49 CFR 1333.4: Information Requirements for Demurrage Invoices

The following information shall be provided on or with any demurrage invoices issued by Class I carriers:

(a) The billing cycle covered by the invoice;

(b) The unique identifying information (e.g., reporting marks and number) of each car involved;

(c) The following information, where applicable:

(1) The date the waybill was created;

(2) The status of each car as loaded or empty;

(3) The commodity being shipped (if the car is loaded);

(4) The identity of the shipper, consignee, and/or care-of party, as applicable; and

(5) The origin station and state of the shipment;

(d) The dates and times of:

(1) Original estimated arrival of each car, as generated promptly following interchange or release of shipment to the invoicing carrier and as based on the first movement of the invoicing carrier;

(2) Receipt of each car at the last interchange with the invoicing carrier (if applicable);

(3) Actual placement of each car;

(4) Constructive placement of each car (if applicable and different from actual placement);

(5) Notification of constructive placement to the shipper or third-party intermediary (if applicable);

(6) Each car ordered in (if applicable) (i.e., the date and time demurrage first stops accruing with respect to a closed-gate facility);

(7) release of each car; and

(e) The number of credits and debits attributable to each car (if applicable).