FXF 100 Rules Tariff

Volume Services

FedEx Freight Volume Services is available for Carrier's direct service points in the contiguous United States upon Customer request subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. The following types of service options are available under FedEx Freight Volume Services. Shipments moving under Volume Services options must weigh a minimum of 4000 lbs or occupy 10 linear feet of trailer space.
   
   1. TLX. When this service option is requested, the shipment will not be subject to any service standards, but shall move as backhaul space is available on FedEx Freight equipment.
      
   2. TLA. When this service option is requested, the service standard will be twice (2 times) the stated FedEx Freight® Economy transit times for standard FedEx Freight service. The applicable FedEx Freight® Economy transit standards between any two zip codes can be found on fedex.com or by contacting Customer Service at 1.866.393.4585.
      
   3. TLS. When this service option is requested, the service standard shall be the stated FedEx Freight® Economy transit times for standard FedEx Freight service.
      
2. In order to request the FedEx Freight Volume Services, the Customer must contact the FedEx Volume Services group at 1.888.465.5646 and provide details of the shipment which may include the origin, destination, commodities, equipment type required, and pickup and delivery requirements. If the shipment is accepted by FedEx Freight Volume Services, the Volume Services quote shall have a specific quote number, setting forth the charges, terms and conditions of the transportation services for either a single shipment or multiple shipments within an effective date range. The terms and conditions of the quote, including the agreed upon charges and cargo limitation of liability, shall control and will supersede all other pricing programs, common or contractual.
   
3. The type of services (TLX, TLA or TLS) and charges for the FedEx Freight Volume Services shall be contained in the quote to be provided to the Customer by FedEx Volume Services prior to transportation. Such rates and charges will not be subject to any discounts, nor will any discounts contained elsewhere in this Tariff or in any contract with FedEx Freight apply to the Volume Services program.
   
4. * The following types of services are not available from FedEx Freight under the FedEx Volume Services:
   
   1. Government bills of lading;
      
   2. Stopoffs;
      
   3. Pickup or delivery at Exhibition Sites, Tradeshows or Convention Centers;
      
   4. Residential pickup or delivery;
      
   5. Protect from Freezing;
   6. COD;
   7. Liftgate service.
5. Shipments accepted under FedEx Freight Volume Services shall be limited to the actual value of the goods, lost or damaged and subject to a released value not to exceed the lesser of:
   
   1. $1.00 per pound per package on any new, commercial commodities for TLX and TLA shipments with a maximum liability of $24,000 per occurrence;
      
   2. $25.00 per pound per package on any new, commercial commodities for TLS shipments with a maximum liability of $100,000 per occurrence;
      
   3. 10¢ per pound per package on any used, recycled or "for scrap" items, or for household goods;
      
6. TLX, TLA and TLS services will apply only on shipments that can be lawfully loaded into a single trailer or a set of two trailers (each trailer not exceeding 28’ in length). Any portion of the shipment exceeding the space parameters referenced on the quote will be subject to excess charges and calculated at 150% of the truckload quote rate per foot or per lb whichever one is greater. Shipments accepted under the program are not guaranteed exclusive use of the trailer.
   
7. If FedEx Freight is requested or required to provide load and count and/or unload and count services, such services will be subject to the additional Load/Unload charges. These charges will also apply in the event that FedEx Freight provides the following additional services:
   
   1. When FedEx Freight is required to re-work the trailer that has been stopped at a weigh scale or a FedEx Service Center due to an overweight (either over gross or over axle weight) violation, Customer is responsible for any fines received and/or Loading/Unloading charges for labor used in reloading to correct axle or gross weight violations.
      
8. Re-Delivery - When a shipment is tendered for delivery, and through no fault of Carrier such delivery cannot be accomplished, the following charge for each additional tender of delivery to the original destination points will apply.
   
   1. $94.00 per shipment when delivery location is within 15 miles of the delivering service center and an additional $5.36 per mile for all miles that exceed the 15 mile radius.
      
   2. Re-Delivery charges will not apply on shipments picked up at original destination service center.
      
   3. Any shipment transferred to a public warehouse shall be considered a re-delivery subject to the provisions of this section. All charges accruing under this section must be paid or guaranteed to the satisfaction of FedEx Freight before the shipment will be re-delivered.
      
9. Storage - will be subject to Item 910
   
10. * Reconsignment, Diversion, Relinquishment - Any request for reconsignment, diversion or relinquishment must be made or confirmed in writing with FedEx Freight and must be made subject to verification by FedEx Freight, by a party that has authority to request the reconsignment, diversion, or relinquishment.
    
    1. When requested, charges will be re-quoted from the original Shipper to the service center of Reconsignment/Diversion/Relinquishment.
       
    2. When a shipment is at the origin center and is returned to the shipper or delivered to another carrier, a charge of $200.00 will apply when the location is within 50 miles of the origin center. Shipment will be subject to an additional $5.36 per mile for the pickup miles and $5.36 per mile for the delivery miles for all miles that exceed the 50 mile radius.
    3. When a shipment is at the origin center and relinquished to another carrier or to the shipper at the origin dock, a relinquishment charge of $100.00 per shipment will apply plus an additional $169.00 per hour or fraction thereof, subject to a minimum charge of $169.00 per loading and/or unloading, per incident.
    4. If at any point the shipment is relinquished and cross docked, loading/unloading charges of $169.00 per hour, or fraction thereof, will apply, subject to a minimum charge of $169.00 per loading/unloading, per incident.
    5. When the destination point is changed and Carrier services both original and new destination points by different services centers, the Reconsigned or Diverted shipment, when requested, will be re-quoted by Volume Services from the current service center location to the new Consignee.
       
    6. When the destination point is changed and Carrier services both original and destination points by the same service center.
       1. Prior to tender for delivery, a reconsignment charge of $94.00 per shipment will apply.
       2. After tender for delivery, a reconsignment charge of $344.00 per shipment will apply when delivery location is within 15 miles of the delivering service center. Shipment will be subject to an additional $5.36 per mile for all miles that exceed the 15 mile radius.
          
    7. Carrier will make a diligent effort to execute a request for Reconsignment, but will not be responsible if such service is not executed.
11. * Loading/Unloading - Should Carrier be required to perform loading or unloading services at origin or destination, an additional charge of $169.00 per hour or fraction thereof, subject to a minimum charge of $169.00, for loading and/or unloading will apply, per incident.
    
12. Detention - When Carrier's pup/set is delayed by Consignor/Consignee for loading or unloading on or near the premises of Consignor/Consignee, Detention charges will begin upon expiration of the 2 hours free time and will end when the pup/set is loaded or unloaded and is available for movement.
    
    1. Free time will begin when Carrier notifies Consignor/Consignee that the pup/set is available for loading/unloading.
       
    2. The following Detention charges will apply
       
       1. For Detention with Power, the following charges and provisions will apply.
          
          1. $44.80 per pup for each 15 minutes or fraction thereof, subject to a minimum charge of $80.00
             
          2. Free time will be 2 hours
             
       2. For Detention without Power, the following charges will apply.
          
          1. $122.00 per pup for each 24-hour period or fraction thereof, excluding non-business days. Charges cease when the Customer notifies Carrier that the equipment is available to Carrier.
             
          2. Free time will be determined as 24 hours, excluding non-business days.
             
13. Service provided during Non-Business Time - When Carrier is requested to perform services, such as, but not limited to, pickup or delivery service, during non-business hours and/or non-business days as defined in Item 115 herein, and Carrier agrees to perform the services, the following charges and provisions will apply.
    
    1. $132.00 per person per hour or fraction thereof, subject to a minimum charge of $268.00 per person for non-business hours and $496.00 per person for non-business days.
       
    2. Charge will be computed from the time Carrier departs its service center until its return thereto.
       
    3. Carrier is not obligated to perform such services even though they may be requested on the bill of lading.
       
14. These terms and conditions may not be modified, changed or amended except by express written consent of the legal department of FedEx Freight.
    
15. Carrier reserves the right to modify, suspend or cancel Volume Services at its sole discretion at any time without prior notice. Any notices by Carrier of any amendment, suspension or cancellation shall be provided via Carrier’s applicable company website, which shall be the controlling version of the program’s terms and conditions.
    
16. * Accessorial charges or services requested by the Shipper, Consignee, or Third Party are not included in the Volume Services quoted price, unless noted in the comments section of the quote. Shipments will be subject to the additional charges by FedEx for such requested services. For accessorial charges, refer to the FXF 100 Series Rules Tariff, which is available at www.fedex.com.