6.1.1 Each shipment shall be accompanied by a list of all parts, identifiable by structure type and number. Bolts and miscellaneous hardware shall be identified by the list for match up with the respective pole shaft. All parts required for any one structure shall be in one shipment, unless otherwise agreed to by the owner.

6.1.2 The owner and owner's representative shall be notified prior to shipment that such shipment is to take place, and the owner reserves the right to postpone a shipment. The owner has the right to inspect the components prior to shipment. The notification of a shipment shall give quantities, weight, name of common carrier used, and expected time of arrival.

6.1.3 Poles shall be lifted and supported during manufacturing, stockpiling, and transporting only at the lifting or support points, or both, as designed by the manufacturer.

6.1.4 Transportation and site handling shall be performed with acceptable equipment and methods by qualified personnel. The manufacturer shall exercise precaution to protect poles against damage in transit.

6.1.5 Poles shall be sufficiently cured before shipment to resist forces from handling, transportation, and construction.

6.1.6 Handling instructions shall be included with the pole shipment.

The owner (or the owner's construction contractor) may take delivery at a designated location or with the delivering carrier's cooperation and consent, have the poles transported to the installation locations with the carrier's equipment. The manufacturer shall coordinate and cooperate with the owner to ensure smooth and efficient delivery of poles. The owner will provide all labor, equipment, and materials for the unloading of poles at the project site. A pole is considered delivered when the pole is lifted from the trailer or semitrailer of the delivery carrier by the owner.