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. 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 by multiplying the greatest straight-line dimensions (not circumferential) or length, width and depth in inches, including all projections, and dividing by 1728 cubic inches (one cubic foot). The density shall be the result of the divisions of the weight per article, piece or package by the cube ascertained.
  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.