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This listing is to be used as a quick reference guide only and is subject to the provisions as found in the actual Lakeville Motor Express LKVL 110 series rules tariff. The accessorial charges displayed represent a portion of the rules and charges in tariff LKVL 110 series. For further details and the complete listing see tariff LKVL 110 Series. Charges shown are effective July 7, 2008 (and as supplemented), and are subject to change without prior notification.
Items Referred to Above Item 290 (Return to Accessorial Listing) Additional Charges - Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Block Island or Shelter Island, MA Shipments FROM or TO points on the islands of Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Block Island and Shelter, MA that are not subject to base rates in LKVL 500 series, shall be assessed an additional charge as provided herein.
Item 350 (Return to Accessorial Listing) Articles of Extraordinary Value, Limitation of Liability, Prohibited or Restricted Articles , Released Value and High Value Coverage Section 1 - Articles of Extraordinary Value (See Notes A, B and C) A. Maximum liability on shipments subject to a SPOT QUOTE or Pallet Pricing will be : Per Pound per package........ $2.00 Not to Exceed................... $10,000 B. Unless otherwise provided, articles with an invoice value exceeding the limitations shown in COLUMN B, opposite the corresponding Class in Column A, shall be considered to be of extraordinary value. C. Articles of extraordinary value accepted for transportation shall be considered released at the value per pound per distribution package shown in Column B, opposite the corresponding Class in COLUMN A, subject to a maximum liability of $ 100,000.00 per shipment. D. The maximum value per pound per distribution package allowed shall be arrived at as follows: 1. Determine the actual Class of the article tendered, as published in the National Motor Freight Classification 100 Series 2. Locate that actual Class in COLUMN A. 3. The maximum value per pound per distribution package is shown in COLUMN B, opposite the corresponding Class in Column A.
E. The carrier's maximum liability in the event of loss or damage will be determined separately for each distribution package lost or damaged, and will be limited to the lowest of the following: 1. The actual value of the shipment at origin; or 2. The valuation provided in Paragraph D, above; or 3. The Released Value as stated in the National Motor Freight Classification 100 series, which will apply for each distribution package lost or damaged. F. The term "Distribution Package" means any primary shipping package authorized by the provisions of individual tariffs governed by this tariff or classification items in the NMFC. When a number of distribution packages have been unitized, strapped or otherwise fastened together, or contained on pallets, platforms or skids, or have been overpacked in an additional complying package, the carrier's maximum liability will be determined by separately multiplying the released value times the weight of each individual distribution package lost or damaged and not on the basis of the weight of the total number of distribution packages unitized, strapped or otherwise fastened together, or contained on pallets, platforms or skids, or overpacked in an additional complying package. Where a distribution package contains articles subject to the provisions of this item and articles not subject to this item, the carrier's maximum liability is to be determined by multiplying the total weight of the distribution package by the maximum value per pound shown in COLUMN B of Paragraph "D" of this item, as determined by the corresponding Actual NMFC Class as shown in COLUMN A of Paragraph "D". G. If the shipper does not properly describe the freight on the Bill of Lading or uses a description of “FAK” or “Freight All Kinds” or other language that does not properly identify the commodities shipped, subsequent claims for shortage or damage will be based on the lowest value of any commodity contained in the shipment. Section 2 – Property of Extraordinary Value (See Note C) Unless otherwise provided, the following property will not be accepted for shipment nor as premiums accompanying other articles:
Section 3 - Freight Liable to Damage Other Freight or Equipment (See Note C) Carriers are not obligated to receive freight liable to impregnate or otherwise damage other freight or carrier's equipment. Such freight may be accepted and receipted for subject to delay for suitable equipment, or may be refused for lack of suitable equipment Section 4 - Prohibited or Restricted Articles (See Note C) The following articles will not be accepted for transportation: Explosives, Hazard Class 1, Division 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3; Explosives, Hazard Class 1, Division 1.5, requiring placards, exceeding 1,000 pounds; Poison, Inhalation Hazard, Hazard Zone A, of any nature; Poison, Inhalation Hazard, Hazard Zone B, in bulk containers exceeding 119 gallons; Poison, Inhalation Hazard, Hazard Zone C, in packaging exceeding 3,500 gallons; Refrigerated Liquid Methane, LP gas or other liquefied gas with a methane content greater than 85%, in packaging exceeding 3,500 gallons; Radioactive Materials, Articles or Isotopes that are highway route controlled. .Section 5 - High Value Coverage (See Note B) 1. Commodities tendered for shipment with an invoice value exceeding values as stated in Section 1 will be considered to be of “High Value”. 2. The shipper may request “High Value Coverage” on shipments of commodities that exceed the maximum liability limitations as provided in Section 1herein or in other tariffs or contracts only as set forth in this item. 3. Shipments described in Paragraph 1 hereof where “High Value Coverage” is not requested, shall be governed by any and all limitations set forth in Item 350 herein or as provided in the NMFC. a) “High Value Coverage” will be deemed to be requested when the Bill of Lading is marked as such at the time of shipment, and the shipper must indicate in writing on the Bill of Lading the total “High Value Coverage” requested. (See Example below and Notes J, K and L) Example: A shipper requesting $10,000.00 “High Value Coverage” would notate the Bill of Lading as follows; “High Value Coverage requested in the amount of $10,000.00.” 4. “High Value Coverage” purchased by the shipper will apply to the shipment as a whole and will be prorated across the entire shipment in the event of a partial loss or damage. 5. The charge for “High Value Coverage” will be: $.60 per $100 of High Value Coverage requested, subject to a minimum charge of $50.00 per shipment, and subject to a maximum excess value coverage of $100,000.00 per shipment. The charge will be in addition to any applicable freight charge and is not subject to any discount. The charge will be payable by the party responsible for payment of the freight charges and shall be considered and treated as additional freight charges. 6. High Value Coverage includes the amount of the invoice supplied by the Consignor or Consignee, plus the prepaid or collect freight charges not included in the invoice, plus 10%, calculated as follows: EXAMPLE: a. INVOICE AMOUNT- $30,000, PLUS freight Charges of $300.00 = $30,300. b. AMOUNT OF COVERAGE- $30,300 multiplied by 110% = $33,330. c. CHARGE AT $.60 PER $100 = 333.30 units multiplied by $.60 = $199.98. 7. Maximum Liability: The maximum “High Value coverage” available is a total combined amount of $100,000.00 per shipment. If a shipment is inadvertently accepted with a request for excess value coverage exceeding $100,000.00, the maximum coverage shall be limited to $100,000.00. In no event shall liability exceed the actual invoice value of the goods shipped (including “High Value coverage). 8. Executing the provisions stated in Section 3 will eliminate the application of Section 1 of this item Section 6 - Released Value 1. If a released rate is available for the commodity shipped, and if the Consignor fails to declare the Released Value on the Bill of Lading at the time of shipment, the shipment will not be accepted. However, if the shipment is inadvertently accepted, it will be conclusively presumed that the lowest Released Value applies even though the commodity was listed under Freight, All Kinds, (FAK) and/or moved under a minimum freight rate. 2. When a Released rate is available for a commodity, and the commodity moves under a Freight, ALL Kinds or a reduced minimum rate, it shall be conclusively presumed that the goods in question shall have a Released Value for the purposes of any loss or damage claimed. 3. When on Minimum Charge shipments, subject to the provisions of this tariff, carrier’s liability in the event of loss of damage, shall be at the lowest Released Value provided for the commodity, subject to the Released Value provisions in Tariff NMF 100 Series. 4. Shipments of Used Equipment and/or Machinery, of Uncrated New Equipment or Machinery, as described in NOTE A, below, will be accepted for transportation only when the Shipper releases the value of the property to a value not exceeding 10 cents per pound per distribution package. If the shipper fails to release the value of the property to a value not exceeding 10 cents per pound per distribution package, the shipment will not be accepted, but if shipment is inadvertently accepted, it will be considered as being released to a value of 10 cents per pound per distribution package and the shipment will move subject to such limitations of liability. If the Consignor declines to release the value of the property to a value not exceeding 10 cents per pound per distribution package, or designates a value exceeding 10 cents per pound per distribution package, the shipments will rated at the applicable full, non-discounted, class rate found in the current LKVL 500 series tariff. Failure of the Consignor to declare that commodity is “used” shall not alter the application of this item (SEE NOTE N ). Definition of “used” shall include: Rebuilt, Refurbished, Reconditioned, Demonstrators or Display units Note A -The provisions of this Section apply only when the amount of the claim exceeds $ 300.00. Note B - Shipments moving in International Commerce shall be subject to the following: a. On shipments moving FROM the United States TO Canada: Carrier liability, as it pertains to valuation, will be governed by the provisions of this item, including Section 5 herein. b. On shipments moving FROM Canada TO the United States: Carrier liability, as it pertains to valuation, will be governed by the provisions of this item, except the provisions of Section 5 shall NOT apply. However, where no value is declared on the Original Bill of Lading, the Carriers Maximum Liability shall be @ $2.00 (Canadian funds) per pound. c. On shipments moving FROM the United States TO Mexico the provisions of this item do not apply. d. On shipments moving FROM Mexico TO the United States: Carrier liability, as it pertains to valuation, will be governed by the provisions of this item, except the provisions of Section 5 shall NOT apply.. Note C -If a shipment subject to this item is inadvertently accepted, it will be considered to be released to a value not exceeding $3.00 per pound per distribution package. Note D -When Payor of Freight Charges is located in Puerto Rico, the maximum liability will be $25.00 per pound per distribution package, subject to a maximum liability of $100,000.00 per shipment. Note E - MONETARY COINS will not be accepted as premiums with other articles, except per NMFC Item 310. Note F - U.S. MAIL will be accepted when the Consignor and Consignee are U.S. Post Offices. Note G - U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE DISTILLED SPIRITS STAMPS will be accepted in VOL or TL shipments only. Note H - Except ANTIQUE FURNITURE, subject to NMFC Items 100240 and 100260; or NUMISMATIC EXHIBITS, subject to NMFC Item 63830. Note I -Except PICTURES OR PAINTINGS, subject to NMFC Items 100240,100260 and 149420. Note J – The provisions of this section shall not apply on shipments as defined in Section 2 or on shipments of: a. Household Goods and Personal Effects b. Recorded or Electronic data and media c. Furs Note K – Section 5 shall not apply on shipments where the payor of the freight charges is located in Puerto Rico. See provisions shown in Note D. Note L – Request for “High Value Coverage” as shown in Section 5 will not be accepted when the shipper has selected a class dependent on “Released Value” as provided in the NMFC. Note M – Used Equipment or Machinery and/or uncreated New Equipment of Machinery is as listed in NMFC 100 Series, including, but not limited to, the following: AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS; AUTOMOBILE LIFTS; AUTOMOBILE PARTS; ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT; MACHINERY. Note N - Section 6 is applicable only on Class rated shipments; except will not apply to those commodities named in NMF 100 Series which provide specific Released Value provisions. Item 400 (Return to Accessorial Listing) Doors or Doors in Frames (Exception to NMFC see Note A) DOORS, assembled in door frames, glazed with other than leaded or plate glass, see Note B, in boxes or crates, see Note C, or wrapped in fibreboard. Shipped upright on pattets or skids will receive a classification for rating puposes based on the following scale: Determine the cube feet of each pallet or skid. Example: L40" X W48" X H82" / 1728 = 91.1 cubic feet. Calculate the density by dividing the weight of the shipment by the cubic feet. Weight of Shipment 600 pounds / 91.1 cubic feet = 6.6 pounds per cubic foot. The classification to be used for rating purposes will be taken from the following scale:
Note A: Provisions of this Item take precedence over Item 37720 of the NMFC 100 Series. Note B: Where reference is made to this note, provisions apply on articles of native wood, Canadian wood or foreign brich, pine or spruce, not further finished than primed. Note C: On shipment weightin less than 30,000 pounds, all exposed glass must be protected as follows: (a) Completely covered with wooden boards not less than 3/8 inch thick if of softwood, or 1/4 inch thick if of hardwood, or 1/8 inch thick if of plywood; or (b) Completely covered with sheet metal; or (c) By wooden boards between which interstices may be left not exceeding the width of the narrowest board, and in no case exceeding 4 inches in width. The boards must be completely covered with fibreboard. Bundles must be securely bound with metal straps or wire; or (a) With Fibreboard. (b) Hot bed sash in cleated bundles may have glass protected by fibreboard testing not less than 200 poinds, completely covering the face of the sash. Item 530 (Return to Accessorial Listing) Fuel Surcharge Application of Surcharge All charges for linehaul transportation resulting from rates and/or charges, named in this publication and amendments thereto, are hereby or will on their effective dates be increased as provided below, for the period these provisions are in effect.. In applying the provisions of this item, first determine the applicable linehaul charge including all applicable increases and/or discounts, if any. The linehaul charge so determined will be further subject to the surcharge provided herein. Fractions of less than one-half cent will be dropped; fractions of one-half cent or greater will be increased to the next whole cent. The proceeds from this fuel related increase(s) will be passed along to the individuals or entities actually bearing the burden of the increased fuel costs. The term "LINEHAUL CHARGES" referred to herein applies to all charges other than accessorial charges. The net linehaul charge will be subject to a fuel surcharge in the table below. The amount of the fuel surcharge will be determined by the U. S. National Average On-Highway Diesel Price as provided by the U. S. Department of Energy (D.O.E.). The current On-Highway Diesel Price may be obtained by calling 1-202-586-6966 (24 hours per day) or on the Internet at: http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/gdu/gasdiesel.asp The U. S. National Average On-Highway Diesel Price announced each Monday will be utilized to determine the applicable fuel surcharge, which will be adjusted up or down on the succeeding WEDNESDAY based on the above referenced U. S. D.O.E. On-Highway Diesel Price. EXAMPLE: D.O.E. U. S. National Average On-Highway Diesel Price announced on MONDAY, 10-31-2005, will be used to determine the Fuel Surcharge to become effective on WEDNESDAY, 11-02-2005.
Item 536 (Return to Accessorial Listing) Guaranteed Service General Provisions a. Carrier guarantees the delivery of shipment between direct service points within it's published transit time, and on or before the requested delivery time, or the linehaul portion of the shipment charge and the Guaranteed Service charge is canceled upon request of the payer of the freight charges. b. Shipper desiring the services offered in this item must first call carrier for authorization. An authorization number to be entered on the bill of lading will be supplied by the carrier. c. Carrier reserves the right to deny the requested service. d. Shipment must be made available to carrier by 5 PM on the day of pickup, with 2 hours or more advance notice depending on the shipper's proximity to the carrier's service center. e. Shipper agrees to waive all rights under Section 7 of the Bill of Lading. f. Payment Terms: 15 days from date of invoice. g. Weekends are not included in transit time. h. If a delivery appointment is required, on time delivery will be the appointment date. i. Should the party requesting the services offered in this item subsequently cancel the request, the following will apply: a. If request is made prior to pickup, but subsequent to dispatch of carrier's equipment to make the pickup, a fee will be charged of $52.50 b. If request is made after tender of shipment to carrier, the provisions of this item will apply and such request for cancellation of the service shall be denied. j. Unless otherwise specified, the services offered in this program will not apply to pallet or commodity rated items. When pallet or commodity rate provisions and discount provisions apply for the same account, the discount provisions shall prevail in computing the linehaul charge and the guaranteed service charges. k. In the event that carrier is unable to meet its obligations due to any cause beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to: Strikes or Lockouts, Labor Shortages or Disturbances, Acts of God, Fires, Accidents, Floods, Severe Storms, Wars, Riots, Acts of Governmental Authority, and Acts of or Omissions of Third Parties, the performance obligations of carrier affected by the Force Majeure condition shall be suspended to that extent for the duration of such event; provided, however, that carrier shall make all reasonable efforts to continue to meet it's obligations during the duration of the Force Majeure condition. When carrier declares Force Majeure, carrier shall notify the shipper when Force Majeure exists, the nature of the Force Majeure and when the condition is terminated. l. Claim for refund must be initiated by the Payer of Freight Charges within 30 days from the date of delivery. Guaranteed Standard Service (Xpress Gold) a. Shipper desiring this service must so indicate on the bill of lading by writing legibly, "XPRESS GOLD SERVICE" or by affixing the proper label provided by carrier. b. When such service is requested, a charge will be assessed, in addition to the linehaul charge, as follows: 10% of non-discounted, applicable class rate, subject to aMinimum Charge Per Shipment of $ 36.75 Guaranteed Standard Service with Time Definite Delivery (Xpress Gold Noon or Xpress Gold Ten) a. Shipper desiring this service must so indicate on the bill of lading by writing legibly, "XPRESS GOLD NOON" or "XPRESS GOLD TEN" or by affixing the proper label provided by carrier, along with the carrier's supplied authorization number. b. When such service is requested, and accepted by carrier, a charge will be assessed, in addition to the linehaul charge, as follows: Xpress Gold Noon -Delivery by Noon 20% of non-discounted, applicable class rate, subject to a Minimum Charge Per Shipment of $73.50 Xpress Gold Ten - Delivery by 10 A.M. 30% of non-discounted, applicable class rate, subject to a Minimum Charge Per Shipment of $94.50 Guaranteed Expedited Service (Xpress Gold Expedited) a. Shipment must be made available to carrier by the agreed time on the day of pickup. b. Shippers desiring this service must so indicate on the bill of lading by writing legibly, "XPRESS GOLD EXPEDITED" or by affixing the proper label provided by carrier, along with the carrier's supplied authorization number. c. When such service is requested and accepted by carrier, an agreed charge will be assessed, in addition to the linehaul charge. Item 615 (Return to Accessorial Listing) Minimum Charge - Cubic Capacity & Density Application Any shipment which as tendered exceeds 250 cubic feet of carrier's vehicle will be subject to a Minimum Charge based on 4 pounds per cubic foot, at the customer's applicable Class 125 rate, subject to a minimum discount of 50%. Where a customer presently has a discount, either greater or lower than 50%, such present discount will apply. (See EXAMPLE) If the customer's applicable tariff does not include a Class 125 rate, the Minimum Charge for shipments subject to this item will be 211% of the applicable base rate. Conditions and Definitions 1. The cubic capacity of the shipment shall be determined by totaling the cubic feet of all articles, pieces and packaged units in the shipment, in accordance with NMFC Item 110, Sections 8(a) and (b). If the Bill of Lading or packaging provided instructions that in any way prohibits the utilization of the trailer space between the trailer ceiling and the top of the articles, the height of the article or articles will be considered as 84 inches. 2. The provisions of this item are not applicable in connection with shipments subject to VOL or TL rates or charges or minimum charges per vehicle used. EXAMPLE: A shipment occupying 300 cubic feet and moving between points subject to Rate Basis Number 500, would be subject to a minimum charge, as follows: (NOTE)
Item 670-10 (Return to Accessorial Listing) Over Dimension Freight - Over-Length Charge 1. Shipments containing article(s) each measuring in excess of twelve (12) feet in length will be rated at 150% of the applicable rate for each such article(s), subject to a Minimum Charge equal to 150% of the applicable Minimum Charge for such shipment. 2. Where a carrier has established a Floor Minimum Charge, such Floor Minimum Charge will be adjusted by 150% for shipments covered by this item. Item 750-90 (Return to Accessorial Listing) Pickup and Delivery Service - Points in Montana When the carrier or its agent performs Pickup or Delivery Service at the following points in Montana, the shipment will be subject to an additional pickup or delivery charge, which shall be in addition to all other applicable charges, as follows:(See Note)
Item 750-120 (Return to Accessorial Listing) Pickup and Delivery Service - Points in Ontario When the carrier or its agent performs Pickup or Delivery Service at the following points in Ontario, such service will be subject to an additional charge, which shall be in addition to all other applicable charges, as follows:
Item 848-15 (Return to Accessorial Listing) Released Value - Used Equipment & Machinery or Uncrated New Equipment and Machinery Shipments of Used Equipment and/or Machinery or Uncrated New Equipment or Machinery, as described in NOTE A, below, will be accepted for transportation only when the Shipper releases the value of the property to a value not exceeding 10 cents per pound per distribution package. If the shipper fails or declines to release the value of the property to a value not exceeding 10 cents per pound per distribution package, or designates a value exceeding 10 cents per pound per distribution package, shipment will not be accepted, but if shipment is inadvertently accepted, it will be considered as being released to a value of 10 cents per pound per distribution package and the shipment will move subject to such limitations of liability. Failure of the Consignor to declare that commodity is "used" shall not alter the application of this item. (See NOTE B) Definition of "used" shall include: Rebuilt, Refurbished, Reconditioned, Demonstrators or Display units. NOTE A--Used Equipment or Machinery and/or Uncrated New Equipment or Machinery is as listed in NMFC 100 series, including, but not limited to, the following: AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS; AUTOMOBILE LIFTS; AUTOMOBILE PARTS; ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT; MACHINERY. NOTE B--Applicable only on Class rated shipments; except will not apply to those commodities named in NMFC 100 Series which provide specific Released Value provisions. Item 825 (Return to Accessorial Listing) Claims - Loss and Damage, Overcharge and Over-Collected The customer responsible for payment of freight charges is not permitted to offset any part of the freight charges by the value of any outstanding loss and damage, overcharge or over-collected claims To view/download a copy of the LKVL 110 Rules Tariff (with supplements):  Click on the icon at
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