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Prohibited Commodities
A. Duie Pyle ….….…….……………………………………………………………………………….…….…..……2
AAA Cooper …………….…..………..…………………………………………………………………………….…3
ABF Freight .………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4
Averitt Express ……………………………………………………………………………………………..……...…6
Central Freight Lines …...………….……………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Central Transport …………………………………………………………………………………....….....8
Clear Lane Freight……..……………………………………………….……………………….………....10
Con-Way …… ………………………………………………………………………….……………….….………..11
Dayton Freight Lines ………………………………………………………………………………..…….12
Dependable Highway Express ………………………………………………….………………….…......13
Estes Express ……………………………………………...……………………….…………………....…14
FedEx …………..………………..……………………………………………………………………...….15
Forward Air …………………………………………………………………………………….….………..…....…18
Frontline Freight ………….…………………………………………………………….…………...…....19
Holland and Reddaway .….………………………………………………………….……………...…....20
Midwest Motor Express ..….……………………………..…………………….……………………..…..21
Old Dominion Freight Line .………………………………………………………………………...…....22
Pitt Ohio Express ……………………………………………………………………….……………….…...……..23
R+L Carriers …...…………………………………………………………………………….…….…......24
Roadrunner Transportation Systems ...…………………………………………………….……...…....25
SAIA …...…………………………………………………………………………………….………....….26
Southeastern Freight Lines …..………………………………….………………………….……..…......28
UPS ………………….………….………………………………………………………….….….….….…30
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A. DUIE PYLE
Prohibited or Restricted Articles
Household Goods and Personal Effects;
Antiques; Fine artwork paintings,
drawings statues
rare books and other works of art
Fine jewelry
fine watches
Precious stones
diamonds
Precious metals and bullion (Gold, platinum, silver, and other precious metals or articles)
Money and currency
Account
bills
deeds
notes
securities
stock certificates
trading stamps
valuable papers, or documents
evidences of debt
letters of credit
tickets
passports
manuscripts
mechanical drawings
Recorded or electronic data and media
Used equipment and machinery
Contraband or property in the course of illegal transportation or trade
Furs
Live animals
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AAA Cooper Transportation
PROPERTY OF EXTRAORDINARY VALUE
Articles of extraordinary value will not be accepted for shipment nor as premiums accompanying other articles.
Unless otherwise provided, the following property will not be accepted for shipment, nor as premiums accompanying other
articles:
Bank bills;
Notes;
Court documents and/or evidence Original works of art (See NOTE 5);
Currency, other than coin (See NOTE 1);
Postage stamps;
Deeds;
Precious stones;
Drafts;
Revenue stamps (See NOTE 3);
Jewelry, other than costume or novelty jewelry;
Valuable papers of any kind. Letters, with or without stamps affixed (See NOTE 2);
Museum exhibits or articles of antiquity (See NOTE 4);
NOTE 1--MONETARY COINS will not be accepted as premiums with other articles except as authorized in NMFC Item 310.
NOTE 2--UNITED STATES MAIL will be accepted when the shipper and consignee are United
States Post Offices.
NOTE 3--Except U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE DISTILLED SPIRITS STAMPS, which will be accepted in
TL or VOL shipments only.
NOTE 4--Except ANTIQUE FURNITURE subject to NMFC Items 100240 and 100260 or
NUMISMATIC EXHIBITS subject to NMFC Item 63830.
NOTE 5--Except PICTURES or PAINTINGS subject to NMFC Items 100240, 100260 and 149420.
SECTION III--FORBIDDEN FREIGHT
AACT will not accept the following articles for transportation on either direct or joint -line traff
AUTOMOBILES;
EXPLOSIVES
HAZARDOUS or NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE-Any material that requires that a waste manifest be accepted, signed or
moved with freight.
NITROCELLULOSE;
RADIOACTIVE YELLOW III;
TAXIDERMY ITEMS - Animals, Animal Heads, Birds, Fish or Reptiles, stuffed (other than toy), treated or preserved by
taxidermy methods;
USED FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS FOR RECYCLING;
USED TIRES FOR RECYCLING;
SLAB MARBLE or STONE.
CARBON BLACK
POISON INHALATION HAZARD, ZONE A
POISON INHALATION HAZARD, ZONE B IN BULK PACKAGING
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ABF Freight
Prohibited or Restricted Articles Section 1 - Property of Extraordinary Value.
Unless otherwise provided, the following property will not be accepted for shipment nor as premiums accompanying other
articles.
Bank bills
Bullion or bullion coins
Currency, including coins
Deeds
Drafts
Jewelry, other than costume or novelty jewelry
Letters, with or without stamps affixed (Note 1)
Museum exhibits or articles of antiquity (Note 3)
Notes
Original works of art (Note 4)
Postage stamps
Precious stones
Precious metals (including precious metal scrap)
Revenue stamps (Note 2)
Valuable papers of any kind
Section 3 - Prohibited Articles.
ABF Freight reserves the right to collect from the customer or the shipment paying party the costs for: cleanup for trailers and other
equipment; payment of freight charges; other property claims and personal injuries, including death; and damage and/or loss, including
attorneys‟ fees and litigation costs, caused by or arising out of the transportation or storage of any prohibited article.
The following property will not be accepted for shipment:
Animals, live, wild
Animal hides, skins or bones, inedible
Corpses
Fish scrap, NOI, green
Flowers, fresh cut, NOI
Fruit, fresh , NOI
Vegetables, fresh or green, NOI, other than cold-pack
Straw or hay, fresh cut or dried, in unfinished, loose or
baled form
Livestock
Class 6.2 Infectious substances
Class 7 Radioactive materials
Nitrocellulose with alcohol, 4.1, UN2556, PGII
Explosives 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Hazardous and nonhazardous waste
Commodities with elevated temperatures
Gasoline UN & NA 1203
Ethanol and Gasoline Mixture (UN 3475)
Asbestos NA 2212
Smokeless Powder for Small Arms NA 3178 (over 100 lbs.)
Records or other data in any form containing personal or
financial information including but not limited to social
security numbers, dates of birth, drivers license
numbers, credit card numbers and financial account
information
Note 1 - United States Mail will be accepted when the consignor and consignee are United States Post Offices.
Note 2 - Except U.S. Internal Revenue Distilled Spirits Stamps, which will be accepted in truckload or volume shipments only.
Note 3 - Except antique furniture subject to NMF 100 Items 100240 and 100260, or numismatic exhibits subject to NMF 100, Item
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63830.
Note 4 - Except pictures or paintings subject to NMF 100, Items 100240, 100260 and 149420.
Note 5 - The provisions of this item will also apply on export or import shipments.
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Averitt Express
PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED ARTICLES
The following will not be transported by carrier: All shipments tendered to carrier with improper, inadequate, or insufficient packing.
All shipments containing articles which because of their bulk, length, width, or height
cannot, in carrier‟s judgment, be safely stowed within a trailer or container.
(See Items 670 and 675)
All shipments which contain articles requiring protection from heat or cold.
All shipments which contain articles liable to impregnate or otherwise damage other freight
or carrier‟s equipment.
All shipments which contain, in whole or in part, articles prohibited by law.
All shipments which contain, in carrier‟s judgment, are of unusual or extraordinary value.
Automobiles.
Bullion.
Carbon black.
Clams, crabs, lobsters, oysters, and shrimp.
Fish, except smoked or canned.
Flora and fauna.
Furs.
Hides, green or wet.
Jewelry.
Money or notes.
Platinum, gold, silver, and other precious metals.
Pottery.
Precious stones, cut or uncut.
Securities, stamps, stock certificates, letters, and other valuable papers.
Statues, paintings, and other works of art.
Watches.
Poison Gas (Division 2.3)
Hazardous, Non-Hazardous and/or Special Waste.
PCB‟s (Polychlorinated Biphenyls).
Firearms (Assembled or in parts).
Any quantity of Radioactive Materials (Class 7).
Poison Infectious Substances (Division 6.2).
Explosives (Divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.5)
Cardboard/Fiberboard Totes with plastic bladders (for transporting liquids).
Granite, Marble or Stone or Granite and/or goods simulated to be Granite, Marble or Stone
in dimensions greater than 12" x 12" x 2" tiles.
Standardized Test Results.
Freight with a propensity to damage other freight or carrier equipment.
Toxic by Inhalation Materials (Hazard Zone A, B, C and D)
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Central Freight Lines
PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED ARTICLES SECTION 1: Property of extraordinary value.
(a) Unless otherwise provided, the following property will not be accepted for shipment nor as premiums accompanying other articles:
Bank bills
Notes
Currency,
Original works of art
Deeds Postage stamps
Drafts Precious stones
Jewelry, other than costume or novelty jewelry
Revenue stamps (Note 3) Letters, with or without stamps affixed (Note 2)
Valuable papers of any kind Museum exhibits or articles of antiquity (Note 4)
(b) Articles of extraordinary value will not be accepted for shipment nor as premiums accompanying other articles.
NOTE 1 - Monetary coins will not be accepted as premiums with other articles except as authorized in NMFC Item 310. NOTE 2 -
United States Mail will be accepted when the consignor and consignee are United States Post Offices.
NOTE 3 - Except U.S. Internal Revenue Distilled Spirits Stamps, which be accepted in truckload or volume shipments only.
NOTE 4 - Except antique furniture subject to NMFC Items 100240 and 100260 or numismatic exhibits subject to NMFC Item 63830.
NOTE 5 - Except pictures or paintings subject to NMFC Items 100240, 100260 and 149420.
OTHER COMMODITIES: Carrier will not handle the following commodities (EMBARGO) in either
Single Line or Joint Line Haul.
NOTE A - Agents, etnologic; Infections substances; Cultures of Eliologic agents; Biological Products; or
Diagnostic Specimens.
NOTE B – All Table 1 Hazardous Materials including:
Commodities which are dangerous when wet (Class 4.3) Explosives (Class 1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
Poison (Poison Inhalation Hazard – Class 6.1) Poison Gas (Class 2.3)
Radioactive Materials, articles, Isotopes or waste (Class 7) NOTE C - Waste, Hazardous, other than Radioactive or Medical Wastes.
NOTE D - Used machinery as described in Item 114000 thru 133454 of the NMFC. NOTE E - Automobiles, Passenger, NOI, Including
Ambulances or Hearses.
NOTE F- Engines, internal combustion, NOI (Items 120820 & 120840 of NMFC); engines, automobile, used (Item 18630 of NMFC);
engines , steam, NOI (Item 120860 of NMFC) or engines, tractor, used (Item 120865 of NMFC) when not packaged in accordance with
Item 220 (Definition of Specifications for Boxes –General) of the NMFC. This embargo does not include engine blocks,
transmissions or other engine parts, but all fluids must be drained prior to pickup. NOTE G – Firearms
NOTE H – Helium
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Central Transport
PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED COMMODITIES
Agricultural Products including but not limited to: roots, fresh fruits or vegetables, fresh meats, fresh milk, fresh eggs, eggs hatching, live domestic or wild animals, furs, hides (green or wet), nursery stock (including live trees, shrubs, flowers (fresh and cut), etc.)
Articles of Extraordinary Value, including Collectibles (anything with an invoice value over $10 per pound)
Articles, or parts thereof, the transportation of which is prohibited in interstate, intrastate or international commerce, or the transportation of which into or out of a district, territory, state, or subdivision thereof is prohibited by the laws of such district, territory, state, or subdivision thereof
Asbestos
Bank Bills, Coins (monetary, deeds, currency, drafts, notes, valuable papers, postage stamps, revenue stamps (see Note 2), letters (with or without stamps affixed see Note 1), tickets (all types such lottery, toll, gaming and other tickets))
Carbon Black
Corpses or Cremated Remains
Explosives (Divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5) These divisions include Gun Powder
Fully assembled Automobiles, Trucks, Trailers, Buses and Chassis
Hazardous waste, Hazardous Group of Miscellaneous Hazardous or Poisonous Materials which includes Etiological Agents/Infectious Substances, PCB's, materials containing Paraquat or Cyanide, universal waste, biological products, diagnostic specimens, blood and related products/components, medical waste, radioactive materials
Jewelry, all types including costume, novelty and other Jewelry, Sterling Silver articles or ware, precious stones (metals or articles manufactured by them
Machinery New and or Used, Uncrated
Mattresses
Museum Exhibits or articles of Antiquity (see Note 3), original works of art or sculptures, including reproductions from an original authenticated by the artist, limited edition (see Note 4)
Perishable Food Items
Poison (Class 2.3 (Poison gas), Class 6.1 (Poisons with Hazard Zone Designations A,B,C, or D), Class 7 (Yellow Label Radioactive Materials), Poisonous and/or Infectious Substances
Goods sold by a non-merchant as defined by the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
Single pieces or Packages because of their height, length, width, or weight, exceed the capability of freight containers (trailers)
Tanning Beds or Booths, Vending Machines, Video Gaming Machines including gambling, coin or card operated and video arcade games.
Beer, Wine, Liquor, any Alcoholic Beverages
Assembled Guns
Ammunition (cartridges, projectiles, primers, fuses)
Appliances (including but not limited to refrigerators, freezers, ovens, dishwashers, trash compactors, washers, dryers, wine and beverage coolers)
Artificial Plants or Trees, shipped loose – not enclosed in packaging
Articles that iscontaminating to other cargo
Bakery Carts, Bun Racks and/or Serving Wagons
Gun parts and or components
Computers, computer monitors and other items described by NMFC 116030, digital memory devices
Fireworks
Granite, Marble or Stone in dimensions greater than 16" x 16" x 2"
Household Goods
Household Mirrors NMFC 137385
Light Bulbs or Tubes, incandescent, fluorescent and other types
Machinery, New or Used, Crated
Signs including Neon and non-neon, Statues over 48” high
Spas, Hot Tubs
Surfboards, Boating Group under NMFC
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Switchboards
Television sets: large screen, LCD, plasma, projection, flat panel, high definition (HDTV)
Temperature controlled shipments requiring protection from heat or cold including protection from freezing or melting
Tires, loose
Tobacco and tobacco products including “Electronic Cigarettes”
Windshields
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Clear Lane Freight
PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED ARTICLE
Bank bills
Original works of art Currency
Postage stamps Deeds
Precious stones Drafts
Revenue stamps
Jewelry, other than
Stamps or coupons having costume or novelty
Letters, with or without exchange value of any kind
Valuable collections or Collector items
Stamp affixed
Valuable papers of any kind Museum exhibits or Notes
Marble or marble products of Articles of antiquity
Granite or slate
Live Plants
b. Articles of extraordinary value will not be accepted for shipment or as premiums
accompanying other articles.
c. Electronic, mechanical or engineering apparatus of custom or single or limited manufacture (one-of-a-kind) shall be deemed as
having extraordinary value.
Freight liable to damage other freight or equipment
Carrier is not obligated to receive freight liable to permeate or otherwise damage other freight or carrier's equipment. Such freight may
be accepted and receipted for "subject to delay for suitable equipment", or may be refused for lack of suitable equipment.
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Con-Way
The following will not be transported by Carrier:
Class A Explosives
Class B Explosives
HRCQ Radioactive Materials (Class 7) (Radioactive materials moving in quantities designated as
“Highway Route Controlled Quantities” (HRCQ))
Hazardous waste or material requiring an EPA Hazardous Waste Manifest, including any material
described as a waste, such as radioactive waste, medical waste, or any other waste.
Etiologic Agents/Infectious Substances (Division 6.2)
Material poisonous by inhalation for hazard zone A.
Material poisonous by inhalation for hazard zone B when offered in a bulk package greater than 119
gallons
Carbon black material and its derivatives
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Dayton Freight Lines
PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED ARTICLES
• Explosives – Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5
• Inhalation Hazards (Does NOT include Poison and Toxic)Division 2.3, 6.1
Specific No-Haul Inhalation Sub-Class UNs:
UN1052 UN1745 UN1834 UN2483
UN3079
UN1098 UN1746 UN1838 UN2486
UN1380 UN1754 UN2032 UN2605
UN1510 UN1810 UN2442 UN2692
UN1744 UN1829 UN2481 UN2826
• Radioactive – Class 7
• Animals; Furs; Hides, green or wet
• Antiques, Museum exhibits or articles of antiquity
• Articles which because of their bulk, length, width, or height cannot be safely stowed within a trailer or container
• Articles liable to impregnate or otherwise damage equipment or other freight
• Articles of extraordinary value
• Automobiles
• Bank bills, Deeds, Drafts, Letters, Valuable papers of any kind; Securities, Stamps, Stock Certificates or Letters, Money or
Notes
• Bullion
• Carbon Black including the following and all other Trade Names/Varieties of Carbon Black: Ironoxide Black, Pirox200,
Inactive Carbon Black, Carbon Black Grade Series, Durex, Lamp Black, Corax, Ecorax, Arosperse, Hi- Black, Nipex, Printex,
Special Black, Panther, Sable, HS, Nerox
• Clams, Crabs, Lobsters, Oysters and Shrimp; Fish, except smoked or canned
• Flora and Fauna
• Gasoline (contact Safety for approval of small quantities)
• Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
• Mercury
• Money or Notes
• Original Works of Art
• Platinum, Gold, Silver, and other Precious Metals; Precious Stones, Jewelry, Watches
• Postage Stamps
• Produce
• Prohibited Ruminant Protein Materials (FDA Reg 21 CFR 589.2000 & 21 CFR 589.2001)
• Uncrated Machinery
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Dependable Highway Express
PROPERTY OF EXTRAORDINARY VALUE (509)
(a) Unless otherwise provided, the following property will not be accepted for shipment:
Bank bills
Jewelry, other than costume or novelty Coins
Letters, with or without stamps affixed Currency
Live Animals
Deeds Notes
Drafts Original works of art Explosives
Postage stamp Firearms/Ammunition
Precious stones
Fish
Valuable papers of any kind
Human Remains
In the event that any article or goods listed herein is tendered to Carrier and inadvertently accepted by Carrier, Shipper and consignor
shall be responsible for all charges necessary to
return such shipment to point of origin, as well as any storage charges applicable in the event that Carrier, in its sole discretion,
determines to set off such shipment at a commercial warehouse. Shipper and consignor shall be responsible for any damage to any
property, both real and personal, of Carrier or third parties as a result of tender of such shipments and shall indemnify and hold Carrier
harmless from any and all damage, including cleanup charges, disposal charges, fines or penalties assessed by any governmental entity
and/or claims by any third party related to or resulting from such articles or goods. In no event shall Carrier have any liability for loss or
damage to any such goods or shipments identified in this provision, which are inadvertently accepted. All other liability or
responsibility of Carrier to Shipper, consignee, consignor, or other beneficial owners of such goods shall be limited to a maximum of
11¢ per pound per article.
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Estes Express
PROPERTY OF EXTRAORDINARY VALUE
The following property will not be accepted for shipment or as premiums accompanying other articles:
BANK BILLS
CURRENCY, other than coin (See Note D)
CREDIT CARDSDRAFTS
DEEDS POSTAGE STAMPS
JEWELRY, other than costume or novelty jewelry
PRECIOUS METALS LETTERS, with or without stamps affixed (See Note E) PRECIOUS STONES
MARBLE FIGURES
REVENUE STAMPS (See Note F)
MUSEUM ARTICLES, or ARTICLES OF ANTIQUITY
VALUABLE PAPERS OF ANY KIND(See Note G)
VISUAL COMMUNICATING OR MONITORING ORIGINAL WORKS OF ART (See Note H)
DEVICES (Including TELEVISIONS, VIDEO or MULTIMEDIA MONITORS OR DISPLAYS) other than CRT (Cathode Ray
Tube)
PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED ARTICLES
The following articles will not be accepted for transportation: Explosives, Hazard Class 1, Division 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3;
Explosives, Hazard Class 1, Division 1.5, requiring placards, exceeding 1,000 pounds; Poison Inhalation Hazard, Hazard Zone A, of any
nature; Poison Inhalation Hazard, Hazard Zone B, in bulk containers, exceeding 119 gallons; Poison Inhalation Hazard, Hazard Zone C,
in packaging exceeding 3,500 gallons; Refrigerated Liquid Methane, LP gas or other liquefied gas with methane content greater than
85%, In packaging exceeding 3,500 gallons; Radioactive Materials, Articles or Isotopes that are highway route controlled.
FREIGHT LIABLE TO DAMAGE OTHER FREIGHT OR EQUIPMENT (See NOTE C)
Carriers are not obligated to receive freight liable to impregnate or otherwise damage other freight or carrier‟s equipment. Such
freight may be accepted and receipted for, subject to delay for suitable equipment, or may be refused for lack of suitable equipment.
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FedEx Freight
PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED ARTICLES
1. Alcoholic Beverages:
Only licensed entities may ship alcohol of any type with FedEx. For more information, go to fedex.com/us/wine. Consumers
may not ship alcohol. A. Licensee to Licensee. FedEx will accept alcohol shipments (beer, wine and spirits) when both the
shipper and recipient are either licensed wholesalers, licensed dealers, licensed distributors, licensed manufacturers or licensed
importers, subject to additional requirements and
all applicable laws and regulations. Contact your FedEx account executive for complete details.
B. Licensee to Consumer. FedEx will accept wine shipments from licensed entities directly to consumers, subject to additional
requirements and all applicable laws and regulations. Contact your FedEx account executive for complete details. Shipments
of beer or spirits to consumers are prohibited.
2. Firearms:
A. Carrier will transport and delivery firearms as defined by the United States Gun Control Act of 1968, between areas served in
the U.S., but only between:
1. Licensed importers; licensed manufacturers; licensed dealers; licensed collectors; law enforcement agencies of the U.S. or
any other department or agency thereof; and law enforcement agencies of any state or any department, agency or political
subdivisions thereof; or
2. Where not prohibited by local, state and federal law, from individuals to licensed importers, licensed manufacturers or
licensed dealers
(and return of same).
B. Carrier cannot ship or deliver firearms C.O.D.
C. Upon presenting the goods for shipment, the person tendering the shipment to Carrier is required to notify Carrier that the
shipment contains a firearm. The outside of the package(s) must not be marked, labeled or otherwise identify that the
package(s) contains a firearm.
D. The shipper and recipient must be of legal age as identified by applicable law.
E. The shipper and recipient are required to comply with all applicable government regulations and laws, including those
pertaining to labeling. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives can provide assistance.
F. Carrier will transport small-arms ammunition when packed and labeled in compliance with local, state and federal law, and
the Hazardous
Materials section of this Service Guide. Ammunition is an explosive and must be shipped separately as hazardous materials.
You agree not to ship loaded firearms or firearms with ammunition in the same package.
3. Hazardous Materials:
A. All shipments containing hazardous materials must be properly classified, described, packaged, marked, labeled and in
proper condition for transportation according to applicable regulations and requirements. Carrier accepts only certain hazardous
materials as listed in
the current copy of the Shipping Hazardous Materials Guide, which is incorporated herein by reference. Carrier does not accept
for transportation hazardous waste and biohazards such as blood, urine, fluids and other noninfectious diagnostic specimens. All
items classified as Hazardous Materials are prohibited on shipments to, from and within Mexico regardless of quantity.
You are prohibited from tendering the following items for shipment, and they will not be accepted:
1. Explosives, Canada – Import from U.S. – (Class 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5)
2. Explosives, Domestic – (Class 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5)
3. Explosives, Mexico – (All Classes & divisions)
4. More than 100 pounds of NA3178, Smokeless Powder for small arms on any motor vehicle
5. More than 100 pounds of NA0027, Black Powder for small arms on any motor vehicle
6. Nitrocellulose (Except UN3270)
7. Poisonous/Infectious Substances:
- Infectious substances Div 6.2
- Poison materials (with inhalation toxicity) Zone A
- Poison materials (with inhalation toxicity) Zone B bulk (over 119 gallons)
8. Radioactive materials regulated by the D.O.T.(includes excepted packages)
B. All items classified as Hazardous Materials on shipments to, from and within Offshore Markets as listed in Item 103, see
paragraph 8. herein.
4. Prohibited Items:
You are prohibited from tendering the following items for shipment except for antique furniture described in NMFC Items
100240 or 100260, or pictures or paintings described in Items 100240, 100260 or 149420, the following property will not be
accepted for shipment nor as premiums accompanying other articles:
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A. Money, cash, bank bills, coins, currency, paper money and negotiable instruments equivalent to cash, such as endorsed
stocks, bonds, drafts and cash letters.
B. Collectible coins and stamps. C. Postage stamps.
D. All live animals and live poultry. E. Live insects.
F. Animal carcasses. (Taxidermy, animal heads and other parts for taxidermy may be accepted but must be properly
packaged; however, they will not be accepted for any Intra Canada or cross border shipments.)
G. Human corpses, human organs or body parts, human and animal embryos, or cremated or disinterred human remains.
H. Shipments or commodities that are prohibited by applicable local, state or federal law or require us to obtain a local, state or
federal license
for their transportation.
I. Shipments that may cause damage or delay to equipment, personnel or other shipments.
J. Lottery tickets and gambling devices where prohibited by local, state, federal, provincial or national law.
K. Hazardous waste, including, but not limited to, used hypodermic needles or syringes, or other medical waste. L. Packages
that are wet or leaking.
M. Pornographic and/or obscene material which is prohibited by law. N. Biological products.
O. Etiologic agents. P. Deeds.
Q. Household waste, industrial garbage.
R. Letters, with or without stamps, unless Consignor/Consignee is U.S.P.S. S. Liquids, in bulk, requiring special tank truck
equipment.
T. Nitrocellulose (Except UN3270). U. Notes.
V. Revenue or tax stamps.
W. Valuable papers of any kind.
X. Tires that can be defined as used, defective, scrap, salvage, waste, or are otherwise other than new. Aircraft tires are expressly
exempt from this prohibition and are not considered as restricted articles
Y. Perishable foodstuffs and foods and beverages requiring refrigeration or other environmental control.
Z. Freight requiring refrigeration or protection from heat, excluding shipments protected by the Consignor. AA. Carbon black
or fine powder particles demonstrating similar characteristics to Carbon Black.
BB. Fresh foods: including milk, cream, vegetables, fruits, and meat.
CC. Envelopes or wrappers, government stamped, in shipments weighing 30,000 pounds or more.
DD. Articles of extraordinary value (extraordinary value is defined as items valued in excess of $50 per pound per package).
EE. Vehicles, motorized/self-propelled – Canada import from U.S.
FF. Artwork, including any work created or developed by the application of skill, taste or creative talent for sale, display or
collection. This includes, but is not limited to, items (and their parts) such as paintings, drawings, vases, tapestries, limited-
edition prints, fine art, statuary, sculpture and collector‟s items.
GG. Film (including moving picture films), photographic images (including photographic negatives), photographic chromes
and photographic slides.
HH. Any commodity that by its inherent nature is particularly susceptible to damage or the market value of which is
particularly variable or difficult to ascertain.
II. Antiques or any commodity that exhibits the style or fashion of a past era and whose history, age or rarity
contributes to its value.
These items include, but are not limited to, furniture, tableware, glassware. JJ. Museum exhibits.
KK. Collector‟s items such as sports cards, souvenirs and memorabilia. (Collector‟s coins and stamps may not be shipped).
LL. Jewelry, including, but not limited to mounted gems or stones (precious or semiprecious), industrial diamonds, and
jewelry made of precious metal.
MM. Furs and fur pelts.
NN. Precious metals, including, but not limited to, gold and silver bullion or dust, precipitates or platinum (except as an
integral part of electronic machinery).
OO. Stocks, bonds, cash letters or cash equivalents, including, but not limited to, food stamps, postage stamps (not collectible),
traveler‟s checks, lottery tickets, money orders, gift cards and gift certificates, prepaid calling cards (excluding those that
require a code for activation), bond coupons, and bearer bonds.
PP. Any commodity described in the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) as Class „0‟. In those cases where
the Carrier inadvertently picks up such commodities, the Carrier will apply rates equal to Class 300 to the shipment.
QQ. Any item otherwise prohibited by federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.
RR. Prohibited items on shipments to, from and within Offshore Markets as listed in Item 103, see paragraph 8. herein.
5. Items Requiring Prior Authorization:
Carrier must approve in writing prior to accepting the following items. A. Aircraft disk brakes – carbon.
6. Household Goods:
FedEx Freight and may accept household goods (“HHG”) only when each of the following conditions is met: A. The shipment
is picked up and delivered entirely within FedEx Freight territory.
B. A HHG mover or broker is the requester of and debtor for the transportation services requested. A HHG mover or broker is a
commercial business that is properly licensed, certified, and insured per applicable city, county, state, federal, and any other
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applicable law or regulation.
C. Pickup and Delivery service must occur at a HHG‟s facility or a military installation.
D. The freight is tendered in a single container only (crate, liftvan or other FedEx approved container). E. The freight is power
loaded by the Shipper.
F. The freight is power unloaded by the Consignee.
G. The Bill of Lading must state that the articles are released to a value not to exceed 10 cents per lb at CL 100 (no lower
class exceptions). H. The Consignee name and address on the Bill of Lading must match the Consignee name and address on the
container. Each Bill of Lading
must show HHG or Broker as the Third Party payor of the freight charges.
I. Carrier agrees to transport such merchandise as HHG or Broker may tender to Carrier, excluding any prohibited
merchandise or articles more particularly described in this Item 780. The parties agree that Carrier shall have no liability
whatsoever for any Prohibited Items and that HHG
or Broker shall fully indemnify and hold harmless Carrier for any claims that may arise against Carrier with respect to such
Prohibited
Items.
J. All claims for loss, damage or delay must be filed with Carrier by HHG or Broker. All claims by HHG‟s or Broker‟s
customer for loss, damage or delay must be filed against HHG or Broker and any claim filed direct with Carrier by HHG‟s or
Broker‟s customer will be declined.
K. Except as otherwise set forth in this Item 780, all other terms and conditions of the FXF 100 Series Rules Tariff shall apply.
7. Tobacco Products:
Tobacco products will be accepted only when shipped from a licensed dealer or distributor to another licensed dealer or
distributor. The shipper is solely responsible for compliance with any applicable regulations, which may vary from state to
state.
8. OFFSHORE MARKETS – Hazardous and Prohibited Items:
Items shipped to, from and within Offshore Markets as listed in Item 103, via ocean transportation fall under separate guidelines,
inclusive of the list provided below.
A. The following items will not be accepted under any circumstances:
1. Any medical specimens or bio specimens
2. Any material that has a number „18‟ in column 10B of 49 CFR, 172.101
B. The following items may be accepted only with prior approval of Terminal Operations (Shipper must provide MSDS for all
shipments approved by OPS):
1. Any hazardous materials requiring temperature control (must provide MSDS)
2. Explosives, 1.5
3. Any bulk shipments of flammable, non-flammable, or poison gas (See Note 1 herein)
4. Any material that has a proper shipping name, technical or chemical group name of “Polychlorinated Biphenyl
(PCB)”
5. Oxidizer, UN1942, 2067
6. Below are special requirements listed by class:
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Forward Air
PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED ARTICLES
Shipments requiring prior notification to accomplish delivery;
Shipments of extreme configuration or requiring special equipment;
Prohibited Shipments as set forth in the Hazmat Schedule (see item 7 hereof);
Shipments that would be prohibited if diverted contrary to U.S. laws;
Firearms in excess of 50 pounds per truckload;
Alcohol in excess of 1,000 pounds per truckload;
Tobacco products in excess of 250 pounds per truckload;
Bulk;
Shipments requiring "Protective Security Service" or "Armed Guard Surveillance Service";
Original works of art, collections, antiques, or precious stones;
Kayaks and canoes;
Used personal effects;
Live animals;
Human remains;
Precious metals; and/or
Bullion or currency.
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Frontline Freight
RESTRICTED ARTICLES OR ARTICLES WITH LIMITED LIABILITY
Bank bills
Notes
Currency
Original works of art Deeds
Postage stamps Drafts
Precious stones Jewelry, other than Revenue stamps
Costume or novelty
Stamps or coupons having Letters, with or without
Exchange value of any kind Stamp affixed
Valuable collections or Museum exhibits or Collectors items
Articles of antiquity
Valuable papers of any kind
Carbon Black
Motorized Vehicles, scooters, ATV‟s, UTV‟s
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Holland and Reddaway
PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED ARTICLES
• Aircraft disk brakes – carbon
• Alcoholic Beverages (Holland only)
• Articles of extraordinary value
• Articles of antiquity
• Bank bills
• Biological products
• Business records-current or archived
• Carbon black
• Coins
• Cigarettes (Holland only)
• Corpses
• Cream, fresh
• Cultures of Etiologic agents
• Currency
• Deeds
• Diagnostic specimens
• Drafts
• Envelopes or wrappers, government stamped, in shipments weighing 30,000 pounds or more
• Etiologic agents / Infectious Substances (Division 6.2)
• Explosives, Domestic – (Class 1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
• Explosives, Mexico – (All Classes & divisions)
• Flammable Solids (Mexico only):
- Div 4.2 – Spontaneously Combustible
- Div 4.3 – Dangerous When Wet
• Fruits, fresh
• Garbage
• Hazardous waste
• Meat, fresh
• Milk, fresh
• Jewelry, other than costume or novelty
• Letters, with or without stamps, unless Consignor/Consignee is United States Postal Service
• Liquids, in bulk, requiring special tank truck equipment
• Live animals
• Medical waste
• Moving picture films or other films
• Museum exhibits
• Nitrocellulose (Except UN3270)
• Notes
• Original works of art including, but not limited to, sculptures, statuary, carvings, stained/blown glass, jewelry, pictures, or
painting
• Poisonous Substances:
- Poison/Toxic Inhalation Hazard Zone A
- Poison/Toxic Inhalation Hazard Zone B (in bulk packages)
- Poison/Toxic Inhalation Hazard Zone B, C, or D (Mexico only)
• Postage stamps
• Poultry, live
• Precious stones
• Radioactive materials (all Class 7)
• Revenue or tax stamps
• Taxidermy unless released to a value not exceeding $5.00 per pound, per package, or article
• Valuable papers of any kind
• Vegetables, fresh
• Freight requiring refrigeration or protection from heat, except as provided in Item 810, excluding shipments protected by
the Consignor
• Universal Waste
• White Silica (Reddaway only
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Midwest Motor Express PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED ARTICLES
Section 1--Property of Extraordinary Value:
a) Unless otherwise provided, the following property will not be accepted for shipment, nor as
premiums accompanying other articles:
Bank bills,
Live Plants,
Hides,
Currency, other than coin (Note 1),
Deeds,
Drafts,
Hides,
Jewelry, other than costume or novelty jewelry,
Letters, with or without stamps affixed (Note 2),
Museum exhibits or articles of antiquity (Note4),
Notes,
Original works of art (Note 5),
Postage stamps,
Precious stones,
Revenue stamps (Note 3),
Valuable papers of any kind
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Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED ARTICLES
Aluminum Extrusions; Jewelry, other than costume or
Bank bills; novelty jewelry; Biological Products; Kilns;
Carbon Black, lamp, graphite; Letters, with or without stamps
Coins (NOTE 1) affixed (NOTE 2);
Controller boxes; Live Animals; Live Plants;
Corpses; Medical Waste; Currency; Meat, fresh;
Deeds; Milk, fresh; Diagnostic Specimens; Mirrors;
Doors with Glass; Museum exhibits or articles of
Drafts; antiquity (NOTE 4);
Explosives; Notes;
Firearms; Original works of art (NOTE 5); Fluorescent lighting tubes; Poisonous/Infectious Substances; Fossils;
Pool Tables or Game Tables;
Fresh Fruits; Postage stamps; Furniture - Picked up from or Precious stones;
Delivered to Private Radioactive Materials of any nature
Residences, Agent points or Revenue stamps (NOTE 3); Interline points (NOTE 6); Switch boxes or electrical
Furs; enclosures; Glass, Bulletproof; Tanning Beds; Glass, Sheet; Taxidermy;
Grandfather Clocks or Floor Used 55 gallon drums;
Standing Clocks; Used Tires - other than returned at
Granite, Marble or stone in manufacturers request;
dimensions greater than Valuable papers of any kind;
16" X 16" X 2"; Vegetables, fresh;
Hazardous Wastes; Video Games or Machines; Hides, green or wet; Windows and Doors with Glass;
Windshields.
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Pitt Ohio Express
PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED ARTICLES
All shipments tendered to carrier with improper, inadequate, or insufficient packaging.
All shipments containing articles which because of their bulk, length, width, or height cannot, in carrier's judgment, be safely stowed within a trailer or container.
All shipments which contain articles requiring protection from heat and cold, unless service is provided subject to the terms of Item 810.
All shipments which contain articles liable to impregnate or otherwise damage equipment or other freight.
All shipments which contain, in whole or in part, articles prohibited by law.
All shipments which contain, in carrier's judgement, items of unusual or extraordinary value.
Automobiles.
Bullion.
Carbon Black.
Clams, crabs, lobsters, oysters, and shrimp.
Fish, except smoked or canned.
Flora and fauna.
Furs.
Hides, green or wet.
Jewelry, watches, etc.
Money or notes.
Platinum, gold, silver, and other precious metals.
Precious stones, cut or uncut.
Securities, stamps, stock certificates, letters, and other valuable papers.
Statues, paintings and other works of art.
Watches.
Poison Gas (Division 2.3)
Hazardous Waste.
PCB's (Polyclorinated Byphenyls).
Firearms (Assembled or in parts).
Any quantity of Radioactive Materials (Class 7).
Poison Infectious Substances (Division 6.2).
Explosives (Division 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3).
Cardboard/Fiberboard Totes with plastic bladders (for transporting liquids).
Granite, Marble or Stone in dimensions greater than 12"x12"x2" tiles.
Standardized Test Results.
Freight with a propensity to damage other freight or carrier equipment.
Nitrocellulose
In the event the carrier unknowingly accepts cargo named in this item due to misdescription of the restricted commodity or commodities, Carrier shall hold the shipper(s) solely responsible and liable for any penalties and/or damages resulting from transportation of the restricted cargo.
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R+L Carriers
PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED ARTICLES Sec. 1: PROPERTY EXTRAORDINARY VALUE.
Bank bills
Notes (bank)
Currency, other than coin (See Note 1) Original works of art (See Note 4) Deeds
Postage Stamps
Drafts
Precious Stones
Jewelry, other than costume or novelty jewelry
Revenue Stamps
Letters, with or without stamps affixed (See Note 2) Valuable papers of any kind
Museum exhibits or articles of antiquity (See Note 3)
NOTE 1: Monetary coins will not be accepted as premiums with other articles except as authorized in
NMFC Item 310.
NOTE 2: United States Mail will be accepted when the consignor and consignee are United States Post
Offices.
NOTE 3: Except antique furniture subject to NMFC Items 100240 and 100260 or numismatic exhibits subject to Item 63830.
NOTE 4: Except pictures or paintings subject to NMFC Items 100240, 100260 and 149420.
b) Articles of extraordinary value will not be accepted for shipment nor as premiums accompanying other articles.
Sec. 3: CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Cigarettes and tobacco products will be delivered to New York State only when shipped to a New York State (1) licensed cigarette tax
agent, wholesale dealer or registered retail dealer, (2) an export warehouse proprietor or an operator of a customs bonded warehouse, or
(3) person who is an officer, employee or agent of the United States government, New York State or a department, agency,
instrumentality or political subdivision of the United States or New York State, acting in accordance with his or her official duties.
Cigarettes and tobacco products will be delivered from New York State to another state only when shipped from a New York State
licensed cigarette tax agent or when a customer verifies that New York State cigarette tax has been prepaid and pre-collected. The shipper
is solely responsible for compliance with any applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, which may vary from state to state.
Effective OCTOBER 24, 2013.
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Roadrunner Transportation Systems
PROHIBITED ARTICLES
Unless otherwise provided, the following property will not be accepted for shipment nor as premiums accompanying other
articles:
Bank bills
Currency
Deeds
Drafts
Notes
Original works of art
Jewelry, other than costume or novelty jewelry
Postage stamps or Revenue stamps
Letters, with or without stamp affixed (See Note 1)
Precious stones
The following articles will not be accepted for shipment under any circumstances: Carbon Black or Activated Carbon
Class 1 Explosives, divisions 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3
Class 2 Poisonous Gas, division 2.3 inhalation hazard gas
Class 2 Poisonous Gas, Poison Gas Zone A or Zone B
Class 6 Poisonous materials Liquids, division 6.1, Packing Group I – Hazard Zone A Class 7 Radioactive materials
Firearms
FREIGHT LIABLE TO DAMAGE OTHER FREIGHT OR EQUIPMENT:
Carrier is not obligated to receive freight liable to permeate or otherwise damage other freight or carrier's equipment. Such freight may be
accepted and receipted for "subject to delay for suitable equipment" or may, for lack of suitable equipment be refused.
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SAIA
PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED ARTICLES
For property of extraordinary value, except for antique furniture described in NMFC items 100240 or 100260, or pictures or paintings
described in items 100240,100260, or 149420, the following property will not be accepted for shipment nor as premiums accompanying
other articles:
Aircraft disk brakes – carbon
Antique Furniture -See section 9
Articles of extraordinary value
Bank Bills
Biological products
Carbon Black
Coins
Consignor/Consignee is U.S.P.S.
Corpses
Cream, fresh
Cultures of Etiologic agents
Currency
Deeds
Diagnostic specimen
Distilled spirits, wine, and beer
Drafts
Envelopes or wrappers, government
Etiologic agents
Explosives, Domestic - (Class 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5)
Explosives, Mexico - (All Classes & divisions)
Flammable Solids (Mexico only) - Div 4.2 - Spontaneously Combustible, Div
4.3 - Dangerous when wet
Fruits, fresh
Garbage
Hazardous Waste
Jewelry, other than costume or novelty
Letter, with or without stamps, unless
Liquids, in bulk, requiring special tank
Live animals
Meat, fresh
Medical Waste
Milk, fresh
Moving picture films or other films
Museum exhibits or articles of antiquity
Nitrocellulose (Except UN3270)
Notes
Original works of art
Poison Gas Div 2.3
Poisonous / Infectious Substances:
o Infectious substances div 6.2
o Poison materials (with inhalation toxicity) Div 6.1 (Mexico only)
o Poison materials (with inhalation toxicity) Zone A
o Poison materials (with inhalation toxicity) Zone B bulk (over 119 gallons)
Postage stamps
Poultry, live
Precious and semi-precious stones
Precious metals, including but not limited to gold, silver, platinum, palladium,
etc.
Radioactive substances regulated by the D.O.T.
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Stamped, in shipments weighing 30,000 pounds or more
Tires that can be defined as used, defective, scrap, salvage, waste, or otherwise other than new
Truck equipment
Valuable Papers of any kind
Vegetable, fresh
A. If properly described:
Except for shipments moving to or from Mexico, and if properly described on the Bill of Lading, Carrier's liability for shipments
containing PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED ARTICLES inadvertently accepted by Carrier shall be limited to the lesser of the actual
value supported by a certified copy of the original invoice or any released value applicable by the NMF 100 series or Saia Tariff 170-D
herein.
B. If NOT properly described:
Except for shipments moving to or from Mexico, and if NOT properly described on the Bill of Lading, Carrier's liability for shipments
containing PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED ARTICLES inadvertently accepted by Carrier shall be limited to the lesser of the actual
value supported by a certified copy of the original invoice, .10 cents per pound per package, $5,000.00 per shipment, or any released
value applicable by the NMF 100 series or Saia Tariff 170-D herein.
NOTE 1 - Monetary coins will not be accepted as premiums with other articles except as authorized in NMF 100, Item 310.
NOTE 2 - United States Mail will be accepted only when the consignee is a United
States government or foreign government Postal Facility.
NOTE 3 - Except U.S. Internal Revenue Distilled Spirit Stamps which will be accepted in truckload or volume shipments only.
NOTE 4 - Except for numismatic exhibits subject to NMF 100, Item 63830.
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Southeastern Freight Lines
PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED ARTICLES
Carriers are not obligated to receive freight liable to impregnate or otherwise damage other freight or carrier's equipment. Such freight
may be accepted and receipted for subject to delay for suitable equipment, or may, for lack of suitable equipment, be refused.
In the event carrier unknowingly accepts cargo named in the following due to shipper misdescription of the restricted commodity or
commodities, carrier shall hold the shipper(s) solely responsible and liable for any penalties and/or damages resulting from transportation
of the restricted cargo.
Unless otherwise provided, the following property will not be accepted for shipment nor as premiums accompanying other
articles which in carrier's judgement are:
Alcoholic liquors or beverages (see NOTE 7)
Articles which because of their bulk, length, width or height cannot be safely stowed within a trailer or container
Articles requiring protection from heat or cold
Articles liable to impregnate or otherwise damage equipment or other freight
Articles of extraordinary value
Automobiles Bank Bills Bullion Carbon Black
Clams, crabs, lobsters, oysters and shrimp Currency, other than coin. (See NOTE 1) Deeds
Drafts
Fish, except smoked or canned
Flora and fauna
Furs
Hazardous Material viz: Aluminum Phosphide
Chemical Hazard Risk Assessment 18 or greater
Dangerous when wet (Class 4.3) Infectious substances (Class 6.2) Explosives (Class 1.1,1.2 and 1.3) Poisonous gas (Class 2.3)
Radioactive material (Class 7)
Zinc Phosphide
@Hazardous Waste
Hides, green or wet
Jewelry (See NOTE 6)
Jewelry, other than costume or novelty jewelry Letters, with or without stamps affixed (See NOTE 2) Live Plants
Money or notes
Mounted or stuffed animals (See NOTE 8)
Museum exhibits or articles of antiquity (See NOTE 4) Organic Peroxide (Class 5.2)
Original works of art, statues or paintings (See NOTE 5)
Pesticides that have been recalled by the manufacturer or pesticides that have been suspended and canceled (refer to 40 CFR
273.3)
Platinum, gold, silver and other precious metals
Poisonous gasses (Class 2.3) Precious stones, cut or uncut
@Radioactive Waste
Revenue stamps (See NOTE 3)
Securities, stamps, stock certificate or letters
Shipments that contain, in whole or in part, articles prohibited by law
Spent Lead Batteries, i.e. batteries that contain or contained acid
Used fluorescent bulbs moving to a recycler
Used or obsolete mercury containing equipment
Valuable papers tendered with improper, inadequate, or insufficient packing
Watches (Continued) For Explanation of abbreviations and reference mark, See Item 125.
PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED ARTICLES
NOTE 1--Monetary coins will not be accepted as premiums with other articles except as authorized in
NMFC Item 310.
NOTE 2--United States Mail will not be accepted when the consignor and consignee are United States Post
Offices.
NOTE 3--Except U.S. Internal Revenue Distilled Spirits Stamps, which will be accepted in VOL or TL
shipments only.
NOTE 4--Except antique furniture subject to NMFC Items 100240 and 100260 or numismatic exhibits subject to NMFC Item 63830.
29 NOTE 5--Except pictures or paintings subject to NMFC Items 100240, 100260 and 149420.
NOTE 6--Costume Jewelry, actual value not exceeding $ 50.00 per pound will be accepted for transportation.
NOTE 7--Alcoholic liquors or beverages moving interstate will be accepted for transportation.
Intrastate shipments will not be accepted.
NOTE 8--Applicable only on shipments in conjunction with Quik X Transportation. ITEM 815 RATES AND CHARGES STATED
IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY
Rates and charges contained in tariffs making reference hereto (or herein) are stated in currency
of the United States.
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UPS
PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED ARTICLES
SECTION 1: PROHIBITED ARTICLES: The following goods will not be accepted for shipment or as premiums accompanying other
articles. Carrier will not be liable for delay, loss or damage to a shipment of any prohibited item. Shipper agrees to indemnify Carrier for
any cost, fees and expenses incurred by Carrier as a result of Shipper‟s tendering of any prohibited item for shipment or violation of any
municipal, state or federal law or regulation (See Note 5).
Animals - Live or carcasses (other than lab specimens or trophies)
Asbestos products
Automobiles (other than amusement rides or children's)
Bank Bills
Carbon Black or any similar product (in powder form)
Checks - not cashed and/or endorsed
Coupons - value exceeding $ 1.00 per pound
Currency - U.S. paper or coins, government shipments are accepted (Note 1)
Deeds
Diagnostic specimens (to include, cultures, DNA, etc)
Etiological agents (infectious - Typhoid, Polio, etc.) over class 6.2
Explosives, Gunpowder and Dynamite (see NMFC 64302) (Note 8)
Fruit, fresh or frozen
Guns - (50 mm or larger caliber; military) (see also Section 2)
Hazardous waste (see Table 780 below and Item 565)
Human remains, fetal remains and human body parts
Insects, live, live specimens or live bait
Schedule I and II Drugs, substances and chemicals (as defined by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (Cocaine, Heroin,
Marijuana, etc.))
Jewelry, not released to a value of less than $5.00 per pound, including costume or novelty jewelry
Leaking or wet package, container, or drum (Note 9)
Medical waste (i.e. used needles, gloves, garments/laundry contaminated with bodily fluids)
Meats, fresh
Milk, fresh
Museum exhibits
Nitrocellulose - all types excluding Nitrocellulose membrane filters
Other inherently fragile, unique, or custom items, including but not limited to prototypes, etc.
Photocopiers - new and/or used (excluding desktop multifunction printers with copying capabilities designed for personal/home
use and in original manufacturer‟s packaging)
Postage stamps
Precious metals, including gold and silver bullions, platinum and sterling silver
Precious stones
Produce, fresh or frozen
Radioactive Materials, Level II and III
Tanning beds
Valuable Papers of any kind (Bonds, Personnel Records, etc)
Waste (i.e. environmental, hazardous, medical, or any other that requires a waste manifest) (see Table 780 below)
Table 780 - Hazardous Materials Prohibited for Transportation:
Hazardous materials may not be accepted for transportation unless the hazardous material is properly classed, described,
packaged, marked, labeled and in condition for shipment
Hazard Class or Division Label Name Except as Noted
1.1 EXPLOSIVES 1.1 NONE
1.2 EXPLOSIVES 1.2 NONE
1.3 EXPLOSIVES 1.3 NONE
1.5 EXPLOSIVES 1.5 NONE
1.6 EXPLOSIVES 1.6 NONE
2.3 POISION GAS ZONE A - 1 liter or less per package ZONE B - In packaging with a capacity of less than 119 gal per
package
6.1 (Inhalation Hazard, Zone A or B) POISION (OR TOXIC) INHALATION HAZARD ZONE A - 1 liter or less per package
31 ZONE B - In packaging with a capacity of less than 119 gal per package
6.2 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE NONE
7 RADIONACTIVE YELLOW-II NONE
7 RADIONACTIVE YELLOW-III NONE
Medical waste NONE
Nitrocellulose, UN0342, UN2556, UN2059 4.1, 1.1, 1.3 Nitrocellulose membrane filters (UN3270)
Hazardous waste (See Item 565) NONE
PCB's (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) NONE
Asbestos products NONE
Wastes NONE
Used fluorescent bulbs and ballasts NONE
ITEMS REQUIRING PRIOR AUTHORIZATION
The following items can be picked up but REQUIRE written approval by Carrier prior to pickup. Such written approval can be granted
on a form authorized and signed by regional operations management or Carrier‟s corporate Director of Cargo Claims and Quality or
Director – Operations Services.
Antiques - Collectibles, Furniture, Glassware, Jewelry and Memorabilia (Note 3)
Appliances, major household appliances (including without limitation refrigerators, stoves or ranges, washers, dryers,
dishwashers.)
Artwork – Original or Limited editions, including but not limited to paintings, drawings, etchings, sculptures, statues, tapestries,
watercolors, and artwork that is signed and numbered (Note 4)
Automobile body sections, as defined and described in NMFC ITEM 18060-18285, and not in wooden crates
Bundles (as specified in NMFC Item 235 and described in NMFC Item 580) over 12 feet in length
Carbon Black, (liquid or solid)
Fine Porcelain - vases, dishes, figurines
Fireworks
Frozen Goods (i.e. chemicals, drugs, foods, medicines, etc)
Household goods (as defined and further limited in Item 615)
Lottery Tickets
Mattresses, with or without box springs
Made-to-cut or made-to-order items such as countertops or window treatments (must be packaged per NMFC series 100
guidelines)
Metal Sheets, goods, flat not in solid wood crates.
Photocopiers with or without multiple functions, designed as desktop models specifically for personal/home office use, not in
original manufacturer‟s packaging
Printer stock, either paper or pulp board sheets, printed or unprinted, packaged other than in solid wooden crates
Plants, live
Pottery or Earthenware of any type (ie.nursery supplies, etc.)
Schedule III drugs, substances or chemicals (as defined by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration)
Skids of freight over 8' long
Televisions or computer monitors, 24" or Larger (Note 7)
US Mail - any postcard, letter, package, with U.S. postage stamps applied (Note 2)
Windshields - Automobile
Vehicular Glass (as described in NMFC Items 86540 through 86560)
SECTION 2: TRANSPORTING GUNS AND FIREARMS
1. Carrier will transport and deliver firearms as defined by the Title 18, Chapter 44 and Title 26, Chapter 53 of the United States Code
between areas served in the U.S., but only between: (i) Licensed importers; licensed manufacturers; licensed dealers; licensed collectors
as defined in Title 18, Chapter 44 of the United States Code; law enforcement agencies of the U.S. or any department or agency thereof;
and law enforcement agencies of any state or any department, agency or political subdivisions thereof; or (ii) Where not prohibited by
local, state or federal law, from individuals to licensed importers, licensed manufacturers or licensed dealers (and return of same).
2. Upon presenting the goods for shipment, the person tendering the shipment to Carrier is required to notify Carrier that the shipment
contains a firearm. The outside of the package(s) must not be marked, labeled or otherwise identify that the package(s) contains a
firearm. The Shipper and recipient are required to comply with all applicable government regulations and laws, including those
pertaining to labeling. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives can provide assistance.
3. The Shipper and recipient must be of legal age as identified by applicable law.
4. Carrier cannot ship or deliver firearms C.O.D.
5. Carrier will transport small-arms ammunition when packed and labeled in compliance with local, state and federal law, and the
Hazardous Materials section of this Service Guide. Ammunition is an explosive and must be shipped separately as hazardous materials.
32 Loaded firearms or firearms with ammunition shall not be shipped in the same package.
6. Carrier will not transport firearms that are legally owned by or offered for tender by an individual or from one individual to another
individual (or to themselves at another address) under any circumstances.
SECTION 3: OTHER RESTRICTIONS:
1. Carrier is not obligated to receive freight that by its nature liable to impregnate or otherwise damage other freight or Carrier‟s
equipment. Such freight may be accepted and receipted for subject to delay for suitable equipment, or may be refused for lack of suitable
equipment.
2. Shipments of articles that by Federal or state regulation, or by the requirements of the shipper, have co-loading restrictions (e.g.
medicines, toiletries, cosmetics, etc.), when tendered to Carrier, must be properly and clearly identified on the bill of lading and on the
packaging. If the shipper fails to identify the restriction at the time of tendering the freight, Carrier will not be l iable for any loss or
damage resulting from co-loading.
3. Carrier is not obligated to receive any commodity that by its nature is particularly susceptible to damage or the market value of which
is variable or particularly difficult to ascertain.
4. Carrier assumes no liability for damages resulting from loss, damage, delay or destruction to shipments of plants and plant materials.
5. Carrier will not accept bulk liquids requiring special tank truck equipment for transportation..
6. Tobacco products will be accepted for shipment only when shipped from a licensed manufacturer, dealer or distributor to another
licensed dealer, distributor or wholesaler.
7. Carrier will provide transportation services for alcoholic beverages (including beer, wine and spirits) subject to all applicable laws and
regulations.
8. Shipper shall comply with and shall ensure that each Shipment containing pharmaceutical products complies with all applicable
federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations governing the dispensing, shipment or tender of shipment of pharmaceutical
products.
9. See Item 680 for Shipper‟s packaging responsibility and limits to Carrier liability related to the shipment of medical supplies, toiletries,
cosmetics or drugs.
PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED ARTICLES NOTES:
Note 1 Monetary coins will not be accepted as premiums with other articles except as authorized in NMFC Item 310.
Note 2 United States Mail will be accepted when the Shipper and Consignee are United States Post Offices.
Note 3 Except antique furniture subject to NMFC Items 100240 and 100260 or numismatic exhibits subject to Item 63830.
Note 4 Except pictures or paintings subject to NMFC Items 100240, 100260 and 149420.
Note 5 In the event articles identified in this item as prohibited in Section 1 are inadvertently accepted, notwithstanding other liability
limitations set forth herein, Carrier will not be liable for delay, loss or damage. Carrier will take steps to remove the prohibited articles at
its earliest convenience and charge the shipper for the additional cost involved. In the event articles identified in this item as restricted in
Section 1A are inadvertently accepted but not approved in writing by Carrier prior to pick-up, Carrier will not be liable for delay, loss or
damage.
Note 6 In the event Carrier has approved the transportation of articles identified in this item in Section 1A, Carrier‟s maximum liability
shall not exceed the lesser of: (1) $0.50 per pound per package [$0.10 per pound for household goods]; (2) $100,000 per shipment; (3)
the actual invoice value of the commodities or articles lost, damaged or destroyed; (4) the amount determined from the applicable limited
liability provisions of the NMFC; (5) the limits provided by contract, if applicable; or (6) any other applicable limits set forth in this
tariff, unless Excess Declared Value Coverage is specifically requested along with the amount of coverage needed in writing on the bill
of lading at the time of shipment and the applicable additional charges are paid (see item 166-1).
Note 7 Televisions and monitors, regardless of the technology, are accepted for transportation only as a contractual service. To receive
service, Shipper must sign a contract and agree to the provisions set forth in the "Agreement for Shipping and Transporting Televisions."
Carrier‟s liability for transporting televisions may be limited (see Item 166).
Note 8 Except Class 1, Division 1.4, subject to NMFC Item 64302. Explosives will not be imported to or exported from Canada and
Mexico.
Note 9 When packages are defective or leaking through no fault of Carrier, the Shipper will be responsible for all costs associated with
containment, collection and disposal of the materials.