Definitions for "Bulky Article"
Items such as boats, snowmobiles, 4-wheelers, grandfather clocks, pianos, golf carts, and campers. These "bulky" items usually carry an extra charge to compensate the agent for the difficulty of loading and unloading such articles and their unusual bulk or low weight density.
Items such as cars, boats, snowmobiles, golf cars and campers usually carry a bulky article charge to compensate the hauler for the difficulty of loading and unloading such articles, and their unusual bulk or low weight density. In some cases, a "weight additive" is applicable.
A charge to the customer to move an item that takes up excessive van space. The item must specifically be listed in the tariff in order to charge. Such items may include motorcycles, farm equipment, mowers, sheds, grandfather clocks, automobiles, hot tubs, etc.