ITEM 112 Definitions - Terms as used in this Tariff, or in Tariffs making reference to this Tariff

  1. The term "BUSINESS DAY" means each day, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

  2. The term "BUSINESS DAY" means that time during which operations are generally conducted by the carrier at the point where the service is performed. This paragraph is applicable only where reference is made hereto in Item 750.

  3. The term "HOLIDAY" means: New Years Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or any other day generally observed as a holiday by the carrier at the points where the service is performed. When the holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be considered as a holiday.

  4. The term "PRIVATE RESIDENCES" shall apply to the entire premises on which a dwelling for living is located.

  5. The term "DENSITY": Where rates are applicable according to the density of articles as tendered for shipments the word "density" means "pounds per cubic foot". The cube of loose articles or pieces, or packaged articles shall be determined as set forth in Item 111.

  6. Where the terms "LTL," "AQ" or "Less-Than-Truckload" or "Any Quantity" are used, such terms refer only to an amount of freight subject to rates applying on less than 20,000 pounds.

  7. Where the terms "Vol.," "TL" or "Volume" or "Truckload" are used, such terms refer only to an amount of freight subject to rates applying on 20,000 pounds or more and further subject to any stated minimum weights provided in connection with rates or provisions.

  8. The term "CARRIER" refers to Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC d/b/a SAIA LTL FREIGHT, whether operating as a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, as a broker, or through its truckload carrier affiliate Saia TL Plus, LLC.

  9. The term "PAYOR" or "PAYOR OF FREIGHT CHARGES" refers to the party contracting (pursuant to a contract, to this Tariff, to published pricing, to a quote, or to a bill of lading) with Carrier for transportation of freight. Subject to provisions of this Tariff, the PAYOR or PAYOR OF FREIGHT CHARGES will be responsible for payment of all freight and other charges owed to Carrier.