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.

Driver Handling/Lumper Charges: All handling/lumper charges incurred will be added to the NFS freight invoice and documented via receipts.

Detention: Two (2) hours free time per pickup/delivery address, $75.00 per hour thereafter, billed in ¼ hour increments.

Layover: $200.00 charge if layover is required.

Reconsignment: $65.00 per occurrence, plus any additional mileage.

Payment Terms: Net 15 days (from date invoice is received).

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.

Weekend Delivery: Saturday or Sunday delivery additional $300.00(only if driver with hours available to do this).

Minimum Order Size: 2,000 pounds (gross)

Pallet Density Rule: Total pallet positions occupied by order x 1,700 gross pounds equals minimum billing weight (if order only occupies 1 pallet spot, number one rule above applies).

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.

Stop Charges: Will be billed at $65.00 each.

Pallets: NFS carriers will exchange (and accept responsibility for) up to a maximum of 24 pallets per load.

Truck Ordered/Not Used Charge: $300.00

$300.00 per pallet minimum plus fuel surcharge.