Tariff Publishing

Law Offices of Michael Garcia

Transportation law • Tariff Publishing • Regulatory Compliance • Consumer Protection

Law Offices of Michael Garcia

2900 Gordon Ave. Suite 100-60

Santa Clara, California 95051

Telephone: 408-730-5683

How must a motor carrier use a tariff?

Motor carriers must charge customers the exact rates from the tariff. No services may be offered to a customer which are not provided for in the tariff. A motor carrier may not charge a customer more or less than the specific tariff rate. All charges for services provided to a customer must exactly match the rates of the tariff. For example, if the tariff price for 1,400 lbs. for a move from California to Florida is $0.50 per pound then the motor carrier must charge exactly $0.50; not one cent more nor one cent less. (49 USC section 13702(a)(2)).

Tariff Publishing:

General Tariff Information.

What is a tariff and why must an interstate motor carrier publish one?

How must a motor carrier use a tariff?

How may a motor carrier publish a tariff?

Can tariff prices be discounted?

Can a motor carrier replace their current tariff for a custom made tariff individually published?

What are the civil and criminal penalties for tariff violations?

Is the motor carrier responsible if an agent violates a tariff provision?