[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 5]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 49CFR375.201]



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                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

                      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 375_TRANSPORTATION OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE; 

CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATIONS--Table of Contents

 

           Subpart B_Before Offering Services to My Customers

 

Sec. 375.201  What is my normal liability for loss and damage when I 

accept goods from an individual shipper?



                        Liability Considerations





    (a) In general, you are legally liable for loss or damage if it 

happens during performance of any transportation of household goods and 

all related services identified on your lawful bill of lading.

    (b) You are liable for loss of, or damage to, any household goods to 

the extent provided in the current Surface Transportation Board's 

released rates order. Contact the Surface Transportation Board for a 

current copy of the Released Rates of Motor Carrier Shipments of 

Household Goods. The rate may be increased annually by the carrier based 

on the Department of Commerce's Cost of Living Adjustment.

    (c) As required by Sec. 375.303(g), you may have additional 

liability if you sell liability insurance and you fail to issue a copy 

of the insurance policy or other appropriate evidence of insurance.

    (d) You must, in a clear and concise manner, disclose to the 

individual shipper the limits of your liability.