mfturp-1 - SDDC - U.S. Army

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROVIDER GENERAL RULESSECTION Afinancially responsible for all actual costs and expenses incurred by DoD (including salariesand wages paid by DoD) that inure to the benefit of the TSP. DoD personnel act and performin these instances as government employees in an advisory capacity to directly benefit theTSP. DoD personnel assigned to assist TSP will retain their status as employees of the UnitedStates Government and, as such, are entitled to all of the benefits afforded U.S. governmentemployees as provided by law. In no event shall DoD recognize or submit to any action forproperty damage in connection with such assistance furnished By DoD employees, whenactual labor supervision or other services are performed at the TSP’s request. It is not theintention of this provision that DoD employees shall compete with private industry whereservices can be readily provided by the private sector.3. When a TSP determines to request DoD personnel to provide assistance, the TO will preparea self-addressed letter in the form of a request for DoD service that must be signed by anauthorized representative of the TSP. The letter will state that the TSP acknowledgesresponsibility for performance of the services requested from DoD, and that performance ofthe services by DoD personnel does not relieve the TSP of liability. When assistance is givenunder emergency conditions in which delay might contribute to further hardships or possibledisaster, the letter will be prepared and signed after the service is performed.4. A TSP will not be billed or held responsible for any service performed by DoD personnel thatwas not specifically requested by the TSP, such as dispatching of representatives to observetransfer of loadings or to suggest corrective measures in connection with seal breakage,shifting of loads or braces, accidents, or other adjustments. Collection of sums of money forservices actually rendered under this ITEM will be in accordance with user charges of theDoD Financial Management Regulations.5. Motor TSP will find suitable Secure Holding Area from the Transportation Facility Guide(TFG). However, during an emergency, the TSP can coordinate with SDDC DTTS to locate aSecure Holding Area. For more information regarding Secure Holding, see Item 91.D. Non-Applicable Charges/ Transportation Service Provider Liability1. The TSP shall not charge any detention, demurrage or storage charges against any DoDsponsored shipment when the delay is caused by acts or omissions beyond DoD’s, itscontractor’s, or its agent’s control.2. Freight will be delivered in the same condition as received at origin. Any damage or loss willbe the responsibility of the TSP unless due to a force majeure situation.3. Shortages in outturn, undue delays, misdeliveries, damage or loss of cargo arising or resultingfrom factors stated above will not be held against the TSP.Issue Date: 29 March 2011 Effective Date: 01 April 2011Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command1 Soldier WayScott Air Force Base, IL 62225-66-