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Motor Freight Information Package Shipping (UPS) is service is perfect for small to moderate sized shipments. For larger shipments, the only practical means to deliver the order is palletize the order and ship by a trucking (motor freight) company. Unlike UPS charges, freight charges are not easily computed for consumer display. The zip code 70123 (suburb of New Orleans) is divided into 3 distinct rating districts. Shipments from Gulfport Mississippi to Memphis Tennessee can vary by as much as $80 just depending upon the selection of freight company. And shipments from Gulfport to Los Angeles are less expensive than shipments into Phoenix or Denver, both of which are much closer to Gulfport than Los Angeles. For customer convenience Dogwood Ceramic Supply has prepared a freight rate table based upon shipping moist clay to major cities and geographic regions across the Southern USA. The table is based upon March 2008 freight rates and was computed at 500, 1000 and 2000 lb shipping weights.
The Fine Print Freight charges are based upon published rates, the distance the goods will travel, the weight and density of the merchandise and packing material, and any additional service fees. All motor freight companies have a minimum charge, as of March 2008 the minimum charge ranges from $79 to $128 per shipment depending upon the carrier and destination not including fuel surcharge and other accessorial charges. If you need several small shipments, you might consider consolidating two or more orders in order to obtain the most goods for the minimum charge. Typically Dogwood Ceramic Supply receives discounts of 65 to 80% from the published rates (subject to the carrier's minimum charge and other conditions). The discounts earned by Dogwood Ceramic Supply are in turn passed on to our customers.
The freight class of a shipment has a tremendous impact on the total charges. Goods shipped at freight class 50 would cost 50% less than goods shipped at freight class 100.
Fuel Surcharge: All Motor Freight companies assess a valued based fuel surcharge to each shipment. The Fuel Surcharge fluctuates weekly, depending upon the national average of diesel fuel. As of March 2008 the Fuel Surcharge is 29.0% for LTL shipments. LTL Shipments are palletized shipments that weigh less than the maximum amount allowed on the truck (Less than Truck Load or LTL). Insurance: Insured value of the goods is determined by the freight classification and the release value for that particular class of goods. As an example, the release value (insured value) of goods at Class 50 is $1.00 per pound, while goods shipped at Class 85 have a maximum release value of $10.00 per pound. The release value will determine the maximum liability of the freight company in the event of loss or damage.
Additional Charges: The cost structure of freight shipments, properly classified as LTL (Less than Truck Load) or palletized shipments are based upon Zip Code to Zip Code combinations (shipper to consignee) for commercial loading dock to commercial loading dock service. For customers that require additional services, the cost structure will be adjusted using Accessorial Fees. Accessorial Fees may be based upon a percentage of the total freight charges, the weight of the shipment or a single flat rate fee. Accessorial Fees are determined by the Tariff (discount schedule) in effect at the time of the shipment, are subject to change and may not apply to all customers or locations. Each carrier determines the Accessorial Fees to be assessed by that carrier, and the amount to be charged for each fee. Not all Accessorial Fees apply to each carrier. The list of Accessorial Fees are not complete as to Accessorial Fees that may be charged.
Off Loading Information You should anticipate delivery and provide appropriate unloading facilities.
DAMAGES Report any damage or breakage to the carrier immediately upon receipt of your merchandise. You must retain all packing material for at least 30 days for the carrier's inspection. The carrier has signed that your shipment was in good condition from our warehouse, therefore you must file a damage claim with the carrier (the specific trucking firm) regarding damaged or missing items. We can not file the damage claim for you. As the customer will be settling the claim directly with the carrier, the customer will be responsible for the cost of any replacement items which are sold by Dogwood Ceramic Supply. Replacement freight charges can be added to your damage claim.
Additional Information & Fees Dogwood Ceramic Supply’s LTL tariff (shipping contract) requires the shipment to be prepaid by the shipper (Dogwood). Prepaid LTL Shipments will be assessed $15 to cover the administrative costs of prepaying the shipment. The prepayment fee is included in all freight rates quoted by Dogwood Ceramic Supply.
Pallet Fees Wooden or plastic pallets are required for stacking goods for shipment. With the exception of Mackie's Slip pallets, the cost of any pallets required to ship an order are not included in the cost of the goods. All pallets become property of the customer.
Palletizing Fees Pallets of goods that contain mixed goods or mixed sizes of goods are difficult to pack and secure and are subject to a handling charge.
Single Product applies to a pallet of a single product variety and size, such as a pallet of clay, or a pallet of pints of glazes.
Ceramic Molds Shipped via LTL Small ceramic mold orders palletized by Dogwood Ceramic Supply will be assessed the Mixed Product fee due to the complexity of the product. The Complex Product fee will be assessed for any mold pallets that the molds to be boxed with Styrofoam liners and/or Styrofoam fill.
Billing Information
LTL shipments are subject to a fuel surcharge adjustment. The fuel
surcharge is computed as a percentage of the freight costs.
Accessorial fees If accessorial services, such as lift-gate or limited access delivery, are required, please request those services to be added to your prepaid freight charges. Any accessorial fee that is back charged to Dogwood Ceramic Supply’s account by the freight carrier is subject to an administrative charge of $65 plus the cost of the service provided.
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