§ 101-40.306 - Rate tenders to the Government.

Under the provisions of section 10721 of the Revised Interstate Commerce Act (49 U.S.C. 10721), common carriers are permitted to submit tenders to the Government which contain transportation rates and/or charges for accessorial services that are lower than those published in tariffs applicable to the general public. In addition, rate tenders may be applied to shipments other than those made by the Government provided the total benefits accrue to the Government; that is, provided the Government pays the charges or directly and completely reimburses the party that initially pays the freight charges (Interpretation of Government Rate Tariff for Eastern Central Motor Carriers Association, Inc., 332 I.C.C. 161 (1968)).