ABF's online Resource Center contains information on ABF® publications and file downloads. These publications are available in print as well; however, the online versions enable you to interactively search the same material.

2010 SHIPPING GUIDE

The Guide is a convenient reference tool for your day-to-day questions about motor carrier transportation. It continues to provide information on the various factors that affect application of your pricing as well as ABF's general policies on cargo loss and damage claims, overcharge claims, insurance, indemnification, and payment requirements. In addition, it includes general information on the National Motor Freight Classification ("NMFC") and a brief explanation on how your freight charges are determined.

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2010 RULES AND SPECIAL SERVICE CHARGES (ABF 111-AB)

This publication contains the explanation of, and charges for, optional services that may be requested by the shipper, consignee or third party payor beyond those normally associated with standard transportation. Provisions in this publication apply on shipments tendered on or after January 11, 2010, and are subject to change. Any exceptions will be noted in specific account pricing provisions.

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ABF CLASSIFICATION EXCEPTIONS (ABF 100-B)

For commodities exempted from classification in the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) and for a few specific commodities, not exempted, ABF takes exception to the industry standard classifications. We have published these exceptions in our ABF 100 Series tariff. The ABF 100 takes precedence over the classifications and provisions provided in the NMFC. ABF’s online quotation process accounts for these exceptions and will provide quotes based on the applicable class.

Download the ABF 100 Classification Exceptions. (Adobe Acrobat required to view this file)

To search for specific items or text, click within the viewed ABF 100 document, then right click and select Find from the listed options.

FUEL SURCHARGE

View the current and past fuel surcharge applied by ABF, as well as the U.S. National Average Diesel Fuel Index. This index is used to determine the surcharge on a weekly basis.

NMFC REQUEST  

Determine your shipment’s correct NMFC freight class.

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eINVOICING

Request to receive your invoices via e-mail. This feature requires an ABF account and password.

FORMS & ABF DOCUMENTS

View and print a variety of industry forms as well as ABF documents, including the ABF bill of lading, certificate of origin, NAFTA verification of origin, customs invoice, and more.

Q-RATE ®

Q-Rate is ABF's personal computer rating system. With this program you can store customer-specific default parameters and rate shipments or print rate sheets by postal code. It includes point-specific ABF service coverage and many other features. This program is available for download from this site.

Q-MANAGER ®

ABF's PC software package that is a complete traffic management tool. Q-Manager provides bill of lading preparation with a minimum of keystrokes, automated rating using the ABF 504 Tariff and case label production. In addition, Q-Manager produces summary manifests, management reports and a daily log.

TRANSPARENT LINKS

ABF's eCenter of Online Tools may also be linked from your Web site or called directly from your Internet server. These transparent links will allow your customers to access ABF shipment information directly from your Web site. For more information, check out the Transparent Links page. This feature requires an ABF account and password.

Service Information

ABF's DIRECT SERVICE POINTS

ABF delivers direct to over 44,401 communities in all 50 States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Direct service information is available for download and may be used in spreadsheet, database, or word processing applications.

ABF's TimeKeeper Service Tariff (ABF 610)

ABF offers time-critical, time-definite shipping solutions including same-day, next-day, second-day air or ground -- whatever, whenever, wherever you need. Guaranteed. TimeKeeper^®.

ABF Holidays

Be sure to check the ABF holiday schedule, which serves as a general guideline. Major ABF service centers may be open on individual holidays. Please contact your local service center for details.