IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT INTERSTATE MOVER TARIFFS
As a new moving company, you are required under Federal Law (49 USC Section 13702) and Federal Regulations (49 CFR Section 1310) to publish an Interstate Mover Tariff, listing your rules, rates and charges before you can begin operating.
On May 7, 2007, the United States Surface Transportation Board revoked anti-trust immunity for the moving industry and directed an end to collective rate-making by moving companies. This affects movers’ ability to use the old “400N” Tariff to comply with the tariff publishing requirement. Movers must now publish individual tariffs.
Excelsior Enterprises International, Inc. is available to help you publish your individual mover tariff. At just $499, we offer you the LOWEST PRICED CUSTOM TARIFF IN THE INDUSTRY. Attached please find our Interstate Tariff Questionnaire, along with our credit card authorization form, which you can fax back to us via (270) 721-6695 to immediately publish your tariff.
If you have any questions please call (800) 215-6704.
PO Box 42, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Tel: (800) 215-6704 – Fax (270) 721-6695
INTERSTATE TARIFF QUESTIONNAIRE
Thank you for your interstate tariff order. In order for us to prepare your tariff, we ask that you please answer the following questions:
1) Is this your first interstate tariff? If not, please provide us with a copy of your current tariff.
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2) What is the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Docket Number
(MC number) assigned to your company?
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3) What is the legal business name under which you applied for interstate authority?
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4) What is the business address you filed with the FMCSA as your primary address of record?
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5) What is the name of the president/principal of your business?
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6) On short distance moves, what hourly rate would you like to charge for:
van and two men?
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van and three men?
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van and four men?
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Note: If undecided, leave blank and we will recommend competitive rates.
MC ______
Please list the mileage cutoff point under which moves will be performed on an hourly basis (i.e. 50 miles).
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7) How would you like to charge for travel time on hourly moves? Travel time is intended to compensate you for travel to/from the shipper’s points of origin and destination. There is no mandatory rate, but the DOT decides what is reasonable. If undecided, leave blank and we will recommend competitive rates based on mileage.
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8) Do you plan to charge for materials? If so, please attach a list of your prices. If undecided, leave blank and we will recommend charges for standard items (i.e. china boxes, wardrobes).
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9) Do you plan to offer a written binding estimate (this is similar to a flat rate)? We recommend that you offer this as an alternative to hourly moves in case your customer advises your competitor’s rate is lower.
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10) Do you plan to perform moves on a weight/distance basis? This is usually for long distance hauls, is based on a weight/distance chart and requires weighing the truck empty and loaded. If so, please attach requested rates. If unsure, leave blank and we will recommend competitive rates.
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11) Do you plan to perform moves on a cubic foot basis? This is usually for long distance hauls, is based on a rate per cubic foot. If so, please attach requested rates. If unsure, leave blank and we will recommend competitive rates.
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12) Please request a standard discount you would apply to both the weight distance and volume distance charts. If undecided, leave blank, and we will recommend competitive discounts. (standard discount is 40% Peak and 45% off-Peak)
Peak Discount ______Off-Peak Discount ______
Please return this form to us. Upon receipt, we will send a draft tariff for your review and revisions. Please mail your completed questionnaire and payment (check or money order in the amount of $499) to:
Excelsior Enterprises
International, Inc. REFFERED BY: ______
PO Box 42
Morris Plains, NJ 07950 PHONE: ______
…or fax the questionnaire, along with credit card authorization form, to: (270) 721-6695
Thank you for your business. We look forward to working with you!
Thank you for ordering services from MoverTariffs.com.
Services may be paid for by money order, business or certified check, or credit card.
Please do not mail cash or personal checks. If you would like to pay by credit card, please complete the form below and fax back to us at the number below. All orders will be processed upon receipt of payment (i.e. once credit card approval code has been issued or check has cleared) in the order they are received.
AUTHORIZATION TO CHARGE CREDIT CARD
Type (circle one): Visa MasterCard American Express
Credit Card Number: ______
Credit Card in the Name of: ______
Billing Address: ______
Expiration Date: ______Security Code: ______
(X) CUSTOM INTERSTATE MOVER TARIFF PUBLICATION: $499
( ) Optional—Review & Compliance Certification by a Licensed
U.S. Surface Transportation Board Practitioner $250
( ) Expedited Handling (Tariff prepared in 1 week) $100
( ) Emergency 48 hours Service $200
SUBTOTAL $_____
(X) CREDIT CARD SURCHARGE (3.5%) $_____
TOTAL AMOUNT OF SALE: $______
*Multiply your subtotal by 0.035 and enter amount. To avoid credit card surcharge, mail us a CERTIFIED CHECK or MONEY ORDER for the subtotal amount.
**Please note standard time for order is 2 weeks.
Card Member agrees to pay in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Card Member agreement.
Authorized Signature: ______
Please fax this form back to us: (270) 721-6695.
If you have any questions, call us: (800) 215-6704
Excelsior Enterprises International, Inc.
PO Box 42, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Tel: (800) 215-6704 – Fax (270) 721-6695
United States Code TITLE 49 - TRANSPORTATION
SUBTITLE IV - INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION
PART B - MOTOR CARRIERS, WATER CARRIERS, BROKERS, AND FREIGHT FORWARDERS
CHAPTER 137 - RATES AND THROUGH ROUTES
Sec. 13702. Tariff Requirement for Certain Transportation
(c) Tariff Requirements for Household Goods Carriers. -
o (1) In general. - A carrier providing transportation described in subsection (a)(2) shall maintain rates and related rules and practices in a published tariff. The tariff must be available for inspection by the Board and be made available for inspection by shippers upon reasonable request.
o (2) Notice of availability. - A carrier that maintains a tariff under this subsection may not enforce the provisions of the tariff unless the carrier has given notice that the tariff is available for inspection in its bill of lading or by other actual notice to individuals whose shipments are subject to the tariff.
o (3) Requirements. - A carrier that maintains a tariff under this subsection is bound by the tariff except as otherwise provided in this part. A tariff that does not comply with this subsection may not be enforced against any individual shipper.
o (4) Incorporation by reference. - A carrier may incorporate by reference the rates, terms, and other conditions of a tariff in agreements covering the transportation of household goods.
o (5) Complaints. - A complaint that a rate or related rule or
practice maintained in a tariff under this subsection violates
section 13701(a) may be submitted to the Board for resolution.
United States Code TITLE 49 - TRANSPORTATION
SUBTITLE IV - INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION
PART B - MOTOR CARRIERS, WATER CARRIERS, BROKERS, AND FREIGHT FORWARDERS
CHAPTER 149 - CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES
Sec. 14903. Tariff Violations
· (a) Civil Penalty for Undercharging and Overcharging. - A person that offers, grants, gives, solicits, accepts, or receives by any means transportation or service provided for property by a carrier subject to jurisdiction under chapter 135 at a rate different than the rate in effect under section 13702 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty of not more than $100,000 for each violation.
· (b) General Criminal Penalty. - A carrier providing transportation or service subject to jurisdiction under chapter 135 or an officer, director, receiver, trustee, lessee, agent, or employee of a corporation that is subject to jurisdiction under that chapter, that willfully does not observe its tariffs as required under section 13702, shall be fined under title 18 or imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both.
· (c) Actions of Agents and Employees. - When acting in the scope of their employment, the actions and omissions of persons acting for or employed by a carrier or shipper that is subject to this section are considered to be the actions and omissions of that carrier or shipper as well as that person.
· (d) Venue. - Trial in a criminal action under this section is in the judicial district in which any part of the violation is committed or through which the transportation is conducted.