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SHIPPER/CARRIER
AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall
govern the services provided by _________________, a licensed motor carrier
pursuant to Docket No. MC-______ (hereinafter referred to as ACarrier@)
and _____________________________________________ (hereinafter referred
to as AShipper@).
1. Carrier agrees to transport a series of interstate shipments for Shipper
pursuant to carrier load confirmation sheet(s) included herewith or subsequently
incorporated by reference.
2. Shipper shall pay Carrier for services rendered in an amount equal
to the rates and accessorial charges agreed to on Shipper=s load confirmation
sheet or other signed writing. Carrier must submit proof of delivery with
invoices to Shipper. Payment terms shall be thirty (30) days from receipt.
3. Carrier warrants to Shipper that it meets the following criteria: (a)
Carrier shall maintain all risk cargo insurance in the amount of not less
than $200,000.00 per shipment; (b) Carrier shall maintain public liability
insurance in the amount of not less than $750,000.00 as required by federal
regulation (BMC-91 on file); (c) Carrier shall maintain workers compensation
insurance as required by state law; (d) Carrier shall agree to provide
certificates of insurance upon request; (e) Carrier shall maintain satisfactory
U.S. DOT safety ratings and are otherwise authorized to provide the proposed
services; and (f) Carrier shall be in compliance with all applicable laws.
4. Governing Rules. The following rules shall apply: (a) The terms of
the uniform straight bill of lading and Carrier=s Rules Circular; (b)
Standard claims rules otherwise applicable to common carriers (49 C.F.R.
'370); (c) Cargo claims liability as set forth in the Carmack Amendment
(49 U.S.C. '14706); (d) Destination market value for lost or damaged cargo,
no special or consequential damages unless by special agreement; and (e)
Claims will be filed with Carrier by Shipper.
5. Released Rates. All shipments shall be subject to a maximum cargo liability
of $5.00 per pound, subject to a $200,000 per truckload maximum, unless
by special written agreement.
6. Shipping Document Execution. Carriers are to named on the bill of lading
as the Acarrier of record.@ In no event will Carrier broker services under
this Agreement to any other carrier without prior written approval from
Shipper.
7. Indemnification. Carrier agrees to indemnify and hold Shipper harmless
from any claims or loss caused solely by any act or omission of Carrier,
its employees or agents in the performance of this Agreement or the services
provided hereunder.
8. Law and Integration. This written Agreement and governing rules, together
with any load confirmation, contain the entire agreement between the parties
and may only be modified by signed written agreement. General principles
of Federal transportation law shall apply.
9. This Agreement shall be for the period of one (1) year and shall be
automatically renewed unless canceled. Either party may terminate this
Agreement upon fifteen (15) days written notice.
| __________________________________ |
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| (Shipper) |
(Carrier) |
By: _____________________________
By: _____________________________
Its: _____________________________
Its: _____________________________
Revised March 5, 2001
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