A blind shipment is when a third party controls the movement of the freight but does not want the shipper or consignee to know the name of the other. The following conditions will apply to blind shipments when via Saia:
- Two bills of lading are required and both must be prepaid. Conditions outlined here must be given to Saia prior to the shipment being tendered for transportation. If the Letter of Authority is not received by Saia prior to pickup, the request will be handled as "Reconsignment or Diversion" as provided in Item 820 of Saia Tariff 190 Rules.
- The original bill of lading from the shipper must show the actual shipper name, address, city, state and zip code consigned to the Saia terminal serving the shipper.
- The corrected bill of lading will identify Saia as the shipper with the shipper's city, state and zip code nad the actual consignee name and address. The corrected bill of lading must reflect a Third Party; which must have established credit with Saia. A letter of authority requesting the change must be sent to Saia.
- The invoice is generated from the Corrected bill of lading.
- Section 7 of the bill of lading cannot be signed.
- The freight bill will reference the corrected bill of lading information and the original bill of lading freight bill number.
- Saia will not ensure the confidentiality of the transaction.
- The charge for this service will be $75.00 in conjunction with all other applicalbe charges.
- Saia must be satisfied that the requestor has the legal authority to divert the shipment.
- Charges for "Marking or Tagging" as published in Item 580 of Saia Tariff 190 Rules will not apply.
- Saia will make a diligent effort to execute a request for Blind Shipment, but will not be responsible if such service is not affected.
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