Carrier Set-Up Requirements

Welcome to the Journeying Enterprise Team! We are pleased that you have decided to have us journey with you. Our team truly appreciates the opportunity to act on behalf of your logistics company as a dispatch service provider that will navigate the scheduling of your truck(s) and delivering your administrative functions. We understand the importance of your business to you and we are only here to add to your success. You have made a wise decision to partner with us, as we will move forward to represent you with the utmost respect, integrity and diligence.

To get you started, please thoroughly read, sign and return the necessary documents as soon as possible. Documents can be submitted to admin@journeying-enterprise.com

• - Dispatch+Carrier Agreement
• - Limited Power of Attorney
• - Company Profile Sheet
• - Truck Operation Form
• - Copy of Carrier's Authority
• - Copy of DOT#
• - Completed Safety Evaluation Form (Unrated Carriers)
• - New Entrant Safety Audit Report (Unrated Carriers)
• - CARB Compliance Certificates
• - Copy of W-9
• - Copy of Driver's License
• - Copy of Workmen's Compensation and or Occupational/Accidental Policies.
• - Copy of Insurance Certificate (We require $100,000 in cargo and $1,000,000 in liability)

Once paperwork is processed, you will be contacted promptly with all pertinent information. For questions or concerns please give us a call, text or email. Please allow for 24-72 hours to customize load bookings.

Thank you for choosing Journeying Enterprise!

DISPATCH + CARRIER AGREEMENT

This agreement is made as of thisday {date}, by and between Journeying Enterprise hereby referred to as a dispatcher, and Motor Carrier {motorCarrier5}, under jurisdiction of FMCSA and ICC as an interstate carrier of property holding authority, MC#{mc101} and DOT#{dot102} .Upon due considerations, the identified Dispatcher and Carrier above have determined a contract agreement that adheres to their mutual benefit and interests; thereby agreeing to the following terms and conditions for the purpose of providing and receiving specified services under specified rates.

Journeying Enterprise is a transportation dispatching service handling all the necessary paperwork and freight rate negotiations between freight brokers, shippers, and the carrier to secure "loads" for said carrier. Although services can be provided, Journeying Enterprise is NOT responsible for the following: billing issues, load problems, advances (all advances will have to be handled directly between the carrier and shipper/broker), handling and storage of paperwork (all documents will be sent to carrier, at carrier's expense), and DOT compliance issues.

The transportation service provided by carrier for freight shippers, whether on regulated, unregulated, or interstate traffic, is intended by the parties to be contract carriage between the Carrier and Freight Shippers/Holders as defined in 49 U.S.C. § 13102 (4) and $14101 (b) and not between Dispatcher, and the Parties hereto intend that the contractual arrangement be continuous in nature until this agreement is, by its terms terminated. Now therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenant and undertakings herein, and subject to the terms and conditions set forth, the parties hereto warrant, covenant and agree as follows: Carrier desires to retain Journeying Enterprise by executing a Limited Power of Attorney to find, negotiate, and procure freight for and dispatch.

 

1. RELATIONSHIP - The relationship of carrier to dispatch shall, at all times, be that of an independent contractor.

2. TERM - The term of the agreement shall be deemed effective and perpetual as of the date hereof until termination by either parties by giving 7 days written notice to the other.

3. SERVICE PROCESS - The objective is to proactively plan for days to weeks in advance based on carrier's territorial preference and availability. The plan will be influenced by the current situation of the market and/or region in order to take advantage of the most profitable loads. Once loads are sourced, there will be open communication with the carrier to determine acceptance of the load. Based on your factoring service, a credit check will be performed. When load is accepted by the carrier, Journeying Enterprise will review and send all necessary and required supporting documents to broker/shipper. After receiving load confirmation, carrier will be forwarded all necessary paperwork for their records. This is all executed as carrier gives Journeying Enterprise authority to provide their signature for rate confirmations sheets, invoices and associated paperwork necessary for securing cargo and billing purposes. Carrier also acknowledges that he nor another dispatcher should not be procuring his own loads without notifying Journeying Enterprise, the dispatcher to avoid incidents of double booking and cancellations. In the event of double bookings or load cancellation due to carrier or another dispatcher procuring their own loads, carrier is still responsible for paying Journeying Enterprise $200 for loss of commission on that load.

If selected, comprehensive back office support for DOT compliance will be provided as needed. This includes but is not limited to making sure all necessary files are digital, complete, accurate, legible and compliant with DOT standards. This service will provide preparation for audits (new entrant and compliance review), corrective action plan assistance and submission, DOT paperwork folder assembly, driver qualification files (DQF), IFTA registration and filings, permits, form 2290 and weekly reviews (completed loads and comments along with driver pay calculated.) The accuracy and meticulousness of this process depends on the submission of requested paperwork by carrier. 

4. BILL OF LADING - Each shipment will be finalized by a bill of lading by the broker/shipper for the sole purpose of evidencing receipt of goods. The bill of lading must be forwarded/faxed to Journeying Enterprise once received and signed.

5. EQUIPMENT & DRIVERS - Carrier agrees to provide, operate and maintain in good working condition, motor vehicles and all allied equipment necessary to perform the transportation schedule in a safe, efficient and economical manner. Carrier also agrees to provide properly qualified, trained and licensed drivers and other personnel to perform the transportation and related services under this agreement and each transportation schedule. Carrier will be responsible to comply with all applicable state and federal regulations pertaining to the operation of a motor carrier. Carrier's personnel are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times, and shall ascertain and comply with all of the customer's facility rules and regulations while on customer's premises.

6. SUB-CONTRACT PROHIBITION - Carrier agrees that all freight tendered to it by Journeying Enterprise shall be transported on equipment operated only under the authority of carrier, and that carrier shall not in any manner sub-contract, broker, or in any other form arrange for the freight to be transported by a third party without prior written consent of dispatching company.

7. FREIGHT LOSS, DAMAGE OR DELAY - Carrier shall have the sole and exclusive care, custody and control of the shipper's property from the time it is picked up for transport, until it is delivered to the destination. Carrier assumes liability of a common carrier for personal injuries, loss, delay, damage to or destruction of any and all of the shipper's goods or property while under Carrier's care. Carrier also agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Journeying Enterprise harmless from and against any and all liabilities, damage, fines, penalties, costs, claims, demands, and expenses of whatever type or nature.

8. NON- SOLICITATION - Carrier acknowledges that the customer information being provided by Journeying Enterprise is the sole and exclusive property of Journeying Enterprise and that neither it, nor any employee, agent, or subcontractor shall back-solicit, directly or indirectly, communicate or perform any service for compensations for any account of dispatcher which has previously tendered to carrier for transportation, nor shall it pass on or reveal any customer information obtained to any other person or company. Solicitation prohibited under this agreement means participation in any conduct, whether direct or indirect, the purpose of which involves transportation and/or handling of property by carrier for which carrier does, or did in the past, provide such services for that customer under arrangements first made or procured by Journeying Enterprise. Solicitation includes conduct initiated or induced by carrier, or accepted by carrier, upon inducement by dispatcher efforts. If carrier should perform services of a transportation or warehousing nature for compensation for any dispatcher customer without prior documented authorization from dispatcher during the applicable time in violation of this agreement, carrier shall pay to dispatcher within ten (10) days of each such violation an amount equal to (50%) of all revenues invoiced by carrier to the solicited customer. Where a dispute or disagreement arises, both parties agree to tender the issue to binding arbitration in the State of Connecticut.

9. COMPENSATION - The amount due to Journeying Enterprise will be automatically deducted via factoring company or from a Debit/Credit Card provided by carrier on this agreement once load is delivered and BOL is received. If the load gets canceled by carrier for any reason after acceptance, carrier will be charged a $200 fee for loss of commission on that load. Payments are also accepted via Invoicing, ACH, Money Orders, Zelle, PayPal, and company checks. Service charges of (3%) will be charged in addition to any fees for Credit Card and ACH payments.

10. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS - All payments are due in full within 2 days of receiving the invoice which will be sent after delivery of load. In case of insufficient funds or credit card declines, there is already a built in grace period of 2 days after the due date before the amount is subject to late fees of $20/day until bill is paid in full. Weekly invoices are sent every Friday and should be paid no later than Monday by 12pm. Any unpaid invoices will result in reports to FMCSA, service disruption and submission to collections. An emergency dispatch fee of additional $35 will be added to the percentage per load if Journeying Enterprise is tasked with sourcing a backhaul for a load previously booked by another dispatcher within 24 hours notice.

This agreement shall be governed by and constructed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of laws provision or rule that would cause application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the State of Connecticut. Journeying Enterprise and Client hereby consent and agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the Federal and state courts located in Connecticut in connection with any claims or controversies arising out of this agreement.

I, {motorCarrier5}, (Carrier) hereinafter authorize Journeying Enterprise to charge for services to the debit/credit card provided herein. I agree to pay for this purchase in accordance with the issuing bank cardholder agreement.

I also agree to submitting ACH/Debit or Credit Card Information in a separate document to ensure privacy.

Date: {date}

LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY

I, Motor Carrier, {motorCarrier5} with MC# {mc101} the undersigned, do hereby grant Journeying Enterprise, freight dispatcher, as my true and lawful attorney-in-fact, to receive on my behalf information from Direct Shippers and Property Brokers, and to sign freight rate confirmations on my behalf pertaining to such information:

This power of attorney will expire in twelve months from the date signed.

MC# of motor carrier: {mc101}

The affiant being duly sworn affirms and says that he or she is the signer(s) of the foregoing power of attorney, and that he or she has read the foregoing power of attorney and understands its contents.

Motor Carrier Name: {motorCarrier5}

Authorized Party: {name}

Date: {date}

 

Insurance Information * Minimum Insurance Coverage for Motor Carriers is: Cargo - $100,000, BI/PD - $1,000,000

Policies and Procedures

1. Communication is key! Always relay your correct ETA. I need to be informed of ETA/ location to upcoming load. I also need to be informed when you arrive at shipper, when you are loaded, when you arrive at receiver, and when you are unloaded. Feel free to send a quick text to (475) 228-5012. For example, "At shipper.", "Loaded.' "Accident ahead, 20 minutes behind." If I am actively looking for a load for you, update me if you are leaving the area.

**If you are a fleet owner, every driver should have my number to be able to send updates.

2. Expect a daily call check around 6am. This call to relay any and all pertinent information. What's your schedule for the week? When do you expect to be routed home? Where would you like to go? How is your current load going? Any delays or issues?

*To avoid this call. Please text your weekly availability, expectations and issues to me along with any updates as soon as they happen.

3. There is a 3 strike rule. If you are constantly running late to pickups or drop- offs (not including circumstances outside of your control), not communicating arrivals/ loadings and cancelling loads that have already been negotiated, signed and booked, I will discontinue my services. Just like yourself, I am also running a business and cannot jeopardize my very valuable relationship with shippers/ brokers.