Tariff Publishing

Law Offices of Michael Garcia

Transportation law • Tariff Publishing • Regulatory Compliance • Consumer Protection

Can tariff prices be discounted?

No. Tariff rates/prices for line haul and accessorial services must NOT be randomly or individually discounted. Motor carriers may not charge or receive different rates/prices for services other than the rates/prices specified in the tariff. This includes offering a discount or returning part of the rate to a customer. However, amendments or changes to tariff rates/prices, properly documented, may be used to change the rates/prices for services; this is the only form of “discounting” that may be permissible. Under this method careful record keeping must be used to follow the law. (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?