the declared or actual value of the damaged or missing pieces.

 

ITEM 512 Articles of Extraordinary Value

CSA is not bound to carry any documents or any articles of extraordinary value unless by a special agreement to do so. If such goods are carried without a special agreement and the nature of the goods is not disclosed, CSA shall not be liable for any loss or damage in excess of the maximum liability stipulated above.

 

ITEM 513 Notice of Claim

1. All claims for loss, damage or delay must be filed within sixty (60) days of the date of delivery or in the case of non-delivery, within nine (9) months. The period for bringing a civil action against CSA will be two (2) years from the date CSA gives a person written notice that CSA has disallowed any part of the claim specified in the notice.

2. Claims not filed within the nine (9) months statute of limitations will be declined.

3. Customer shall not deduct or offset any cargo claim or other alleged claim or debt of CSA from the charges owed to CSA unless authorized in writing by CSA.

 

ITEM 514 Freight Charges

a) If required by CSA the freight and all other lawful charges accruing on the goods shall be paid before delivery, and if upon inspection it is ascertained that the goods shipped are not those described in the Bill of Lading, the freight charges must be paid upon the goods actually shipped with any additional charges lawfully payable thereon.

b) Should consignor fail to indicate that a shipment is to ship prepaid, or fail to indicate how the shipment is to ship, it will automatically ship on a collect basis.

 

ITEM 515 Dangerous Goods

Every person, whether as principal or agent, shipping explosives or dangerous goods without previous full disclosure to CSA as required by law, shall indemnify CSA against a loss, damage, or delay caused thereby and such goods may be warehoused at the consignor's risk and expense.

 

ITEM 516 Undelivered Goods

a) If through no fault of CSA the goods cannot be delivered, CSA shall immediately give notice to the consignor and consignee that delivery has not been made and shall request disposal instructions.

b) Pending receipt of such disposal instructions the goods may be stored in the warehouse of CSA subject to a reasonable charge for storage, or if CSA has notified the consignor of this intention the goods may be removed to and stored in a public or licensed warehouse at the expense of the consignor, without liability on the part of CSA and subject to a lien for all freight and other lawful charges including a reasonable charge for storage.

 

ITEM 517 Return of Goods

If a notice has been given by CSA pursuant to ITEM 516 and no disposal instructions have been received within 10 (ten) days from the date of such notice, CSA may return to the consignor at the consignor's expense, all undelivered shipments for which such notice has been given.

 

ITEM 518 Alterations

Subject to ITEM 518, any limitation on CSA's liability on the Bill of Lading and any alteration to the Bill of Lading shall be signed or initialed by the consignor and the CSA driver or representative and, unless signed and initialed, shall be without effect.

 

ITEM 519 Weights and Dimensions

1. It shall be the responsibility of the consignor to show correct shipping weight and dimensions of the shipment on the Bill of Lading.

2. If the actual weight and/or dimensions of the shipment does not agree with the weight and/or dimensions shown on the Bill of Lading CSA may correct the weight and or dimensions shown on the Bill of Lading.

CSA's pallet allowance is 48" L x 40" W x 90" H, 1650 lbs each. If a pallet is larger in length, width, height or weight it will be treated as a non-standard pallet and rated accordingly.

 

ITEM 520 Shipper Load or Consignee Unload

A. Shipper Load.

When pre-arranged with CSA's local operations, CSA will spot or drop trailer at the shipper's loading facility so the shipper may load the trailers at their convenience. Any discrepancy on those shipments tendered under the Shipper Load and Count arrangement will be handled in the following manner:

1. At pickup, CSA will include "SL&C" on the Bill of Lading, indicating that the Shipper loaded and counted the shipment without a CSA driver being present.

The Shipper will properly block and brace the freight. CSA's failure to note "SL&C" on the Bill of Lading will not affect the liabilities of the parties if the Shipper has in fact performed the loading and counting without a representative from CSA present.

2. CSA will provide seals for security purposes to the Shipper when requested. Failure to seal a load will not affect the terms and conditions outlined in this paragraph or tariff.

3. CSA will notify the Shipper's representative by auto-fax of any exceptions within 24 hours of first unloading. This will not include weekends or holidays. CSA cannot be liable for uncountable palletized orders picked up and delivered with wrap intact.

4. Shortage claims filed will be thoroughly investigated. CSA will work with the Shipper to use overage, as mutually agreeable, to offset their liability on valid claims.

5. Shortages will be reported as above. The Shipper will advise CSA disposition of any merchandise that could or should be applied to a valid shortage. In the event of a Shipper caused shortage, the Shipper will allow CSA to adjust the Bill of Lading accordingly to reflect actual piece count and weight.

6. CSA will not accept liability for any loss or damage to product that has not been properly reported unless the loss or damage is one of a concealed nature. In this respect, any claim following will be settled based on the findings of the investigation.

7. CSA can be responsible for handling units only as applicable and to the extent that a piece count can be verified. Individual item numbers and purchase order shortages at delivery shall not be deemed as shortages against CSA when the handling unit count matches the amount properly reported as received on the SL&C trailer.

8. CSA will not decline liability of claims just because the Bill of Lading is noted "SL&C." The burden is CSA's to either provide a clear proof of delivery, a properly reported exception, or payment of the claim. The Shipper agrees not to file claims when discrepancies have been properly reported.

B. Consignee Unload.

CSA will drop or spot trailers at the Consignee's facility so the receiver may unload the trailers. Any discrepancy on those shipments tendered as "CONSIGNEE UNLOAD" will be handled in the following manner unless a separate agreement is already established and signed in place:

1. CSA agrees to spot or drop trailers at Consignee's place of business for the purpose of Consignee completing the unloading process within normal free time or as otherwise agreed to in writing.

2. Consignee will not utilize CSA's equipment for any use other than the express purpose of unloading.

3. When the Consignee fails to report to CSA's local service centre that equipment is empty and available to CSA for removal it will be subject to detention rules and charges.

4. Consignee will accept liability for any and all damages occurring to CSA's equipment or for the loss of CSA's equipment while in its physical possession, other than normal wear and tear or an Act of God. Consignee will promptly reimburse CSA for the cost of repairing or replacing such equipment.

5. CSA will note "CONSIGNEE UNLOAD" on the delivery receipt, indicating that the Consignee unloaded and counted the shipments without CSA's driver present. CSA's failure to note "CONSIGNEE UNLOAD" on the delivery receipts will not affect the liabilities of the parties if the Consignee has in fact performed the counting and unloading without a representative from CSA present.

6. CSA will provide sealed trailers with CSA's seal number documented for security purposes. Failure to seal a load will not affect the terms and conditions outlined in this item.

7. CSA shall not be liable for uncountable palletized orders picked up and delivered with shrink wrap intact or for Shipper Load and Count orders that have been properly reported to the Shipper at first unloading.

8. Delivery receipts will be signed by the Consignee at the time the trailer is dropped for unloading or, if not operationally feasible, will be available to CSA no more than 24 hours after delivery.

1. The Consignee agrees to notify CSA by fax on a mutually approved form of any exceptions within 24 hours of the trailer being dropped. This will not include weekends or holidays. CSA shall not be liable for exceptions reported after 24 hours of trailer being dropped.


2. Notice of any exception is to be faxed on the mutually approved form to the attention of the local service centre's OS&D associate.

9. CSA shall only be responsible for handling units as signed for and tendered by Shipper. Individual item numbers and purchase order shortages shall not be deemed shortages against CSA when the handling unit count matches the amount signed for at time of pickup or, as applicable, properly reported received on a Shipper Load and Count trailer.

10. Shipments tendered to the Consignee to be unloaded at their convenience are to be secured by the Consignee in a manner to prevent theft. CSA will not be held responsible for stolen product while in the possession of the Consignee.

11. CSA agrees not to decline liability of claims just because the delivery receipt is noted CONSIGNEE UNLOAD. The burden is CSA's to provide a clear proof of delivery when the documents are returned to CSA. It is the Consignee's responsibility to provide a properly reported discrepancy with dated fax confirmation for payment of the claim. The Consignee agrees not to file claims when discrepancies have not been properly reported.

12. The consignee will accept liability for any loss or damage to product that has not been properly reported unless the loss or damage is of the concealed nature and reported within 15 days of the trailer being spotted for unloading. In this respect, concealed damage claims will be settled based on supporting facts and merits of the investigation.

 

 

 

For detailed rate information please see Accessorial Services.

 

ITEM 521 Shipment Weight Verifications

At its sole discretion CSA may choose to reweigh shipments in its custody. If an error in weight is determined, CSA will correct the billed weight accordingly. The corrected weight will be used to assess proper freight charges.

When CSA is requested by the shipper to secure a certified public weight for any shipment, a $60.00 charge will apply.

 

ITEM 522: Storage On Premises

A storage fee of $7.50 per pallet per 24-hour period (including weekends), with a minimum charge of $25, shall apply to any freight held in CSA’s possession due to the act or omission of the consignor, consignee, or owner, or for customs clearance or inspection, where CSA is not at fault. This includes, but is not limited to, shipments that are unable to be delivered, refused, returned, rejected, or held at CSA's premises awaiting further instruction. Freight shall be deemed to be in storage under the following conditions:

1. Commencement of Charges: Storage charges on undelivered freight will commence 48 hours after notice of arrival has been provided.
2. Termination of Charges: Storage charges shall cease when CSA is permitted to deliver or transport the freight as a result of any action or remedy provided by the consignee, consignor, owner, or customs official.

 

ITEM 523 Stop-Off Charges

Except as otherwise provided on shipments stopped to partially load or complete loading or for partial unloading, exclusive of initial pickup stop or final delivery stop, there will be a charge of $150.00 per stop in addition to agreed charges.

 

ITEM 524 Private Residences

When CSA is requested or required to make pick up or delivery at a private residence or other non-commercial location an additional charge of $50.00 will apply. This charge will include the initial notification to arrange delivery at the private residence.

Charges for this service will be added to the freight bill when service is requested by the consignor or will be collected from the party responsible for paying the freight charges.

 

ITEM 525 Limited Access Points

When a pickup or delivery occurs at a location with Limited Access, additional charges may apply.

Examples of Limited Access Points include:

1. Farms
2. Schools
3. Casinos
4. Hotels
5. Construction Sites
6. Mini Storage Facilities
7. Container Freight Stations
8. Mine Sites
9. Prisons
10. Churches
11. Piers, ports or ailines
12. Sites with extensive security procedures

 

ITEM 526 Blind Shipments

A request for Blind Shipment will be subject to the following definitions, conditions, and charges:

1. Only requests made prior to pickup will be considered for this service.
2. Carrier must be satisfied that the requester has the legal authority to divert the shipment.
3. Two Bills of Lading are required. The legal BOL must show actual origin city, state/province, and zip/postal and ultimate destination city, state/province, and zip/postal. For double blind shipments, three Bills of Lading are required.
4. Section 7 of the Bill of Lading cannot be signed (applicable to both the legal and blind Bills of Lading).
5. A charge of $75.00 will apply in addition to all other applicable charges and must be paid by the party requesting the service.
6. The requester must have established credit.
7. Carrier will make a diligent effort to execute a request for Blind Shipment, but will not be responsible if such service is not executed.

 

ITEM 527 Re-Consignment or Diversion

A request for the re-consignment or diversion of a shipment will be subject to the following definitions, conditions, and charges:

1. Definition of Re-Consignment or Diversion for the purpose of this rule the terms "re-consignment" and "diversion" are considered to be synonymous and the use of either will be considered to mean a change in the name of the consignor or consignee, a change in the place of delivery within original destination points, a change in the destination point, or a change in the instructions received by CSA prior to receipt of shipment.

 

Conditions

Requests for re-consignment must be made in writing or confirmed in writing. CSA must be satisfied that the party making the request has the authority to do so. Conditional or qualified requests will not be accepted.

CSA will make a diligent effort to execute a request for re-consignment but will not be responsible if such a service is not affected.

All charges applicable to the shipment whether accrued or accruing must be paid or guaranteed to the satisfaction of CSA before re-consignment will be made.

Only the entire shipment, not portions of the shipment, may be re-consigned.

An order for re-consignment of a shipment shipping under uniform order Bills of Lading will not be considered valid unless, and until, the original Bill of Lading is surrendered as cancelled, endorsed, or exchanged.

Instruction for re-consignment of COD shipments will be accepted only from the consignor.

Request for re-consignment of "In Bond" shipments will be permitted. However, if requested, shipments will be stored at re-consignment point until such time as the new or revised clearance papers are received by CSA. Once received the shipment will be handled to destination.

 

ITEM 528 Re-Delivery of Shipments

When a shipment is tendered for delivery and through no fault of CSA the consignee cannot accept the shipment when it is made available to them, a re-delivery charge of $3.00 per hundred pounds with a minimum charge of $30.00 will apply.

All charges accruing under the provisions of this rule must be paid or guaranteed to the satisfaction of CSA by the party or parties requesting re-delivery.

 

ITEM 529 Returned Undelivered Shipments

Undelivered shipments that are returned to the shipper at the shipper's request will be subject to applicable rates and charges in effect on the date of return from the new origin (the original destination of the outbound shipment) and to the new destination (the original origin of the outbound shipment.)

 

ITEM 530 Sorting or Segregating Shipments

Loading or unloading service does not include assembling, packing, unpacking, dismantling, inspecting, sorting, or segregating freight EXCEPT as provided in this item.

When a shipment is tendered to CSA in lots according to size, brand, flavour, or other characteristic and is so identified on the Bill of Lading or accompanying papers normal delivery service includes delivery of the shipment to the consignee in the same manner, including the placement of such sorted or segregated lots on the consignee's platform.

No sorting or segregating charge will be made when the only service performed is a count necessary to determine the extent and identity of shortages or overages as may have been ascertained by a CSA employee.

If sorting or segregation of the merchandise takes longer than the free time period allocated for the specified weight LISTED IN THE BELOW PARAGRAPH, DETENTION, an additional charge of $0.70 per carton or $2.00 per hundred pounds with a minimum of $25.00 shall apply. These charges will be assessed to the payer of the shipment.

 

ITEM 531 Detention - Free Time Allowed for LTL or AQ Shipment - With Power Units

 

Free time shall be as follows:

When loading or unloading of a unit is delayed beyond the free time the charge per vehicle for each 15 minutes or fraction thereof beyond free time will be $18.75.

"LOADING" includes the furnishing to CSA of the Bill of Lading and required documents necessary for forwarding of the shipment.

"UNLOADING" includes:

A. Surrender to CSA of Bill of Lading for shipments.

B. Payment of lawful charges to CSA when required prior to delivery of the shipment.

C. Notification to CSA that the vehicle is unloaded.

D. Signing delivery receipt when CSA's agent is present at unloading.

Computation of time shall begin upon notification by the driver to the responsible representative of the consignor or consignee of the arrival of the vehicle for loading or unloading and receipt by the driver of a signed Bill of Lading or Receipt for Delivery.

Computations of time are subject to, and are to be made within, the normal business day at the designated premises at place of pickup or delivery.

 

ITEM 532 Detention - Vehicles Without Power Units- Spotting or Dropping Trailers

This item applies when CSA's vehicles without power units are delayed or detained on the premises of the consignor or consignee, or on other premises designated by them or as close thereto as conditions will permit, subject to the following provisions:

 

GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. Subject to the availability of equipment CSA will spot empty or loaded trailers for loading or unloading on the premises of the consignor or consignee, or on other premises designated by them or as close thereto as conditions will permit.

B. Loading or unloading will be performed by the consignor, the consignee, or other party designated by them. In the case of spotting for loading the Bill of Lading must show "Shipper Load and Count."

C. CSA's responsibility for safeguarding shipments loaded into trailers spotted under the provisions of this item shall begin when loading has been completed and possession thereof is taken by CSA.

D. CSA's responsibility for safeguarding shipments unloaded from trailers spotted under the provisions of this item shall cease when the trailer is spotted at or on the site designated by the consignee.

E. The detention charges due to CSA will be assessed against the payer responsible for freight charges.

F. Spotted trailers will be allowed 24 consecutive hours of free time.

G. For each 24 hours or any fraction thereof a charge of $130.00 will be assessed.

 

ITEM 533 Detention of a Vehicle Furnished but Not Used

When CSA, upon receipt of a request to pick up an LTL or truckload shipment or furnish a vehicle for the exclusive use of a consignor, has dispatched a vehicle for such purpose and due to no disability, fault, or negligence on the part of CSA the vehicle is not used, a charge of $100.00 will be assessed against the consignor making such request.

 

ITEM 534 Extra Labour - Loading or Unloading

When requested by the consignor or consignee extra labour will be furnished by CSA for loading or unloading. The charge for each additional labourer will be $40.00 per hour with a minimum of 6 hours.

Time shall be computed from the time the extra labour arrives at the place of pickup or delivery until loading or unloading is completed. This charge will be assessed to the consignor if the extra labour is used for loading, and to the consignee if the extra labour is used for unloading. Extra labour will not be furnished unless requested by consignor or consignee.

The provisions of this item do not obligate CSA to furnish extra labour if such is not available at the point of loading or unloading.

 

ITEM 535 Lift-Gate Service

Performance of lift-gate service requested by a customer will be assessed a rate of $35.00 in addition to agreed-upon freight charges. Any accessorial charges including lift gate will be assessed to the company paying the bill.

Note: Service rate may vary for beyond points.

 

ITEM 536 Pallets, Platforms of Skids Required for the Movement of Goods

No charge will be made for the transportation of pallets, platforms, or skids provided the shipper specified the gross weight of the shipment and the actual weight of the pallets, platforms, or skids separately on the shipping order and Bill of Lading at the time of shipment, and provided further that when the entire shipment is not loaded on pallets, platforms, or skids the shipper specifies separately the weight of those articles which are not loaded on pallets, platforms, or skids.

When material not a part of the pallets, platforms, or skids is used to protect top of lading or to secure the load, an allowance will not be allowed for the weight of such materials.

In no case, after deducting the weight of the pallets, platforms, or skids to be transported without charge, shall the weight on which charges are based be less than the prescribed minimum weight. When sufficient pallets, platforms, or skids cannot be placed on the floor of the trailer to load the prescribed minimum weight, then pallets and palletized material must be capable of being double-decked. At the request of CSA the shipper will double-deck in loading.

The total weight of the pallet, platforms, or skids transported without charge will not exceed 1,000 pounds per shipment.

 

ITEM 537 Returned Cheques

Cheques received in payment of freight charges which are returned to CSA by a bank because of insufficient funds or any other reason not the fault of CSA will be subject to a charge of $50.00 plus any service fee assessed by CSA's bank. This charge will be in addition to all other applicable charges.

 

ITEM 538 Customs or In Bond Freight

1. Shipments in-transit under U.S. Custom Bond for U.S. Customs clearance at a point in the United States will be assessed a charge of $2.00 per one hundred pounds subject to a minimum charge of $40.00 and a maximum charge of $160.00 per shipment or per trailer. Such charges shall be in addition to all other applicable charges.

2. Freight shipping in bond may not be included in the same shipment on the same Bill of Lading and shipping order with freight not shipping in bond.

3. Shipments awaiting U.S. Customs clearance will be subject to the applicable detention charges or storage charges. Detention charges, if any, will be assessed against the party responsible for line haul charges. For the purpose of applying storage rules and charges in connection with shipments in transport under U.S. Customs Bond notification to the Deputy Collector of Customs that a shipment is available for customs inspection will constitute tender of shipment for delivery.

4. Each I.T. permit (immediate transportation permit) issued for transport of an in bond shipment will be considered as a separate shipment and must be accompanied by one Bill of Lading and shipping order.

5. Shipments tendered in a vehicle sealed by or at the instructions of the consignor, or as required by competent authority, will be rated as a truckload shipment. On shipments cleared en-route by the U.S. Customs, and shipment beyond such clearance does not require a seal, normal rate and charges shall apply to the beyond point.

6. When necessary for CSA to purchase and apply "High Security Red In-Bond Seals" for shipments in transport under U.S. Customs Bond a charge of $35.00 per seal will be assessed. CSA will not be responsible for equipment or tools necessary for removal of High Security Red In-Bond seals.

7. Declared Value in excess of $2.00 per pound, ($4.41 per kilogram).

If the consignee has declared a value of the goods on the face of the bill which exceeds the above clause (no. 7) and CSA has agreed in writing to accept this shipment, the amount of any loss or damage for which CSA is liable shall not exceed the declared or actual value of the damaged or missing piece/s. A charge of 1% of the value exceeding the $2.00 per pound, ($4.41 per kilogram) will be assessed.

 

 

ITEM 539 Extension of Credit

CSA may extend credit to shipper in which case payment will be due upon receipt of the invoice.

Freight bills may be presented by mail. Unless otherwise agreed CSA will send invoices by mail.

When the mail service is so used, the time of mailing by CSA shall be deemed to be the time of presentation of the bills unless other terms are agreed to in a contract. In a case of dispute as to the time of mailing, the postmark shall be accepted as showing such time. CSA and the shipper or consignee or designated payment agent may enter into a separate agreement for CSA to transmit invoices electronically via electronic data interchange.

When CSA transmits invoices via E.D.I. the date of receipt by the customer will be the date received by the designated systems.

Application for credit with CSA regarding payment of freight bills shall be in writing to the party requesting said credit and approved by an authorized representative of CSA.

CSA reserves the right to require prepayment of all charges or other satisfactory assurance of payment before accepting shipment or attempting delivery.

Upon request and for the shipper's convenience CSA will invoice the shipper's broker, bank, or other designated agent for freight charges. CSA reserves the right to bill and collect freight charges from the shipper on prepaid or the consignee on collect shipments in the event full payment of freight charges is not received pursuant to such third party billing instructions.

 

ITEM 540 Payment of Freight Charges

1. Unless otherwise provided in CSA's tariffs, shipments will be accepted subject to the following provisions:

A. A prepaid shipment is one on which the charges for transportation service rendered at the request of the consignor, including charges for any accessorial services performed at the request of the consignor are to be paid by the shipper.

B. A collect shipment is one which the charges for transportation service including accessorial services rendered at the request of the consignee or requested by the consignor for the consignee, are to be paid for by the consignee.

C. A shipment on which charges are to be paid by a party other than the consignor or consignee will be accepted provided that the consignor has established credit with CSA. The shipper must guarantee to pay the charges if the third party fails to do so within the time allowed under CSA regulations. Such a shipment will not be accepted if the consignor executes Section 7 of the Bill of Lading.

2. Payment of freight charges must be made immediately by a shipper upon receipt of prepaid freight bill. Freight charges on collect shipments must be paid by the consignee at time of delivery unless credit has been established with CSA in which case payment is due upon receipt of the invoice.

 

ITEM 541 Third Party Collection of Charges

When a party other than the consignor or consignee as shown on the Bill of Lading and shipping order is responsible for paying the freight charges such party's name and address must be clearly shown in the body of the Bill of Lading and shipping order at the time of original tender.

Shipments subject to the provisions of this item will be accepted only when the consignor has established credit with CSA and guarantees to pay all lawfully accrued charges if the third party fails to do so.

 

ITEM 542 Terms of Payment

1. The Bill of Lading constitutes the contract of carriage between CSA and the shipper pertaining to the payer of the charges for the shipment and the particulars as to the commodities and weight being shipped. The signed Bill of Lading or shipping order received by CSA at time of pick up must specify the terms of shipping and payment of freight charges.

2. The shipper and consignee are jointly responsible for payment of all freight charges. If one defaults for whatever reason the other party will be held liable.

3. Whereas between the shipper and the consignee it is intended that the freight ship on a credit arrangement to be billed to the shipper's account, the Bill of Lading shall be marked "prepaid" in which event CSA agrees to first look to the shipper for payment for freight charges and to extend to the shipper whatever credit arrangements might be agreed upon between them. This agreement in no way detracts from the ultimate liability of the consignee in the event of default of payment by the shipper.

4. Whereas between the shipper and the consignee it is intended that the consignee shall pay the freight charges, the Bill of Lading shall be marked "collect" in which event CSA agrees to extend credit to the consignee on whatever terms might be agreed upon between the two, or to first look to the consignee for payment of freight charges but this shall in no way relieve the shipper from liability for freight charges in the event of default by the consignee.

5. Where a Bill of Lading is not marked either prepaid or collect CSA is to consider that the freight is moving on a collect basis in accordance with the preceding rule.

6. If, as between the shipper and the consignee, or either of them, it is intended that a third party pay the freight charges in respect of a shipment, then the Bill of Lading must be marked prepaid and a notation thereon made referring to the name and address of the third party to be billed. In such cases CSA agrees to carry such freight upon whatever credit terms might be agreed upon between the third party and CSA. In the absence of such agreement CSA agrees to first look to the third party for payment of freight charges, but in no event shall this relieve the shipper or the consignee from liability for freight charges as herein before stated.

7. CSA is not obligated to accept corrected Bills of Lading or letters authorizing a charge pertaining to payment of freight charges after commencement of carriage.

8. The charges for collecting and remitting the requested amount for COD shipments will be collected from the party responsible for the freight charges.

9. The charges for collecting and remitting each COD bill will be 5% of the COD amount subject to a minimum charge of $90.00.

10. CSA will, upon written authorization from consignor, change the form of payment of COD amounts to accept consignee's personal cheque when such form of payment was not originally authorized. Consignor must guarantee payment of the charge for re-delivery, if any.

11. When tendering a Collect on Delivery shipment the letters "COD" must be inserted on the Bill of Lading or shipping documents in large, easy to read writing.

 

ITEM 543 Uncollectible Charges

CSA at its discretion may take possession of goods being shipped as a specific lien, retaining possession of the shipment until payment has been made for such shipment, or as a general lien retaining shipments in its possession until full payment of any customer debt whether the debt was incurred with respect to those shipments or past shipments. After taking possession CSA will provide the customer fifteen (15) days notice of its intention to dispose of the merchandise unless payment is received in full. Proceeds from such disposal will be applied toward satisfying the outstanding debt. In the event of a shortfall, the customer will be held liable for any remaining balance outstanding.

 

ITEM 544 Applicable Fuel Surcharges

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