Source: https://api.convoy.com/v0/terms-of-service/carrier
Timestamp: 2017-07-28 02:52:52
Document Index: 110849892

Matched Legal Cases: ['§13102', '§13102', '§13902', '§172', '§173', '§397', '§261', '§ 342', '§14706', '§14706', '§14706']

This Terms of Service Agreement (the “Agreement”) describes the terms by which Greypoint, Inc., doing business as “Convoy,” (“Convoy”) offers to you, as a Carrier, access to its website www.convoy.com (the “Site”) and the associated mobile software application platform owned and operated by Convoy (“Mobile App”). Convoy provides an online and mobile platform (the “Service”) to connect Shippers with Carriers for the transportation of cargo whereby Shippers can submit a request for the transportation of cargo (“Shipment”). Carriers can accept such requests, and both Shippers and Carriers can track such requests. The Service includes access to all applications, content and downloads offered by Convoy, including the Site, Mobile App, and associated user content. Convoy does not assess the suitability, legality, regulatory compliance, quality or ability of any Shipper or shipped items scheduled through the use of the Service, and Convoy makes no warranty regarding the same.
This Agreement sets forth the terms for use of the Service by Carriers. By signing up and registering with Convoy or by accessing or using the Service, you are accepting this Agreement, on behalf of yourself or the company, entity or organization that you represent, and you represent and warrant that you have the right, authority, and capacity to enter into this Agreement, on behalf of yourself or the company, entity or organization that you represent. You may not access or use the Service or accept this Agreement if you are not at least 18 years old. Please read this Agreement carefully before using the Service. Use of the Service is conditioned on your agreement to all of the terms and conditions contained in the Agreement, including the policies and terms linked to or otherwise referenced in the Agreement, all of which are hereby incorporated into the Agreement.
Carrier means a motor carrier as defined by 49 USC §13102(14) with authority issued by the federal and applicable state governments to haul cargo for hire. As a Carrier who accesses or uses the Service, you are an independent contractor and remain solely responsible for screening, selecting, hiring, training, supervising, managing, assigning, and dispatching your drivers; as well as for the inspection and maintenance of your motor vehicle equipment and accessories. You are solely responsible for your own actions, omissions, training, oversight, compliance with regulatory and safety requirements, and all management of your equipment, services, drivers, employees, contractors, agents and servants. You maintain sole control over the methods and results by which you perform cargo transportation services, and retain the sole duty to provide, maintain, manage and control the equipment, personnel, and expertise required to transport Shippers’ cargo. Convoy is not an agent of you or any Carrier, and no Carrier is an agent of Convoy.
CONVOY IS NOT A MOTOR CARRIER. NO INTERPRETATION OF WRITTEN OR ORAL REMARKS IN ANY AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY CONVOY IS A MOTOR CARRIER, OR THAT CONVOY IS SUBJECT TO THE REGULATORY OR LEGAL REQUIREMENTS OR LIABILITIES OF A MOTOR CARRIER. CONVOY HAS NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY TRANSPORTATION OR MOTOR CARRIER SERVICES PROVIDED TO ANY SHIPPER OR ANY OTHER PARTY USING THE SERVICES. NO INTERLINING ARRANGEMENT IS CREATED BY THIS AGREEMENT.
Convoy offers a platform to connect Shippers and Carriers, but does not provide actual transportation services or act in any way as a Carrier. It is your obligation to provide transportation services, which may be scheduled through the use of the Service. Convoy has no responsibility for any shipping services you provide to Shippers.
A Shipper is defined by 49 USC §13102(13), and warrants under Convoy’s Terms & Conditions applicable to Shippers that it owns, possesses, or otherwise controls the rights to transport cargo by way of the Service.
This Agreement does not make you an agent, legal representative, joint venture, or partner of Convoy for any purpose. You understand and agree that you will act as an independent contractor and are in no way authorized to make any contract, warranty or representation on behalf of Convoy, or to create any obligation express or implied on behalf of Convoy. It is expressly agreed and understood that you shall not be considered under this Agreement as having any employment status with Convoy, or as being entitled to any plans, distributions, or benefits extended by Convoy to its employees.
Convoy provides a platform via the Mobile App and our Website (defined above as the “Services”) so that Shippers may submit Shipments through the Service. Shippers will provide the following information as part of requesting Shipments:
Convoy is not responsible for any Shipment terms entered into between you and any Shipper. Once Convoy accepts a Shipment for posting, the Shipment’s details will be posted to the Service. The Shipper may cancel a Shipment at any time prior to a Carrier accepting it. You may view a list of Shipments available to you at any time and accept a Shipment through the Service. Once you accept a Shipment, you will be assigned to perform transportation services related to the Shipment.
Convoy will notify the Shipper that the Shipment has been accepted. It also will notify you that the Shipment has been assigned to you; PROVIDED, however, that Convoy does not guarantee that your attempt to accept any Shipment will be successful. Convoy assigns Shipments to the first Carrier which accepts the Shipper’s posting. If the original Carrier assignment fails for whatever reason, the Shipper’s Shipment will be re-posted to the Service for availability by all interested Carriers.
Within a reasonable time after accepting tender of cargo for transport, you shall upload to the Service your bill of lading for the shipment. You shall not name Convoy as either a shipper or consignee on any bill of lading. Convoy is not responsible for any Shipment terms entered into between you and a Shipper.
Unless otherwise agreed, freight charges stated in the App and agreed to by your acceptance of transports hereunder include any and all accessorial charges, such as inside delivery, wait time, fuel surcharges and storage charges. You will provide Convoy advance notice of any and all unspecified ancillary services or costs for which you might like to charge Convoy and Shippers, such as lumper charges, specialized equipment needed for blocking, bracing, marking or securement, “truck ordered not used” fees, extra stop charges and driver assist charges. Absent express prior agreement, Convoy does not guarantee that invoices for accessorial and/or ancillary services will be paid.
Once a Shipment is completed, you shall post to the Service a proof of delivery signed by the authorized recipient.
Convoy may, as a convenience and value added service, provide you through the Service with access to GPS services, Google Maps or similar service to suggest routing. However, any such routing information is for your convenience only. It is not instructional or mandatory.
Upon registering with the Service, you shall provide Convoy: (i) a copy of your FMCSA Operating Authority; (ii) a completed W-9 form; and (iii) proof of insurance as described in Section 3.2 below.
You shall procure and maintain, at your sole cost and expense, with reputable and financially responsible insurance underwriters maintaining a rating of B+ or higher, acceptable to Convoy, the following insurance coverages:
Automobile Liability insurance to include any automobile, or all owned, non-owned and hired automobiles, covering bodily injury (including injury resulting in death) and loss of or damage to property in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per incident for tractor-trailers, $750,000 per incident for straight trucks and $500,000 per incident for cargo vans.
Motor Truck Cargo Liability insurance in an amount not less than $100,000 per incident for drayage and tractor-trailers, $50,000 per incident for straight trucks, and $25,000 per incident for cargo vans, and shall not contain any exclusions for employee theft or dishonesty.
Any other insurance that may be required by any applicable federal, state or local laws, rules, regulations or ordinances.
You shall provide to Convoy certificates of insurance and, on request, copies of all policies and endorsements. “Greypoint, Inc.” will be listed as a certificate holder. You will ensure Convoy is provided notice of cancellation or modification of any insurance required under this agreement at least 30 days in advance of any cancellation or modification of the required insurance.
You shall not re-broker, co-broker, subcontract, assign, or cause or permit any other person or entity to perform any of your obligations hereunder, or cause or permit any Shipment tendered hereunder to be transported by any other third-party carrier, or any other substitute mode of transportation, without the express written consent of Convoy and the Shipper.
You warrant that your current safety rating issued by FMCSA is not less than “Satisfactory.” In the event you are issued a safety rating of less than “Satisfactory” at any time during the term of this Agreement, you shall notify Convoy immediately in the manner prescribed in the Notices provision contained hereinbelow. Convoy shall have the right to terminate this Agreement immediately upon any such issuance of a safety rating less than “Satisfactory.”
You represent and warrant that you are licensed by FMCSA as a for-hire motor carrier of property in interstate commerce pursuant to 49 USC §13902. With respect to the transportation services provided under this Agreement, you shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances. You shall defend, indemnify and hold Convoy and Shippers harmless from and against any and all fines, penalties, judgments, liabilities, expenses and costs of any nature resulting from your failure to comply with all such laws, rules, regulations and ordinances.
You represent and warrant that you are in compliance, and shall maintain compliance during the term of this Agreement, with all applicable federal, state and local laws relating to the provision of services including, but not limited to: transportation of Hazardous Materials (including the licensing and training of Haz-Mat qualified drivers), as defined in 49 C.F.R. §172.800, §173, and §397 et seq. to the extent that any shipments hereunder constitute Hazardous Materials; security regulations; owner/operator lease regulations; loading and securement of freight regulations; implementation and maintenance of driver safety regulations including, but not limited to, hiring, controlled substances and alcohol testing, and hours of service regulations; sanitation, temperature, and contamination requirements for transporting food, perishable, and other products, including without limitation the Food Safety Modernization Act, the Sanitary Food Transportation Act of 2005 and the FDA’s Final Rule pertaining to Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food, qualification and licensing and training of drivers; implementation and maintenance of equipment safety regulations; maintenance and control of the means and method of transportation including, but not limited to, performance of drivers; all applicable insurance laws and regulations including, but not limited to, workers’ compensation.
You warrant that you shall perform all transportation services pursuant to this Agreement with equipment that is in good order, condition and repair and that meets with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations. You will not supply equipment that has been used to transport hazardous wastes, solid or liquid, regardless of whether they meet the definition in 40 C.F.R. §261.1 et. seq. You will furnish equipment for transporting cargo which is sanitary, and free of any contamination, suitable for the particular commodity being transported and which will not cause in whole or in part adulteration of the commodity as defined in 21 U.S.C § 342.
In Convoy’s Terms & Conditions applicable to Shippers, Shippers are advised that they are responsible to the extent allowed by law to review and accept or decline a Carrier’s trailer for cleanliness, odor, leaks, dirt or other conditions that may be unacceptable to the Shipper; and that they may notify Convoy immediately and request alternative arrangements if a trailer is unacceptable. Shippers are further advised that they should ensure in coordination with Carriers that adequate blocking, bracing and packaging for the safe stowage of cargo is used. However, these terms do not alter a Carrier’s responsibility regarding equipment, stowage and other safety matters that operate as a matter of law.
During the term of this Agreement, and for a period of one (1) year from its termination, you shall neither initiate nor accept any direct or indirect business relationship with any Shipper to which you are first introduced by the Service, or in connection with use of the Service. You understand that any such Shipper must elicit and procure transportation services exclusively through the Service unless otherwise agreed by the parties in writing. Your obligation in this regard extends to instances where a Shipper contacts you and seeks to establish a business relationship that does not include Convoy. This provision shall continue in force beyond termination of this Agreement for one (1) year subsequent to termination.
If you book or otherwise makes available any direct or indirect business relationship with any Shipper that was first introduced to you by Convoy in violation of this Agreement, you shall be jointly and severally liable with the Shipper to Convoy for each such violation in an amount equal to twenty percent (20%) of all revenues paid by the Shipper to you.
By Convoy’s Terms & Conditions applicable to Shippers, Shippers which use the Service are advised for informational purposes that a Carrier’s liability for lost, destroyed damaged or delayed cargo in interstate and international transit generally is defined by 14 USC §14706 (referred to as “the Carmack Amendment”) and by comparable state and common law for intrastate transit. Shippers are further advised that a Carrier may impose time limits for filing of loss and damage claims, as well as for filing any action at law for cargo loss or damage as provided by 49 USC §14706. Convoy recommends that Shippers consult with a qualified attorney regarding any action they might wish to pursue against a Carrier based on lost, damaged, delayed or destroyed cargo.
Convoy may assist Shippers with claims against Carriers for lost, damaged, delayed or destroyed cargo. For this purpose, by Convoy’s Terms & Conditions applicable to Shippers, Shippers are advised to file with Convoy their written notices of claim issued to a Carrier for cargo loss. While Convoy may facilitate processing of cargo claims, but notwithstanding Convoy’s participation in or assistance with any cargo claim, Convoy is not liable for any cargo loss which was not proximately caused by Convoy’s own wrongdoing.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Convoy and its customers harmless from any and all claims, loss, damage, expenses, or liability, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of your performance of services, or any violation of applicable law or terms of this Agreement. Any attempt to limit your liability or amend this Agreement by provisions contained in any bill of lading, delivery receipt or tariff shall be deemed null and void. Exclusions in your insurance coverage shall not exonerate you from this liability.
If you will transport cargo to, from or through California, you warrant that that you are compliant with any and all applicable California Air Resource Board regulations and requirements. You shall notify Convoy through the Service within three (3) days of any change in your compliance status.
You shall not insert “Convoy” or “Greypoint, Inc.” on any receipt, bill of lading, manifest, or other shipping document. In the event you do so, such insertion shall be deemed to be for your convenience, or due to your oversight, and shall not operate to alter Convoy’s status as a Broker, or the Carrier’s status as the responsible Carrier. The provisions set forth in any shipping document used by a Shipper or you shall not supersede, alter, or modify any term of this Agreement or add any liability or responsibility to Convoy.
You understand and agree that Convoy, from time to time, enters into master transportation contracts or like documents with certain shippers. Such contracts often provide that their terms preempt and govern over any term within a bill of lading or other shipping document that conflicts or is otherwise inconsistent with the contracts. To the extent any transport you undertake hereunder is governed by a contract between Convoy and a shipper containing such a clause, you agree that any bill of lading or other document you issue shall be subordinate to and preempted by such contract’s terms. Convoy will advise you on request as to whether any such master transportation contract or like document containing a preemptive clause exists with respect to specific shipments you undertake. You further understand and agree that such contracts or like documents may contain terms restricting the extent to which you may be entitled to collected charges for accessorial and ancillary services, in which event Convoy will not pay related charges notwithstanding any advance notice.
For each Shipment, Shipper will pay Convoy the freight charge quoted to the Shipper upon acceptance of the applicable Shipment on the Service (“freight charge”), as well as any additional charges it may incur related to the Shipment. By Convoy’s Terms & Conditions applicable to Shippers, Shippers are advised that freight charges may include, but are not limited to, detention time which may be charged, by way of example, for time beyond 30 minutes at each location for trucks 26 feet or less in length and 120 minutes at each location for trucks over 26 feet in length, overnight storage due to the Shipper not being available or able to receive the Shipment from a Carrier, any differences between costs for the actual Shipment and the description of the Shipment created on the Service. Convoy may change pricing for the Service (from time to time at its sole discretion) by updating the Site and Mobile App and without notice to Users.
For each Shipment, Convoy will pay you the freight charges quoted to you when you accept the Shipment (“Carrier Fee”), as well as additional fees Carrier may earn related to the completion of the Shipment. These fees include, but are not limited to, detention time beyond 120 minutes at each location for trucks over 26 feet in length, 30 minutes at each location for trucks 26 feet or less in length, overnight storage due to shipper not being available or able to receive the Shipment from the Carrier, and any difference in fees resulting from the actual Shipment being different from the description of the Shipment created on the Service.
You agree that you are responsible for the collection and/or payment of all taxes, which you may be liable for in any jurisdiction arising from your use of the Service. Convoy is not responsible for collecting, reporting, paying, or remitting to you any such taxes.
Convoy shall pay freight charges quoted to you on the Service regardless of whether Shippers pay Convoy. In exchange for this guarantee of payment, you shall not invoice any Shipper whose cargo you transport hereunder; and you shall look solely to Convoy for payment of freight charges hereunder. You hereby waive any right you may otherwise have to proceed or commence any action against any Shipper for the collection of any freight bills arising out of transportation services hereunder. You shall have no lien rights against any Shipper, or any property in your possession, for transportation effected hereunder.
In order to use certain features of the Service, you must register for an account with Convoy (“Account”) and provide certain information as prompted by the registration and Shipment creation form. You represent and warrant that: (a) all required registration information you submit is truthful and accurate; and (b) you will maintain the accuracy of such information. You may delete your Account at any time, for any reason, by contacting Convoy or following the instructions on the Service. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account login credentials and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your Account. You agree to immediately notify Convoy of any unauthorized use, or suspected unauthorized use of your Account or any other breach of security. Convoy is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with the above requirements.
Convoy owns and retains ownership in the Site and all intellectual property therein. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Convoy grants you a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive, revocable license to use the Site for your internal business use during the term of this Agreement.
Convoy owns and retains ownership in the Mobile App and all intellectual property therein. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Convoy grants you a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive, revocable license to install and use the Mobile App, in executable object code format only, solely on your own handheld mobile device and for your internal business use during the term of this Agreement.
Users may contact Convoy’s technical support center for any support- related issues arising from the use of the Service by following the instructions on the Service.
General Liability: $1,000,000 Auto Liability: $1,000,000 Contingent Cargo Liability: $100,000
Upon request, Convoy may procure insurance coverage amounts that exceed these limits, and the evidence of such coverage shall be in the form of an insurance certificate provided to you on request. Convoy’s maximum liability to you for any loss shall be limited to Convoy’s insurance policy terms and conditions and the dollar amounts for coverage hereinbelow.
Convoy’s contingent cargo insurance is subject to the terms, conditions and certain limitations and/or exclusions as contained in the policy, and the terms, conditions and requirements as outlined within this Agreement, which are subject to change at any time. The existence of Convoy’s contingent cargo insurance in no way shifts or places any legal or contractual liability on Convoy, nor does it exonerate the your duties and liabilities under the 49 USC §14706 or this Agreement.
Convoy owns intellectual property rights in and to the Service, including but not limited to the Site, Mobile App, including all related software and servers, in and to our trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, domain names, taglines and trade dress (collectively, the “Marks”). Users acknowledge and agree that Convoy owns all right, title, and interest in and to the Service, including all intellectual property rights therein. Users understand and agree that without a written license agreement with Convoy, Users may not make any use of the Marks. Except as expressly granted in this Agreement, all rights, title and interest in and to the Service, and in and to the Marks are reserved by Convoy.
Users hereby grant, and represent and warrant that they have the right to grant, to Convoy an irrevocable, nonexclusive, royalty-free and fully paid, sublicenseable, worldwide license, to use, copy, modify, create derivative works of, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, and otherwise exploit in any manner such User Content in all formats and distribution channels, now known or hereafter devised (including in connection with the Services and Convoy's business and on third-party sites and services), without further notice to or consent from You, and without the requirement of payment to You or any other person or entity. All rights in and to the User Content not expressly granted to Convoy in this Agreement are reserved by Users.
We may terminate access, usage or subscription to the Site, as the case may be, for repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances. THIRD PARTY SITES AND LOCATION INFORMATION
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold Convoy (and its officers, employees, and agents) harmless, including costs and attorneys’ fees, from any claim or demand made by any third party due to or arising out of your (i) use of the Service, (ii) User Content, (iii) interaction with any other User, (iv) violation of this Agreement; (v) violation of applicable laws or regulations; or (vi) your shipment services. Convoy reserves the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us and you agree to cooperate with our defense of these claims. You agree not to settle any matter without the prior written consent of Convoy. Convoy will use reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim, action or proceeding upon becoming aware of it.
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold Carriers (and their officers, employees, and agents) harmless, including costs and attorneys’ fees, from any and all damages, claims or losses arising out of your performance of this Agreement, to the extent such damages, claims or losses are caused by you or your employees’ or agents’ negligence or intentional conduct.
By Convoy’s separate Terms & Conditions applicable to Shippers, Shippers agree to defend, indemnify and hold you (and your officers, employees, and agents) harmless, including costs and attorneys’ fees, from any and all damages, claims or losses arising out of the Shippers’ performance under this Agreement, to the extent such damages, claims or losses are caused by the negligence or other intentional conduct of the Shippers or their employees or agents.
This Agreement will remain in full force and effect while you use the Service. Convoy may at any time terminate this Agreement in its sole discretion if (a) you have breached any provision of this Agreement (or have acted in a manner that clearly shows you do not intend to, or are unable to, comply with this Agreement); (b) Convoy is required to do so by law (for example, where the provision of the Service to you is, or becomes, unlawful); (c) Convoy has elected to discontinue the Service; or (d) for your poor performance as a Carrier in Convoy’s sole discretion. Upon termination of this Agreement, your Account and right to access and use the Service will terminate immediately.
Greypoint, Inc. 1700 7th Ave, Ste 116 #287 Seattle WA 98101 Phone: 855-5-CONVOY; (855-526-6869) Fax: (206) 519-6729 Email: support@convoy.com
CONVOY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, LIABILITY OR LOSSES ARISING OUT OF: (i) YOUR USE OF OR RELIANCE ON THE SERVICES OR YOUR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES; OR (ii) ANY TRANSACTION OR RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOU AND ANY OTHER USER OR ANY THIRD PARTY. CONVOY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DELAY OR FAILURE IN PERFORMANCE RESULTING FROM CAUSES BEYOND CONVOY'S REASONABLE CONTROL. IN NO EVENT SHALL CONVOY'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES AND CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED (US $500.00) U.S. DOLLARS.