ABF will pickup or deliver freight using the equipment it uses for normal pickup and deliveries, and as needed, equipment it usually reserves to transport freight over the highway.  When for any reason, ABF must provide equipment other than the equipment mentioned herein (use of a flatbed trailer is an example of such special equipment), the charge herein shall apply in addition to all other applicable charges. Unless the bill of lading is specifically endorsed to show prepayment of these charges, the charges shall be collected from the party requesting the service.

ABF is not obligated to perform this service where suitable equipment or operators are unavailable, nor at locations inaccessible to our vehicles, or where the safety of our vehicles or personnel is jeopardized.

At locations where ABF does not maintain suitable equipment, any and all expenses ABF incurs for outsourcing material and/or equipment necessary to perform the service shall be assessed and collected from the party requesting this service.

The charge for the services referred to herein, including transfer of lading to or from line haul equipment, shall be $6.30 per 100 pounds of actual weight, but not less than $195.10 nor more than $511.50 per shipment per piece of special equipment.