"A Guide to Transportation After the Sunsetting of the ICC"^©

(2^nd Ed. 1997)

by William J. Augello, Esq.

Originally written for a series of seminars by the same name, this text contains a wealth of historical information and guidance for shippers in the deregulated environment following enactment of the ICC Termination Act of 1995..

Contains:

• A summary of the Negotiated Rates Act of 1993, the Trucking Industry Regulatory Reform Act of 1994, and the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (deregulating interstate trucking)

• A detailed analysis - in "Plain English" - of the important features of the I.C.C. Termination Act of 1995

• A guide to the use of the Shippers’ Domestic Truck Bill of Lading, with suggestions on how to negotiate acceptance by carriers

• Tips and suggestions for avoiding the pitfalls  when dealing with motor carriers and intermediaries, including the pros and cons of contracting in a deregulated environment

• 39 Appendices packed with valuable reference materials, including the text of important sections of ICCTA, copies of STB decisions, a statute of limitations chart, and a comparison of carriers' liability limitations and other exculpatory provisions in unfiled tariffs

• A diskette containing the Shipper's Domestic Truck Bill of Lading to simplify making modifications and "tailoring" the forms for your company's needs

• 96 pages of text, 89 pages of appendices, plus a topical index