Shipping Terms & Conditions
CARGO INSURANCE
All cargo is transported under a released value limitation unless additional insurance is requested in writing before pickup. For wine, spirits, and beverage freight, coverage is limited to $3.50 per pound, not to exceed $126.00 per case (the smallest shipping unit tendered). For general freight, coverage is limited to $3.50 per pound, not to exceed $7,056.00 per pallet. If the actual value of any shipment exceeds these limits, customers must notify Advantage Transportation in writing and request additional insurance before the freight is picked up; otherwise, the shipment automatically moves under the released value limits and the customer assumes all risk beyond that amount. Cargo coverage is void if packaging is inadequate, and drivers must be allowed to inspect freight at pickup. Advantage Transportation is not liable for undeclared excess value. When a claim is settled and processed, all damaged freight becomes the property of Advantage Transportation.
PALLET OR CASE MINIMUM
There is a 1-pallet or a 56-case minimum per pick-up and delivery. Quantities less than the minimum will be invoiced at the minimum quantity.
Customers may consolidate multiple orders to satisfy the minimum quantity if the orders pick-up and deliver at the same location.
Advantage reserves the right to make changes to our rates at any time with or without notice. Advantage will attempt to notify the customer in advance if a rate change is in the foreseeable future.
DRIVER HANDLING CHARGE & WAITING TIME
Our services are “dock-to-dock.” The parties agree that at the pick-up location and delivery location loading and unloading the product from our trailer shall be under our driver’s supervision.
Our drivers are responsible for the method in which a trailer is loaded for safety purposes. Therefore, freight may be moved or restacked for this reason.
On occasion, our drivers may be asked to assist in loading or unloading freight. Our fee is $1.00 per case or $56.00 per pallet, with a 28-case minimum or ½ pallet minimum. This charge will show on your invoice. Drivers are not allowed to accept payment directly.
When our truck arrives at the designated pick-up location, there will be no charge for the first hour of waiting. When waiting time surpasses one hour, there may be a $100.00 per hour charge.
WEIGHT AND SPACE LIMIT
The maximum weight limit per pallet is 2,200 pounds and the maximum space limit is 4 ft (W) x 4 ft (D) x 4 ft (H).
An additional charge may apply if the pallet is beyond this weight and space limit.
SHIPPER LOAD AND COUNT
To assure your product is accounted for and loaded correctly, our driver must have access to the product while it is being loaded.
Our driver’s responsibility is to count the pieces and make sure the actual count agrees to the quantities on the bill of lading.
If the driver does not have access to the freight or is unable to personally count the freight, our drivers are instructed to write on the bill of lading “Shipper Load and Count.” This means that neither the driver nor Advantage Transportation can verify the quantities that are loaded and cannot be responsible for any quantity discrepancies.
CREDIT POLICY
Payment terms are net 15 days, payable electronically through a secure and safe portal called BILL.com. Advantage requires new accounts to be set-up on AUTOPAY.
Bill.com accepts most forms of payment. Please note, there will be a 3% convenience fee for credit card charges.
Call Karen Woodruff at 801-956-5344 or email her at karen@advantagetran.com to get set-up with Bill.com.
Accounts that are past due will be considered delinquent and subject to review. A monthly service charge of 1½% may be assessed.
FUEL SURCHARGE
Included in the rate structure is a Fuel Surcharge (FSC). The purpose of the Fuel Surcharge is to ensure that Advantage Transportation can maintain and continue service to our customers regardless of the market changes in the price of diesel.
Because of the extreme rising costs of truck equipment, parts, driver wages, and mandatory benefits, it is necessary for Advantage to implement a FSC “flooring” at 30%.
When the national average of diesel drops below $4.25 per gallon, a flat 30% fuel surcharge will apply and will be billed as a separate line item on the freight bill.
If the average price of diesel goes above $4.299, an additional FSC will be assessed as found on the chart attached.
The fuel surcharge is based on the national average price (per gallon) of diesel found at www.eia.gov.
A Fuel Surcharge matrix is included herein as a reference (See below) to disclose the fuel surcharge calculation.
