GRANITESKY DISPATCHING
Dispatch Service Agreement
Supporting the Backbone of American Freight.
This Dispatch Service Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between GraniteSky Dispatching ("Dispatcher") and the undersigned Carrier ("Carrier").
By signing below, the Carrier agrees to the following terms and conditions.
1. SERVICES PROVIDED
GraniteSky Dispatching agrees to provide dispatch support services, which may include:
Searching and securing freight opportunities
Negotiating freight rates with brokers and shippers
Scheduling pickups and deliveries
Communicating with brokers, shippers, and receivers
Completing broker setup packets
Sending rate confirmations
Assisting with appointment scheduling
Monitoring shipment progress
Providing general dispatch support throughout transportation
GraniteSky Dispatching acts solely as an independent dispatch service and is not a licensed freight broker, motor carrier, or transportation provider.
2. CARRIER RESPONSIBILITIES
Carrier agrees to:
Maintain active MC and DOT operating authority.
Maintain all required insurance throughout this Agreement.
Operate in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Deliver freight safely and on time.
Notify Dispatcher immediately of delays, breakdowns, accidents, or other issues affecting scheduled loads.
Provide Proof of Delivery (POD) immediately after delivery.
Maintain professional communication with brokers, shippers, and receivers.
Carrier remains solely responsible for the safe operation of its equipment, compliance with regulations, cargo security, and all transportation services performed.
3. DISPATCH FEE
Carrier agrees to pay GraniteSky Dispatching a dispatch fee equal to 8% of the gross amount of each load booked by GraniteSky Dispatching, unless another written agreement has been executed.
The dispatch fee becomes earned when the Carrier accepts a load that GraniteSky Dispatching secures and confirms on the Carrier's behalf.
4. PAYMENT
Invoices will be issued according to the billing schedule established between Dispatcher and Carrier.
Carrier agrees to pay all invoices by the due date shown on the invoice.
Late payments may result in suspension of dispatch services until the account is brought current.
5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
GraniteSky Dispatching is an independent contractor.
Nothing contained within this Agreement creates a partnership, employer-employee relationship, joint venture, or agency relationship between the parties.
6. NO GUARANTEE OF LOADS
GraniteSky Dispatching will make reasonable efforts to locate freight opportunities.
However, Dispatcher does not guarantee:
Any minimum number of loads
Any minimum revenue
Specific freight lanes
Particular freight rates
Broker acceptance
Freight availability depends on market conditions, broker requirements, and Carrier qualifications.
7. CANCELLATION
Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to the other party.
Termination does not affect GraniteSky Dispatching's right to receive dispatch fees for loads booked and accepted before the termination becomes effective.
8. CONFIDENTIALITY
Both parties agree to keep confidential all proprietary business information exchanged during the course of this relationship, including customer information, broker contacts, pricing information, and business practices, except where disclosure is required by law.
9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
GraniteSky Dispatching provides dispatch support only.
Dispatcher is not responsible for:
Cargo loss or damage
Equipment damage
Accidents
Mechanical failures
Missed appointments
Detention charges
Lumper fees
Fuel costs
Tolls
Traffic violations
Regulatory penalties
Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from transportation services performed by the Carrier
Carrier remains solely responsible for transportation operations and compliance with all applicable laws.
10. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Oklahoma unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.
11. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
Carrier agrees that electronic signatures, electronic records, and electronically submitted documents are valid and legally binding to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between GraniteSky Dispatching and the Carrier regarding dispatch services and supersedes any prior verbal or written agreements relating to those services.
Any amendments must be made in writing and agreed to by both parties.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By signing below, I acknowledge that:
I have read and understand this Agreement.
I have had the opportunity to ask questions before signing.
I agree to the terms contained herein.
I certify that the information provided during onboarding is accurate and complete.
Carrier Name
graniteskydispatch@yahoo.com