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RHWG 114C EFFECTIVE 09/10/2007
									
000	DEFINITIONS	000
For the entirety of this, and only this document the following 
definitions will be used:
a.	“Redhawk” shall mean Redhawk Global, LLC d/b/a eFreightLine.com, 
	its subsidiaries, related companies, agents, and/or 
	representatives.
b.	“Customer” shall mean the person or company for which Redhawk 
	is rendering service and whose name and address is given on any 
	set-up documents such as New Account Application, LTL Shipment 
	Order or any other such documents establishing payment terms 
	between Redhawk and the entity to which services are rendered. 
c.	“Carrier” shall mean the duly licensed contract motor carriers,
	common motor carriers, intermodal service providers, freight 
	forwarders, and other couriers with whom Redhawk contracts for 
	the transportation of freight tendered to Redhawk by Customer. 
d.	“Consignee” shall mean the site, whether residential or 
	commercial, to which freight is destined. 
e.	“Consignor” shall mean the site, whether residential or 
	commercial, from which the freight is picked. 
f.	“Rate Estimate” (or “Quote”) shall mean a rate given by 
	Redhawk, in writing, to Customer. This will also include any 
	additional services included in the rate.
g.	“Dedicated” Shipments are any shipments in which Customer gets 
	exclusive use of Carrier’s vehicle in which freight is to 
	travel. 
h.	“LTL” Shipments are any shipments that utilize the provisions 
	contained in the National Motor Freight Classification 
	including, but not limited to, commodity description, classes, 
	rules, packaging definitions or specifications or bill of 
	lading formats.
i.	“Partial” Shipments are any shipments in which Customer does 
	not get exclusive use of Carrier’s vehicle in which freight is 
	to travel, excluding LTL shipments.
j.	“Flatbed” Shipments are any shipments which travel on a trailer 
	without walls or a roof.
k.	“Enclosed” Shipments are any shipments which travel in a trailer 
	with walls and a roof.
l.	“Intermodal” Shipments are any shipments which utilize more 
	than one mode of transit.
m.	“Live” (un)loading is any (un)loading that occurs while driver 
	and truck are at the (un)loading site.
n.	“Over-Dimensional” is any shipment that requires permits issued 
	from State and/or Federal Governments to legally travel due to 
	the physical length, width, and/or height of the commodity being 
	shipped.
o.	“Over-Weight” is any shipment that requires permits issued 
	from State and/or Federal Governments to legally travel due to 
	the weight of the commodity being shipped.
p.	“Business Days” are defined as Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 
	Thursday, and Friday excluding national holidays. 
q.	“NMFC” is National Motor Freight Classification, a governing 
	body for LTL Carriers.
r.	“Truck” or “Vehicle” means any vehicle or vehicles propelled 
	or drawn by a single mechanical power unit, including, but not 
	limited to, any attached trailers, containers, or other hauling 
	equipment, and used on the highways in the transportation of 
	property.
s.	“Terms” and “Publication” shall refer to this Terms, Conditions 
	and Accessorial Charges for Services Offered document or any 
	applicable portion thereof.

100	GOVERNING PUBLICATIONS	100
a.	Governing, Classification NMFC 100
b.	Mileage, Pro Miles 
c.	Hazardous Materials, CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Title 
	49, Chapter I
d.	Insurance Claims Policy, 49 CFR 1005 and 49 CFR 370
e.	Zip Codes, USPS 5 Digit Zip Code Directory
f.	Postal Codes, Canadian Postal Code Directory 

105	OPERATING AUTHORITY	105
a.	Redhawk is an authorized broker of general freight under the 
	license of the United States Department of Transportation 
	MC-482979-B, issued April 23, 2004.
b.	Redhawk is an authorized broker of household goods under the 
	license of the United States Department of Transportation 
	MC-482979-B, issued May 27, 2004.

106	BOND/BROKER TRUST FUND	106
a.	Bond issued by 1st Security Financial Corporation existing 
	under the laws of the State of New Mexico on April 20, 2004.
b.	License Number: MC-482979

107	INSURANCE	107
a.	The insurance policy Redhawk maintains is for cargo contingency 
	purposes only. It can protect Customer’s freight in the case 
	Carrier’s policy does not suffice.
b.	Issued by Clarendon America Insurance Company.
c.	Policy Number: DSHA00001651

110	SHIPMENTS GOVERNED BY THIS PUBLICATION	110
This publication will apply to the first and all subsequent 
shipments scheduled by Customer to Redhawk unless these rules 
are altered, amended or modified per Item 950 below or replaced 
by a newer version. 

111	GOVERNING TERMS	111
The General Rules Tariffs of Carrier will in every instance take 
precedence in all legal proceedings and when applicable, will 
take precedence over Redhawk’s Terms. If an item is not addressed 
in Carrier’s General Rules Tariff Redhawk’s Terms will govern.
In the event of a conflict between Carrier’s General Rules Tariff 
and Redhawk’s Terms, Carrier’s General Rules Tariff shall govern.
Carrier’s General Rules Tariffs are available upon request.

120	PRIVACY POLICY	120
Any information provided by Customer to Redhawk is protected by 
and handled in accordance with Redhawk’s Privacy Policy which 
can be accessed at http://www.efreightline.com/privacy.

150	CUSTOMER’S WARRANTIES	150
Customer is responsible for and warrants their compliance with 
all applicable laws, rules, and regulations including but not 
limited to customs laws, import and export laws and governmental 
regulation of any country to, from, through or over which the 
shipment may be carried. Customer further warrants that it is 
registered and in compliance with the security plan and training 
requirements, and any amendments related thereto, related to 
hazardous materials, 49 CFR 172.701-704, and 49 CFR 172.800-804. 
Customer further warrants that it will immediately advise Redhawk 
in the event that its registration and/or compliance with these 
regulations expires or is terminated. The Customer agrees to 
furnish such information and documentation as necessary to 
establish its compliance with such laws, rules and regulations. 
Redhawk assumes no liability to the Customer or to any other 
person for any loss or expense due to the failure of Customer to 
comply with this provision. Any individual or entity acting on 
behalf of Customer in scheduling shipments hereunder warrants 
that it has the right to act on behalf of Customer and the right 
to legally bind Customer. Customer agrees to indemnify Redhawk 
for any and all claims or damages incurred as a result of 
Customer's failure to comply with these provisions.

300	CONTRACTOR STATUS	300
Redhawk functions as an independent entity and not as a Carrier 
in selling, negotiating, providing or arranging transportation.
Redhawk shall perform its services as an independent contractor 
and not as an employee or agent of Customer. Redhawk shall have 
exclusive control and direction of personnel operating its business 
while engaged in providing services hereunder. 

301	BROKER STATUS	301
Redhawk is a freight Broker and NOT a freight carrier. Redhawk 
reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to refuse any shipment 
at any time. 

320	DISCLAIMERS; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY	320
Except as specifically set forth herein, Redhawk makes no express 
or implied warranties in connection with its services. In no event 
shall Redhawk be liable or responsible for consequential indirect, 
incidental, statutory or punitive damages even if it has been put 
on notice of the possibility of such damages. 

400	RATE ESTIMATES/QUOTES	400
a.	Rates do not constitute an offer to sell goods or services 
	and shall therefore be treated as an invitation for the buyer 
	to submit offers. Rate quotations are always subject to vehicle 
	availability and may change.
b.	All rates include or assume the following unless otherwise 
	specified:
	i.	Proper loading facilities and equipment at the Consignee 
		and Consignor.
	ii.	At least 1 (one) full business day notice will be given by 
		Customer to Redhawk prior to shipping. Providing less 
		than 1 (one) full business day can affect the quoted rate.
	iii.	Proper blocking and bracing of freight will be 
		performed/arranged by the Consignor.
	iv.	Driver assistance is not required and will not be provided 
		unless specifically stated on the Rate Estimate.
	v.	Loading and unloading time will not exceed the 2 (two) free 
		hours included in each stop for dedicated shipments, 1 (one) 
		hour for partial shipments and 1.5 (one and one-half) hours 
		for intermodal shipments.
	vi.	Proper information will be provided by the Consignor on the 
		Bill of Lading for the complete order. This condition is not 
		applicable when the Bill of Lading is provided by Redhawk.
	vii.	The weight and dimensions of the shipment are legal for 
		the type of vehicle indicated in instances when weight 
		and/or dimensions are not provided by Customer at the time 
		of the quote. 
	viii.	Lumpers, forklifts, cranes, booms, pallet jacks, 
		blankets, logistic straps or other specialized equipment
		are not required unless specifically requested and noted 
		on rate estimate.
	ix.	Consignee and Consignor sites are commercial locations 
		unless specifically indicated otherwise on the Rate 
		Estimate.
	x.	Neither tarps nor chains are required for flatbed loads 
		unless indicated otherwise. Straps are included. 
	xi.	Spring ride suspension might be provided unless Customer 
		specifically requests Air Ride or other type of suspension. 
		This request must also be specifically in writing.
	xii.	All freight is to be live-loaded and live-unloaded 
		unless specifically stated otherwise. 

410	TENDERING SHIPMENTS	410
a.	A Shipment Confirmation and/or an LTL Shipment Order form will 
	be given to Customer for Customer’s first and subsequent 
	shipment with Redhawk. This document contains the rate for 
	the shipment and other indispensable information such as 
	Consignee, Consignor, mode of transit, pickup date, freight 
	information, payment method, services and additional insurance 
	offered by Redhawk and its vendors. 
b.	Carrier vehicle is not secured for Customer’s shipment until 
	the Shipment Confirmation or LTL Shipment Order with a signature 
	by an authorized representative of Customer is on file with 
	Redhawk. Failure can result in a cancellation of the load and 
	a Load Cancellation fee (see Item 415).

412	IMPERFECT TENDER	412
If the information provided to Redhawk regarding a shipment changes 
after the Bill of Lading is issued (for LTL freight) and/or the 
Shipment Confirmation or LTL Shipment Order is signed a minimum 
fee of $35 will be assessed. Such changes can also result in delay, 
cancellation or change in service and/or rate for said shipment. 
The information subject to this rule includes, but is not limited 
to Consignee/Consignor information, freight description, 
transit/service requirements and/or pickup/delivery days/times. 

415	LOAD CANCELLATION	415
If, after signing a Shipment Confirmation and/or an LTL Shipment 
Order a shipment is cancelled by Customer the following fees can 
be assessed:
a.	Loads requiring permits
	i.	$300 PLUS applicable permit fees if the freight is Over-
		Dimensional or Over-Weight and/or otherwise in need of 
		special permits if cancelled within 72 hours of scheduled 
		pickup.
	ii.	No cost if cancelled before 72 hours of scheduled pickup. 
b.	Non-Permitted loads
	i.	$150 - $250 fee if cancelled after vehicle has arrived at 
		Consignor for loading.
	ii.	$75 - $150 fee if cancelled less than 24 hours prior to 
		pickup AND vehicle is not at Consignor for loading.
	iii.	No fee is assessed if the load is cancelled more than 24 
		hours prior to planed pickup (except for Over-Dimensional 
		or Over-Weight freight as described above).

417	GUARANTEED SERVICES	417
Guaranteed service is available for shipments tendered to an LTL 
carrier only. Guarantee must be expressly stated on the Shipment 
Confirmation or LTL Shipment Order for the shipment in question. 
The guarantee is for the days in transit only which do not include 
the day of pickup, weekends or national holidays or delays due to 
Force Majeure (Item 840). When a guaranteed delivery date is 
missed Customer’s recourse is limited by the rules and regulations 
of the contracted LTL Carrier. This service is not a guarantee of 
pickup, rather delivery contingent upon pickup. 

420	BILL OF LADING	420
a.	The Bill of Lading is the document that accompanies all 
	shipments.It is the underlying contract of carriage containing 
	legally binding terms. 
b.	If shipping via LTL the Bill of Lading given to Carrier’s 
	driver at the time of pickup MUST be the one provided to 
	Customer by Redhawk (see Item 510).
c.	Any Bill of Lading generated by Consignor, Consignee, and/or 
	Customer must NOT show Redhawk as the Carrier.

422	NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION	422
If Customer does not complete all documents required for legal 
carriage, or if any completed documents are not appropriate for 
the service offered by Redhawk, Redhawk may, where permitted by law, 
complete, correct or replace said documents at the expense of 
Customer, however, Redhawk is not obligated to do so. Redhawk is not 
liable to the customer or any other entity for any actions taken 
on behalf of Customer under this provision. 

510	CORRECTED BILL OF LADING	510
a.	This fee is assessed when the Consignor fails to provide 
	Carrier’s driver, at the time of the pickup, with the Bill of 
	Lading provided by Redhawk.
b.	A minimum $35 fee is assessed. Invalidation of the rate provided 
	on the Shipment Confirmation and/or LTL Shipment Order can also 
	result.
c.	This fee applies to LTL shipments.

511	DETENTION	511
a.	This fee is assessed if Carrier is detained beyond the allotted 
	free time for loading/unloading at the Consignor/Consignee.
b.	The allotted free time is as follows, unless specifically 
	stated otherwise on a Shipment Confirmation.
	i.	Flatbed, Van, Refrigerated dedicated service: 2 hours
	ii.	Intermodal and Power Only service: 1 hour
	iii.	Partial service: 1 hour
	iv.	LTL service: fee not applicable
c.	The amount of this fee is a minimum of $75 per hour billed 
	in half-hour increments.
d.	If total loading/unloading time exceeds 5 (five) hours then 
	a layover fee would result and not a detention fee (see Item
	516).

512	DIVERSION	512
a.	This fee is assessed when, during transit, it is determined 
	that the freight needs to be taken to a Consignee that differs 
	than the one listed on the Shipment Confirmation and/or LTL 
	Shipment Order. 
b.	The amount of this fee is $25 - $75 PLUS any additional freight 
	charges for the extra miles traveled by Carrier in making new 
	delivery, if applicable. 

513	DRIVER ASSIST	513
a.	Unless specifically stated otherwise Carrier’s driver(s) are 
	not expected to either load or unload any freight (see 400-b-iv).
b.	This fee is assessed If Carrier’s driver is forced to (un)load 
	by Consignee, Consignor, Customer or if Carrier’s driver is 
	forced to (un)load due to delays in standard (un)loading 
	operations at Consignor/Consignee and time constraints.
c.	The fee associated with this service, if not otherwise stated 
	on a Shipment Confirmation and/or LTL Shipment Order will vary 
	according to Carrier, but will be a minimum of $100.
d.	Drivers are responsible for strapping, chaining, and/or tarping 
	of Flatbed freight.

514	VEHICLE DROP	514
a.	This fee applies when a Carrier’s driver is asked to drop his 
	vehicle/trailer at the Consignee/Consignor for longer than 4 
	hours for the purpose of loading, unloading or otherwise.
b.	A fee is only assessed if the Shipment Confirmation does not 
	indicate this service is already being provided by Redhawk.
c.	This service/fee does not apply and is not available for LTL 
	shipments.
d.	The amount of this fee is $150 minimum for a single driver 
	and $200 minimum for a team of drivers.

515	INSIDE PICKUP/DELIVERY	515
a.	This fee applies when Carrier’s driver is asked to deliver/
	pick freight to the floor directly above or below the level of 
	delivery for commercially zoned sites.
b.	This fee also applies when Carrier’s driver is asked to deliver/
	pick freight inside a garage of residentially zoned sites.
c.	The amount of this fee is $35 - $400 and is determined by the 
	piece count and weight of the freight.
d.	This service is only available for LTL shipments.

516	LAYOVER	516
a.	This fee occurs when Carrier with Customer’s freight is unable 
	to be loaded or unloaded on the scheduled day and the 
	Consignee, Consignor or Customer request that the driver wait 
	over-night (or beyond 5 total hours of loading/unloading).
b.	The amount of this fee is a minimum of $180 per night for a 
	single driver and $240 per night for a team of drivers. 
c.	This service is not available for LTL shipments.

517	LIFTGATE SERVICE	517
a.	Liftgate is an elevator-like lift at the tail of some trailers 
	for loading and unloading freight from/to ground level. This is 
	available for all LTL shipments and in the Greater Los Angeles 
	area only for any Partial shipments.
b.	There is a 1500 pound weight limit on most liftgates.
c.	A fee will apply if Consignee/Consignor requests a liftgate 
	AND that request is not shown on the Shipment Confirmation 
	signed by Customer.
d.	The amount of this fee is $35 - $100 per use. 

518	LIMITED ACCESS CONSIGNEE/CONSIGNOR	518
a.	This fee will apply when the Consignee/Consignor has limited 
	accessibility due to time/appointment requirements of Consignee/
	Consignor. 
b.	This fee can also apply when the Consignee/Consignor has 
	limited space and a smaller trailer is needed to accommodate 
	such restrictions. Site types include, but are not limited to: 
	military bases; golf courses; schools; ports; construction 
	sites; storage locations.
c.	The amount of this fee is $25 - $60 per Limited Access Site.

519	LUMPER SERVICE	519
a.	Lumpers are for-hire unloading help located at many sites that 
	receive consumer packaged goods. At many sites Lumpers are the 
	only way to get a truck unloaded.
b.	If a Lumper service is required by Carrier this fee will be 
	passed to Customer with supporting receipts for said service. 
	Costs of Lumpers range from $50 - $500 but vary according to 
	freight specifics (pallet count, case count, weight, etc.).

520	RECLASS	520
a.	This fee will apply for either of the two following cases:
	i.	Customer provides a description of freight that Carrier 
		reclasses and said description is determined to be 
		insufficient for the purposes of classing and/or a detail 
		is left from the description that necessarily categorizes 
		the freight into a specific class.
	ii.	Customer provides the NMFC number to Redhawk and Carrier 
		determines the freight to have a different NMFC number. 
b.	The amount of this fee is $25 PLUS appropriate charge for the 
	linehaul of the freight at the newly determined class.
c.	This fee applies to LTL freight shipments only.

521	RECONSIGNMENT	521
a.	This fee is assessed if, upon arrival of Carrier at Consignee 
	for delivery, Customer, Consignee, Consignor or other party 
	order the freight to be delivered elsewhere. 
b.	The amount of this fee is $25 - $75 plus any additional freight 
	charges for the additional miles traveled by Carrier, if 
	applicable.

522	REFUSED FREIGHT	522
a.	If the Consignee refuses delivery of the entire or any portion 
	of the shipment Customer is responsible for finding a delivery 
	site suitable for Carrier.
b.	The fees associated with this are:
	i.	Detention if Carrier is delayed at Consignee (see Item 511).
	ii.	Unplanned Stop (see Item 525) will be assessed if Carrier 
		needs to take rejected freight to another Consignee or 
		salvage yard. 

523	RESIDENTIAL CONSIGNEE/CONSIGNOR	523
a.	This fee can apply when Carrier, expecting a business/commercial 
	site, determines that a Consignee/Consignor is a place of 
	residence;whether or not a business is ran from said location. 
b.	The amount of this fee is $35 - $60 per residentially zoned 
	site.

524	RESTRICTED FREIGHT	524
a.	If freight tendered to Redhawk is deemed to be hazardous or 
	over-dimensional by Federal or State regulations and this is not 
	reflected on the Shipment Confirmation or LTL Shipment Order.
b.	Customer will be charged for all fees, fines and/or additional 
	costs incurred by Redhawk during the process of correcting the 
	situation, including, but not limited to, transloading, 
	permitting, hiring an authorized Carrier to replace an otherwise 
	unauthorized Carrier, Layover/Detention. 
c.	A $6,000 fee will apply for Intermodal shipments deemed 
	Hazardous by Carrier AND there is no indication of any hazardous 
	material noted on the Shipment Confirmation.

525	UNPLANNED STOP	525
a.	This fee will apply if it is requested that a Carrier who is in 
	possession of Customers freight make an additional stop for 
	pickup, delivery, scale ticket or any other service requiring a 
	stop after Customer has signed a Shipment Confirmation AND 
	Carrier is able to comply with said request.
b.	The resulting fee is $100 for the first additional stop and 
	$150 for any subsequent stop PLUS a cost derived from the 
	additional miles traveled by Carrier resulting from any originally 
	unplanned stops and the cost per mile of the original shipment. 
c.	This service/fee does not apply to LTL shipments.

526	WEIGHT VERIFICATION/REWEIGH	526
a.	Carrier reserves the right to weigh any and all shipments. This 
	fee will apply when it is determined that the actual weight is 
	higher than declared by Customer.
b.	This is a $25 fee PLUS additional charges to maintain the cost 
	per pound of the freight after the reweigh.
c.	When the gross weight of the freight exceeds legal limits as 
	determined by State laws and the gross weight of the 
	vehicle/driver provided by Carrier the following fees might 
	apply:
	i.	Load Cancellation (see Item 415)
	ii.	Unplanned Stop (see Item 525)
	iii.	Layover (see Item 516)
	iv.	Imperfect Tender (see 412)
	v.	Restricted Freight (see Item 524)
	vi.	Detention (see Item 511)
	d.	Customer has the right to request a weight certificate or 
		scale ticket.

600	TOTAL CHARGES	600
a.	Customer is responsible for the entirety of any charges accrued 
	for each shipment and all services rendered by Carrier 
	including linehaul and any applicable accessorial charges 
	described herein and in any Carrier’s Rules Tariff.
b.	Unless other arrangements are made, the payment for the sum 
	of the freight charges will be made by Customer directly to 
	Redhawk via the payment method as shown on the Shipment 
	Confirmation or LTL Shipment Order. 

610	PAYMENTS AND PAYMENT METHODS	610
a.	Customer shall not issue payment of freight charges directly 
	to Carrier unless an agreement is made between Customer, 
	Carrier and Redhawk in writing.
b.	If authorization (if Customer is paying by credit card), 
	certified check (if Customer is paying by certified check), 
	or wire transfer (if Customer is paying with wire transfer) 
	is not received prior to the scheduled pickup time Redhawk may 
	cancel service with Carrier and Customer can be charged a Load 
	Cancellation Fee (see 415). 
c.	Payment Methods:
	i.	Credit Card: Customer’s credit card will be authorized by 
		Redhawk prior to pickup of tendered freight by Carrier. 
		Authorization reserves funds for a later time but does not 
		increase Customer’s balance due. Authorizations not 
		processed as charges within 10 business days will lapse. 
		Customer’s credit card will not be charged until freight is 
		delivered. Unless otherwise stated in writing by Customer, 
		Customer’s credit card will remain securely on file with 
		Redhawk and used for any and all subsequent freight charges. 
		At Customer’s request Redhawk can provide an invoice for 
		freight charges to Customer before payment is issued.
	ii.	Wire Transfer: Wire transfers must be received by Redhawk’s 
		bank prior to pickup of freight by Carrier. At Customer’s 
		request Redhawk can provide an invoice for freight charges 
		to Customer before payment is issued. When issuing a 
		payment via wire transfer Customer is entitled to receive a 
		$25 discount for all freight charge invoices of $1000 or 
		more paid via wire. To redeem discount Customer must call 
		614.487.8505 and request that discount code WTDISC be 
		applied to Customer’s invoice. 
		Redhawk will not automatically apply discount. Discount is 
		given at the sole discretion of Redhawk and may be 
		discontinued at any time without prior notice. To obtain 
		Redhawk’s bank information please call 614.487.8505.
	iii.	Certified Check: Certified funds only; personal or 
		company checks will not be accepted. Certified checks must 
		be received by Redhawk prior to pickup of freight by 
		Carrier. Certified Checks are to be mailed to: Redhawk 
		Global, 4157 Arlingate Plaza, Columbus Oh, 43228. At 
		Customer’s request Redhawk can provide an invoice for 
		freight charges to Customer before payment is issued.
	iv.	Credit Terms: By completing New Account Application Form 
		§4, Customer grants permission to Redhawk to obtain banking 
		and credit information pertaining too Customer or its 
		principals from any source available. Completing New 
		Account Application Form §4 does not guarantee that Broker 
		will extend credit terms to Customer. Aggregate freight 
		charges must be at least $2,000 before terms will be 
		considered by Redhawk. Credit terms are approved or 
		declined at the sole discretion of Redhawk and may be 
		rescinded at any time without prior notice. If credit terms 
		are rescinded Customer must issue payment to Redhawk for 
		any outstanding freight charges and all subsequent freight 
		charges via any of the methods described herein. Customers 
		denied for credit terms must issue payment according to any 
		of the methods described herein. Customers approved must 
		issue payment in accordance with the terms specified in 
		Redhawk’s Credit Approval letter which will be mailed to 
		Customer upon approval. Past due balances are subject to 
		Cost of Collection (see 615).

615	COSTS OF COLLECTION	615
In any dispute involving monies owed to Redhawk, Redhawk shall 
be entitled to all costs of collection, including reasonable 
attorney’s fees and interest at 15% per annum or the highest rate 
allowed by law, whichever is less, unless a lower amount is agreed 
to by Redhawk in writing.

700	CARRIER INSURANCE	700
a.	Redhawk will ensure that Carrier will carry public liability 
	insurance covering its vehicles involved in the transport of 
	freight tendered to Redhawk by Customer in an amount of at 
	least $500,000 for a single occurrence. Redhawk will also ensure 
	that Carrier will maintain a minimum cargo insurance level of 
	$50,000, but higher amounts are available, but must be 
	specifically requested by Customer and indicated on the Shipment 
	Confirmation by Redhawk. 
b.	If Customer is requesting supplemental or contingent cargo 
	insurance Redhawk is under no obligation to procure insurance 
	on Customer’s behalf unless confirmed in writing via a Shipment 
	Confirmation, LTL Shipment Order or other document disseminated 
	to Customer.

705	DECLARATION OF CARGO/FREIGHT VALUE	705
Carriers to whom cargo/freight is tendered by Redhawk may limit 
liability for loss or damage (in some cases to $0). Redhawk will 
request excess valuation coverage only upon specific written 
instructions from Customer, which must agree to pay any charges 
therefore. In absence of written instructions, at Redhawk’s 
discretion, the goods may be tendered to Carrier, subject to the 
terms of Carrier’s limitation of liability and/or terms and 
conditions of service. Customer must notify Redhawk if declared 
value exceeds $50,000.

750	CLAIMS POLICY	750
Redhawk is not liable for damaged cargo/freight. Redhawk will 
provide to Customer all information necessary to file the proper 
claim with Carrier’s insurance company. Redhawk cannot file the 
claim on the Customer’s behalf but will attempt to guide Customer 
through the process. As soon as the loss is discovered Customer/
Consignee should document the loss on a Bill of Lading or Delivery 
Receipt and inform Carrier and Redhawk of the loss. Customer agrees 
that in the event of a claim for cargo/freight loss or damage 
against any Carrier, Redhawk will assist in the claim process in 
accordance with 49 CFR 1005 or 49 CFR 370 whichever is appropriate. 
Claims made by Customer cannot be used to offset any freight charges 
due Redhawk as compensation (if any) for cargo damage and/or loss, 
including freight charges, will be determined and awarded to 
Customer, not Redhawk, by Carrier’s insurance company. Loss of 
Use of any damaged freight cannot be claimed. 

800	INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS	800
a.	Customer acknowledges that it is required to review all 
	documents and declarations prepared and/or filed with any 
	customs service, other government agency and/or third parties, 
	and will immediately advise Redhawk of any errors, 
	discrepancies, incorrect statements, or omissions on any 
	declaration filed on Customer’s behalf.
b.	Customer acknowledges that in preparing and submitting customs 
	entries, applications, documentation, Redhawk relies on the 
	correctness of all documentation, whether in written or 
	electronic format and all information furnished by Customer. 
c.	Customer shall use reasonable care to insure the correctness 
	of all relevant information and shall indemnify and hold 
	Redhawk harmless from any and all claims asserted and/or 
	liability or losses suffered by reason on the Customers failure 
	to disclose information or any incorrect or false statement by 
	the Customer upon which Redhawk reasonably relied. 
d.	Customer agrees that it has an affirmative non-delegable duty 
	to disclose any and all information required to import, export 
	or enter the goods. Should Customer need to modify or correct 
	information contained in Redhawk’s finalized Shipment 
	Confirmation or LTL Shipment Order, Customer maybe subject to 
	additional freight charges and/or accessorial fees (see Item
	412). In some cases and at the sole discretion of Redhawk the
	terms and/or rate given on a Shipment Confirmation/LTL Shipment
	Order may be invalidated if such errors occur. 

840	FORCE MAJEURE	840
Occasionally transit will be delayed by forces out of Redhawk’s 
control including (but not limited to) state and federal 
governments, natural disasters, hours of service regulations on 
drivers, embargos, and traffic delays. Redhawk is not held liable 
for any costs or loss of use due to such delays. 

900	GOVERNING LAW	900
The relationship of Customer and Redhawk shall be construed 
according to the laws of Franklin County, State of Ohio. Customer 
and Redhawk:

a.	Irrevocable consent to the jurisdiction of the United States 
	District Court and the State Courts of Ohio.
b.	Agree that any action relation to the services performed by 
	Redhawk shall only be brought in said courts.
c.	Consent to the exercise of in-personam jurisdiction by said 
	courts.
d.	Further agree that any action to enforce a judgment may be 
	instituted in any jurisdiction.

950	MODIFICATION OR AMENDMENT 	950
This Publication may only be modified, altered or amended in 
writing signed by both Customer and Redhawk. Any attempt to 
unilaterally modify, alter or amend this Publication shall be null 
and void.

1000	FUEL SURCHARGE CHART	1000
When the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Average price of 
diesel fuel reaches $1.200 per gallon or greater, a fuel surcharge 
will be imposed. The amount of the fuel surcharge shall be a 
percentage of the net line-haul freight charge and will increase 
or decrease weekly with the fluctuation of the U.S. Department of 
Energy’s National Average diesel fuel cost per gallon. The fuel 
surcharge will be adjusted on Tuesdays, based on the fuel Index 
of the prior Monday (See Exceptions). The surcharge will be as 
follows:

Price/Gallon	Fuel Surcharge	Price/Gallon	Fuel Surcharge
Below 1.20	No Adjustment	2.531 - 2.59	25.24 %
1.21 – 1.27	1.28 %		2.591 - 2.65	26.24 %
1.271 – 1.33	2.56 %		2.651 - 2.71	27.24 %
1.331 - 1.39	3.84 %		2.711 - 2.77	28.24 %
1.391 - 1.45	5.12 %		2.771 - 2.83	29.24 %
1.451 - 1.51	6.40 %		2.831 - 2.89	30.24 %
1.511 - 1.57	7.68 %		2.891 - 2.95	31.24 %
1.571 - 1.63	8.86 %		2.951 - 3.01	32.24 %
1.631 - 1.69	10.24 %		3.011 - 3.07	33.24 %
1.691 - 1.75	11.24 %		3.071 - 3.13	34.24 %
1.751 - 1.81	12.24 %		3.131 - 3.19	35.24 %
1.811 - 1.87	13.24 %		3.191 - 3.25	36.24 %
1.871 - 1.93	14.24 %		3.251 - 3.31	37.24 %
1.931 - 1.99	15.24 %		3.311 - 3.37	38.24 %
1.991 - 2.05	16.24 %		3.371 - 3.43	39.24 %
2.051 - 2.11	17.24 %		3.431 - 3.49	40.24 %
2.111 - 2.17	18.24 %		3.491 - 3.55	41.24 %
2.171 - 2.23	19.24 %		3.551 - 3.61	42.24 %
2.231 - 2.29	20.24 %		3.611 - 3.67	43.24 %
2.291 - 2.35	21.24 %		3.671 - 3.73	44.24 %
2.351 - 2.41	22.24 %		3.731 - 3.79	45.24 %
2.411 - 2.47	23.24 %		3.791 - 3.85	46.24 %
2.471 - 2.53	24.24 %		3.851 - 3.91	47.24 %

NOTE: When the weekly U.S. Department of Energy’s National Average 
price of diesel fuel exceeds $3.910 per gallon, the fuel surcharge 
will continue to increase 0.25% for every 2.5 cent increase in 
fuel price.

Exceptions: In the event of extraordinary circumstances such as 
acts of local, State or Federal governments, acts of public enemy 
or war, acts of God, such as extreme weather conditions, floods, 
blizzards, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, or any other natural 
disaster or phenomenon, the Fuel Surcharge will be subject to 
change on a daily basis.
 
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