N.C.R.T.C.H. Issue Sub-contract Rules
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THE National Conference of Road Transport Clearing Houses have drawn up terms and conditions of subcontracting. An advisory rates schedule was issued in October, 1956, and-conditions of carriage in March, 1957.
For the purpose of the new conditions, both the clearing house and the sub-contracting haulier must be members of the
National Conference. Whilst clearinghouse members must hold goods-intransit insurance covering their liability to their customers, the hauliers' liability is strictly limited to the conditions of carriage issued by the Conference.
A clearing house may charge an insurance premium to the haulier not exceeding 24 per cent, to cover the haulier's liability, unless he has already declared in writing to the clearing house that he holds insurance cover in accordance with the conditions of carriage. The haulier is not, therefore, liable for any claim not accepted by clearing house, except in cases of negligence and as specified in the following conditions:-- Should the haulier fail to notify the clearing house as soon as possible as to delay in delivery, he would be liable to all resulting costs and damages. He is also responsible for ensuring that his vehicles have sound and adequate -sheets and ropes. He is not permitted to subcontract traffic again without the consent of the original contractor.
All drivers' signatures must be acknowledged by the sub-contractor, and clearing houses must submit confirmation notes to the haulier within three days of collection. Invoices, together with proof of delivery, must be rendered to the clearing 'house within seven days of delivery.
Payment is to be made by the clearing house by the end of the month following that in which clear signed consignment notes are received. Where computed weights are a trade custom, weighbridge weights are not considered a basis of payment.
All work must be contracted within the requirements of the Road and Rail Traffic Act. 1933, and subsequent legislation.