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EZ-Lane Trucking LLC Lease Agreement

Trucking LLC (Lessor) (owner/owner – operator), and

(Lessee) (carrier being leased onto

WHEREAS Carrier is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator (FMCSA) regulated motor carrier

engaged in the transportation of commodities and goods for hire.

WHEREAS EZ-Lane Trucking LLC is an independent contractor and the owner of, or has the right to

lease, automotive equipment suitable and qualified for over-the-road for hire transportation services and

the owner-operator desires to lease with a qualified driver.

EZ-LANE TRUCKING LLC HEREBY AGREES TO:

1)Leases to and delivers to the Lessee the following below described motor vehicle(s) beginning

2)Is solely responsible for all costs of owning, maintaining and repairing all equipment used by EZ-

Lane Trucking LLC in performing under this agreement as well as all personnel costs and salaries.

These costs include, but are not limited to, expenses of purchasing, renting or leasing equipment,

bonding, physical damage and liability insurance, licensing fees, and other registration costs, fees

and expenses, federal withholding, FICA, oil, tires, medical expenses, highway use taxes,

unemployment taxes and workers’ compensation insurance, fuel, garaging, parts and other items

necessary to operate and maintain the equipment. EZ-Lane Trucking LLC is also solely

responsible for all costs of traffic violations.

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3)That the Lessor is the legal owner or guardian of said vehicle(s) described as follows:

4)EZ-Lane Trucking LLC may produce and maintain the following insurance coverages during the

term of this agreement: Physical damage and non-trucking (bobtail However, this insurance is

optional, and the EZ-Lane Trucking LLC will keep the Carrier harmless of all responsibilities or

claims applied to this specific type of coverage.

5)EZ-Lane Trucking LLC shall pay the following taxes: federal, local, sales, highway use,

possession, excise, personal property, assessments, penalties, FICA, Medicare, withholding

taxes, unemployment compensation, workman’s’ compensation, Medicare and social security

imposed on or in connection with service provided under this lease agreement. If additional taxes

or charges are imposed by the law from whatever source upon the operations conducted by EZ-

Lane Trucking LLC under this contract, they shall be the sole responsibility of EZ-Lane Trucking

6)EZ-Lane Trucking LLC shall be responsible for over-size or over-weight violations where the seals

of the shipments tendered to EZ-Lane Trucking LLC are not intact or oversize/overweight violation

is plainly determinable by or is due to acts or omissions of EZ-Lane Trucking LLC.

7)EZ-Lane Trucking LLC will provide with copies and originals of BOL, repairs during the route,

maintenance records and any other documentation related such as records of duty, fuel receipts,

8)EZ-Lane Trucking LLC agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Lessee for all claims, costs,

losses, damages, injuries, deaths, and expenses including attorney’s fees arising out of:

a.EZ-Lane Trucking LLC’s failure to comply with the provisions of this lease agreement.

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b. EZ-Lane Trucking LLC’s failure to comply with applicable Federal, State, and/or Local laws, regulations, ordinances, or employer’s responsibilities.

c. EZ-Lane Trucking LLC’s use, maintenance, or operation of the equipment.

d. EZ-Lane Trucking LLC’s intentional negligent misuse or handling of the equipment or

e. Any combination of the above.

9) EZ-Lane Trucking LLC will be responsible for removing identification devices and paperwork from

the equipment upon the termination of this lease and returning it to the Lessee. EZ-Lane Trucking

LLC is responsible for all registration decalcomanias.

1)To issue and maintain liability and cargo insurance coverage for the protection of the public

pursuant to FMCSA regulations under 49 U.S.C. 13906. During the term of this lease, said

vehicle(s) shall be solely and exclusively under the direction, supervision, and control of the

Lessee, who shall assume full responsibility for the safety and operation of such motor vehicle(s)

to the public, shippers, and all state and federal regulatory bodies. The Lessee will provide EZ-

Lane Trucking LLC with a copy of each policy upon the request of EZ-Lane Trucking LLC. Each

certificate of insurance shall include the name of the insurer, policy number, effective dates,

amounts and types of coverages, and the deductible amount for each type of coverage for which

EZ-Lane Trucking LLC may be liable.

2)The relationship between the Lessee and EZ-Lane Trucking LLC is that of an independent

contractor and nothing contained in this lease contracts shall be construed as inconsistent with

that status. However, EZ-Lane Trucking LLC is solely responsible to comply with all regulations

and Lessee reserves the right to terminate this agreement as soon as there is evidence of non-

compliance. EZ-Lane Trucking LLC is not an employee, servant, agent, partner, or joint venture of

Lessee. EZ-Lane Trucking LLC has the exclusive right to employ, directly or indirectly, and control

all persons performing any service under this agreement and shall determine their terms and

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conditions of employment. Such persons shall be considered employees of EZ-Lane Trucking

LLC and shall not be either the employee, co-employee, or have any other relationship with the

While the escrow fund is under the control of the Lessee, the Lessee shall provide an accounting to EZ-Lane Trucking LLC of any transactions

involving such fund. EZ-Lane Trucking LLC has the right to demand an accounting for

transactions involving the escrow fund at any time. The Lessee shall pay interest on the escrow

fund on at least a quarterly basis. Within 45 days from the date of this lease termination the

remaining balance of the escrow fund (minus final deductions) will be paid to EZ-Lane Trucking

LLC. Lessee will provide a final accounting to EZ-Lane Trucking LLC along with the payment.

Compensation: Lessee will be added to EZ-Lane Trucking LLC’s company insurance, not included in the agreed weekly percentage of 25  percent 

Insurance will be taking out weekly 

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