WHEATON VAN LINES, INC. COMMERCIAL RELOCATION TARIFF WVL-100

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Copyright 2008 Wheaton Van Lines, Inc.



WHEATON VAN LINES, INC. COMMERCIAL RELOCATION TARIFF WVL-100


Naming local, joint, distance and commodity rates on Household Goods Shipments as defined in Item 182.
Between points in the United States, including Alaska (but excluding Hawaii), and between points in the United States (excluding Hawaii) and Canada as specified in Item 4. For governing publications, refer to Item 180.

ISSUED: November 8, 2007 Effective: January 1, 2008


Issued by: Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. 8010 Castleton Road Indianapolis, IN 46250 www.wheatonworldwide.com WHEATON VAN LINES, INC. COMMERCIAL RELOCATION TARIFF WVL-100 PART A: INTRODUCTION Copyright 2008 Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. 2 ITEM 1 CHECK SHEET FOR TARIFF ITEMS AND SUPPLEMENTS (Effective: January 1, 2008) All of the items contained in this tariff are listed in order by item number and effective date. The items of
the tariff and the supplements to the tariff, listed in this item, bear effective dates that are the same as, or
prior to, the effective date of this item. The TP in the Item column indicates the tariff Title Page.
EFFECTIVE SUPPLEMENTS None Currently In Effect ORIGINAL AND REVISED TARIFF ITEMS ITEM EFFECTIVE DATE ITEM EFFECTIVE DATE ITEM EFFECTIVE DATE ITEM EFFECTIVE DATE TP 01-Jan-08 147 01-Jan-08 1 01-Jan-08 56 01-Jan-08 2 01-Jan-08 59 01-Jan-08 151 01-Jan-08 4 01-Jan-08 62 01-Jan-08 153 01-Jan-08 5 01-Jan-08 63 01-Jan-08 156 01-Jan-08 6 01-Jan-08 70 01-Jan-08 157 01-Jan-08 7 01-Jan-08 71 01-Jan-08 159 01-Jan-08 20 01-Jan-08 100 01-Jan-08 171 01-Jan-08 21 01-Jan-08 22 01-Jan-08 103 01-Jan-08 25 01-Jan-08 107 01-Jan-08 26 01-Jan-08 109 01-Jan-08 180 01-Jan-08 112 01-Jan-08 182 01-Jan-08 31 01-Jan-08 115 01-Jan-08 184 01-Jan-08 33 01-Jan-08 35 01-Jan-08 120 01-Jan-08 187 01-Jan-08 38 01-Jan-08 123 01-Jan-08 189 01-Jan-08 41 01-Jan-08 125 01-Jan-08 43 01-Jan-08 127 01-Jan-08 45 01-Jan-08 129 01-Jan-08 130 01-Jan-08 48 01-Jan-08 133 01-Jan-08 50 01-Jan-08 136 01-Jan-08 51 01-Jan-08 140 01-Jan-08 52 01-Jan-08 144 01-Jan-08







WHEATON VAN LINES, INC. COMMERCIAL RELOCATION TARIFF WVL-100 PART A: INTRODUCTION Copyright 2008 Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. 3 ITEM 2 CONTENTS (Effective: January 1, 2008) SUBJECT ITEM TITLE PAGE TP PART A INTRODUCTION Check Sheet for Tariff Items and Supplements 1 Contents 2 Application of Tariff Electronic Format 4 Cancellation of Tariff Items or Portions Thereof 5 Transportation Services and Charges 6 Additional Services and Charges 7 PART B BILL OF LADING TERMS AND LIABILITY LIMITATION Bill of Lading Terms 20 Bill of Lading (Information to be Included on Face of Bill of Lading) 21 Bill of Lading (Contract Terms and Conditions of Bill of Lading) 22 Full Value Protection 25 Inventory of Items Valued In Excess of $100 Per Pound Per Article 26 PART C PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO SHIPMENT SERVICES Effective Date Governing Application of Tariff Provisions 31 Prohibited and Restricted Articles 33 Control and Exclusive Use of Vehicle 35 Weighing and Weights 38 Shipment Definition and Consolidation of Shipments 41 Shipper Packed Items, Marking or Tagging Freight 43 Classification of Parts or Pieces of a Complete Article 45 Removal or Placement of Property From or to Inaccessible Locations 48 Impractical Operations and Application of Shuttle Service 50 Shuttle Service 51 Stopoffs and Diversions 52 Day Certain Loading 56 Small Shipment Expedited Service for New York City 59 Peak Season - Minimum Charge 62 Pickup and Delivery Service 63 New Beginnings Program 70 Guaranteed Service Program 71 PART D CHARGES Application of Transportation Charges 100 Application of Charge Provisions 103 Minimum Charge 107 Service Charges Based on Minimum Weight or Minimum Volume 109 Light and Bulky Article Classifications and Weight Additives 112 Fuel Cost Price Adjustment (Surcharge) 115

WHEATON VAN LINES, INC. COMMERCIAL RELOCATION TARIFF WVL-100 PART A: INTRODUCTION Copyright 2008 Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. 4 SUBJECT ITEM PART D CHARGES (Continued) Container Service 120 Hourly Rates 123 Extra Labor, Special Services and Waiting Time 125 Overtime Loading and Unloading Service 127 Advanced and Third Party Service Charges 129 Collection of Charges 130 Collection of Freight Charges on Household Goods Lost or Damaged 133 Overcharge, Duplicate Payment or Overcollecting Claims 136 Rates for Uniquely Assigned Shippers 140 Binding Estimate Price 144 Credit Cards 147 PART E STORAGE-IN-TRANSIT Storage-In-Transit (SIT) 151 Attempted Delivery to Residence from SIT 153 Notification When Status of SIT Shipment Changes 156 Storage-In-Transit Charges 157 Pickup and Delivery Transportation Charges on SIT Shipments 159 PART F CLAIMS Claims, Loss and Damage 171 PART G GENERAL PROVISIONS Governing Publications 180 Classification of Articles 182 Participating Carriers 184 Definition of Holidays 187 Explanation of Abbreviations and Reference Marks 189




















WHEATON VAN LINES, INC. COMMERCIAL RELOCATION TARIFF WVL-100 PART A: INTRODUCTION Copyright 2008 Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. 5 ITEM 4 APPLICATION OF TARIFF - ELECTRONIC FORMAT (Effective: January 1, 2008)
This tariff applies for the transportation by Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. of Household Goods shipments
between points in the United States and Canada, as follows:

1. Between points in the United States, including Alaska (via motor-water-motor or all-motor service), but excluding Hawaii, and
2. Between points in the United States (including Alaska, but excluding Hawaii), on the one hand, and, on the other, points in Canada.
3. International shipments between points in the United States and Mexico and overseas shipments between points in other Foreign Countries and the continental United States are not included in the
application of this tariff.
Changes, updates, cancellations and revisions to these provisions will be accomplished by reissue of the
affected provisions, by supplement or by electronic transmission. Revisions, authenticity and
effectiveness of affected provisions can be obtained and verified at the following Internet Web Address:
www.wheatonworldwide.com Electronic Format. This tariff is published via an electronic format. The tariff contains two components:
(1) the governing rules and regulations and an explanation of the Transportation charges and the
additional services that apply, and (2) an electronic file that contains the Transportation charges and the
rates and charges that apply for additional services performed in the United States and Canada.
References that appear throughout the printed tariff document to in this tariff or in this item include the
electronic software component.
ITEM 5 CANCELLATION OF TARIFF ITEMS OR PORTIONS THEREOF (Effective: January 1, 2008)
When this tariff is amended by revised items, each revised item cancels the item or portion thereof shown
on the original or previously revised item.

Reference made herein to items in this tariff shall include reference to the reissue of such items. ITEM 6 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES & CHARGES (Effective: January 1, 2008) The Transportation Charges in this tariff include the loading of the shipment at the point of origin, vehicle
transportation to the point of destination, and the unloading of the shipment at destination.

The Transportation Charges apply for the interstate transportation of household goods between all points
in the United States, including Alaska (excluding Hawaii), and Canada. The charges apply between US
postal zip codes and between US postal zip codes and Canadian postal codes (within Alaska, the
Mileage Guide distance is used to determine the applicable charges), but do not include other Additional
Services named in this tariff. In order to display all of the thousands of possible zip code and postal code
combinations, the charges are contained in the electronic software portion of the tariff, rather than a paper
format.

The Transportation Charges are based on the weight of the shipment and the zip codes for the origin and
destination cities.
WHEATON VAN LINES, INC. COMMERCIAL RELOCATION TARIFF WVL-100 PART A: INTRODUCTION Copyright 2008 Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. 6 ITEM 7 ADDITIONAL SERVICES & CHARGES (Effective: January 1, 2008) Additional Service Charges apply for services that are requested by the shipper or necessary to complete
the shipment. The electronic software portion of the tariff provides the applicable additional service rates
and charges described below. Refer to the application information included in Items 4, 100 and 103 for
more information.

Item 25, Full Value Protection. The charges in this item apply when the shipment is transported under the
Full Value Protection provisions. The shipper may select from 3 deductible options.

Item 51, Shuttle Service. This item applies when the shipper requests shuttle service or shuttle service is
necessary for pickup or delivery at inaccessible locations.

Item 52, Stopoffs and Diversions. This item contains the provisions that apply when a shipment is
diverted or when additional stops are made to perform extra pickups or deliveries.

Item 112, Light and Bulky Article Classification and Weight Additives. This item applies when light or
bulky articles are included in the shipment. The item includes weight additives that apply for such articles
as: boats, trailers or campers.

Item 115, Fuel Cost Price Adjustment (Surcharge). This item contains a fuel price matrix that provides for
a percentage adjustment to the transportation charges based on the cost of diesel fuel as reported by the
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). If the average nationwide cost of diesel fuel increases above the
base price of $1.60 per gallon, a percentage adjustment applies.

Item 120, Container Service. This item applies when Wheaton furnishes containers and performs the
packing of some or all of the articles in the shipment. The item applies on a hundredweight basis for full
pack shipments and on a per container basis for partial pack shipments. Regular time and overtime rates
apply, based on the time of the day and the day of the week that the service is performed. The rates
contained in the software include the containers and packing materials. Rates are not provided for
containers or materials that are supplied but not packed by Wheaton.

Rates for full and custom unpacking, crating service and for debris disposal (when the shipper does his
own unpacking and Wheaton is requested to remove and dispose of containers and packing materials)
are also provided in this item.

Item 125, Extra Labor, Special Services and Waiting Time. This item applies when Wheaton provides
extra labor, special services (such as: disassembling or assembling unusual articles, padding or wrapping
articles for moving into self-storage), or waiting time.

Item 127, Overtime Loading and Unloading Service. This item applies when Wheaton performs pickup or
delivery service on weekends, holidays, or after hours at the specific request of the shipper or if required
by landlord requirements or local ordinances.

Item 129, Advanced and Third Party Charges. This item applies when charges are advanced by
Wheaton for services performed by third parties at the request of the shipper or required by a
governmental or a local authority, such as tolls or ferry service charges.

Item 157, Storage-in-Transit Charges. This item applies when storage-in-transit is performed, based on
the location where the storage is provided, except as otherwise provided in the item.



WHEATON VAN LINES, INC. COMMERCIAL RELOCATION TARIFF WVL-100 PART A: INTRODUCTION Copyright 2008 Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. 7 Item 159, Pickup and Delivery Transportation Charges on Storage-In-Transit (SIT) Shipments. This item
applies on SIT shipments when Wheaton provides pickup or delivery service between the storage
location and the residence. Charges are based on the zip code applicable at the storage location and the
distance between the storage location and the residence, except as otherwise provided in the item.

WHEATON VAN LINES, INC. COMMERCIAL RELOCATION TARIFF WVL-100 PART B: BILL OF LADING TERMS AND LIABILITY LIMITATION Copyright 2008 Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. 8 ITEM 20 BILL OF LADING TERMS (Effective: January 1, 2008) Unless otherwise provided in this tariff, when property is transported subject to the provisions of this tariff,
or as amended, the acceptance and the use of Wheatons Household Goods Bill of Lading (Bill of
Lading) as described herein is required.

(a) If the Bill of Lading is issued on the order of the shipper, or his agent, in exchange or substitution for another bill of lading, the shipper's signature to the prior bill of lading as to the statement of value or
otherwise, or election for common law or bill of lading liability, in or in connection with such prior bill of
lading, shall be considered a part of the shippers bill of lading as fully as if the same were written or
made in connection with the original bill of lading.

Any alteration, addition or erasure on a Bill of Lading made without a special notation thereon by the
agent of Wheaton issuing the Bill of Lading shall be without effect and the Bill of Lading shall be
enforceable according to its original tenor.

(b) The rates and charges shown herein are reduced rates conditioned upon the use of Wheatons Household Goods Bill of Lading. Consignor at his option, may elect not to accept the terms of Wheatons
Household Goods Bill of Lading, and in lieu thereof to have Wheaton transport the property with
Wheaton's liability limited only as provided by common law and by the laws of the United States and the
several States insofar as they apply, but subject to the terms and the conditions of Wheatons Household
Goods Bill of Lading insofar as such terms and conditions are not inconsistent with such common carrier's
liability; the rate charged therefore will be 100 percent higher than the transportation rate contained in this
tariff as would apply for such shipment if offered for transportation at a released value not exceeding 60
cents per pound, per article.

When the consignor elects not to accept any of the terms of such Bill of Lading he must give notice to
Wheaton of such election. Wheaton must indicate the receipt of such notice by writing or stamping
thereon a clause signed by Wheaton reading:

"In consideration of the higher rate charged, the property herein described will be carried, and the
services to be rendered hereunder will be performed, with the carriers liability limited only as provided by
law; but subject to the terms and conditions of this Bill of Lading insofar as they are not inconsistent with
such common carriers liability."

All rates and charges herein are dependent upon the shipment being released in accordance with the
provisions of Item 25 of this tariff.
















WHEATON VAN LINES, INC. COMMERCIAL RELOCATION TARIFF WVL-100 PART B: BILL OF LADING TERMS AND LIABILITY LIMITATION Copyright 2008 Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. 9 ITEM 21 BILL OF LADING (INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED ON FACE OF WHEATONS HOUSEHOLD GOODS BILL OF LADING) (Effective: January 1, 2008) Unless otherwise required by federal statutes, federal regulations, or as otherwise permitted herein, the
terms and conditions set forth on the face of Wheatons Household Goods Bill of Lading shall contain the
following terms and conditions in the manner as stated.

(1) Wheatons Household Goods Bill of Lading, issued for any shipment accepted for transportation and storage, shall have printed in distinctive color in boldface type on the face thereof a statement reading
as follows (see Exception): CUSTOMERS DECLARATION of VALUE THIS IS A TARIFF LEVEL OF CARRIER LIABILITY - IT IS NOT INSURANCE You must select, in your own handwriting, one of the following two options for your shipment. The option you select
establishes your movers maximum liability for your goods, subject to the rules contained in your movers tariff.

OPTION 1: Full (Replacement) Value Protection. If any article is lost, destroyed or damaged while in your movers
custody, your mover will either 1) repair the article to the extent necessary to restore it to the same condition as when
it was received by your mover, or pay you for the cost of such repairs; or, if not repairable, 2) replace the article with
an article of like kind and quality, or pay you for the cost of such a replacement. An additional charge applies for this
option.
To select Option 1, you must write, on the line below, either a lump sum dollar amount for the value of your
shipment which may not be less than $5000, or an amount per pound which may not be less than $5.00 per
pound, whichever is greater. The value of my shipment is: _____________________________________________________________________
You must also select one of the following deductible amounts that will apply for your shipment:

No Deductible (_______) $250 Deductible (_______) $500 Deductible (_______)
Initial Initial Initial
OPTION 2: Released Value of 60 Cents Per Pound Per Article. If any article is lost, destroyed or damaged while
in your movers custody, your movers liability is limited to the actual weight of the lost, destroyed or damaged article
multiplied by 60 cents per pound per article. This is the basic liability level and is provided at no charge. It provides
coverage which is considerably less than the average value of household goods.
To select Option 2, you must write, on the line below, the words 60 cents per pound.
The value of my shipment is: _____________________________________________________________________ Your signature is required here: I acknowledge that I have 1) declared a value for my shipment and selected a
deductible amount, if appropriate, and 2) received and will read the movers brochure explaining these provisions and
the applicable charges.

________________________________________________________________________ ______________
(Customers Signature) (Date)
EXTRAORDINARY (UNUSUAL) VALUE ARTICLE DECLARATION: Unless the shipper has prepared a copy of the
Inventory of Items Valued in Excess of $100.00 Per Pound Per Article" (Inventory) which are included in the
shipment and provided a copy of that Inventory to the carrier's representative prior to loading, the carrier or movers
liability shall be limited to $100.00 per pound per article for any lost or damaged article valued in excess of $100.00
per pound, based upon actual weight of the article, not to exceed the declared value for the entire shipment.

By signature hereafter, the shipper acknowledges that he or she has prepared an Inventory of Items of Extraordinary
Value and provided a copy to the carrier prior to loading, and has retained a copy.
________________________________________________________________________ ______________
(Customers Signature) (Date)
WHEATON VAN LINES, INC. COMMERCIAL RELOCATION TARIFF WVL-100 PART B: BILL OF LADING TERMS AND LIABILITY LIMITATION Copyright 2008 Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. 10 Exception: The provisions referring to the Extraordinary (Unusual) Value Article Declaration are optional; refer to Item 25, Paragraph (b), and to Item 26 for provisions to apply.
(2) In addition to the above statement printed in distinctive color in boldface type, Wheaton shall cause to be included in the Bill of Lading the following minimum information: a. The name and address of Wheaton. b. The names and addresses of any other motor carriers, when known, who will participate in
transportation of the shipment.
c. The name, address and telephone number of the office of Wheaton or any other carrier that
should be contacted in relation to the transportation of the shipment.
d. The form of payment that will be honored at delivery (must correspond with the form of
payment entered on the estimate and the order for service).
e. When the transportation is to be performed on a collect on delivery basis, the name and
address and, if furnished, the telephone number, facsimile number, or e-mail address of a
person to whom notification shall be given. f. When the transportation is to be performed for an individual shipper, and except when the
transportation is to be performed subject to tariff provisions providing for guaranteed service
dates, the agreed date or period of time for pickup of the shipment and the agreed date or
period of time for the delivery of the shipment. The agreed dates or periods of time for pickup
and delivery entered on the receipt or Bill of Lading shall conform to the agreed dates or
periods of time for pickup and delivery entered on the order for service or a proper
amendment to the order for service.
g. When the transportation is to be performed subject to tariff provisions providing for
guaranteed pickup, transportation and delivery service, the dates for pickup and delivery and
any penalty or per diem entitlements due the shipper under the agreement. h. The actual date of pickup. i. The company or carrier identification number of the vehicle on which the shipment is loaded. j. The terms and conditions for payment of the total charges including notice of any minimum
charges. k. When the transportation is to be performed on a collect on delivery basis, the maximum
amount required to be paid at the time of delivery to obtain delivery of the shipment. The
maximum amount may include charges for additional services agreed to by the shipper in the
estimate of charges.
l. Evidence of any insurance coverage sold to or procured for the shipper, including the
amount of the premium for such insurance.
(3) Notice: Wheatons tariff, by this reference, is made a part of the Bill of Lading and may be
inspected at Wheatons headquarters, on the internet at www.wheatonworldwide.com , or, upon request, Wheaton will furnish a copy of any tariff provision containing its rates, rules or charges
governing the shipment.



WHEATON VAN LINES, INC. COMMERCIAL RELOCATION TARIFF WVL-100 PART B: BILL OF LADING TERMS AND LIABILITY LIMITATION Copyright 2008 Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. 11 ITEM 22 BILL OF LADING (CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF WHEATONS HOUSEHOLD GOODS BILL OF LADING) (Effective: January 1, 2008) Except when transportation is performed under the provisions of Item 20 (b) of tariff, the following
Contract Terms and Conditions apply to all transportation performed by Wheaton in addition to all other
rules, regulations, rates, and charges in this and other applicable tariffs, which are available for inspection
at the location(s) specified by the carrier.

Wheatons Bill of Lading, Estimate/Order for Service prepared in advance of the shipment, inventories
prepared in conjunction with a move and any applicable contract of carriage agreements constitute the
contract between shipper and Wheaton. In the event of any conflict between the terms of the
Estimate/Order for Service and the Bill of Lading, the last document executed by the shipper and
Wheaton shall control. The contract is subject to all the rules, regulations, rates and charges in Wheaton's applicable tariff(s)
including, but not limited to, the following terms and conditions: SECTION 1: Wheaton shall be liable for physical loss of or damage to any articles from external cause while being carried or held in storage-in-transit EXCEPT loss, damage or delay caused by
or resulting: (a) From an act, omission or order of shipper; (b) From defect or inherent vice of the article, including susceptibility to damage because of atmospheric conditions such as temperature and humidity or changes therein; (c) From (1) hostile or warlike action in time of peace or war, including action in hindering, combating or defending against an actual, impending or expected attack (A) by any
government or sovereign power, or by any authority maintaining or using military, naval
or air forces; or (B) by military, naval or air forces; or (C) by an agent of any such
government, power, authority or forces; (2) any weapon of war employing atomic
fission or radioactive force whether in time of peace or war; (3) insurrection, rebellion,
revolution, civil war, usurped power, or action taken by governmental authority in
hindering, combating, or defending against such an occurrence; (4) seizure or
destruction under quarantine or customs regulations; (5) confiscation by order of any
government or public authority; or (6) risks of contraband or illegal transportation or
trade; (d) From terrorist activity, including action in hindering or defending against an actual or expected terrorist activity. Such loss or damage is excluded regardless of any other
cause or event that contributes concurrently or in any sequence to the loss. The term
terrorist activity means any activity which is unlawful under the laws of the United
States or any State and which involves any of the following: (1) the hijacking or
sabotage of any conveyance (including an aircraft, vessel, cab, truck, van, trailer,
container or vehicle) or warehouse or other building; (2) the seizing or detaining, and
threatening to kill, injure, or continue to detain, another individual in order to compel a
third person (including a governmental organization) to do or abstain from doing any
act as an explicit or implicit condition for the release of the individual seized or
detained; (3) an assassination; (4) the use of any (A) biological agent, chemical agent,
or nuclear weapon or device, or (B) explosive, firearm, or other weapon or dangerous
device (other than for mere personal monetary gain), with intent to endanger, directly or
indirectly, the safety of one or more individuals or to cause substantial damage to
property; or (5) a threat, attempt, or conspiracy to do any of the foregoing;

WHEATON VAN LINES, INC. COMMERCIAL RELOCATION TARIFF WVL-100 PART B: BILL OF LADING TERMS AND LIABILITY LIMITATION Copyright 2008 Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. 12 (e) From delay caused by strikes, lockouts, labor disturbances, riots, civil commotions, or the acts of any person or persons taking part in any such occurrence or disorder; and
from loss or damage when Wheaton, after notice to shipper or consignee of a potential
risk of loss or damage to the shipment from such causes, is instructed by the shipper to
proceed with such transportation and/or delivery, notwithstanding such risk;
(f) From Acts of God.
SUBJECT, in addition to the foregoing, to the further following limitations on Wheatons maximum liability
which shall be either:
(1) The lump sum value declared by the shipper, which may not be less than $5,000 or $5.00 per pound multiplied by the actual weight of the shipment, in pounds, whichever
is greater, or
(2) The actual loss or damage not exceeding sixty (60) cents per pound of the weight of any lost or damaged article when the shipper has released the shipment to carrier, in
writing, with liability limited to sixty (60) cents per pound per article.
SECTION 2: Wheaton shall not be liable for delay caused by highway obstruction, or faulty or impassable highways, or lack of capacity of any highway, bridge or ferry, or caused by
breakdown or mechanical defect of vehicles or equipment, or from any cause other than
negligence of Wheaton; nor shall Wheaton be bound to transport by any particular
schedule, means, vehicle, or otherwise than with reasonable dispatch. Wheaton shall have
the right in case of physical necessity to utilize appropriate shuttle service or to forward said
property by any carrier or route between the point of shipment and the point of destination.
SECTION 3: (a) Notwithstanding any contract with the employer or other third party associated with the shipper, consignor, or consignee, the shipper or consignor upon tender of the shipment
to Wheaton, and the shipper or consignee upon tender of delivery of shipment by
Wheaton, shall be liable, jointly and severally, for all unpaid charges payable on
account of a shipment in accordance with applicable tariffs including, but not limited to,
sums advanced or disbursed by Wheaton on account of such shipment. The extension
of credit to either shipper or consignee for such unpaid charges shall not thereby
discharge the obligation of the other party to pay such charges in the event the party to
whom credit has been extended shall fail to pay such charges. (b) Shipper, consignor and/or consignee acknowledge that no hazardous chemicals, explosives and/or dangerous articles or goods are contained in the shipment. The
shipper shall indemnify Wheaton against loss or damage caused by inclusion in the
shipment of explosives or dangerous articles or goods. SECTION 4: If for any reason other than the fault of Wheaton, delivery cannot be made at address shown on the face hereof, or at any changed address of which Wheaton has been notified,
Wheaton, at its option, may cause any or all of the articles contained in shipment to be
stored in a warehouse selected solely by Wheaton at the point of delivery or at other
available points, at the cost of the owner, subject to a lien, for all accrued transportation
and warehouse charges set forth within its tariff and other lawful charges.






WHEATON VAN LINES, INC. COMMERCIAL RELOCATION TARIFF WVL-100 PART B: BILL OF LADING TERMS AND LIABILITY LIMITATION Copyright 2008 Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. 13 SECTION 5: If shipment is refused by shipper or consignee at destination, or if shipper, consignee or owner of property fails to receive or claim it within fifteen (15) days after written notice by
United States mail addressed to shipper and consignee at post office addresses shown on
face hereof, or if shipper fails or refuses to pay lawfully applicable charges in accordance
with Wheaton's applicable tariff, Wheaton shall have a Carriers and/or Warehousemens
lien on said property and may sell the property at its option, either (a) in accordance with
the Uniform Commercial Code, applicable for the state in which the goods are located or
other applicable law, or (b) at public auction to highest bidder for cash at a public sale to be
held at a time and place named by Wheaton, following thirty (30) days notice of which sale
which has been given in writing to shipper and consignee, and following general publication
at least once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation at or
near the place of sale. The notice thereof shall contain a description of the property as
described in the Bill of Lading, and the names of the consignor and consignee. The
proceeds of any sale shall be applied towards payment of expenses of notice, advertising
and sale, and the charges applicable to the shipment as well as any charges for storing,
caring for and maintaining property prior to sale. The balance, if any, shall be paid to
owner of property: PROVIDED however, that any perishable articles contained in said
shipment and known to Wheaton may be sold at public or private sale without such notices,
if, in the opinion of Wheaton, such action is necessary to prevent deterioration or further
deterioration.
SECTION 6: As a condition precedent to recovery, a claim for any loss or damage, injury or delay, must be filed in writing with Wheaton within nine (9) months after delivery to shipper and/or
consignee as shown on face hereof, or in case of failure to make delivery, then within nine
(9) months after a reasonable time for delivery has elapsed; and suit must be instituted
against Wheaton within two (2) years from the date of notice in writing is given by Wheaton
to the claimant that carrier has disallowed the claim or any part or parts thereof specified in
the notice. Where a claim is not filed or suit is not instituted thereon in accordance with the
foregoing provisions, Wheaton shall not be liable and such a claim will not be paid.



























WHEATON VAN LINES, INC. COMMERCIAL RELOCATION TARIFF WVL-100 PART B: BILL OF LADING TERMS AND LIABILITY LIMITATION Copyright 2008 Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. 14 ITEM 25 FULL VALUE PROTECTION (Effective: January 1, 2008)
PROVISIONS OF THIS ITEM ARE CONTRACTUAL LIMITS OF LIABILITY AS PROVIDED IN U.S.C.
TITLE 49, SECTION 14706 AND ARE NOT TO BE INTERPRETED AS OR CONSTRUED TO BE
INSURANCE.

Under the provisions of this tariff, Wheaton's maximum liability in the event of loss or damage to the
articles contained in any shipment shall be either:
(1) The lump sum value declared by the shipper, which may not be less than $5,000 or $5.00 per pound multiplied by the actual weight of the shipment, in pounds, whichever is greater, or
estimated weight when shipment moves pursuant to the terms and conditions of Item 144
(Binding Estimate Price). or
(2) The actual loss or damage not exceeding sixty (60) cents per pound of the weight of any lost or damaged article when the shipper has released the shipment to Wheaton, in writing, with liability
limited to sixty (60) cents per pound per article.
Unless the shipper expressly waives Wheatons maximum liability as set forth in Part (1) above and
releases the shipment to a value not exceeding 60 cents per pound per article, Wheaton's maximum
liability for loss or damage shall be either the lump sum value declared by the shipper or an amount
equal to not less than $5.00 for each pound of weight in the shipment, whichever is greater.
As used in this tariff, the phrases, "released value", "declared value", and "value declared by the shipper"
shall have the same meaning. Also, the term Full Value Protection shall have the same meaning as
Full (Replacement) Value Protection.

Wheatons maximum liability and the valuation charges specified herein for the assumption of liability
shall be subject to selection by the shipper, prior to loading, either in the Estimate/Order for Service or the
Bill of Lading, with an appropriate maximum valuation amount and either deductible Option A, B or C.
Shipper may declare or release the shipment to a higher maximum valuation amount, subject to one of
the amounts shown in the table herein. In the event the shipper fails to declare either option for liability,
Wheatons liability shall be limited to $5.00 per pound times the actual weight of the shipment which shall
be at the cost to the shipper in accordance with the following table, with a $0.00 deductible. To avoid
these additional charges, shipper must agree that if articles are lost or damaged, Wheatons liability will
not exceed 60