WEIGHT AND WEIGHING – ITEM 992

 

SECTION 1 -- SHIPMENT WEIGHT

1. Shipments will be weighed by the carrier when such weighing facilities are available at point of origin or destination of the shipment, or enroute.

2. If weighing facilities are not available, the shipper shall furnish the carrier with a statement, in writing, indicating the gross weight of the shipment tendered. Carrier will accept such written statement as evidence of the weight of the shipment.

                                                                     

SECTION 2 -- WEIGHT VERIFICATION

1. Carrier will verify the weight of any shipment upon request by either the Consignor or Consignee.

2. Such verification will only be made while in the custody of the carrier.

3. A charge per shipment, or per vehicle if more than one vehicle is used to transport the shipment, will be made for such verification OF:

$36.41.

4. This charge is to be paid by the party requesting the service.