DIRECT AND JOINT-LINE SERVICE:

A current list of ABF direct and joint-line (connecting) service points is available. In addition, information on direct points is available for download.

Modes Defined:		Mode 1 (MD1) -		Shipments originated and delivered by ABF between points shown as ABF direct service points.
		Mode 2 (MD2) -		Shipments originated by ABF at a point shown as an ABF direct service point and inter-changed by ABF to a connecting line for delivery to the consignee.
		Mode 3 (MD3) -		Shipments received by ABF from a connecting line and delivered by ABF to the consignee at a point shown as an ABF direct service point.
		Mode 4 (MD4) -		Shipments received by ABF from a connecting line and interchanged by ABF to a connecting line for delivery to the consignee.

EFFECTIVELY OCCUPY:

The terms "effectively occupying," "effective occupancy," "effective cube," and similar terms refer to the line-haul equipment space required to transport a shipment. The effective occupancy of a shipment shall include any unused space in the same piece of line-haul equipment, which ABF determines that the shipment causes, for any reason, to be unusable for the purpose of transporting other freight.

"Cubic feet" shall be determined by multiplying the greatest dimensions of length, width and height of space the shipment effectively occupies (as defined herein) in inches and dividing the total by 1,728 cubic inches (one cubic foot). All fractions under one-half inch will be dropped, all fractions of one-half or greater will be extended to the next full inch.

EQUIPMENT DEFINED:

Pup or Doubles trailer - any trailer 34 feet or less in length.
Standard trailer - any trailer of not less than 35 feet in length.
Trailer - any standard trailer, van, pup, doubles trailer or any other similar non-power equipment used by the carrier to transport or move freight from one location to another.
Truck or Vehicle - any single power unit combined with one or more trailers when handled as one unit.

FULL VISIBLE CAPACITY:

"Full Visible Capacity" is defined as that quantity of freight which, in the manner loaded, so fills a vehicle that no additional article in the shipping form tendered identical in size to the largest article in the shipment can be loaded in or on the vehicle; or that maximum quantity of freight that can be legally loaded in or on a vehicle due to weight limitations.

PAYMENT AND OUTBOUND/INBOUND CONDITIONS:

1.	Outbound Prepaid (OBP) is defined to mean prepaid shipments originating from a facility of the shipper for whom the Specific Account Pricing applies.
2.	Outbound Collect (OBC) is defined to mean collect shipments originating from a facility of the shipper for whom the Specific Account Pricing applies.
3.	Outbound (OB) is defined to mean prepaid or collect shipments originating from a facility of the shipper for whom the Specific Account Pricing applies.
4.	Inbound Collect (IBC) is defined to mean collect shipments destined to a facility of the consignee for whom the Specific Account Pricing applies.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNT PRICING:

The terms "Specific Account Pricing," "Account Pricing," "Named Account Pricing," "Named Shipper Pricing," "Account Code Pricing," "Special Tariff Provisions" and similar terms mean rates, charges, tariff or contract provisions that are restricted to apply only for the identified account.

THIRD PARTY BILLING:

The term "Third Party Billing" or "TPB," means Specific Account Pricing provisions which apply when the freight charges are to be billed to and paid by the specific account shown as the third party payor of the freight bill, and that party has no affiliation with either the shipper or the consignee. This is outlined in greater detail in Item 429, ABF 111 Series.

There is often confusion between "TPB" and "Send Freight Bill to" payment terms. Often referred to as "SFB," ABF does not use this code for pricing publications. Essentially, ABF considers "SFB" as the location that the party responsible for the freight charges has requested the freight bill be sent for payment (i.e., the company's "home office" or a freight payment company).

ZIP ZONE:

The terms "Zip Zone," "Zip Code Prefix," "Three-Digit Zip Code," etc., mean the first three characters of the postal code (including the Canadian postal code, if applicable) assigned to a particular point.

Every ABF 646 and ABF 645 tariff item contains several columns of information, most with an abbreviated column heading. Below is a brief explanation of the most common column headings.

ACCT-LOC or Acct Loc is an abbreviation for Account Location(s) and names the location(s) limitations for which the specific account pricing provisions apply.

CLS or Class specifies the actual class or exception rating to be used in conjunction with the discount, weight breaks, and payment terms provided. Provisions subjected to the code "UNR" in this column will apply in connection with all commodities listed in the NMFC without regard to class or rating. Provisions subjected to the code DBR will be rated using the density based rates tariff ABFS 505.

CODE or Application prescribes additional conditions that must be satisfied for special pricing provisions to apply.

DIS or Disc specifies the percentage discount to be applied. The discount will be shown on the freight bill as a deduction from the otherwise applicable linehaul charges.

MD1, MD2 and MD3 See "Direct and Joint-Line Service."

NMF in the CLS or Class column specifies the applicable class will be the class (not exception) rating provided in the National Motor Freight Classification.

NT or Note - When the reference "NT" is followed by a numerical suffix or when a number is shown in a column headed by "Note," it specifically refers to a Note with corresponding numerical suffix explained at the conclusion of the same Part or Section of the same Item in which the reference appeared.

EXAMPLE:	NT1 (Refers to Note 1)			Note
	NT2 (Refers to Note 2)			1 (Refers to Note 1)
	NT1 2 (Refers to Note 1 and Note 2)			1, 2 (Refers to Note 1 and Note 2)

OBP, OBC, IBC See "Payment and Outbound/Inbound Conditions." When several of these codes appear on the same line of pricing provisions, only one of these payment terms need apply to the paying party for the pricing provisions to be applicable.

PARTICIPATES. When this column is used, it refers to pricing in other tariffs in which the specific account participates. When this is the only column heading, the information provided is strictly for the purpose of cross referencing additional pricing provisions. It is included solely for the convenience of the tariff user and will not alter application of the referenced provisions in any way.

When "PARTICIPATES" is combined with any other columns, such as "ACCOUNT LOCATION," "TERRITORIAL APPLICATION," and "CODE," the provisions under the "PARTICIPATES" column provide for use of specific base rates. The application of these rates is restricted by the columns shown in connection with the "PARTICIPATES" column. When the "CODE" column is blank or contains "- - -", the specific application will be MD1 2, OBP, OBC and MD1 3, IBC.

PE ( "Percentage Expression") is used to modify the gross linehaul charges. The applicable rate multiplied by such factor will result in the actual rate to be applied. A 45% discount is equivalent to a 55% percentage expression.

RT SCALE or Rate Scale specifies the type of shipment on which the special pricing provisions are applicable. For example, "MCHG" signifies that the provisions are only applicable for shipments designated as LTL Minimum Charge Shipments. When a column shows "L5C-LTL," the provisions will apply for shipments moving on rates subject to a minimum weight of less than 500 pounds, to and including shipments classified as less than truckload.

TERR-APPL or Territory names geographic application for which the specific account provisions apply. Where this heading is not used, the territorial application will be the full scope of the tariff. For instance, in ABF's 646 tariff, unless otherwise provided, any applicable Specific Account Pricing provisions will only apply for a shipment moving between an ACCT-LOC and a point in the continental United States.

TPB See "Third Party Billing."