ANNOUNCING THE SECOND EDITION OF

Transportation, Logistics and the Law

By
WILLIAM J. AUGELLO, ESQ.
Former Adjunct Professor
University of Arizona,
James E. Rogers College of Law

Text on CD ROM

In response to readers' requests, the Second Edition of Transportation, Logistics and the Law is available in CD-ROM format. This new format will facilitate use when traveling, when using laptops and notebooks, home computers, etc. Moreover, it will expedite research by using the "FIND" tab on your computer software. The price will be the same as the text ($150) unless both are purchased, in which event the CD-ROM will be $75 ($225 for both). For more information, click here.

CD-ROM is only available in North American Continent.

If you liked the First Edition, as many reviewers did . . .

"Transportation, Logistics and the Law, by William J. Augello, is without question the most comprehensive resource designed to protect transportation buyers in North America".
INBOUND LOGISTICS, January 2003.
"Very Unique and extensive. An excellent tool for research and reference on the handling of loss and damage claims, National Motor Freight Classification matters, rate disputes, etc."
National Data & Information, Inc.'s Supply Chain Events Newsletter by Phil Obal

YOU ARE IN FOR A TREAT WHEN YOU READ
THE SECOND EDITION !!!

The Second Edition Contains:

Almost twice as much text material, statutes and regulations

44 pages of a Topical Index to speed-up your research for answers

An expanded section on Railroad Regulation by Fritz R. Kahn, Esq., former General Counsel for the Interstate Commerce Commission

An introduction to Hazardous Materials by Richard Custer, retired from Corning, Inc. and now a consultant on Hazardous Materials and Transportation

Hundreds of new court decisions since September 11, 2001 (the closing date for text material in the first edition)

New sections on Cargo Insurance, Broker Liability, Importing and Exporting

Court decisions on shipper and carrier liability for injuries and deaths in transit

The Homeland Security Department's jurisdiction over Transportation Security

The government's reaction to the threat of new terrorists' attacks, and terrorists' use of transportation vehicles to deliver those attacks

And much more!

Click here for the new 2^nd Edition Table of Contents.

Who Will Benefit From This New Edition?

Transportation and Logistics Professionals, staff, trainees and students

Attorneys and associates needing training in transportation law

Corporate Counsel and paralegals

Transportation Consultants

Compliance Officers

Risk Managers and Cargo Insurers

Carriers, Forwarders, Brokers and Third Party Logistics Providers

Ocean Forwarders and NVOCC's

Government agencies and departments

Trade organizations and publishers

Warehousemen, Storage Facilities, Distribution Centers and Stevedores

Congressional Committees desiring a comprehensive overview of the laws and regulations governing transportation and logistics today – particularly the problems that remain in the aftermath of deregulation.

Federal and State Regulatory Agencies desiring to compare the laws and regulations governing all four modes of carriage, intermodal traffic and international commerce.

Corporate Officers and Departments responsible for providing education and training of employees.

Federal and State Judges and their law clerks needing a basic guide to transportation laws.

Why?

Because it is the only text covering the laws, regulations and court decisions governing transportation and logistics in the current deregulated environment under one cover!

It not only explains these laws—it also discusses the legal problems and consequences of the transportation arrangements entered into by shippers, carriers and intermediaries in all four modes of carriage—the subjects that you were not taught in school!

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In the current state of the global economy, corporate personnel need a quick reference guide to the fundamental regulations and laws governing their business. Transportation, Logistics and the Law was designed to fill that need… and more! It addresses the problem areas remaining in the supply chain after deregulation of our transportation industries. It reveals where businesses are vulnerable to suffering losses and being sued, and offers suggestions on how costly disputes, litigation, fines and penalties can be avoided.

Why do transportation and logistics personnel need to know about laws and regulations? Because:

Every shipment of freight moves on a contract of carriage of some type that contains legal terms and conditions defining the rights and duties of the parties to the transportation or distribution agreement.

The federal government currently offers less protection for the shipping public, although it continues to regulate all carrier industries to some degree.

Shippers’ and receivers’ rights vis-à-vis carriers and intermediaries, and between carriers and intermediaries, are governed by laws and legal principles.

Transportation and logistics are quasi-legal subjects that require an understanding of the laws that govern every party in the distribution cycle.

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Volume discounts on text purchases are available for educational institutions, students and for bulk purchases. Information may be obtained from info@transportlawtexts.com.

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What Do You Receive?

Technical, practical information and knowledge to help your company to become more cost-effective and competitive in the current business environment.

266 pages of text on the laws and treaties governing the transportation of freight and cargo to, from and within the United States.

An explanation of the legal impact of tariffs, bills of lading, contracts, rate agreements, insurance policies, etc.

Over 600 pages of the most important Statutes and Regulations governing carriers and intermediaries – in an easy-to-read format that allows you to avoid hours of research.

A 7-page Glossary explaining many of the technical trade terms and phrases used in the fields of freight transportation and logistics.

Citations to over 1,000 court decisions on major transportation subjects.

Citations to Public Laws and International Treaties.

Over 100 pages of Appendices containing valuable information on tariffs, insurance, classifications, government organization, liability limitations, time limits, bills of lading (both shipper and carrier forms), INCOTERMS, etc.

A 44-page Topical Index that will save readers’ valuable time in finding the answers to everyday problems and questions.

Subjects Covered in the First Edition:

Who is liable for freight charges – and for how much.

Who is liable for loss, damage and delay claims under the Carmack Amendment.

How shippers can lose their discounts.

Billing disputes – shippers’ and carriers’ recourse and remedies.

Overcharge and undercharge claims.

Contracting for transportation services.

Bills of lading – terms and conditions.

Off-bill discounting (truth-in-billing).

Leasing owner-operators (truth-in-leasing).

Government fines and penalties.

The freight classification system – antitrust concerns, other problems, and its future.

Cargo insurance – and the protection afforded by the BMC 32 and FF 32 Endorsements.

How transportation professionals can assist their lawyers as paralegals.

Surety bonds for intermediaries.

Distinguishing the legal status of parties to transportation arrangements.

Fundamental rules of contract law and other business laws.

Sales terms and rules on rejecting, refusing and salvaging freight shipments.

Time limits and statutes of limitation.

Inequities remaining in the system.

Common carriers’ statutory duty to serve the public on reasonable request.

Click here to download the Table of Contents.

About the Publisher--Transportation Consumer Protection Council, Inc.

The Transportation Consumer Protection Council, Inc. [now known as the Transportation & Logistics Council, Inc. (T&LC)] is a not-for-profit association dedicated to the education of all parties to transportation arrangements. Its mission is to "serve the shipping public by providing high quality educational programs and materials, promoting and representing the interest of the entire shipping community in issues relating to the transportation of goods in today's deregulated environment."

For a sample copy of T&LC's monthly newsletter, "TransDigest", write to info@transportlawtexts.com. For more information about T&LC, visit www.TLCouncil.org.

What You Will Learn

This is no ordinary textbook. It not only relates the laws and regulations, carrier tariffs and practices governing transportation and logistics in today’s environment, it focuses on the problem areas that have resulted in disputes and litigation? and suggests how these pitfalls can be avoided. It covers real-world experiences during the author’s 50 years of practicing transportation law, during which he counseled shippers and their trade associations, carriers, brokers and freight forwarders on a wide variety of problems.

You will learn about:

Surface carriers, brokers and railroads may now be sued for damages and attorney fees for any violations of the Interstate Commerce Act.

There are financial risks when shipping “COD”.

Motor carriers are limiting their liability in ways that the ICC would not have allowed.

A shipper may be bound by unfiled tariff provisions of which it was unaware.

Motor carriers need not inform shippers of their tariff provisions unless the shipper requested a copy of the carrier’s tariff before shipping.

Depositing a claim check for less than the claimed amount may foreclose collecting the full amount.

Household Goods Carriers are still subject to strict government regulation.

Parcel Express Carriers are still subject to some regulation and laws.

Carriers have a duty to inspect shipper-loaded vehicles before leaving origin.

Manufacturers are at risk when partially-damaged shipments are sold in salvage sales.

How a BMC 32 and an FF 32 Endorsement protects shippers when a carrier fails to pay a lawful loss or damage claim.

How the Classification System can adversely impact shippers and receivers.

How and when a carrier may have a lawful lien on goods in its possession.

How long records must be preserved.

How and when your firm is exposed to costly lawsuits.

How to determine if a third party logistics provider may have a conflict of interest.

The penalties and fines for violating the statutes and regulations in effect today.

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Testimonial

Dear Bill,
I contacted you a few months ago because I was being sued by a major motor carrier. After giving you a few details, you suggested I purchase your book and photocopy some pages pertaining to a couple of legal principles.

The trial was today, June 12, 2002. The case involved a typical double brokered situation. As a freight broker, I had given a load to a carrier who brokered it to another carrier without my knowledge. I subsequently paid carrier #1. The second carrier was mentioned nowhere on the Bill of Lading so I was unaware of their involvement until I received an invoice from them months later. They of course had not been paid by the carrier I contracted with, so they were coming after my company for the funds.

I appeared before the judge this morning, defending myself. The plaintiff was represented by an attorney and a legal representative from the carrier via speaker phone from their corporate office. After 30 minutes of deliberation over technicalities, the attorney for the plaintiff began reciting legal precedent why I must pay the invoice to his client. When given an opportunity, I presented the judge with 13 pages copied from your book pertaining to estoppel and privity of contract which included a number of case studies. The judge spent about three minutes scanning the material, set it down and said, "I rule in favor of the defendant."

The price of your book, and a couple of dollars spent making copies saved me over $3000.00 in freight bill, penalties, court costs and attorney fees. It gave me, with no legal training whatsoever, the ammunition to prevail against professionals in a court of law. I would say it was money well spent.

Thank you,
Harold Moore
Adler-Moore Associates Inc.
Tampa, Florida