PROTECTING MOTOR CARRIER INTERESTS IN CONTRACTS

How to Steer Clear of Problems with:
Shippers and Brokers
Owner-Operators
Insurors
Factoring Companies

By Henry E. Seaton, Esq.

Protecting Motor Carrier Interests in Contracts addresses the major contracting issues faced by motor carriers. Carrier rights, remedies, duties and obligations are matters governed by their contractual agreements and service terms and conditions. The purpose of this book is to anticipate legal problems and to educate carriers on how to protect their rights when contracting.

Here’s what a few of our readers had to say:

“Your book, Protecting Motor Carrier Interests in Contracts, is a great boon
to small carriers like ourselves. It is definitely something every small
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A Book Review: Henry E. Seaton,
Protecting Motor Carrier Interests in Contracts
James C. Hardman, Esq.

           I recently spent a few hours reading Henry (Hank) E. Seaton’s new book designed to advise motor carriers how to steer clear of problems in contracts with shippers and brokers, owner-operators, insurers, and factoring companies.  It was not only professionally interesting and enjoyable, but a worthwhile review of the subject matter and sprinkled with new information and concepts.

            Evidenced by the number of papers delivered on “contracting issues” at recent programs sponsored by the Transportation Lawyers Association, it is clear that the subject is one of concern for all transportation attorneys, as well as their motor carrier clients.

            The book presents a concise discussion of how to succeed in securing contracts which the motor carrier can understand, which are consistent with statutory and regulatory requirements, and which do not contain pitfalls that can lead to unintended economic disaster.

            Hank relates many real instances of how motor carriers, because of the lack of knowledge of the contractual consequences involved and spurred by the desire to capture business, have experienced severe consequences.  A knowledgeable transportation attorney must be in a position to warn and advise clients of the need for sage negotiations and contracting.  Hank’s book will help professionals do this.

            This publication will serve as a handbook for reference as a prerequisite step in negotiations or in reviewing contracts.

            Hank is a good friend of mine and I have had the opportunity to work with him on various legal matters.  It is not this personal relationship that underlies my recommendation to acquire this book, which sells at an exceedingly reasonable price, but the book and its contents reflect and profit from Hank’s knowledge and experience gained by over 30 years in the transportation law arena, including the recognition he received as Delta Nu Alpha Transportation Professional of the Year in 2001 and the reputation he has achieved among TLA members.