This item applies when ABF's vehicles with power units are delayed or detained (through no fault of ABF) either on the premises of the Customer or as close thereto as conditions will permit, subject to the following provisions:

When ABF's employee assists in loading, unloading or checking the freight, this item will apply whether or not the power unit is actually detained.

When the consignee, for whatever reason and through no fault of ABF, is unable to complete the unloading process, the remaining undelivered freight may be placed in storage. This freight shall be subject to all accrued detention charges up to the time freight is placed in storage and shall immediately become subject to storage charges in Item 910. If the freight is later tendered for delivery, the charge for redelivery in Item 830 shall apply, and detention charges as provided herein will immediately become applicable.

When, through no fault of ABF, the loading or unloading of a vehicle with power cannot be completed at the end of a normal business day:

1. Customer may request that the vehicle without power remain at its premises. However, free time will cease immediately at the time request is made and detention charges for vehicle without power will be applied.
2. Customer may request that the vehicle with power be returned to ABF's premises. At that time, computation of any remaining free time will cease. That portion of the shipment in ABF's possession is subject to storage as provided in Item 910. When the vehicle is returned to Customer's premises, computation of any remaining free time will resume. The portion of a shipment that is redelivered is subject to redelivery charges provided in Item 830.

Computation of free time shall begin upon notification by the driver to the responsible representative of the Customer of the arrival of the vehicle for loading or unloading. Time shall end upon completion of loading and receipt by the driver of a signed bill of lading or receipt for delivery.

When consignor tenders or consignee receives more than one shipment at one time, the combined weight will be used to determine free time.

Free time per vehicle stop shall be as follows:

Actual Weight (in pounds)	Free Time (in minutes)
Less than 1,000	15
1,000 but less than 2,500	30
2,500 but less than 5,000	60
5,000 but less than 7,500	90
7,500 but less than 10,000	120
10,000 but less than 20,000	180
20,000 but less than 28,000	240
28,000 but less than 36,000	300
36,000 but less than 44,000	360
44,000 or more	420

 

When the loading or unloading is delayed, the charge per vehicle for each 15 minutes, or fraction thereof, beyond free time will be $40.03. Charges will be assessed against the party requesting the service. If the party requesting or requiring the service is unable or unwilling to pay for this service, the charges will be assessed against the payor of the freight charges.