For purposes of this subpart:

1. (1) “Household goods” shall be defined in 27 CAR § 110-1001(4), except the transportation of voting machines and tabulating machines shall not be governed by these special rules; and

2. (2) “Reasonable dispatch” means the performance of transportation on the dates agreed upon by the carrier and the shipper and recorded on the bill of lading, provided, however:

   1. (A) That the defenses of force majeure as construed by the courts shall not be denied the carrier; and
   2. (B) That a shipper shall not be denied the right to choose to ship his or her goods on a carrier convenience basis for a lesser rate than would be applicable if he or she desired expedited service, if such a rate basis is published in the tariff.

3. (3) Other terms.

   1. (A) Where any other terms used in this subpart are defined in the Arkansas Motor Carrier Act, 1955, Arkansas Code § 23-13-201 et seq., such definitions shall be controlling.
   2. (B) Terms used in this subpart which are neither defined herein nor in the Arkansas Motor Carrier Act, 1955, shall have the ordinary practical meaning of such terms.