Policies for Northland Freight Services
The following apply to all TL and LTL freight tendered to NFS:
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Fuel Surcharge: Surcharge is based on the National Average Fuel Price in effect at time of shipment and will be billed as a percentage and shown as a separate line item in the NFS freight invoice on LTL orders. Truckload fuel surcharge is based on per mile basis. |
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Driver Handling/Lumper Charges: All handling/lumper charges incurred will be added to the NFS freight invoice and documented via receipts. |
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Detention: Two (2) hours free time per pickup/delivery address, $75.00 per hour thereafter, billed in ¼ hour increments. |
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Layover: $200.00 charge if layover is required. |
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Reconsignment: $65.00 per occurrence, plus any additional mileage. |
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Payment Terms: Net 15 days (from date invoice is received). |
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Freight Claims: Claims are to be filed directly with NFS within 9 months from date of occurrence. Deducting from a NFS freight bill for shortage/damage is not permitted. NFS reserves the right to request additional documentation from shipper and/or consignee when investigating filed claims. |
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Weekend Delivery: Saturday or Sunday delivery additional $300.00(only if driver with hours available to do this). |
The following apply only to LTL shipments:
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Minimum Order Size: 2,000 pounds (gross) |
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Pallet Density Rule: Total pallet positions occupied by order x 1,500 gross pounds equals minimum billing weight (if order only occupies 1 pallet spot, number one rule above applies). |
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Late Delivery Penalties: Due to the nature of multi-stop LTL deliveries, NFS cannot be responsible for any late delivery charges imposed by destination/consignee. |
The following apply only to TL shipments:
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Stop Charges: Will be billed at $65.00 each. |
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Pallets: NFS carriers will exchange (and accept responsibility for) up to a maximum of 24 pallets per load. |
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Truck Ordered/Not Used Charge: $300.00 |
Return charges per incident:
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$200.00 per pallet minimum plus fuel surcharge. |
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