N.M. Admin. Code § 18.3.11.12 - INVENTORY

A. Required: The HGC shall prepare an inventory of each shipment prior to transport.

(1) The inventory shall consist of a description of each article in the shipment, shall list any damage or unusual wear, and shall indicate which containers were packed or crated by the HGC and which were packed or crated by the shipper.

(2) The HGC and the shipper shall each sign the inventory, and the shipper shall then be solely responsible for its accuracy.

(3) At the time the shipment is delivered, the shipper shall be given the opportunity to check the items delivered against the items listed on the inventory. If new damage is discovered, the shipper shall be given the opportunity to record it on the inventory.

(4) The HGC shall retain a legible copy of the inventory in its files for a period of three years.

B. Exception: A shipper may waive in writing the requirement for an inventory if:

(1) the pickup and delivery points for the shipment are no more than 30 miles apart;

(2) the shipment is billed at an hourly rate; and

(3) the shipper has exclusive use of the vehicle.

Notes

N.M. Admin. Code § 18.3.11.12

18.3.11.12 NMAC - Rp, SCC Rule 268.04, 12-30-02, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 03 February 13, 2015, eff. 2/13/2015, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024