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 satisfied prior to the shipment being tendered for transportation. If the Letter of Authority is not received by Carrier prior to pick up, the request will be handled as "Reconsignment or Diversion" as provided in Item 820 of this Tariff.
- The original bill of lading from the shipper must show the actual shipper name, address, city, state and zip code consigned to the Carrier's terminal serving the shipper.
- The corrected bill of lading will identify Carrier as the shipper with the shipper's city, state and zip code and the actual consignee name and address. The corrected bill of lading must reflect a Third Party; which must have established credit with Carrier. A letter of authority requesting the change must be sent to Carrier.
- The invoice is generated from the Corrected bill of lading.
- Section 7 of the bill of lading cannot be signed or, if signed, will be inoperative.
- The freight bill will reference the corrected bill of lading information and the original bill of lading freight bill number.
- Carrier will not ensure the confidentiality of the transaction.
- The charge for this service will be $132.50 in conjunction with all other applicable charges.
- Carrier 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 Tariff 190 Rules will not apply.
- Carrier 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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