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GRW Conditions of Carriage No.1
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SECTION 1 - GENERAL RULES
APPLICABLE TO ALL TRAFFIC TYPES INDEX |
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The rules in this Section are applicable only on Exempt (Non-Regulated) Traffic.The Rules in
Section 1 also apply on Exempt Traffic, except where in conflict with the rules in this Section.
Where a conflict exists between the rules in Section 1 herein and the rules in Section 2,
the rules in Section 2 take precedence.
RULE 500 -- JOINT LINE TRAFFIC
As specified in Rule 120 herein, the exempt circular or rules document of the originating carrier for movements under joint single factor through rates applies. When the originating carrier does not issue or have in effect an exempt circular or rules document, the rules of this document shall apply, except: Rule 530 of this Section will apply in all cases to joint line traffic.
RULE 510 -- SHIPPING DOCUMENT
A. Except as otherwise provided in applicable exempt circulars, contracts, or exempt quotations, shipments shall be subject to terms and conditions of the Uniform Bill of Lading published in Uniform Freight Classification UFC 6000 Series, and shipments shall be tendered to GRW with such a bill of lading or such shipping documents as GRW customarily employs. Notwithstanding the use of an alternate shipping document, the provisions of Uniform Straight Bill of Lading shall apply in their entirety.
B. Nothing in the bills of lading shall be construed to obligate GRW to verify the rates specified on such bills of lading, to notify shippers of inaccuracies in those rates, or to reject bills of lading tendered by shippers containing inaccurate rates, including rates which have application but not via routing shown on the bill of lading. GRW reserves the right at all times to apply the published rate then in effect with respect to the route designated. Should no route be designated by the bill of lading, GRW shall be under no obligation to obtain more specific routing instructions from the shipper. In such case, GRW will transport the traffic via available route at its discretion between origin and destination.
RULE 520 -- CONTRACT CARRIAGE
Carrier(s) are not common carriers of exempt commodities hereunder and do not hold themselves out as such. Carrier(s) provide transportation under this Section 2 as contract carrier(s) only.
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