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EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING RELOCATION

Chapter: 3800

Section: 3832

It is the employee's responsibility to examine housing availability at the new location. Represented employees must keep lodging receipts. Otherwise, you will be reimbursed at the non-commercial per diem rate. Lodging receipts are not required for nonrepresented employees. You may claim the approp ...

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TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Chapter: 3800

Section: 3801

CCR. California Code of Regulations. Commercial Carrier. A shipping company that transports freight for profit. Consignee. The person or party who accepts a shipment or delivery. Consignor. The person or party who tenders a shipment for delivery. Delivered Cost. The total cost o ...

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AGENCY RESPONSIBILITY

Chapter: 3800

Section: 3806

Your agency must perform all traffic management activities that are not performed by the DGS Transportation Management Unit. You must stay within the policies of the SAM and follow the guidance furnished by the Transportation Management Unit. Except for designated exceptions, you must also: Give ...

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GENERAL POLICY

Chapter: 3800

Section: 3800

Government Code Sections 14920 through 14922 define the purposes and duties of Transportation Management. These Government Code Sections give the Department of General Services (DGS) the authority to set and enforce statewide traffic management policy and regulations. All State agencies must follow ...

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CONCEALED DAMAGE OR LOSS

Chapter: 3800

Section: 3868

There are often disputes about who is responsible for concealed damage or loss of shipments. However, this type of claim is just as valid as any other type. If part of the shipment is missing, you must prove that the missing goods were actually shipped and then were not delivered. If goods were dama ...

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EXEMPTION FROM APPROVAL

Chapter: 3800

Section: 3852

DGS Transportation Management Unit approval of freight bills is not required for any of the following situations: The amount of the freight bill is $500 or less. Services performed under a contract, pursuant to the requirements of SAM Section 1200 et seq., specifying the exact rates to be applie ...

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USE OF STRAIGHT BILL OF LADING, STD. 254

Chapter: 3800

Section: 3840

When shipping anything, except for intra-agency and interagency mail, use the Straight Bill of Lading, STD. 254, to document the shipment. See (3800) A–3 in the Appendix. STD. 254 must be used no matter if the material is shipped by proprietary vehicle or by a for-hire carrier. Only the "Data ...

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STD 254

Chapter: 3800

Section: A-3

State of California Bill of Lading

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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SHIPMENTS

Chapter: 3800

Section: 3845

If you ship hazardous materials, you are responsible for properly preparing shipping papers, marking and labeling containers, and providing placards as required. Government regulations prescribe rigid controls for handling and transporting hazardous materials. Whenever hazardous materials are ...

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F.O.B. ORIGIN SHIPMENTS—PAYMENT OF INVOICES AND FREIGHT BILLS

Chapter: 3800

Section: 3865

When goods are purchased F.O.B. origin, title to the goods passes to the consignee upon delivery of the shipment to the carrier at point of origin. Therefore, the shipper (vendor) should be promptly paid for all merchandise signed for on the carrier's original bill of lading whether or not the goods ...

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STD 255A

Chapter: 3800

Section: A-5

State of California Moving Service Authorization / Bid Proposal - Mobile Home

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STATE CONTRACTED SHIPMENT

Chapter: 3800

Section: 3821

The following procedures apply generally to moves within California. You should consult with the DGS Transportation Management Unit to plan an interstate move. Employees may choose to have their moves contracted by their agency using the DGS "List of Eligible Carriers." The following is the p ...

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CENTRALIZED SERVICES

Chapter: 3800

Section: 3804

The DGS Transportation Management Unit performs the following for you: Master Tariff File. Maintains a master file of freight tariffs, special rate quotes, and related publications. Freight Bills. Analyzes and audits all freight, storage, and service bills prior to payment (subject to designated ...

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POLICY ON ROUTING OF STATE FREIGHT

Chapter: 3800

Section: 3803

You must ensure that your routing of State freight is handled objectively and economically. In keeping with Government Code Section 14920, you must adhere to the following policies. General Policy Statement. The mode and carrier you select must be able to reliably and safely transport the fre ...

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STATUTORY TIME LIMIT FOR FILING CLAIMS

Chapter: 3800

Section: 3863

Claims against regulated commercial carriers must be filed in writing with the carrier within nine months after delivery. In the case where the delivery did not occur, file within nine months from a reasonable time when delivery should have occurred. The carrier may not waive this requirement.

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DISTRIBUTION OF CHARGES BETWEEN AGENCY AND EMPLOYEE

Chapter: 3800

Section: 3826

After the audit of the carrier's freight bill by the DGS Transportation Management Unit, your agency is responsible for any necessary distribution of charges between your agency and you. Use the following steps: Adhere to CCR, Title 2, Sections 599.718 through 599.722. The agency notifies ...

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MOVEMENT OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Chapter: 3800

Section: 3820

When officers or employees are notified that they will be moving, CCR, Title 2, Section 599.724 requires that they are given a copy of the relevant CCR, Title 2 regulations covering Moving and Relocation Expenses. Payment for moving costs of household goods is authorized by Government Code Section ...

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COMMERCIAL TRANSPORTATION FOR OFFICE AND INSTITUTION MOVES

Chapter: 3800

Section: 3810

Intercity Moves. You can transport State-owned uncrated furniture, fixtures, and equipment between cities within California by using padded van carriers that specialize in moving new furniture or used household goods. State property that is protectively packed in cartons or crates may be transported ...

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EXPRESS

Chapter: 3800

Section: 3835

When you want to ship materials, supplies, and equipment by an express carrier, you should first contact DGS Transportation Management Unit to determine whether a regular truck carrier is as rapid and convenient as well as more economical.

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DEMURRAGE

Chapter: 3800

Section: 3807

(Revised & Renumbered from 3810 2/93) Usually only a fixed time is allowed by the carrier for loading or unloading of rail cars, trucks or trailers, or other types of transportation. If it takes longer, the carrier will bill for the extra time. Therefore, you must make every effort to load and u ...

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