WHEREAS, DISPATCHER is a transportation dispatcher handling the necessary paperwork between a FREIGHT BROKER and the CARRIER in order to secure “CARGO” 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, fax calls to, from the FREIGHT BROKER 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 FREIGHT BROKER, CARRIER agreement.
OBLIGATIONS OF CARRIER
1.
CARRIER agrees to pay the DISPATCHER a $150 WEEKLY FLAT FEE regardless of the face value of the load tender between the FREIGHT BROKER, and CARRIER as stated on the load confirmation sheet when dispatching DRY VAN, and FLATBED equipment types. CARRIER agrees and understands that the $150 WEEKLY FLAT FEE is based on the equipment type and will be charged per booked load and invoiced weekly every Friday via emailed invoice. The $150 WEEKLY FLAT FEE is also applied to all Heavy Haul and Over-Dimensional Loads booked on the carrier’s behalf. Heavy Haul and Over-Dimensional carriers must meet below listed requirements and equipment in order to satisfy our requirements.
2. CARRIER gives DISPATCHER authority to provide his signature for rate confirmation sheets, invoices and associated paperwork necessary for securing cargo and billing purposes. The terms of this agreement shall be perpetual, provided that either party may terminate the same by giving a written notice to the other party.
3. CARRIER shall be liable for loss, damage, or liability occasioned by the transportation of property arranged by DISPATCHER, FREIGHT BROKER while in the possession of the carrier.
4. CARRIER agrees to hold DISPATCHER, harmless from any liability for personal injury or property damage occurring during operation conducted by CARRIER pursuant to this agreement.
5. CARRIER will be responsible to comply with all applicable state and federal regulations pertaining to the operation of a motor carrier.
6. This agreement shall be deemed to be effective on the first date that CARRIER, DISPATCHER, and/or FREIGHT BROKER commence business together, and the parties hereby agree that the provisions herein properly express and memorialize the complete understanding as contained in any prior agreement either written or verbal.
7. CARRIER understands that the invoice must be fulfilled in payment no later than 24 hours upon the date that the invoice is received by the CARRIER.
8. LATE PAYMENTS, will institute a $40.00 late fee for each day following the 24 hour grace period to fulfill the invoice.
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