WHEREAS, DISPATCHER is a transportation dispatcher responsible for handling necessary paperwork, phone calls, and fax communications between a BROKER and the CARRIER to secure cargo for the CARRIER;
WHEREAS, CARRIER is a Motor Contract Carrier subject to the jurisdiction of the ICC;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
Obligations of Dispatcher
* DISPATCHER agrees to handle all paperwork, phone calls, and fax communications to and from the BROKER to tender commodity shipments to CARRIER for transportation in interstate commerce by CARRIER within the scope of CARRIER's operating authority.
* DISPATCHER bears no financial or legal responsibility in the transaction between the SHIPPER, BROKER, and CARRIER.
* The CARRIER grants True Grit Logistics the authority to search for loads on their behalf upon request, utilizing their certified dispatchers.
Obligations of Carrier
* CARRIER agrees to pay DISPATCHER a service fee of 10% or $50, whichever is greater. All payments will be made within 48 hours.
* SHIPPER/BROKER agrees to pay CARRIER upon receipt of a freight bill and proof of delivery of each shipment to its assigned destination, free of damage or shortage. The payment amount will be established between the parties on a per-shipment basis before the commencement of each shipment. A load confirmation, including shipment details and revenue, will be supplied via email by SHIPPER/BROKER to CARRIER.
* If a higher line haul is required for a shipment, the CARRIER will notify True Grit Logistics before the load is secured.
* CARRIER is responsible for any loss, damage, or liability resulting from the transportation of property arranged by DISPATCHER or SHIPPER while in CARRIER's possession.
* CARRIER agrees to hold DISPATCHER and SHIPPER harmless from any liability for personal injury or property damage occurring during operations conducted by CARRIER under this agreement.
* CARRIER will comply with all applicable state and federal regulations pertaining to the operation of a motor carrier. CARRIER agrees to maintain all necessary licenses and permits (e.g., UC, R, IFTA, IRP) to operate as a motor carrier, whether intrastate or interstate. Additionally, CARRIER/Trucking Company will maintain general liability insurance of $1 million and cargo insurance of $100,000, as required by the home state of the CARRIER/Trucking Company.
Termination of Contract
This agreement shall be effective from the first date that CARRIER and DISPATCHER commence business together. The contract will be considered fulfilled and terminated upon the delivery of the load and submission of the Bill of Lading (BOL) by the CARRIER to the DISPATCHER. At that point, the DISPATCHER or CARRIER will have no further obligations under this contract until the CARRIER requests assistance in finding another load.