This publication contains the explanation of, and charges for, optional services that may be requested by the shipper, consignee, or third party pay, or beyond those normally associated with standard transportation. Provisions on this publication apply to shipments tendered to Taye Dawg Trucking, LLC, on or after July 12, 2022, and are subject to change. Any exceptions to these rules and rates must be agreed to, by all parties, by written contract, or by confirmed written communication, prior to the shipment tender, or prior to the performance of the services provided for herein.

Effective Date: July 12, 2022, This Rules Tariff may be changed from time to time and Taye Dawg Trucking will endeavor to provide 30 days advance notice of such changes.

Assessorial Charges - Approval/Confirmation: Upon presentation of charges by email or fax, approval/confirmation must be received by the applicable terminal within twenty-four hours. If the customer fails to confirm the assessorial charges presented, tacit approval will have been deemed as received.

Advanced Storage Charges: At the customer’s request written or other communication and subject to authorization, Taye Dawg will forward immediate payment to railroad storage on loads awaiting delivery. However, an Additional 10% will be assessed in addition to railroad storage charges with a minimum charge of $35.00.

Advancing Charges: When Taye Dawg is required to advance fees on behalf of customers an administrative fee of 10% (percent) will be assessed. A minimum charge of $25.00 will apply.

Application of Charges: The term “Customer” refers to the person or entity contracting to engage Taye Dawg Services with respect to a shipment, as well as any other person or entity having an interest in the cargo, including but not limited to a shipper, consignee, consignor, beneficial owner, ocean carrier, broker, third-party logistics provider (3PL), or intermodal marketing company (IMC). Charges for assessorial and other miscellaneous services included in this Rules Tariff are in addition to the rates charged for transportation services. Such charges are generally the responsibility of the customer paying the trucking charges, except in certain circumstances. To be valid and enforceable a valid authorized Taye Dawg Representative must confirm, in writing any mutually agreed upon exceptions to the terms, conditions, assessorial or other charges described in this Rules Tariff. Written Contracts will prevail over this Rules Tariff if any Conflicts exist.

Appointments: Taye Dawg will not accept liability for any detention charges resulting from rescheduled appointments unless the appointment was rescheduled due to any failure of Taye Dawg.

Arbitration: Any and all disputes not resolved between Taye Dawg and Customer will be resolved at binding arbitration, before a recognized arbitration board to be jointly selected by customer and Taye Dawg Trucking LLC. The arbitration shall be held within (30) thirty days of notification from customer to to Taye Dawg of the need for arbitration. The Arbitration will be conducted in the commonwealth of Georgia at a location mutually agreed to by Taye Dawg and the customer. Each party will bear its own costs of the arbitration and costs of arbitration board will be evenly split.

Bill Of Lading: Customer should use the Standard Truckload Bill of Lading whenever possible. Drivers will accept others bill of lading as receipt of goods only. the terms and conditions expressed on nonconforming bills of lading will not apply when they conflict with the terms and conditions of this rules tariff.

Cargo Claims: All claims for loss or damage to property transported by Taye Dawg must be filed with Taye Dawg within 9 (nine) months following delivery and in case of non-delivery within 9(nine) months following the date of the shipment would have delivered and must conform with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 14706, must identify the shipment involved, must assert liability for a specified amount of money and must be supported by copies of the bill of lading and delivery receipt. Failure to do so will forever bar recovery of the claim. Any action at law with respect to such claim must be instituted against Taye Dawg within a period of (2) years and (1) day from the date of the receipt of notice from Taye Dawg that the claim or any part, or parts thereof were disallowed claims for concealed freight loss or damage must be reported to the carrier with 48 hours after delivery, and Carrier must have an opportunity to inspect such shipments within 48 hours after receiving such a request. Taye Dawg does not agree under any circumstances to be liable for special or consequential damages arising from freight loss, damage or delay, regardless of notice. Taye Dawg will not be liable for fright loss, damage or delay caused by:the acts or omissions caused by any other party or their agents; failure to comply with Taye Dawg's loading instructions; illegal acts; weather conditions; riots; labor strikes; public unrest; or when the freight is not in Taye Dawg's` exclusive possession.

Cargo Liability: Taye Dawg's Cargo Liability does not commence until the loaded equipment is pulled from the yard. Taye Dawg's liability for cargo loss or damage will generally not exceed $100,000 per occurrence, And shipments will not be accepted unless released to a value of $100,000. Customer may request an increase in legal in liability by submitting a written request for a higher released value, and paying an additional charge equal to 0.1% of the difference between the desired release value and the $100.000.

If a shipment is inadvertently accepted without customer executing the desired release value declaration, Taye Dawg's` liability will be limited to no more than $100.000. Taye Dawg will not be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages (including, without limitation, loss profits or business opportunity) or punitive or exemplary damages incurred or suffered by the shipper as a result of coverage, shortage or damage to shipments transported.

Cash Advances: When Taye Dawg is required to advance fees on behalf of customers an administrative fee of 10%(percent) will be assessed. A minimum charge of $25 will apply.

Chassis Pool Rental: A) Standard Chassis $40/day B) Tri-Axle Chassis $100/day

Claims - Filing: In the event a freight claim needs to be filed claims for damages require an inspection to be made prior to filing inspection by Taye Dawg or an Independent agent will typically be performed within 20-48 hours after receipt of request. Inspection will include examination of the damaged merchandise and the shipping container. The inspection will be limited to a factual report and normally be accompanied with pictures, a written record of the inspector’s findings will be made in duplicate with a copy of the report given to the consignee. The inspection report is not a claim. To expedite the claim process it is the responsibility of the claimant to file a cargo claim within the prescribed time limits and respond back immediately to any requests from Taye Dawg for supporting documentation.The Claim will be concluded based on the facts determined during investigation.

The following written information is required:
* Must specify a dollar or determinable amount.
* Reason for claim (Loss or Damage)
* Pro number and bill date
* Claimant Name, address, telephone, and Fax number.
* Original shippers Copy of the Bill of Lading
* Copy of delivery receipt ( Not applicable on a complete shortage) * Verification of freight charges
* Only one shipment (Pro) per claim

Send all correspondence to:

Taye Dawg Trucking Attn: Claims Dept. 2807 S. Clark Drive East Point, GA 30344 (561)503- 6764

Collect Shipments Tendered by Shipper: Taye Dawg will accept collect Shipments tendered by the shipper on the express condition that the shipper will be the guarantor of the freight charges should the consignee fail to pay Taye Dawg within the established credit terms. Shipments subject to the provisions of this item will be accepted only when the Consignor has established credit with Taye Dawg and guarantees to pay all lawfully accrued charges if the third party fails to do so within the time allowed under the credit policy of the company. The non-recourse provisions of Section 7 of the Bill of Lading contract will be null and void on shipments tendered under the provisions of this item.

C.O.D. Shipments: A charge of $100.00 will be added to the regular rate. However, the conditions listed below must be met. It is the sole responsibility of the Customer to make all the arrangements for the C.O.D. transaction.

1. a)  All necessary instructions must be completely explained on the prenote or load tender,

2. b)  The specific form(s) of payment must also be explained on the prenote or load tender,

3. c)  Customer may incur redelivery charges and/or power detention if the C.O.D. transaction is not completed in a timely manner.

Customs or In Bond Freight: Shipments moving under United States customs Bond for U.S. Customs clearance at a point in the United States will be assessed a charge. Such charges shall be in addition to all other applicable charges. On shipments requiring the use of more than one trailer, such trailer shall be considered as a separate shipment for the purposes of this provision and subject to a $150.00 per shipment charge. Line haul charges on shipments requiring the U.S. Customs clearance at a point other than the final destination will be assessed on the basis of rates and charges applicable from point of origin to the point of U.S. Customs clearance, plus the rates and charges applicable from points of U.S. Customs clearance to the final destination.

Import freight moving in Bond may not be included in the same shipment on the same bill of lading and shipping order with freight not moving in Bond. Shipments moving under U.S. Customs Bond will not be allowed to stop in transit or split pick up or split delivery. Detention charges, if any will be assessed against the party responsible for the line haul charges.

For the purpose of applying storage storage and charges in connection with shipments moving under U.S. Customs Bond, notification to the Deputy Collector of Customs that a shipment is available for Customs inspection will constitute tender of shipment for delivery. When Taye Dawg is required to pick up shipping documents or U.S. Customs Release Forms for forwarder or broker for validation prior to pickup of a shipment, a charge of $50.00 per shipment will apply.

Detention - Vehicles with Power Units: When the Taye Dawg’s vehicles, with driver and power units, are delayed or detained beyond the free time (see “Free Time” item) provided for herein at time of delivery to the consignee or at time of pick-up at the shipper’s place of business when such delay is not the fault of carrier, the following will apply.

1. Charges for detention will be charged to the consignee in the case of unloading and to the shipper in the case of loading.

2. When computing time, the beginning time shall be the time the driver notifies the shipper or consignee of driver’s arrival and that the trailer is available for loading or unloading, as the case may be, but in no case shall time commence prior to the time of any appointment or the actual time of loading or unloading, whichever is first.

3. When computing detention charges, detention time shall apply, irrespective of lunch breaks, coffee breaks, rest breaks, etc.

4. If, at the end of the business day, unloading has not been completed and cannot be completed that day, the shipper or consignee shall be given the following options:

   1. a)  Carrier may return to the carrier’s terminal with what freight has not been unloaded, but carrier shall return the following day with the balance of the freight at the commencement of shipper’s or consignee’s work day; or,

   2. b)  Carrier will drop or spot trailer at shipper or consignee location and return the following day, and further, trailer will be subject to charges for detention without power, including all per diem charges assessed by equipment providers, beginning immediately upon spotting of the trailer; and additional transportation charges. In either case, any unused free time from the first day will continue into the second day, charges to commence when all free time has expired.

5. If a vehicle is both unloaded and reloaded, each transaction will be considered separately and free time shall apply to each separately.

6. When delay occurs beyond free time, the charge for detention shall be $37.50 per one- half hour.

7. Taye Dawg shall give shipper or consignee the opportunity of signing the detention records and the shipper or consignee is to make any corrections to these records at the time. If shipper or consignee refuses to sign these records, Taye Dawg’s records will govern.

Drop Yards: In order to reduce or eliminate storage charges at a rail ramp or ocean pier, Taye Dawg may shuttle a loaded intermodal unit to an offsite drop yard. Additional Charges are usually billed for such moves. If such a shuttle is done for Customer’s convenience or benefit, Taye Dawg will accept no liability for per diem charges that may accrue while the equipment is at the drop yard.

See “Storage Liability” for specific rules governing the liability for cargo while in storage.

Dropped Equipment: When third party equipment is “Dropped or Spotted” at a Shipper/Consignee location for loading or unloading, the Shipper/Consignee is financially responsible for the equipment per diem charges assessed by the equipment provider. Shipper/Consignee must notify Taye Dawg by means of written communication (fax or E-mail) within twelve (12) hours of the trailer being made available for pick up. Shipper or Consignee will be responsible for any damage to equipment while said equipment is in its care, custody, and control.

Equipment Damage Charges: Damages of any kind incurred to equipment of any type (whether owned by Taye Dawg or by any other equipment provider) while at the facility of and/or under the care, custody, and control of the Shipper or Consignee, will be the responsibility of the contracting party. Taye Dawg reserves the right to recover any unpaid charged from the Shipper, Consignee, etc. as necessary.

Failure of the Shipper or Consignee, or their respective agents and spotting service to note damages at time of tender shall be prima fascie evidence that same was spotted in good condition. Shipper and/or Consignee shall be liable for the repair cost to any equipment damaged while spotted at the facility. Such damage shall be noted by carrier personnel at time of pickup and invoices for repairs shall be accompanied by supporting documents. Taye Dawg reserves the right to seek and recover any unpaid damages from any party involved in the incident, including contracting party’s customers, consignee, consignor, shipper, etc.

Equipment Ordered - Not Used: Cancellation of an order must be made prior to dispatch. If equipment is dispatched, the regular rate will be charged. Also, additional charges will apply to return the equipment to Taye Dawg’s terminal for storage. The customer will also be responsible for payment to Taye Dawg for any per diem or penalty charges by the railroad or other equipment supplier.

Equipment Cleaning: It is the consignee’s responsibility to accept the entire contents of the vehicle; including all cargo, damaged product, spillage, leakage, dunnage, bracing, debris, contaminants, etc. If the consignee does not properly clean out the empty vehicle, an additional minimum charge of $100.00 will apply. Consignee will also be responsible for any disposal charges incurred by Taye Dawg for the proper disposal of any material left in the trailer. Other additional charges such as: wash out costs, disposal costs, stop-off charges, and possible out of route mileage charges may also be incurred as needed.

Free Time - Loading/Unloading: Taye Dawg will allow one (1) hour free time before detention time commences. Any exceptions to this free time rule must be agreed to, by all parties, by written contract or by confirmed written communication, prior to the shipment tender or prior to the performance of the services provided for herein.

Fuel Surcharge: Due to the unpredictable nature of fuel prices, Taye Dawg will apply fuel surcharges to all shipments unless agreed to, in writing, at the time of load tender. Absent a specific written agreement or schedule, the following fuel surcharges will apply. Current fuel prices will be based on the index published by the US Department of Energy.

General Application of Rates: Line haul charges from or to points where direct service is authorized by Taye Dawg’s certificates will not apply from or to points not directly accessible to truck service because of weight, size, or hazardous material restrictions, or because of geographical location. For such points, line haul charges will apply to the point of transfer to other transportation for delivery only. Additional transportation and delivery charges will apply. Rates published “for the Account of” will apply only when freight charges are paid by the named account. Rates published “From the Facilities of” apply when freight originates at that specific location, without regard to the party responsible for payment. Absent a specific written agreement, the following rates will apply to shipments tendered to Taye Dawg: $4.00 per mile, $500.00 minimum charge.

Hazardous Materials: Customer must comply with applicable federal regulations, including 49 CFR Parts 100 to 185, when tendering hazardous materials. Among other requirements, customer must provide a legible Bill of Lading with proper HAZMAT information, including the Shipper’s certificate containing all the required information such as emergency response number and information, and affix any required placards before or at the time that shipment is tendered. Failure to comply with these requirements will relieve Taye Dawg of any and all liability for loss or damage directly or indirectly caused to or by the hazardous materials. Any miss-declared hazardous materials may be warehoused at customer’s risk and expense, or destroyed without compensation.

Hazardous Materials Charge: Shipments of hazardous materials will be subject to an additional charge of $150.00 per shipment per vehicle used.

Impractical Operations: Pickup or delivery service may not be performed by Taye Dawg at any site from or to which it is impractical to operate vehicles because of: 1. The conditions of the roads, streets, driveways, alleys or approaches thereto. 2. Inadequate loading or unloading facilities. 3. Riots, acts of God, the public enemy, the authority of the law, the existence of violence, or such possible disturbances as tending to create reasonable apprehension of danger to persons or property. 4. Ferries.

Insurance coverage: Insurance Certificates will be provided at customer’s request. The certificate will include all General Liability, Automobile Liability, Motor Truck cargo and certain other coverage when necessary.At the customers request, they will be shown as a certificate holder.

Intermediaries: Freight forwarders, intermodal marketing companies, property brokers, third party logistics companies, and other intermediaries are considered to be agents of the beneficial owner of cargo transported. Taye Dawg will bill such intermediaries as a convenience to the shipper, and retain recourse to the shipper and/or consignee for nonpayment of fees. Any intermediary that bills or collects on behalf of another 3rd party freight charges that are due to Taye Dawg shall receive such payment in constructive trust, to the extent such charges are due and owing to Taye Dawg.

Labor Charges: Charges for driver unload, driver assist, driver count, etc., will incur the following charges. $100 for the first hour and then $37.50 per one half hour thereafter.

Layover Charge: When Taye Dawg is requested to layover due to circumstances beyond its control a charge of $250.00 will be assessed.

Lien for Freight Charges: Taye Dawg shall have a possessory lien on shipments in its possession and control for the payment of unpaid freight charges owing and due to Taye Dawg.

Lumper Charges: Lumper fees and charges assessed by shippers or consignees will be charged to the customer on an actual cost basis. Taye Dawg will add ten (10)% administrative fee subject to a minimum charge of $25.00. Taye Dawg will submit supporting receipts with its invoice for the charges.

Mileage Computation: Mileage shall be computed from the point of loading to the points of unloading by the practical direct highway miles, and shall be calculated by the use of PC Miler (practical miles) mileage tool. When stopping in transit to load or unload part of the load, the mileage to be used to determine that charges is aggregate of the mileage from the origin point of the shipment to the final destination via the stop-off points. Mileage required by the order of loading or unloading as specified on the Bill of Lading shall be used to determine the applicable charges.

If after receipt of the shipment by Taye Dawg and while in route, the customer requests stopping in transit in a different order of unloading or loading than as received and specified on the Bill of Lading, the aggregate mileage of the new route of movement shall apply. There will be an additional charge for labor required to unload, shift or reload the freight to accomplish out of sequence deliveries. These charges shall be in addition to all other charges. If the route of movement by virtue of the content of hazardous materials, or because of being overweight or over dimension, the closing or prohibition of use of bridges, tunnels, or highway sections requires a longer route by the public authority, charges based on mileage of the required longer route shall apply.

Offsetting Charges Not Allowed: Customer shall not offset from or delay the payment of lawfully established transportation charges due to Taye Dawg as a result of any overcharge claim, chargeback, duplicate payment or loss and/or damaged cargo claim. A formal claim shall be filed and processed separately.

Overweight Charges: Taye Dawg will assess a charge for overweight shipments which can be properly permitted and therefore transported legally. The amount of such charges will be established and agreed to at the time of the shipment.

Overweight Liability: Taye Dawg will not knowingly violate weight restrictions under Federal, State, or Municipal laws. Customer must provide advance notification of overweight shipments. Taye Dawg will take whatever actions are necessary to bring equipment into compliance. Customer must reimburse Taye Dawg for any expenses required to bring equipment into compliance, and must pay any fines for expenses resulting from overweight violations.

Payment Terms: Taye Dawg may elect at their sole discretion to extend credit to the Customer. In accordance with 49 CFR 377, all invoices are due and payable within thirty (30) days of the invoice date. A finance and collection charge of five (5) percent will be added to any invoice not paid within thirty (30) days of the invoice date. An additional fee equal to one- third (33.3%) of total amount due will be added to any invoices and must be turned over to a collection agency, attorney, or other outside party for recovery.

Payment - Short: Customer may not “short pay” freight charges or deduct charges from freight bills, unless authorized to do so in writing, prior to the deduction. Customer waives its right to any contested cargo claim that is set off against freight charges.

Per Diem and Demurrage Charges - Liability: Taye Dawg will not accept liability for demurrage and or per diem charges if such charges are not due solely to their own gross negligence,including per diem charges that begin accruing after the date the equipment is dropped at a shipper/consignee or other location at the direction of the customer, shipper or consignee.

Per Diem Charges - Billed to Taye Dawg: Taye Dawg will charge the customer, the equipment owner’s actual or anticipated detention charges, less any portion for which Taye Dawg LLC is solely liable. An Administrative charge of $25.00, per Taye Dawg's invoice, will be added to the equipment provider’s charges. Customer may invoiced immediately upon return of the equipment to its rightful owner.

Per Diem (Detention) Charges Billed Directly to Third-Parties: Detention charges are often billed directly to their customer or third party instead of Taye Dawg. This includes but is not limited to, store-door detention charges for international moves, and EMPU, EMHU, NACS, CSX, & Pacer Stacktrain containers for domestic moves. Customer may then invoice Taye Dawg for the portion of the detention charges for which it is liable. Customer may not invoice Taye Dawg for detention charges for any amount that is higher than customer’s obligation to the equipment owner. Customers may not”short pay” freight charges or deduct charges from freight bill, unless authorized to do so in writing prior to deduction. Taye Dawg will not accept invoices without proper backup documentation, or invoices that are received more than thirty days after equipment termination. Taye Dawg reserves the right to dispute the charges within thirty days of receipt of the proper documentation and invoice, If Customer response to any such dispute is not received within thirty days, it will be presumed that the dispute has been accepted and the invoice voided.

Per Diem - Calculation of Charges: Equipment owner typically charge escalating daily rates for equipment detention. Taye Dawg will only pay the “Average Daily Rate” for the per diem period. this is defined as the total amount of the per diem divided by the number of days.

Pickup or Delivery Service - Saturday, Sunday, or Holiday: When the Customer requests Taye Dawg to pick up or deliver freight on Saturday, Sunday or Holiday, such service shall be subject to an additional charge. (A) $200.00 Saturday (B) $300.00 Sunday or Holiday.

Pre-Notification: Any valid pre-notes must state the line haul rate and fuel surcharge. Pre- notes must also include any assessorial services requested, as well as any preapproved charges that may differ from this rules tariff. Taye Dawg reserves the right to decline any shipment for any reason.

Rebilling Fee: In the event the originally invoiced party (debtor) fails to pay any charges and Taye Dawg must bill another party, a charge of $25.00 will be added to the invoice to defray carrier’s cost of rebilling, printing, mailing, and conducting related collection activities.

Recourse with Regard to Liability of Charges: All assessorial charges, including but not limited to, rail storage, demurrage, per diem, etc., are the responsibility of the party contracting Taye Dawg for its services. Taye Dawg has full recourse and permission of contracting party, including but not limited to door moves with equipment owners, to seek and recover any and all funds from the shipper, consignee, etc.

Re-consignment or Diversion:

1. Definitions of re-consignment or diversion: for the purpose of this rule the terms “re- consignment” and “diversion” are considered to be synonymous and the use of either will be considered to mean:

a. Change in the name of the shipper or consignee

b. A change in the place of pick up pr delivery within the original origin or destination point

c. A change in the origin or destination point

d. Relinquishment of a shipment at point of origin

2. Conditions:
a. Request for re-consignment must be made in writing or email and confirmed.
Taye Dawg must be satisfied that the party making the request has the authority to do so. Conditional or qualified request will not be accepted.

b. Taye Dawg will make a diligent effort to execute a request for re-consignment but will not be responsible if such service is not effected.

c. All charges applicable to the shipment whether accrued or accruing must be paid or guaranteed to the satisfaction of Taye Dawg before re-consignment will be made.

d. Only entire shipments, not portions of shipments may be reconsigned.

e. An order for re-consignment of a shipment moving under uniform bills of lading will not be considered valid, unless and until the original bill of lading is surrendered for cancellation, endorsed for exchange.

3. Charges:
a. If a re-consignment occurs prior to tender of delivery the charge will be $25.00 plus reasonable charges for transportation of the new delivery point. Minimum charge of $100.00 will apply

b. If a re-consignment occurs after tender of delivery the charge will be $100.00 plus reasonable charges for transportation to the new delivery point. Minimum charge $250.00.

Re-Delivery Charges: When Taye Dawg has presented the requested equipment at the shipper/consignee facility as instructed by the customer, and is subsequently turned away, the regular rate to the facility will be assessed. A re-delivery charge equal to the regular rate will then be add to the equipment is again presented to the facility for loading/unloading.

Returned Check Fee: Upon receipt of written notification that a check has been returned to Taye Dawg for non-payment due to insufficient funds, a fee of $55.50 (plus any bank fees borne by Taye Dawg) for each returned check will be applied against the customer’s account.Customer may be placed on a “Cash only” basis if not cleared to the satisfaction of Taye Dawg.

Return Moves: A bobtail charge may be billed to terminate empty or loaded equipment that is accrued per diem charges, if no return move is immediately available when the tractor drops the equipment. Customer may avoid such bobtail charges by notifying Taye Dawg, in writing or email, of customers agreement to pay for all per diem or charge incurred as a result of foregoing the bobtail move. Such charges do not apply to “stay with” moves.

Spotted Equipment (see dropped equipment)

Stop-Off Charges: Shipments subject to truckload rates and truckload minimum weights, received from one shipper, at one point, at one time for one consignee at one destination and covered by one bill of lading may be stopped for partial loading or partial unloading, subject to the following provisions:

1. Each stop-off is limited to one placement of the truck.

2. Stop-offs for partial loading or partial unloading will not be permitted on shipment moving “in-bond” or where section 7 of the bill of lading has been executed.

3. The substitution of freight for that originally loaded or any exchange of contents at a point or place of stop-off is prohibited.
4. Charges: Any stop-offs in route will be charged at the following rates: first stop-off $75.00, second stop-off $100.00, third and all subsequent stop-offs $250.00 each. One (1) hour fee time will be allowed at each stop.

5. Detention charges will apply. Out-of Route stop-offs will be subject to out-of-route mileage charge.

Storage and/or Demurrage Charges: Storage is incurred for failure to pick up loads at the railroad within the designated amount of free time. Demurrage is incurred for failure to pick up loads at the port or container depot yards within the designated amount of free time.

Taye Dawg will be allowed 48 hours of free time to pick up equipment (Day of notification, weekend, holidays excluded) In the event Taye Dawg fails to remove the equipment within the free time, storage/demurrage will be Taye Dawg's responsibility. Taye Dawg will not accept responsibility for storage/demurrage when proper notification is not provided for 48 hours is not allowed.

In the event storage/demurrage is incurred, Taye Dawg requires continued notification on a daily basis that charges are accruing for this account.Taye Dawg will not accept storage/demurrage charges without daily notification.

Proper Notification is defined as, “written notification” (fax or email) at least 48 hours (excludes, holidays, Saturdays and Sundays) prior to expiration of free time and ONLY when the equipment is ready and available for pickup. “Proper Notification” requirements:

Container Number Location of Container Mounted on a Road worthy Chassis Ocean-Carrier Released Available Pick- Up number

Notification received after 5:00 PM will roll to the next working day at 8:00 A.M for the purposes of determining last free day.

Storage Liability: Certain Shipments may be temporarily stored on Taye Dawg premises. either for the convenience of the customer or for that of Taye Dawg. Taye Dawg’s legal liability for such shipments will be that of a warehouse-man, and will comply with the standard of car applicable to warehouse-man is the state where such service is provided. Taye Dawg’s legal liability is also that of a warehouse-man in the event customer or consignee refuses delivery of tender of cargo and instructs Taye Dawg to stop movement of cargo and hold it for later delivery or otherwise prevents proper disposition of the cargo. Taye Dawg’s liability will generally not exceed $100,000 per occurrence, although customer may request in increase in legal liability by submitting a written request for a higher released value and paying an additional charge. In addition, daily storage charges will apply.

Substituted Service: For their operating convenience Taye Dawg reserves the right to hire other qualified carriers and subcontractors to provide all or part of a given movement. Taye Dawg agrees to protect the rates set forth when substituted services are provided, and warrants that all terms, conditions, duties and obligations owed to the shipper by the rules tariff, bill of lading and/or contract will be provided.

Third Party Billing: Taye Dawg does not employ property brokers or other intermediaries as its agents for solicitation of shipments or the collection of freight charges. Taye Dawg will invoice the shippers broker, bank or other agent for freight charges. Taye Dawg reserves the right to bill and collect freight charges from the shipper on prepaid shipments or the consignee on collect shipments in the event full payment of freight charges is not received pursuant to third-party billing.

A shipment in which charges are to be paid by a party other than the shipper or consignee will be accepted provided recourse to the shipper is preserved with the carrier picking the shipment up at origin. The shipper and consignee guarantee to pay the charges if the third party fails to do so in the time allotted under the applicable credit regulations. Any such shipment will not be accepted if the shipper executes a non-recourse provision of the bill of lading.

Transportation Delays: Taye Dawg will provide transportation with reasonable dispatch, and will use the commercially reasonable efforts to meet all reasonable pickup and delivery appointments. However Taye Dawg will not Guarantee adherence to any particular transit or appointment schedule, and are not liable for any, delay, interruption, or other failure to transport any shipment by any particular appointment time. Taye Dawg will not be liable for any alternative Transportation cost, or other direct expenses or consequential, special, indirect, or exemplary damages arising out of any delay to shipments, unless Customer has provided a prior written description of the nature and type of such potential delay-related damages, and Taye Dawg has agreed in writing to accept responsibility for such damages. Customer Notations on a bill of lading signed by a driver do not constitute adequate notification and/or acceptance of such special damages.

Unsafe Conditions: Taye Dawg shall not be required to perform any pick-up or delivery services to or from any location which is unsafe or impractical to operate a vehicle because of (but not limited to):

1. Condition of roads, driveways, alleys, and approaches thereto 2. Weather conditions
3. Inadequate loading/unloading facilities
4. Any riots or civil/labor disturbances

Chassis Split Charge: When the equipment provider requires the carrier to return the container to a different location than the chassis Taye Dawg will charge the customer a $65.00 split chassis fee.

Container Mount Fee: When the Rail requires the Carrier the get the container mounted on a chassis and the chassis is not already attached to an operable chassis the carrier shail charge the customer with a mount fee of $65.00.

Port/ Rail Congestion Fee: When the Customer Requires the carrier to pick up and or drop off the shipment by rail or port due to the current congestion status Taye Dawg will charge the customer a Congestion fee of $65.00. This is on a per shipment basis.

Weighing/Scale Charges: When customer requires weighing of the shipment, the stop-off charge plus any out-of-route miles will apply. In addition the customer is responsible for reimbursing Taye Dawg for any incurred scale or weighing fees plus a $15.00 administrative fee.