Lighten The Load Dispatching & Consulting Co Service Agreement

This Freight Dispatch Agreement, (the "Agreement") is effective on the
*   day of  *Year*, by and between:

LIGHTEN THE LOAD DISPATCHING & CONSULTING CO.  (hereinafter known as "Dispatch" or "Dispatcher") and   Carrier Name*    (hereinafter known as "Carrier").

WHEREAS, the Dispatch, a licensed transportation broker by the FMCSA,
with MC #   MC Number*,   DOT#DOT #*
Desires to enter into an agreement with Carrier for Freight Dispatch;

WHEREAS, the Carrier, a licensed interstate carrier of property holding authority by the FMCSA, agrees to enter into an agreement with the Dispatch herein;

WHEREAS, the Dispatch and the Carrier agree to the following terms and conditions:

CARRIER RESPONSIBILITIES
Carrier shall be responsible in all the necessary documentary and legal compliance with its operations as a carrier and assumes to be legally liable for any loss, damage, delay, destruction, theft, or any liability of whatever nature arises from the transportation of any freight as contemplated and falling under this agreement.

Carrier shall perform the transport diligently as arranged by the Dispatch and as accepted by the Carrier and shall ensure that all equipment necessary to the compliance to state laws are properly complied with.

Carrier shall assume taxes, premiums, and other benefits under the employ of the Carrier and shall maintain the minimum qualifications of insurance as prescribed by the FMCSA.

FEE
The Carrier agrees to pay Dispatcher the rate of   8%  percent of the face value of the contract between the Shipper and the Carrier as stated in the bill of lading or on the load confirmation sheet. The fee shall be paid daily per factoring company.

RELATIONSHIP
The relationship between the parties shall be of an independent contractor. Dispatch shall offer freight transportation shipments to Carrier too reasonable or acceptable locations as may be required, subject to the availability of the Carrier. Dispatch shall be responsible for booking, dispatching, and handling necessary documents for the Carrier and shall act as broker or shipper on behalf of Carrier.

TERMS
This Agreement shall be effective on the date signed by the parties and shall remain effective for the period of one 3 months at a time(3 month terms). No obligation or cancellation fees!

TERMINATION
The Parties may terminate this agreement by giving a written notice upon 10 days prior effectivity of the termination of this agreement.

BILLS OF LADING
Each freight must constitute a bill of lading which shall be issued by the broker or shipper.

DAMAGES
The Party found to be responsible for any loss, damage, and damages, resulting from negligence or delay shall be liable for any unless such fault is not attributable to said Carrier.

NON-ASSIGNMENT
The Carrier agrees that all freight tendered by the Dispatch to the Carrier shall not be assigned, subcontracted, or be arranged for transport to any 3rd party without the prior written consent of the Dispatch.

GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTES
This agreement shall be governed by and constructed in accordance with the laws of the State without regard to the conflicts of laws. Any disputes arising from this agreement shall be resolved before the courts of the same State.

COUNTERPARTS
This agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement.

NON-MODIFICATION
Any modifications made to this agreement shall only be considered as agreed by the parties in the existence of a written instrument signed by both parties.

SEPARABILITY
Should any provision of this Agreement be held invalid by any competent court, the same shall apply only to the provision affected while the remaining provisions hereto shall remain valid and enforceable.

POWER OF ATTORNEY I,    First Name*Last Name*     the undersigned, do hereby grant to LIGHTEN THE LOAD DISPATCHING & CONSULTING CO. as my attorney-in-fact, to receive on my behalf information from Direct Shippers and Property Brokers, that I agree to haul freight for by signing the rate confirmation:

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:   BUSINESS NAME*

Authorized Party to sign on behalf of:   COMANY NAME*First Last*
Business owner   First Name*Last Name*
Signature:     Signature*
Date:   Date*

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties here have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

Dispatch Representative:   AliceVinson
Dispatch Company: LIGHTEN THE LOAD DISPATCHING & CONSULTING CO

Signature of Carrier Representative:   Signature*
Name of Carrier Representative:   First Name*Last Name*
Name of Carrier Company:   *

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Please Upload The Following:

1. A completed W9 Form (We have one you can fill out if you don’t have one)

2. A copy of your Motor Carrier Authority Form

3. A copy of your Insurance Certificate

4. A copy of your Notice of Assignment (FACTORING ONLY)

5. Direct Deposit (Direct Broker Invoicing ONLY)

6. Driver's Profile (with a copy of driver's license or CDL depending on your truck)

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TO COMPLETE THIS CARRIER AGREEMENT,

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