Okla. Admin. Code § 165:30-13-20

Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024

Section 165:30-13-20 - Estimates

(a) Household goods carriers must provide written binding or non-binding estimates.

(b) The written estimate must clearly provide:

(1) Whether it is a binding or a non-binding estimate. Non-binding estimates must be based upon a reasonably accurate estimate of the charges for transportation and accessorial services to be performed.

(2) The form of payment that will be honored at delivery such as cash, certified check, money order, type of credit card, etc.

(3) The date of the estimate.

(4) The signatures of the carrier and of the shipper.

(5) If the household goods carrier's charges will be based upon inventoried items, a written itemized inventory for each shipment must be prepared and attached to the bill of lading.

(6) The shipment will be transported at the released value of $.60 per pound, at no additional cost to the shipper, unless the shipper elects full value protection.

(c) Household goods carriers assessing charges based upon weight must obtain weight tickets of the vehicle before loading and after loading. The weight tickets must include:

(1) The complete name and location of the scale.

(2) The date of each weighing.

(3) The signature of the weigh master.

(4) The identification of the weight entries as being the tare, gross or net weights.

(5) The last name of the shipper as it appears on the bill of lading (if the vehicle is loaded).

(6) The bill of lading number.

(d) In the event of a binding estimate based upon weight, the shipper may elect to waive the weighing of the vehicle before loading and/or after loading, but such waiver must be specifically noted and initialed on the written estimate.

(e) A shipper shall be granted the ability to observe the vehicle weighing or re-weighing as requested.

(f) Household goods carriers assessing charges not based upon weight shall clearly specify the parameters for which charges will be assessed.

(g) Services performed under an estimate are subject to the 110% rule, which means the household goods carrier must deliver the goods once the shipper pays 110% of the estimated charges. The 110% rule still applies to partial shipments when a prorated percentage is paid.

(h) Additional charges may be added based upon mutual agreement of the carrier and the shipper. These charges must be in writing and signed by both parties. Additional charges may not be added after the goods are loaded, except as provided for in OAC 165:30-13-28.

Okla. Admin. Code § 165:30-13-20

Added at 27 Ok Reg 1773, eff 7-1-10; Amended at 29 Ok Reg 951, eff 7-1-12