Issued by: Mercury Moving and Storage Systems, LLC40 Strafello Dr. Bldg.
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Avon, MA 02322
DTE #30492
Issued on 07/28/2005 Effective on 08/28/2005
M.D.T.E. No. 18
Cancels
M.D.T.E. No. 17
Signed by: Garry Hennessy
Title: Managing Member
Rates, rules and regulations applying on Massachusetts intrastate movements
of household goods.
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
Governs all sections of this tariff unless otherwise provided within
individual sections. Except as otherwise provided herein, the rates named
in this tariff include one pick-up and loading at point of origin and one
delivery and unloading at point of destination.
RULE 1 APPLICATION OF TARIFF
This tariff names rates, rules and regulations for the transportation
of household goods in whole or in part incident to a move by a householder
from one dwelling to another, between points in Massachusetts.
RULE 2 IMPRACTIACABLE OPERATIONS
The carrier shall not be obligated to perform pick-up or delivery
or render any services at a place or places where it is impracticable
to operate vehicles because of:
1. The condition of roads, streets, driveways, alleys or approaches thereto.
2. Inadequate loading or unloading facilities.
3. Any riot, strike, picketing or other labor disturbances.
RULE 3 PROPERTY SUBJECT TO BILL OF LADING
A. Unless otherwise provided, when property is transported subject
to the provisions of this tariff, or as amended, the acceptance and the
use of the Massachusetts Movers Association Household Goods Bill of Lading,
as described herein, is required.
B. The shipper may declare a value in excess of 60 cents per pond per
article, by paying an additional charge.
RULE 4 INSPECTIONS OF ARTICLES
When carrier or his/her agent believe it is necessary that the
contents of packages be inspected, they shall make or cause such inspection
to be made, or require other sufficient evidence to determine the actual
character of the property.
RULE 5 DECLARATION OF VALUE
A. Shippers are required to state the agreed or declared value
of the property on the bill of lading prior to the start of any packing
or moving service.
B. Valuation shall be declared and stated in dollars and cents per pound
per article or lump sum declared values as stated on the bill of lading.
C. If shipper declines to declare the value in writing, the shipment
will automatically be released at $1.25 per pound as found in Option B
on the bill of lading and the shipper will be responsible for the valuation
charge.
The agreed or declared value shall be deemed to relate to all services
undertaken by the carrier or its agents and such agreed and declared value
must be entered on the bill of lading and signed by the shipper in their
own hand.
D. Carrier must offer a minimum of 2 options of declared value, which
are consistent with options, A, B, and/or C defined on the Combined Uniform
Household Goods Bill of Lading and Freight Bill.
RULE 6 CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
We may, at our option, provide “Certificates of Insurance”
issued by an independent insurance company. The cost of any insurance
in the name of the shipper will be borne by the shipper and will not be
assumed by the carrier.
Mercury Moving can arrange for transit insurance Valuation in the amount you specify.
A Certificate of Insurance should be provided to you. The certificate Valuation we
offer covers your items at their replacement value.
RULE 7 PAYMENTS
A. The carrier shall have the right to retain possession of any
property transported by it and to place the same in storage at the charge
and expense of the shipper until all tariff rates and charges thereon
have been paid in cash, money order, or certified check.
B. Nothing herein shall limit the right of the carrier to require, at
time of or before shipment, the prepayment in part or in full or guarantee
of charges.
C. Property not received by the party entitled to receive it after notice
of the arrival of the property at destination, or at the port of export
of export (if intended for export) has been duly sent or given, and after
placement of the property for delivery at destination, or at the time
tender of the delivery of the property to the party entitled to receive
it or at the address given for delivery has been made, may be kept in
vehicle, warehouse or place of business of the carrier, subject to all
lawful charges and the carrier’s responsibility as warehouseman
only, or at the option of the carrier, may be removed to and stored in
warehouse at the point of delivery or at other available points, at the
cost of the owner, and there held without liability on the part of the
carrier, and subject to a lien for all transportation and other lawful
charges, including a reasonable charge for storage. In the event the consignee
cannot be found at the address given for delivery, then in that event
notice of the placing of such goods in warehouse shall be lest at the
address given for delivery and mailed to any to her address given on the
bill of lading for notification, showing the warehouse in which the property
has been placed, subject to the provisions of this paragraph.
RULE 8 IMPRACTICAL PICK-UP OR DELIVERY & AUXILIARY
SERVICES
A. It is the responsibility of the shipper to make shipment accessible
to carrier or accept delivery from carrier at a point at which the road
haul vehicle may be operated sagely.
B. When it is physically impossible for carrier to perform pick-up of
shipment at origin address or to complete delivery of shipment at destination
address with normally assigned road haul equipment, due to the structure
of the buildings, its inaccessibility by highway, inadequate or unsafe
public or private road, overhead obstruction, narrow gates, sharp turns,
trees, shrubbery, the deterioration of roadway due to rain, flood, snow,
or nature of an article or articles included in the shipment, the carrier
shall hold itself available at point of pick-up or tender delivery at
destination at the nearest point of approach to the desired location where
the road haul equipment can be made safely accessible.
C. Upon request of the shipper, consignee or owner of the goods, the
carrier will use or engage smaller equipment than its normal road haul
equipment or provide extra labor for the purpose, if possible of accomplishment,
of transferring the shipment between the residence and the nearest point
of approach by the carrier’s road haul equipment. Charges for this
auxiliary service to cover additional vehicle (if used) will be as provided
in Item 190, and shall be in addition to all other transportation or additional
services.
D. If the shipper does not accept the shipment at the nearest point of
sage approach by carrier’s road haul equipment to the destination
address, the carrier may place the shipment, or any part thereof not reasonably
possible for delivery, in storage at the nearest available warehouse of
the carrier, or at the option of the carrier, in a public warehouse, subject
to a lien for all lawful charges. Transportation charges to apply for
such service shall be the applicable tariff rate. The liability on the
part of the carrier will ease when the shipment is unloaded into the warehouse
and the shipment shall be considered as having been delivered.
RULE 9 WAREHOUSE PICK-UP OR DELIVERY
Except as otherwise provided herein, if shipment is delivered
to or picked up at a warehouse, the rates for transportation include only
the loading or unloading at door, platform, or other point convenient
or accessible to the vehicle.
RULE10 ARTICLES LIABLE TO CAUSE DAMAGE
Carrier will not accept for shipment property liable to impregnate,
infest or otherwise damage equipment or other property.
Carrier will not accept for shipment articles, which cannot be taken
from the premises without damage to the article or the premises, except,
after due notice to the shipper, such articles will be taken at the owner’s
risk.
RULE11 PERISHABLE ARTICLES
Carrier will not accept for shipment frozen foods, plants, or
other articles requiring special handling or refrigeration except as provided
in this rule.
Frozen Food
1. The food is contained in a freezer, which at time of loading is operating
at normal deep freeze temperature.
2. The shipment is to be transported not more than 140 miles and/or delivery
accomplished twenty-four hours from time of loading.
3. No storage of shipment is required.
4. No preliminary or reroute servicing by use of dry ice, electricity,
or other preservative methods is required of the carrier.
Carrier will not be liable for damages to plants caused by atmospheric
conditions or environmental distress.
When such articles are included in the shipment with or without knowledge
of the carrier, carrier will not assume responsibility for condition or
flavor.
RULE 12 ARTICLES OF EXTRAORDINARY VALUE
The carrier will not assume any liability whatsoever for: Documents,
currency, money, jewelry, watches, precious stones, or articles of extraordinary
value including accounts, bills, deed, evidence of debt, securities, credit
cards, notes, postage stamps, stamp collections, revenue stamps, letters
or packets of letters, articles of peculiarly inherent value, precious
metals or articles manufactured there from which are not specifically
listed on the bill of lading.
RULE 13 DANGEROUS ARTICLES NOT ACCEPTED
Explosives, hazardous, or dangerous goods will not be accepted
for shipment. Any person or persons whether principles or agent, shipping
such goods shall be liable for and indemnify the carrier against all loss
or damage caused by such goods and carrier shall not be liable for safe
delivery of shipment.
RULE 14 CONSOLIDATED SHIPMENTS
A. Property of two or more families or establishments will not
be accepted as a single shipment. Property of each family or establishment
must be handled as a separate shipment on a separate bill of lading.
B. The name of only one shipper and one consignee shall appear on one
bill of lading, but the bill of lading may also specify the name of a
party to notify of the arrival of the shipment at destination.
RULE15 COMPLETE ARTICLE
Each shipping piece or package and contents thereof shall constitute
one article. The total component parts of any article taken apart, or
knocked down for handling or loading in vehicle, shall constitute one
article.
RULE16 REISSUED ITEMS, RULES OR PAGES
Reference made herein to items, rules or pages in this tariff
include reference to reissue of such items, rules or pages.
RULE 17 CLAIMS
A. Any claim for loss, damage, or overcharge shall be made in
writing within 15 days of the time of delivery, or the time in which delivery
should have been made, and shall be accompanied by original paid bill
for transportation and original Bill of Lading, if not previously surrendered
to carrier. Carrier may require certified or sworn statement of claim.
B. Carrier shall be immediately notified of all claims for concealed damage
and shall be given reasonable opportunity to inspect alleged concealed
damage in original package.
C. The carrier's liability shall not exceed the cost of repairing or replacing
the property lost or damaged with materials of like kind and quality not
exceeding the actual cash value of the property at time and place of loss,
with due allowance for depreciation or deterioration howsoever caused,
but in no event to exceed the released value declared by the shipper.
D. The carrier's liability for goods shall cease when the property has
been delivered to and receipted for by the owner, or by the consignee
or shipper or the authorized agent of either, except as to damage noted
at time of delivery. When the carrier is directed to unload or deliver
property (or render any service) at a place or places at which the consignee
or its agent is not present, the property shall be at the risk of the
owner after unloading or delivery.
E. Where the carrier is directed to load property from (or render any
services at) a place or places at which the consignor or its agent is
not present, the property shall be at the risk of the owner before loading.
F. The carrier's liability with regard to sets or matched pieces shall
be limited to repair or replacement of the lost or damaged piece or pieces
only and shall not extend to repair, replacement or recovering of the
entire set, but in no event to exceed the released value declared by the
shipper.
RULE 18 SERVICING SPECIAL ARTICLES
The transportation rates in this tariff do not include servicing
or un-servicing articles or appliances such as refrigerators, deep freeze
cabinets, radios, record players, washing machines, television sets, video
cassette recorders (VCR's), dryers, microwave ovens, computers, electronic
games, stereo equipment, HiFi equipment, clocks, satellite dishes, hot
tubs whirlpool baths, air conditioners, and the like which, if not properly
serviced, may be damaged in, or incident to, transit; nor is liability
assumed for any such damage unless said articles or appliances are serviced
and un-serviced as provided in (A) or (B) below.
A. Upon request of shipper, owner or consignee of the goods, carrier
may, subject to (B) below, service and un-service such articles and appliances
at origin and destination for the additional charge provided in Section
I, Additional Services. Such servicing and un-servicing does not include
removal or installation of articles secured to the premises; or plumbing,
electrical or carpentry services necessary to disconnect, remove, connect
and install such articles and appliances.
B. If carrier does not possess the qualified personnel to properly service
and un-service such articles or appliances, carrier may upon request of
shipper, owner or consignee and as agent for them engage third parties
to perform the servicing and un-servicing. When third parties are engaged
by the carrier to perform any service, the carrier will not assume responsibility
for their activities or conduct; amount neither of their charges; nor
for the quality or quantity of service furnished.
C. All charges of the third parties must be paid by the shipper, and are
in addition to all other charges in this tariff. Such charges will be
advanced by the carrier, and billed as an Advanced Charge as provided
in Rule 25 herein.
D. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this tariff, or as amended,
the services covered by this tariff do not include the handling, loading,
unloading of any single article weighing 1,000 pounds or more. The shipper
must provide the extra handling, loading or unloading in every instance,
or if the carrier has additional personnel and equipment available, such
extra services upon request of the shipper may be provided by the carrier
at charges as shown in this tariff. When necessary such articles must
be securely braced and blocked, and when such bracing or blocking require
material not forming part of the regular equipment of the vehicle, or
extra labor, such material and labor must be furnished by the shipper.
RULE 19 MARKING AND PACKING
A. Articles of fragile or breakable nature must be properly packed.
B. Packages containing fragile articles or articles consisting wholly
or in part of glass, when packed by the shipper or his agent, must be
marked by plain and distinct letter that designating the fragile character
of contents.
C. When articles of furniture, consisting wholly or in part of glass are
covered or wrapped by the shipper or his agent; such articles shall be
wrapped in a manner to clearly expose glass surfaces or glass portions
and transported at owners risk.
D. Where articles are improperly packed, crated, or boxed and by reason
thereof the contents are more susceptible to damage, carrier may arrange
to have such articles properly packed at charges as shown in this tariff.
RULE 20 FURNISHING HELPERS
A. The carrier reserves the right to furnish the necessary number
of helpers, in the opinion of the carrier, to handle shipments to be transported
properly.
B. On request of shipper the carrier will furnish helpers in addition
to number considered necessary by the carrier at the applicable rates
for helpers.
RULE 21 SHIPMENTS ACCEPTED
Shipments will be accepted subject to the requirements of ordinances
or laws regulating the transportation of property, or the use of vehicles
and facilities.
RULE 22 HOISTING OR LOWERING
Hoisting or lowering service will be performed only at points
where carrier possesses necessary equipment and experienced personnel
to perform such service, weather conditions permitting. Otherwise, upon
request of shipper, consignee or owner of the goods, the carrier as agent
of and for and in behalf - of the shipper, consignee or owner, will endeavor
to arrange for qualified service, if available, at the expense of the
shipper or consignee or owner of the goods. In such instances, the carrier
will not be responsible for damage to shipment or property. (See item
146)
RULE 23 DISPOSITIONS OF FRACTIONS
Unless otherwise provided, to dispose of fractions in computing
a charge, omit fractions of less than one-half of one cent, and increase
to the next whole figure fractions of one-half or one cent or greater.
RULE 24 EXPLANATIONS OF HOLIDAYS
Except as otherwise provided, the following days will be considered
holidays wherever reference is made to a holiday or holidays in this tariff
(SEE NOTE):
New Year's Day (January 1) Labor Day (1st Monday in September) Washington's
Birthday (3rd Monday in February) Columbus Day (2nd Monday in October)
Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) Veteran's Day (4th Monday in October)
Independence Day (July 4) Thanksgiving Day (4th Thurs, in November) Christmas
Day (December 25)
NOTE: When a day other than the actual date is set aside by the State
to be observed as that holiday, such day will be considered a holiday.
RULE 25 ADVANCED CHARGES
Charges advanced by carrier for services of others engaged at the request
of the shipper will be supported by carrier with a copy of invoice setting
forth services rendered, charges and basis thereof, together with reference
to applicable schedule or tariff if charges are assessed in accordance
therewith. The charges so advanced are in addition to and shall be collected
with all other lawful rates and charges.
When carrier engages the services of third persons at the request of and
as agent for the shipper, carrier will not assume responsibility for their
activities or conduct, amount of their charges, nor for the quality or
quantity of the service furnished.
RULE 26 DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
Transportation rates DO NOT include the removal of any article embedded
in the ground or secured to a building, nor the assembly or disassembly
of any outdoor articles such as steel utility buildings or cabinets, swing
sets, slide, sky rides, jungle gyms, or other outdoor articles of similar
nature, nor the assembly or disassembly of unusual articles found inside
a building such as steel shelving, pool tables, elongated work tables,
counters, etc. Upon request of shipper, owner, or consignee, the carrier
may disassemble or reassemble such articles, subject to labor charges
provided in Item 120 herein, or arrange for the service of a third party.
The shipper, in such case, will be required to furnish, at the time of
reassembly, any new hardware, nuts, bolts, etc., necessary to perform
the service.
RULE 27 WRITTEN ESTIMATES/QUOTATIONS
Carrier may give an estimated cost in writing, but in so doing be qualified
to estimate within twenty-five per cent (25%) of actual charges. The final
charges to be assessed shall not be more than 125% of the estimated cost.
NOTE 1: Estimate must be in writing and signed by carrier.
NOTE 2: Movement must commence within 60 days of date estimate is provided.
NOTE 3: Total charges set forth will cover only those specific quantities
and services indicated on the estimate.
NOTE 4: Movement is limited to the origin(s) and destination(s) indicated
on the estimate.
RULE 28 BINDING ESTIMATE
Upon request, the carrier will provide a binding estimate for
transportation and other services pertaining to a shipment as described
in Para. 1, of Rule 1, in this tariff.
NOTE 1: Estimate must be in writing and signed by carrier and shipper.
NOTE 2: Movement must commence within 60 days of date estimate is provided.
NOTE 3: Total charges set forth will cover only those specific quantities
and services indicated on the estimate.
NOTE 4: Movement is limited to the origin(s) and destination(s) indicated
on the estimate.
GENERAL RULES -TIME BASIS
RULE 29 COMPUTING TIME
Unless otherwise provided herein, time charges will be computed
at the hourly rate applicable from the time vehicle, helper or supervisors
report at the original point of loading until the completion of unloading
the last load at final destination plus travel time, less time spent for
meals, vehicle breakdown or repair, subject to the following:
Charges based on time shall be computed by multiplying the hourly rate
by the time involved. Unless otherwise provided, fractions of an hour
will be disposed of as follows: Where the time involved is less than 15
minutes, one quarter hour. When in excess of 15 minutes, but not more
than thirty (30) minutes, charge one-half hour. When in excess of 30 minutes,
but not more than forty-five (45) minutes, charge for three-quarters of
an hour. When in excess of 45 minutes charge for one hour.
RULE 30 USE OF VEHICLE AND DRIVER
Carrier will not supply vehicle without driver.
RULE 31 TIME
A. Mercury Moving shall insert on the Household Goods Bill of
Lading prescribed in this tariff, the time we start the job and the time
we finish said job.
B. This shall include the travel time as referred to in this Section.
RULE 32 FOUR-HOUR MINIMUM
The hourly rates will be subject to a four (4) hour minimum charge
including the applicable charge for travel time.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Except as otherwise specifically provided, Rates and Charges
for Additional Services shown in this Section apply to all territories
and are in addition to all other rates and charges in this tariff.
ITEM 110 PACKING SERVICES
1. The labor rate for packing and unpacking is the same for that
of moving.
2. Packing rates do not include materials.
3. Travel time will be charged for packing or unpacking.
NOTE I: Cubical content must be shown on all cartons.
NOTE 2: In the event that two or more standard containers must be joined
together because of the size, shape or character of the item or items
to be packed, the charge shall be the combined charge reflected in this
item.
ITEM 120 LABOR CHARGES
Regular time and overtime labor charges cover all additional
services for which no charges are otherwise provided in the tariff, when
such services are requested by the shipper. Refer to carrier’s hourly
rate tables.
ITEM 141 APPLIANCE SERVICE
Household appliances or other articles (such as washers, dryers,
refrigerators, freezers, etc.) requiring special servicing for safe transportation:
(Subject to request of the shipper, owner, or consignee, and provisions
of Rule 18.
CARRIER SERVICING at origin:
First Article Article $24.00
Each Additional Article Article $15.00
CARRIER SERVICING at destination:
First Article Article $15.00
Each Additional Article Article $10.00
ITEM 146 HOISTING AND LOWERING
Hoisting or lowering, as required when height of building is:
5 Stories or less Flat Charge $100.00
6 Stories or more Flat Charge $150.00
Applies each time services are rendered.
Applies in connection with Rule 22.
NOTE 1. Does not apply when third parties are used.
NOTE 2: For use of carrier's manual handling (blue rigging) equipment
only. Does not include labor. See item 120 for labor charges.
ITEM 147 PIANO OR ORGAN CARRY CHARGES
1st Floor to 1st Floor Flat Charge $25.00
Other than to 1st Floor to 1st Floor Flat Charge $45.00
Note 1: Applies once per shipment for each piano or organ.
Note 2: Will not apply to portable organs, toy organs or toy pianos.
ITEM 210 CHARGES TO OR FROM THE ISLANDS OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD AND
NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS. (See NOTES 1 & 2)
BETWEEN: Woods Hole, MA and PER RATE
Martha's Vineyard Island 100 pounds $5.50
Nantucket Island 100 pounds $7.50
NOTE 1: A minimum charge based on a minimum weight of 5,000 lbs. will
apply on shipments transported to or from Islands named.
NOTE 2: The above rates include all transportation charges between Woods
Hole dock and the Island named.
TIME BASIS TRANSPORTATION RATES
Transportation rates covering movements of household goods and related
articles as described in Rule 1., crated, uncrated or in containers, on
an hourly basis up to and including 50 miles from point(s) of origin to
point(s) of destination.
Regular Time Rates Regular time rates apply when service is performed
on weekdays (Monday thru Friday) between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00
P.M.
Peak rates apply when service is requested by the shipper to be performed
on a Saturday, 1st day of the month and the last week of the month.
Night rates apply when service is requested by the shipper to be performed
on any day (Sunday thru Saturday) between the hours of 5:00 P .M. and
8:00 A.M.,
Holiday rates apply when service is requested by the shipper to be performed
during on Sunday, or any hour on the holidays as set forth in Rule 24.
An additional charge to the actual bill of lading hours shall be assessed
for each vehicle and driver, helper, and supervisor to cover their travel
time. Such a charge shall not be applied more than once during any one
day to the same shipper for the same vehicle and driver, helpers, or supervisors.
Travel time charges shall be calculated based upon portal to portal and
a minimum of one half hour each way for any of the following ports: Avon,
Scituate, Boston or Wayland.
Transportation/packing and unpacking/travel rates
Moving Services/hour Disc. Rate Reg. Rate Sunday/Holiday Night
Truck with two movers 99.00 109.00 123.00 132.00
Truck with three movers 129.00 139.00 163.00 182.00
Truck with four movers 164.00 179.00 208.00 266.00
Truck with five movers 199.00 219.00 253.00 313.00
Truck with six movers 234.00 259.00 298.00 360.00
Truck with seven movers 269.00 299.00 343.00 407.00
