DISPATCH is a transportation dispatcher handling the necessary paperwork between SHIPPERS and/or BROKERS and the CARRIER in order to secure “Freight” for said CARRIER.
WHEREAS, CARRIER is a Motor CONTRACT Carrier subject to the jurisdiction of the ICC: NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and covenants hereinafter contained it is mutually agreed by and between parties’ hereto as follows:
OBLIGATIONS OF DISPATCHER:
1. DISPATCHER agrees to handle paperwork, phone calls, and faxes from the BROKER or SHIPPER to tender commodities shipments to CARRIER for transportation in interstate commerce by CARRIER between points and places within the scope of CARRIER’S operating authority.
2. DISPATCHER bears no financial or legal responsibility in the transaction between the SHIPPER or Broker and you the CARRIER.
3. DISPATCHER will:
A. make 100% effort to keep truck(s) loaded.
B. CARRIER will be contacted (by phone call/text/email) about EVERY load we find to offer, and the driver will ACCEPT or REJECT the load.
C. Invoice the CARRIER at time of service; also provide a copy of each Load Confirmation Sheet.
D. Payment is due to DISPATCHER at time of invoice.
OBLIGATIONS OF CARRIER:
1.CARRIER agrees to pay a flat rate fee of 8% per load. Which will be billed and due upon receipt of each rate confirmation the first week and every Sunday thereafter.
2.CARRIER agrees to pay a non-refundable retainer fee of $175 upfront for the securement of services.
3.CARRIER gives DISPATCHER authority to provide his signature for rate confirmation sheets, invoice and associated paperwork necessary for securing cargo and billing purposes.
The terms of this agreement shall be continuous, provided that either party may terminate the same by giving 30 days written notice to the other.
4.SHIPPER agrees to pay CARRIER promptly, following receiving the invoice. The amount to be paid by SHIPPER to CARRIER shall be established between parties on a per shipment basis prior to commencement of each individual shipment.A load confirmation including details of shipment and revenue to be paid will be supplied via FAX or EMAIL by SHIPPER/BROKER/DISPATCHER to CARRIER. Confirmation will be signed by DISPATCHER and returned via FAX or EMAIL to SHIPPER/ BROKER. Payments are due to the DISPATCHER for services rendered are not contingent on outstanding payments due to the CARRIER for loads that he/she has hauled for the SHIPPER OR BROKER. Failure to pay the DISPATCHER for services rendered will result in termination of contract and services immediately unless otherwise determined by the DISPATCHER.
