https://www.gao.gov/products/133663

B-222263: Aug 10, 1987

A firm requested review of the General Services Administration's (GSA) deduction of a portion of another firm's freight charges for a household-goods shipment, contending that the carrier properly billed GSA based on a combination of rates for distances beyond 50 miles. GAO held that GSA properly deducted the charges, since the tender clearly stated that only the higher rate was applicable. Accord...

https://www.gao.gov/products/437934

B-222263: Aug 10, 1987

There is no merit in the carrier's contention that for delivery of household goods shipments more than 50 miles from the Storage-In-Transit point. Two rates are applicable: a drayage rate for the first 50 miles and a linehaul rate applicable for the miles beyond. Whichever is higher. Is applicable. GSA's action is sustained. BACKGROUND GSA's deduction is based on an audit determination that Pionee...