Freight Dispatch Agreement

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. The Carrier agrees to pay Dispatcher the rate of 5% 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 every 1st day of every week, or, no later than 24 hours after receiving payment from broker.
RELATIONSHIP: The relationship between the parties shall be of an independent contractor. Dispatch shall offer freight transportation shipments to Carrier to 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 (1) week and shall automatically renew on a weekly basis, unless both parties agree to adjustments, thereafter.
TERMINATION: The Parties may terminate this agreement by giving a written notice to the other no later than one (1) day prior to agreement renewal.
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 laws of the State of 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF: The parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
Name of Dispatch Representative: Jesse Grayson Jr.      
Signature of Dispatch Representative:   Signature       
Name of Dispatch Company: LUES MULTI SERVICE LLC
Signature of Carrier Representative: Signature*   
Name of Carrier Representative:   First NameLast Name   
Name of Carrier Company:   Name

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