EFFECTIVE DATE
The Agreement shall be in effect upon the date signed by both parties to this Agreement and shall be in effect until the revocation of the Limited Power of Attorney or until notice is given by A & A Logistixs. Clients must send notification by mailing said Revocation Notice to: Business Email: aalogistixsllc@gmail.com
STATEMENT OF WORK
A & A Logistixs will:
1. Find freight that best matches the profile for the Client.
2. Contact Client with load matches and go over options.
3. Fax to shipper/broker the Client’s Authority, W-9, proof of insurance, and order insurance certificates if required, along with any other required supporting documentation upon the Client agreeing to take a load.
4. Handle the setting of appointments if necessary.
5. Provide the driver with all dispatch instructions for pickup, transit and delivery.
6. Assist with any problems that arise in the transit of the load when necessary if within our capabilities. The Client is responsible for own equipment. We can try to direct clients to a service that might be of help.
7. Hold on to the dispatch, accessorial information, etc. until the load is completed. Once completed A & A Logistixs will mail or fax all documents to the Client.
8. Forward the final load confirmation and mail all documentation to the Client, concluding that all services have been performed in full.
CONSIDERATION
The client agrees to pay A & A Logistixs as per the agreed quotes and terms, as stated in Section 2 of this agreement. This agreed term rates will be required to be paid to A & A Logistixs as per the conditions of the agreement. A five (5) day grace period will be allowed before the account becomes overdue. At ten (10) days the
account will be suspended and a reactivation fee of $50 will apply in addition to any overdue fees. After 30 days the account may be placed for collection A & A Logistixs will invoice the Client as per the terms of the agreement via Email, U.S. Mail or faxing said invoice. Payment can be made to Business Name by PayPal, Apple Wallet, Cash App and bank transfer (Zelle).
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
Once service has concluded per Page 2 of Section 4 line 8 it will be the responsibility of the Client to handle directly with the shipping party any overages, shortages, damages, or billing and collections issues.
In no event will A & A Logistixs be liable for any incidental, consequential, or indirect damages for the loss of profits, or business interruption arising out of the use of the service.
Client agrees to hold harmless, before, during and after the contract, all direct or indirect damages resulting from Client hauling of shipper's freight. This includes, but is not limited to loading and unloading problems or issues, delays, overages, shortages, damages, and billing and collection issues and hours of services.
Clients will be responsible for notifying A & A Logistixs of changes to authority, insurance, client profile or ownership.
A & A Logistixs will work within the established parameters of the Clients Company/Carrier Profile. A & A Logistixs will notify Clients of best-matched loads for approval prior to making a haul commitment.
Business Name will fax/email all necessary documentation to the broker/shipper directly, along with final approval once the Client or designated representative has approved load.
A & A Logistixs will notify Clients of load required qualifications or additional insurance necessary. A & A Logistixs will furnish to Client necessary information for qualification of insurance required.
In the event that A & A Logistixs books a load with the Client’s approval and/or matching the Client's truck posting, the Client agrees to pay A & A Logistixs as agreed in Section 2 of this Agreement for services rendered. NOTE: To avoid charges for unavailable equipment, it is imperative to notify A & A Logistixs immediately if the truck is loaded from another source or no longer available for any reason. If Client does not give the proper notice that the truck is no longer available, Client may be subject to a $50 fine that MUST be paid BEFORE we can accept any further opportunities for the truck.
Client agrees that if a higher line haul rate is needed for the shipment, they will notify A & A Logistixs BEFORE the load is secured. Once the Client tells the A & A Logistixs they will accept the shipment at a specific rate, this is verbal acceptance and the load is secured. Should the carrier back out or ask for more money after the load has
been secured, there will be a penalty of $100 for the first occurrence and $200 for the second
occurrence that MUST be paid before we can accept another load on the Client’s behalf. If this happens more than twice (2), A & A Logistixs has the right to terminate the agreement between A & A Logistixs and the Client.
Client agrees that they will advise A & A Logistixs in a timely fashion should the Client not be available for dispatch more than one (1) day at a time. (If Client is not working for any amount of time, please let us know ASAP so that we do not plan any loads for Client’s truck.)
DISCLAIMER
A & A Logistixs is NOT responsible for:
1. Billing Issues.
2. Load problems.
3. Advances. (All advances will have to be handled directly between Client and shipper/broker unless requested by Client.)
4. Handling and storage of paperwork. (All documents will be sent to Client unless other arrangements are made)
5. DOT compliance issues.
6. SPIKE INSURANCE
GOVERNING LAW
This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with laws of the State of Illinois without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of laws provision or rule (whether of the State of Illinois or state any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the State of Illinois
JURISDICTIONS AND VENUE
A & A Logistixs and Client hereby consent to and agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the Federal and state courts located in Chicago, Illinois
in connection with any claims or controversies arising out of the Agreement
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as the first date written