Customer
or its shipper is responsible to count and record
all contents of shipments moved under this Agreement
and to apply a protective seal to the loaded equipment,
unless Customer has arranged before dispatch for
PDS to provide these services. Customer will or
will cause the consignor to load, block, brace
and secure all cargo to prevent shifting as appropriate
for the selected mode of transportation. Customer
will not tender any hazardous materials and waste,
high value shipments (+$200,000 in value), oversize
or overweight shipments or commodities requiring
protection from heat or cold, unless such shipments
have been properly identified and Customer has
make the necessary prior arrangements with PDS.
Although PDS will inspect any empty containers
or trailers before delivery to Customer, Customer
will also inspect all empty containers and trailers
tendered for loading and reject any equipment
that is not in apparent suitable condition to
protect and preserve the cargo during transportation
and notify PDS of any rejected equipment. Customer
will and will cause its consignors or consignees
not to lose, damage or misuse tractors, trailers,
containers, chassis or other equipment and will
pay for any loss or damage resulting from Customer’s
or its consignors or consignee’s possession or
use of such equipment. |
