American Spark Logistics LLC

This Independent Contractor Owner/Operator Lease Agreement (the "Agreement") is made as of this day by and between American Spark Logistics LLC, and ("Leaser"), for the provision by Leaser of certain services to American Spark Logistics LLC as further defined in this Agreement.

A. It is expressly agreed that {fullName}  shall always be acting as an independent contractor during the performance of any services arising under this Agreement, and further that this Agreement does not constitute, and shall not be construed as constituting or creating, an employer/employee relationship between {fullName} and American Spark Logistics LLC. Under no circumstances is {fullName} an agent of American Spark Logistics LLC, and {fullName}  has no authority to bind American Spark Logistics LLC in any manner.

B. {fullName} is solely responsible for the means and methods of carrying out its services under this Agreement. {fullName} warrants and represents that {fullName} is in business for itself, has invested in its own equipment, is regularly engaged in providing the types of services being provided hereunder, and is available to provide the same or similar services to other companies or enterprises.

C.{fullName} shall report and pay in a timely fashion all necessary amounts for worker’s compensation insurance, federal and state taxes, unemployment insurance, social security, and other withholdings or insurances for itself and its employees, which includes any individual providing services on behalf of {fullName} to American Spark Logistics LLC under this Agreement. {fullName} agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless American Spark Logistics LLC, its owners, affiliated companies, employees, agents and representatives, from any and all claims, demands, damages, suits, losses, liabilities, causes of action, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of {fullName}’s failure to comply with the terms of this paragraph. The foregoing statement shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the provision of services by {fullName} to American Spark Logistics LLC under this Agreement.

D. In connection with the services performed under this Agreement, it is the policy of American Spark Logistics LLC and, by operation of this Agreement, a requirement of {fullName} to observe and comply with the Civil Rights Act (Title VII) of Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Executive Order 11246, the Veterans ReAdjustment Act of 1974, American Disability Act of 1992 and all applicable and pertinent regulations related thereto, the basic requirement of which prohibit discriminating against any individual because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or handicap. {fullName} shall take affirmative action to hire employees without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or other protected class, or because he/she is a veteran or disabled veteran in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant for employment is qualified. The aforesaid provisions shall include, but shall not be limited to, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. {fullName} agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless American Spark Logistics LLC, its owners, affiliated companies, employees, agents and representatives, from any and all claims, demands, damages, suits, losses, liabilities, causes of action, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of {fullName}’s failure to comply with the terms of this paragraph.

E. American Spark Logistics LLC, maintains a strong commitment to provide a safe workplace and to establish policies promoting high standards of health and safety. In keeping with this commitment, it is American Spark Logistics LLC’s intent to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace for all employees, contractors and visitors. {fullName} agrees to exclude from American Spark Logistics LLC, jobsites, premises and work areas any illegal and unauthorized drugs, controlled substances and alcohol. Any {fullName} found in violation of this policy will be removed from American Spark Logistics LLC jobsites, premises and work areas immediately and when appropriate, such individuals will be reported to the proper law enforcement agencies.

A. This Agreement shall not constitute an exclusive arrangement and American Spark Logistics LLC retains the right to engage other entities and individuals to perform and render any type of services, including services of the same type then being performed by {fullName} . Similarly, because {fullName} is regularly engaged in providing the type of services it is providing to American Spark Logistics LLC, this Agreement does not preclude {fullName} from providing the same or similar type of services to other entities and individuals; provided, however, that it is expressly understood as to any project to which {fullName}  is introduced or performs services through American Spark Logistics LLC, {fullName} shall not obtain additional work for that project except through American Spark Logistics LLC.

A. Prior to the commencement of services under this Agreement, American Spark Logistics LLC shall provide {fullName} witha Certificate of Insurance in accordance with American Spark Logistics LLC's Certificate of Insurance Form Guidelines attached as Exhibit "A" to this Agreement. {fullName} shall maintain the required insurance during all times that {fullName} is providing services to American Spark Logistics LLC under this Agreement.

A. {fullName} shall comply with all federal, state and local laws governing interstate and intrastate trucking as well as all other laws, regulations, requirements, and licensing required to operate its trucking business in the states in which {fullName} conducts business.

B. {fullName} acknowledges and agrees that: (i) all vehicle and other inspections required by law are current and that all vehicles are roadworthy and in proper working condition; (ii) all vehicles are equipped with the proper and current vehicle registration(s) tag(s) and sticker(s) required by law; (iii) any {fullName} driver, operator or other employee or agent operating an {fullName} vehicle shall at all times physically possess and maintain the proper licensing documents required by law to operate the vehicle including, but not limited to, documentation proving the driver or operator has proper Commercial Drivers License ("CDL-A"), Department of Transportation ("DOT") and/or other required credentials, and that all vehicle drivers and operators comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ("FMCSA") regulations; (iv) that all vehicles on American Spark Logistics LLC projects are equipped with a working back up warning device; and (vi) that all vehicles on American Spark Logistics LLC projects are equipped with a "body stop" that is utilized at all times when performing any work or maintenance on the vehicles.

C. {fullName} agrees that the use or possession of firearms while performing services for American Spark Logistics LLC is prohibited. In addition, no {fullName} may use any hand held cell phone or other electronic device while actively providing services for American Spark Logistics LLC under this Agreement.

A.To the fullest extent permitted by law, {fullName} agrees to defend, indemnify, protect and hold harmless American Spark Logistics LLC, its affiliated companies, members, employees, agents and representatives, as well as any additional individuals and entities American Spark Logistics LLC is required to defend, indemnify and hold harmless under the contract documents or other laws applicable to the project (the "Indemnified Parties"), from and against any claim, demand, lawsuit, damage, loss, cost, expense, and/or other liability (including costs and attorneys' fees, and including costs and attorneys' fees incurred to enforce this indemnity obligation), caused by, arising out of, in connection with, or resulting from the performance of the {fullName}'s services under this Agreement, where any such claim, demand, lawsuit, damage, loss, cost, expense or other liability is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease, or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property including the loss of use resulting therefrom, and is caused by or arises in whole or in part, from any negligent or on-negligent act or omission of {fullName} or any of its agents, employees, subcontractors or others; provided, however, {fullName}'s duty hereunder shall not arise if such claim, demand, lawsuit, damage, loss, cost, expense, and/or other liability is caused by the sole negligence of a party indemnified hereunder.

B. {fullName}'s obligation hereunder shall not be limited by the provisions of any workers' compensation or similar act. Should any individual or entity assert a claim or institute a suit, action, or proceeding against American Spark Logistics LLC or other Indemnified Parties involving the manner or sufficiency of the performance of the services under this Agreement, {fullName} shall upon the request of American Spark Logistics LLC or other Indemnified Parties promptly assume the defense of such claim, suit, action or proceeding at {fullName}'s expense, and shall use legal counsel acceptable to American Spark Logistics LLC. To the fullest extent permitted by law, {fullName} shall indemnify and hold harmless American Spark Logistics LLC and the other Indemnified Parties from and against any liability, loss, damage, or expense (including costs and attorneys' fees, and including costs and attorneys' fees incurred to enforce this indemnity obligation) arising out of or related to such claim, suit, action or proceeding. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to require any indemnification which would make this paragraph void or unenforceable or to eliminate or reduce any indemnification or rights which American Spark Logistics LLC or the other Indemnified Parties have by operation of law. If {fullName} is a sole proprietor and elects not to procure workers' compensation insurance because such coverage is not required by law, then {fullName} agrees to waive all rights of recovery and forever release American Spark Logistics LLC and the Indemnified Parties for any injuries or damages incurred by {fullName} regardless of cause.

C. The indemnity obligations set forth in this Agreement are continuing and shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

A. American Spark Logistics LLC will quote {fullName} a rate of pay, and American Spark Logistics LLC agrees to pay {fullName} the quoted rate of pay for the services rendered in this Agreement. Payment shall at all times be governed by the terms and conditions of American Spark Logistics LLC's standard form driver/operator invoices, together with appropriate rental tickets or other supporting backup documentation as required by The terms and conditions contained in American Spark Logistics LLC's standard form driver/operator invoices are incorporated by reference into this Agreement.

B. All payments for services rendered under this Agreement shall be conditioned upon {fullName} or its employees/representatives obtaining approved signatures by American Spark Logistics LLC on the appropriate rental tickets or other supporting backup documentation required by American Spark Logistics LLC. It is the responsibility of the {fullName} to ensure that appropriate rental tickets or other supporting backup documentation required by American Spark Logistics LLC is properly completed before submission of payment request documents to American Spark Logistics LLC.

C. American Spark Logistics LLC'S payable week runs from Sunday through Saturday. American Spark Logistics LLC will disburse all checks on the following Friday. All appropriate rental tickets or other supporting backup documentation required by American Spark Logistics LLC must be received by American Spark Logistics LLC on Monday mornings by 9:00 AM. All appropriate rental tickets or other supporting backup documentation required by American Spark Logistics LLC over fourteen (14) days old will not be honored for payment until payment is received by American Spark Logistics LLC under the contract documents applicable to the project. It is the responsibility of {fullName} to communicate these rules to its employees/representatives.

D. {fullName} shall furnish an executed Affidavit and Release of Liens in the form attached as Exhibit "B" to this Agreement as a condition precedent to every payment due and owing under this Agreement.

A. {fullName} shall immediately notify and thereafter furnish a full and complete report to American Spark Logistics LLC's dispatch office of any accidents, injuries or moving violations involving {fullName} or its employees, representatives, drivers, operators, subcontractors or other personnel that occur while services are rendered under or incidental to this Agreement. {fullName} shall provide the date, time, and location of the incident, together with other relevant information including, but not necessarily limited to, identification of the project and customer, identification of the vehicles and subjects involved and, if possible, photographs of damages when reporting and furnishing its full and complete report to American Spark Logistics LLC.

B. American Spark Logistics LLC will not be responsible or held liable for any lost time or damages resulting from accidents, moving violations, or other circumstances regardless of how caused. American Spark Logistics LLC will not reimburse {fullName} for any speeding or

C. {fullName} shall conduct the services arising under this Agreement strictly in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations. In addition, {fullName} shall comply with all safety and environmental rules and procedures, as well as all jobsite rules and procedures, promulgated by American Spark Logistics LLC and its

A. {fullName}, for itself and its owners, heirs, successors, assigns, administrators, representatives, employees, agents, and all other persons claiming by or through it, hereby unconditionally waive and release all claims, rights, and demands of any nature whatsoever against American Spark Logistics LLC including, without limitation, those arising out of any tax liability, unemployment claim, workers' compensation claim, accident or any other tort, statute and/or other legal claim which could in any way derive from or arise out of {fullName}'s performance of any services to or on behalf of American Spark Logistics LLC

A. {fullName} shall be responsible for all costs and attorneys' fees incurred by American Spark Logistics LLC to enforce the terms of this Agreement including, without limitation, those fees and costs incurred in connection with legal action taken between American Spark Logistics LLC and any third-party as a result of {fullName}'s acts or omissions.

A. No oral statement shall modify or otherwise affect the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement. All modifications to this Agreement must be made in writing and signed by {fullName} and B+Y LLC.

A.{fullName} acknowledges that {fullName} has read this Agreement in its entirety and understands all of its terms and conditions, and has had the opportunity to consult with legal counsel of {fullName}'s choice regarding this Agreement.

A. By signing this Agreement, the undersigned fully accepts and understands all of the above requirements of an independent contractor and that the undersigned has the authority to bind {fullName} to this Agreement.

A. Additional terms and conditions are attached as Exhibit "C" to this Agreement and are incorporated into this Agreement as if fully set forth herein.

MOTOR CARRIER/REGISTRANT

American Spark Logistics LLC

By: Frehiwot Abebe

 

 

American Spark Logistics LLC shall provide insurance as follows:

1. Commercial Automobile Liability (including all owned, leased, hired and non -owned automobiles) with a combined single limit for Bodily Injury and Property Damage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. The limit may be provided through a combination of primary and umbrella/excess liability policies. Parties referenced in

2f above shall be covered as Additional Insureds. 2.A Certificate of Insurance naming American Spark Logistics LLC, LLC as an additional insured, and indicating the minimum

coverages applicable as stated above. Cancellation, non-renewal or material modification in any policy must be submitted, approved, and available to American Spark Logistics LLC prior to commencement of services in the Agreement. Certificates of Insurance must also contain a provision that coverage afforded under the policies will not be canceled unless at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to American Spark Logistics LLC.

1. The undersigned, to support its entitlement to the requested payment identified herein, and for and in consideration of the prior and current payments made by American Spark Logistics LLC METRO, L.L.C. and/or its related entities, affiliates, subsidiaries and assigns (collectively referred to as "American Spark Logistics LLC"), to the undersigned, or to an owner, officer, employee, subcontractor or supplier of the undersigned for labor, materials, equipment, and/or services rendered or performed for American Spark Logistics LLC by or through the undersigned prior to, up to and including the date of this Affidavit and Release of Liens, hereby warrants, affirms, and certifies as follows:

A. Payment in the amount of $ , , plus any prior payments received by the undersigned prior to the date of this Affidavit and Release of Liens, represents the total value of the labor, materials, equipment, and/or services rendered by or through the undersigned for which payment is due prior to, up to and including the date of this Affidavit and Release of Liens, between the undersigned and American Spark Logistics LLC, including all (a) labor, materials, equipment, and/or services expended and performed on behalf of American Spark Logistics LLC, and (b) any and all clams, other costs, damages, or expenses incurred by the undersigned.

B. The undersigned has received payment in full for all labor, materials, equipment, and /or service rendered or performed for American Spark Logistics LLC by or through the undersigned for which payment is due prior to, up to and including the date of this Affidavit and Release of Liens, and there are no outstanding claims or damages of any nature against American Spark Logistics LLC in connection with the work performed by the undersigned.

C. The undersigned certifies that all subcontractors, material men, suppliers, employees, and others with respect to all labor, materials, equipment, and/or services performed and/or rendered by the undersigned have been paid in full prior to, up to and including the date of this Affidavit and Release of Liens including, but not limited to, all benefits, funds, insurance, workman's compensation insurance, applicable state, federal and local taxes, applicable fees, duties and other like charges. The undersigned further warrants and guarantees that no individual, corporation or other entity has filed, can properly file, or has been assigned any right by the undersigned to file any claim enumerated in this Affidavit and Release of Liens against American Spark Logistics LLC. The undersigned further certifies that it has complied with all applicable federal, state, and local taxes, codes ordinances, and regulations applicable to work performed by the undersigned.

D. The undersigned has the right, power and authority to execute this Affidavit and Final Release of Liens.

2. In consideration of the payment enumerated herein, the undersigned does hereby forever waive and release in favor of American Spark Logistics LLC all rights presently existing or that may hereafter accrue to the undersigned by reason of the labor, materials, equipment, and/or services rendered and/or performed for American Spark Logistics LLC by or through the undersigned prior to, up to and including the date of this Affidavit and Release of Liens, and further does hereby forever waive and release its right to assert any lien upon the land and/or improvements comprising any project involved with the labor, materials, equipment, and/or services rendered or performed for American Spark Logistics LLC by or through the undersigned.

3. The undersigned hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless American Spark Logistics LLC, their lenders, guarantors, successors and assigns, from any and all damages, costs, expenses, demands and suits (including attorney's fees, consultant fees, accountants' fees, and any other expenses of litigation) relating to any cause of action, claim (including but not limited to the claims enumerated in this Affidavit and Release of Liens) or lien filing by any individual, corporation, or entity with respect to any (a) labor, materials, equipment, and/or services rendered by or through the undersigned prior to, up to and including the date of this Affidavit and Release of Liens, (b) any rights waived or released herein, and (c) any misrepresentation or breach of any condition, affirmation or warranty made by the undersigned in this Affidavit and Final Release of Liens. Upon the request of American Spark Logistics LLC, the undersigned will undertake to defend any such cause of action, claim or lien filing at its sole cost and expense.

3. Any {fullName} truck receiving an overweight citation must furnish both the citation, as well as the appropriate rental tickets or other supporting backup documentation required by American Spark Logistics LLC, to American Spark Logistics LLC dispatch within forty-eight (48) hours of receiving any overweight citation. Notify the job foreman immediately upon your return to the job that loaded your truck. No overweight citation should be paid prior to speaking with American Spark Logistics LLC's Safety Manager, Dispatch, or other designated American Spark Logistics LLC personnel.

4.Any {fullName} truck stopped for an overweight violation that is given the option of shifting the load from one axle to another must do so. All {fullName} trucks must be able to scale the maximum allowable weight for its wheel base:

	VA(W/5	MD	DC(MUST HAVE DC TAGS)
TRI-AXLE	57,500	70,000	65,000
QUAD-AXLE	61,500	70,000	65,000
TRAILER	80,000	80,000	80,000

5. It is {fullName}'s responsibility to maintain legal tags on your vehicle(s It is {fullName}'s responsibility to make sure your vehicle(s) are tagged to haul a legal load in the jurisdictions that jobs are set each day. Any ticket that results from a truck that is tagged improperly is the sole responsibility of the

6. All {fullName} trucks must load and dump at locations specified by American Spark Logistics LLC only. Charges for dumping fees to American Spark Logistics LLC's accounts can only be made with daily authorization from American Spark Logistics LLC's dispatch office.

7.Any {fullName} truck caught "short dumping" is subject to job termination, and will be totally responsible for material dumped. If {fullName} truck starts at one location and the customer requests you go to another job, you must notify American Spark Logistics LLC's dispatcher before changing jobs. Any {fullName}  truck that is down or will be late must notify American Spark Logistics LLC's dispatcher before the assigned job is scheduled to start.

8.Any {fullName}  truck not on the job within thirty minutes of start time will have another truck dispatched to replace it. In the event of rain or snow, you must check in with American Spark Logistics LLC's dispatcher before reporting to the job. If rain or snow begins during the day {fullName} must contact American Spark Logistics LLC's dispatch office. {fullName} is expected to remain at work site until all work has been completed.{fullName} must check-in with American Spark Logistics LLC's dispatcher each afternoon.

9. All {fullName} TICKETs must have the following information in order to process payment:

10. Customer Name

11. PO#, when required. When subcontracting, every Ticket must have a PO# It should be written under the "Location" section of the Ticket.

12. Date

13. Location

14. Start/Stop Time and Hours

15. Load Count

16. Job Number - This number must be on every Ticket. It should be written on the upper left-hand corner of each

17. Every Ticket must be signed by the job foreman or timekeeper/load counter. If for some reason (breakdown, accident, illness, pulled from job) you are not able to have the Ticket signed, give the Ticket to another driver to get it signed for you.

18. If you work through lunch, it must be noted on the Ticket and initialed by the job foreman/timekeeper. Otherwise, you cannot be paid for this time.

19. All dump truck beds must be empty of any and all trash before performing work on a American Spark Logistics LLC job. If any trash (oil jugs, tires, soda cans, fast food containers or previous day's material) is dumped on a job, the {fullName} will be responsible for all costs for the cleanup and disposal of all such material.

20. American Spark Logistics LLC Address: 1201 Central Ave Charlotte, NC 28204, PO BOX 33098 and are parties to a written Lease Agreement (Agreement), whereby the Equipment Owner has leased to the Carrier certain motor vehicle equipment listed below, owned and controlled by the Equipment Owner, whereby the Equipment Owner is providing the Carrier as operator or operators of the Equipment for the purpose of loading, transporting and unloading freight.

21. The Original Agreement is on file at the Carrier's General Office. A copy of this Lease Agreement and receipt for the Equipment must be carried on the Equipment as required by 49 CFR $376. Carrier verifies that the Equipment is being operated by the Carrier, pursuant to the terms of the Agreement. Equipment Owner/Equipment Information

Trailer Information If applicable

22. Duration of Lease Agreement and Termination

This AGREEMENT is to become effective, and shall remain in effect for a period of one year from such date, and from year to year thereafter, subject to the right of either party hereto to cancel or terminate the AGREEMENT at any time with written notice of one party or the other.

MOTOR CARRIER/REGISTRANT

EQUIPMENT OWNER