§ 375.2 - Information for shippers.  


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  • (a) Prior to the execution of an order for service of a shipment of household goods, as defined in § 375.1(b)(1), every motor common carrier holding out to perform the service shall cause to be furnished to the prospective individual shipper the following publications.

    (1) Publication OCE-100, Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move.

    (2) A concise, easy-to-read, accurate summary of any dispute settlement program in which the carrier participates, as provided in 49 U.S.C. 14708 and approved by the FMCSA.

    (3) A copy of Form OCE-101, Annual Performance Report, most recently filed with the FMCSA, as prescribed in § 375.18, if the carrier is required to complete part B of that form.

    (4) A written description of the customer complaint and inquiry handling procedures established and maintained by the carrier. Included in this description shall be a telephone number which the shipper may use to communicate with the carrier, accompanied by a clear and concise statement concerning who shall pay for such calls.

    (b) General Requirements: (1) The text and format of the publication shall not be changed without the written approval of the Director, Office of Enforcement and Compliance, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

    (2) The Director, Office of Enforcement and Compliance, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, shall, within 30 days following the effective date of a decision of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changing any rule or regulation published at 49 CFR part 375, cause to be published in the Federal Register a notice of amendment to Publication OCE-100 reflecting such change or changes.

    (3) The dimensions of the publication shall be optional, Provided, however, The product of multiplying the length by the width shall be not less than 36 square inches.

    (4) The color and design of the front and back cover of the publication shall be optional. Provided, the only words printed or appearing on the front cover shall be “Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move.