Shipments meeting the conditions of this item shall be subject to a Minimum Charge, based upon a calculated weight and the applicable rate.

The calculated weight shall be determined by multiplying the cubic capacity of the shipment by six (6) pounds for each cubic foot or portion thereof.

The applicable rate shall be determined from otherwise applicable specific account pricing provisions. However, shipments shall be rated at the Class 150 rate in lieu of the actual NMF classification, exception rating or multiple rates.

On shipments subject to different percentage expressions by commodity, the highest applicable percentage expression shall be used in determining the minimum net charges under this rule.

1. Provisions of this item apply only in connection with shipments which weigh less than six (6) pounds per cubic foot (actual weight) and which require more than 750 cubic feet of space.

2. The cubic capacity of the shipment shall be determined in accordance with Item 110, Paragraph 14 herein.

3. When this item has application, ABF's freight bill will indicate both the actual weight and the calculated weight used to calculate the minimum charge.

4. The provisions of this item are not applicable in connection with:

A. Shipments subject to "EXCLUSIVE USE OF VEHICLE" provisions herein.

 

B. Notwithstanding "Capacity Load" shipments, any portion of shipments subject to rates stated in units per mile or per piece of linehaul equipment. However, this item will apply for that segment of the shipment that is considered overflow and rated as a separate shipment.

 

C. Shipments rated under the ABF 2025 tariff.