CMC Rate Tariff & Accessorial Charges 3

Question 1

Which document must an interstate moving carrier provide to a shipper that discloses all rates, rules, and charges before the move?

Accepted Answer

Tariff or rate quote in writing

Answer

FMCSA requires interstate carriers to provide a written rate quote disclosing all applicable rates, rules, and accessorial charges before the move.

Question 2

A carrier's tariff specifies a 'spread' or 'delivery spread' of 7 days. What does this mean for the customer?

Accepted Answer

The carrier has a 7-day window in which delivery may occur without penalty

Answer

A delivery spread is the range of dates within which the carrier commits to delivering the shipment, and no delay charges apply if delivery falls within this window.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a 'fuel surcharge' in moving tariffs?

Accepted Answer

To offset the carrier's fluctuating fuel costs beyond those built into the base rate

Answer

A fuel surcharge is a variable add-on charge that allows carriers to recover diesel fuel costs that exceed levels assumed in the base tariff rate.

Question 4

Under FMCSA rules, how soon after delivery must a carrier relinquish a shipment if the customer pays the binding estimate amount, even if the carrier believes additional charges are owed?

Accepted Answer

Immediately upon payment of the binding estimate

Answer

A carrier must release a shipment immediately upon payment of the binding estimate; it cannot hold goods hostage for disputed extra charges.

Question 5

A shipment requires a 'piano carry' up three flights of stairs. Which tariff classification best describes this service?

Accepted Answer

Accessorial service for special article handling

Answer

Carrying a piano, safe, or other specialty item up stairs is an accessorial charge for special article handling beyond standard service.

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