- Shipments tendered to Saia should be shipped on pallets for the pallet rates to apply.
- The driver will sign only for the number of pallets, not the number of pieces.
- Shipper must load and Consignee must unload the pallets.
- Pallet may not exceed 40x 48 inches in size and/ or 84 inches in height.
- Rates and charges are dependent on price per pallet named in Tariffs (Item) or Contracts. All supporting correspondence and documentation shall be limited to pallets or skids.
- Pallets that exceed the maximum weight stated in a Tariff (Item) or Contract will be rated as an additional pallet. The total weight of the shipment will be divided by the highest maximum weight to determine the number of pallets.
- Unless otherwise specified within the Tariff (Item) or contract, Saia calculates the pallet weight as 50 pounds per pallet.
- Any accessorial services required are not included in the "Pallet Rates" named herein.
- If the above guidelines are not adhered to, Saia reserves to rates the shipment as an LTL shipment.
- If customer is awarded pallet rates to terminal zones and states, the terminal zones will take precedence over states.
- See Item 108 for liability and limitations of liability applicable to shipments priced at pallet rates.
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