Source: https://www.exp-logistics.com/carrier-agreement-2/
Timestamp: 2020-02-27 23:32:28
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 13901', '§172', '§173', '§397', '§261', '§ 342', '§373', '§370', '§ 342', '§14706', '§14101']

Express Logistics | Broker – Carrier Agreement
1 Workers Comp/Carrier Profile
4 Broker-Carrier Agreement
5 Carrier Represents and Warrants
6 Broker Responsibilities
7 Carrier Responsibilities
Thank you for your interest in becoming an approved carrier for Express Logistics, Inc. Once you have submitted the information below, you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of the agreement.
If you have any questions regarding these requirements, please call Express Logistics at 866-470-2776.
You will be asked to provide the following information: Copy of insurance, worker’s compensation, carrier authority, and W9 or W8.
Do you have workers' compensation?*
CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION TO NOT MAINTAIN WORKER’S COMPENSATION COVERAGE
The undersigned, as authorized representative of the motor carrier set forth below, hereby warrants and represents to (broker) that such motor carrier is not required by (state) law to maintain Workers’ Compensation insurance, and further that it has elected not to maintain such insurance.
In the event that motor carrier subsequently either (1) becomes subject to pertinent Workers’ Compensation law, or (2) motor carrier’s maintenance of Workers’ Compensation insurance remains elective but motor carrier elects to maintain such insuance, then motor carrier will provide (broker) with evidence of such insurance in compliance with the terms of the pertinent agreement between the parties.
Motor Carrier*
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By (First Name/Last Name)*
Its (title)*
AlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaNewfoundland and LabradorNew BrunswickNova ScotiaNorthwest TerritoriesNunavutOntarioPrince Edward IslandQuebecSaskatchewanYukon TerritoryOTHER
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If this is shown on your insurance, please submit a copy here as well.
Carrier Authority*
W9 or W8*
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1. Copy of Insurance
2. Workers' Compensation (if this is shown on your insurance)
3. Carrier Authority
4. W9 or W8
Please provide the amount of each type of equipment that you OWN:
53ft RGN
53ft Step Deck
53ft Reefer
48ft Dry Van
48ft RGN
48ft Step Deck
Do you have Hazmat Authority and Insurance?*
Do your services include teams?*
Do your services include LTL?*
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This Agreement is entered into this date of
by and between Express Logistics, Inc. ("BROKER"), a Registered Property Broker, Lic. No. MC-524952, and
a Registered Motor Carrier, Permit/Certificate No. DOT
("CARRIER"); collectively, the "Parties". ("Registered" means operated under authority issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (or its predecessors) within the U.S. Department of Transportation).
Agrees that a Shipper’s insertion of BROKER’s name as the carrier on a bill of lading shall be for the Shipper’s convenience only and shall not change BROKER’s status as a property broker nor CARRIER’s status as a motor carrier. BROKER is not a motor carrier and assumes no motor carrier responsibility for cargo loss and damage in the event that the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) (effective in August 2016), form of bill of lading is utilized.
Will not re-broker, co-broker, subcontract, assign, interline, or transfer the transportation of shipments hereunder to any other persons or entity conducting business under a different operating authority, without prior written consent of BROKER. If CARRIER breaches this provision, among all other remedies (whether at equity or in law), BROKER shall have the right of paying the monies it owes CARRIER directly to the delivering carrier, in lieu of payment to CARRIER. Upon BROKER’s payment to delivering carrier, CARRIER shall not be released from any liability to BROKER under this Agreement or otherwise, including any claims under MAP-21 (49 U.S.C. § 13901 et seq.). In addition to the indemnity obligation in Par 1.H, CARRIER will be liable for consequential damages for violation of this provision.
(i) Is in, and shall maintain compliance during the term of this Agreement, with all applicable federal, state and local laws relating to the provision of its 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 its drivers; all applicable insurance laws and regulations including but not limited to workers’ compensation. CARRIER agrees to provide proof of compliance upon request.
(ii) Is solely responsible for any and all management, governing, discipline, direction and control of its employees, owner/operators, and equipment with respect to operating within all applicable federal and state legal and regulatory requirements to ensure the safe operation of CARRIERS vehicles, drivers and facilities. CARRIER and BROKER agree that safe and legal operation of the CARRIER and its drivers shall completely and without question govern and supersede any service requests, demands, preferences, instructions, and information from BROKER or BROKER’s customer with respect to any shipment at any time.
CARRIER shall defend, indemnify and hold BROKER and its shipper customer harmless from any claims, actions or damages, arising out of its performance under this Agreement, including cargo loss and damage, theft, delay, damage to property, and personal injury or death. Neither Party shall be liable to the other for any claims, actions or damages due to the negligence or intentional act of the other Party, or the shipper. The obligation to defend shall include all costs of defense as they accrue.
Does not have an “Unsatisfactory” safety rating issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), U.S. Department of Transportation, and will notify BROKER in writing immediately if its safety rating is changed to “Unsatisfactory” or “Conditional”.
For the benefit of the BROKER and any and all shippers, consignors, consignees, receivers, and any other parties with any interest to the transportation of the property. CARRIER warrants that : To the extent that any shipments subject to this Agreement are transported within the State of California, all equipment including but not limited to: semi-trailers, containers, truck vans, shipping containers and railcars, and Semi-Tractors that haul them under this Agreement are in compliance with (i) the California Air Resources Board (ARB) Heavy-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas (Tractor-Trailer GHG) Emission Reduction Regulations, and ( ii) all refrigerated equipment utilized within the state are in full compliance with the California Air Resources Board (ARB) Transport Refrigerated Unit (TRU) Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) , and in-use regulations, and (iii) the California Air Resources Board (ARB) Truck and Bus Regulation or On-Road Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (In-Use) Regulation. CARRIER shall defend, indemnify, hold harmless and be liable to BROKER and any and all shippers, consignors, consignees, receivers, and any other parties with any interest to the transportation of the property for any penalties, or any other liability, imposed on the same, or assumed by BROKER due to penalties imposed on BROKERS customer(s) because of CARRIER's use of non-compliant equipment.
Authorizes BROKER to invoice CARRIER’s freight charges to shipper, consignee, or third parties responsible for payment.
SHIPMENTS, BILLING & RATES: :BROKER shall offer CARRIER at least one (1) loads/shipments annually. BROKER shall inform CARRIER of (i) place of origin and destination of all shipments; and (ii) if applicable, any special shipping and handling instructions, special equipment requirements, or value of shipments in excess of the amount specified in Par. 3C(vi) below, of which BROKER has been timely notified.
BROKER agrees to conduct all billing services to shippers, consignees, or other party responsible for payment. CARRIER shall invoice BROKER for its (CARRIER’s) charges, as mutually agreed in writing, by fax, or by electronic means, contained in BROKER’s Load Confirmation Sheet(s) / dispatch sheets incorporated herein by this reference. Additional rates for truckload or LTL shipments, or modifications or amendments of the above rates, or additional rates, may be established to meet changing market conditions, shipper requirements, BROKER requirements, and/or specific shipping schedules as mutually agreed upon, and shall be confirmed in writing (or by fax or email) by both Parties. Any such additional, modified, or amended rates, changes in rates shall automatically be incorporated herein by this reference.
RATES: Additionally, any rates, which may be verbally agreed upon, shall be deemed confirmed in writing where CARRIER has billed the agreed rate and BROKER has paid it. All written confirmations of rates, including confirmations by billing and payment, shall be incorporated herein by this reference. Rates or charges, including but not limited to stop-offs, detention, loading or unloading, fuel surcharges, or other accessorial charges, tariff rates, released rates or values, or tariff rules or circulars, shall only be valid when their terms are specifically agreed to in writing signed by both Parties.
PAYMENT: The Parties agree that BROKER is the sole party responsible for payment of CARRIER's charges. Failure of BROKER to collect payment from its customer shall not exonerate BROKER of its obligation to pay CARRIER. BROKER agrees to pay CARRIER's invoice within 30 days of receipt of the bill of lading or proof of delivery, provided CARRIER is not in default under the terms of this Agreement. If BROKER has not paid CARRIER's invoice as agreed, and CARRIER has complied with the terms of this Agreement. CARRIER shall not seek payment from Shipper, consignees, or third parties.
BOND: BROKER shall maintain a surety bond /trust fund as agreed to in the amount of which the law requires and on file with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in the form and amount not less than that required by that agency’s regulations.
BROKER’s responsibility is limited to arranging for, but not actually performing, transportation of a shipper’s freight.
EQUIPMENT: Subject to its representations and warranties in Paragraph 1 above, CARRIER agrees to provide the necessary equipment and qualified personnel for completion of the transportation services required for BROKER and/or its customers. CARRIER 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. CARRIER 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. CARRIER agrees that all shipments will be transported and delivered with reasonable dispatch, or as otherwise agreed in writing.
BILLS OF LADING: CARRIER shall sign a bill of lading, produced by shipper or CARRIER in compliance with 49 C.F.R. §373.101 (and any amendments thereto), for the property it receives for transportation under this Agreement. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, CARRIER shall become fully responsible/liable for the freight when it takes/receives possession thereof, and the trailer(s) is loaded, regardless of whether a bill of lading has been issued, and/or signed, and/or delivered to CARRIER, and which responsibility/liability shall continue until delivery of the shipment to the consignee and the consignee signs the bill of lading or delivery receipt. Any terms of the bill of lading (including but not limited to payment and credit terms, released rates or released value) inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement shall be ineffective. Failure to issue a bill of lading, or sign a bill of lading acknowledging receipt of the cargo, by CARRIER, shall not affect the liability of CARRIER.
(i) CARRIER shall comply with 49 C.F.R. §370.1 et seq. and any amendments and/or any other applicable regulations adopted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, or any applicable state regulatory agency, for processing all loss and damage claims and salvage. CARRIER agrees that food that has been transported or offered for transport under conditions that are not in compliance with Shipper's or BROKER'S instructions, as provided to CARRIER by Shipper or BROKER, will be considered "adulterated" within the meaning of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 342 (i). CARRIER understands and agrees that adulterated shipments may be refused by the consignee or receiver, at destination without diminishing or affecting CARRIER'S liability in the event of a cargo claim. CARRIER shall not sell, salvage or attempt to sell or salvage any goods without the BROKER's express written permission; and
(ii) CARRIER’s liability for any cargo damage, loss, or theft from any cause shall be determined under the Carmack Amendment, 49 U.S.C. §14706 if applicable; however, liability for exempt commodities and processing cargo loss and damage claims shall be determined by: DRC Trading Practices, or Blue Book Transportation Guidelines, or NAPTWG Best Practices by agreement of the Parties and if no agreement then by one of the above associations’ guidelines named above at the selection of the BROKER. and
(iii) Special Damages: CARRIER’s indemnification liability (Par 1.H) for freight loss and damage claims under this sub par C (ii) shall include legal fees which shall constitute special damages, the risk of which is expressly assumed by CARRIER, and which shall not be limited by any liability of CARRIER under Subp. (ii) above.
(iv) Except as provided in Par 1.E above, neither Party shall be liable to the other for consequential damages without prior written notification of the risk of loss and its approximate financial amount, and agreement to assume such responsibility in writing.
(v) Notwithstanding the terms of 49 CFR 370.9, CARRIER shall pay, decline or make settlement offer in writing on all cargo loss or damage claims within 30 days of receipt of the claim. Failure of CARRIER to pay, decline or offer settlement within this 30 day period shall be deemed admission by CARRIER of full liability for the amount claimed and a material breach of this Agreement.
(vi) CARRIER’s liability for cargo damage, loss, or theft from any cause for any one shipment, under Subp. ii above shall not exceed $100,000 unless CARRIER is notified by BROKER or Shipper of the increased value prior to shipment pick up.
INSURANCE: CARRIER shall furnish BROKER with Certificate(s) of Insurance, or insurance policies providing thirty (30) days advance written notice of cancellation or termination, and unless otherwise agreed, subject to the following minimum limits: General liability $1,000,000.00; motor vehicle (including hired and non-owned vehicles) $1,000,000.00, (30) days advance written notice of cancellation or termination, and unless otherwise agreed, subject to the following minimum limits: General liability $1,000,000.00; motor vehicle (including hired and non-owned vehicles) $1,000,000.00, ($5,000,000 if transporting hazardous materials including environmental damages due to release or discharge of hazardous substances); cargo damage/loss, $100,000.00; workers’ compensation with limits required by law. Except for the higher coverage limits which may be specified above, the insurance policies shall comply with minimum requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and any other applicable regulatory state agency. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to avoid or limit CARRIER’s liability due to any exclusion or deductible in any insurance policy.
CARRIER assumes full responsibility and liability for payment of the following items: All applicable federal, state, and local payroll taxes, taxes for unemployment insurance, old age pensions, workers’ compensation, social security, with respect to persons engaged in the performance of its transportation services hereunder. BROKER shall not be liable for any of the payroll-related tax obligations specified above and CARRIER shall indemnify, defend, and hold BROKER harmless from any claim or liability imposed or asserted against BROKER for any such obligations.
(i) Failure of either Party to enforce a breach or waiver of any provision or term of this Agreement shall not be deemed to constitute a waiver of any subsequent failure or breach, and shall not affect or limit the right of either Party to thereafter enforce such a term or provision.
(ii) This Agreement is for specified services pursuant to 49 U.S.C. §14101(b). To the extent that terms and conditions herein are inconsistent with Part (b), Subtitle IV, of Title 49 U.S.C. (ICC Termination Act of 1995), the Parties expressly waive any or all rights and remedies they may have under the Act.
DISPUTES: In the event of a dispute arising out of this Agreement, including but not limited to Federal or State statutory claims, the Party's recourse (except as provided below) shall be litigation or arbitration on agreement of the parties and if no agreement then at the discretion of BROKER. Arbitration proceedings shall be conducted under the rules of the Transportation ADR Council, Inc. ("ADR") or DRC (Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corp) for fresh produce related claims, upon mutual agreement of the Parties, or if no agreement, then at BROKER’s sole discretion. Arbitration proceedings shall be started within eighteen (18) months from the date of delivery or scheduled date of delivery of the freight, whichever is later. Upon agreement of the Parties, arbitration proceedings may be conducted outside of the administrative control of the ADR. The decision of the arbitrators shall be binding and final and the award of the arbitrator may be entered as judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. The rationale and reasoning of the decision of arbitrator(s) shall be fully explained in a written opinion. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recovery of costs, expenses and reasonable attorney fees as well as those incurred in any action for injunctive relief, or in the event further legal action is taken to enforce the award of arbitrators. Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in writing, Polk County, Iowa, shall be the venue for any legal action and the parties expressly agree that jurisdiction is proper as the parties purposely avail themselves to do business in Iowa. Arbitration proceedings shall be conducted at the office of the ADR nearest to Waukee, Iowa, or such other place as mutually agreed upon in writing, or by conference call or video conferencing upon agreement of the Parties, or as directed by the acting arbitration association. Provided, however, either Party may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive relief. Unless preempted or controlled by federal transportation law and regulations, the laws of the State of Iowa shall be controlling notwithstanding applicable conflicts of laws rules. The arbitration provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to enforcement of the award of arbitration.
(i) Unless otherwise agreed in writing, CARRIER shall not knowingly solicit freight shipments (or accept shipments) for a period of 12 month(s) following termination of this agreement for any reason, from any shipper, consignor, consignee, or other customer of BROKER, when such shipments of shipper customers were first tendered to CARRIER by BROKER.
(ii) In the event of breach of this provision, BROKER shall be entitled, for a period of 12 months following delivery of the last shipment transported by CARRIER under this Agreement, to a commission of 35 percent (35%) of the gross transportation revenue (as evidenced by freight bills) received by CARRIER for the transportation of said freight as liquidated damages. Additionally, BROKER may seek injunctive relief and in the event it is successful, CARRIER shall be liable for all costs and expenses incurred by BROKER, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees.
(i) In addition to Confidential Information protected by law, statutory or otherwise, the Parties agree that all of their financial information and that of their customers, including but not limited to freight and brokerage rates, amounts received for brokerage services, amounts of freight charges collected, freight volume requirements, as well as personal customer information, customer shipping or other logistics requirements shared or learned between the Parties and their customers, shall be treated as Confidential, and shall not be disclosed or used for any reason without prior written consent.
(ii) In the event of violation of this Confidentiality paragraph, the Parties agree that the remedy at law, including monetary damages, may be inadequate and that the Parties shall be entitled, in addition to any other remedy they may have, to an injunction restraining the violating Party from further violation of this Agreement in which case the prevailing Party shall be liable for all costs and expenses incurred, including but not limited to reasonable attorney’s fees.
The limitations of liability for cargo loss and damage as well as other liabilities, arising out of the transportation of shipments, which originate outside the United States of America, may be subject to the laws of the country of origination.
MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT: This Agreement may not be amended, except by mutual written agreement, or the procedures set forth above (Pars 2.B and 2.C).
(i) Should CARRIER modify any provision of this agreement, whether in handwritten form, modified text or otherwise, such amendment shall not be effective, unless BROKER has initialed such change in close proximity thereto evidencing BROKER’s specific acceptance of such modification.
(ii) Additionally, the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to supersede and shall prevail over any conflicting terms set forth in any load confirmation, rate confirmation, dispatch sheet or other document pertaining to this Agreement, whether any such document was signed prior to, contemporaneously with or subsequent to execution of this Agreement.
NOTICES: (i) All notices provided or required by this Agreement, shall be made in writing and delivered, return receipt requested, to the addresses shown herein with postage prepaid; or by confirmed (electronically acknowledged on paper) fax, or by email with electronic receipt.
(ii) The Parties shall promptly notify each other of any claim that is asserted against either of them by anyone arising out of the Parties performance of this Agreement.
(iii) Notices sent as required hereunder, to the addresses shown in this Agreement shall be deemed sent to the correct address, unless the Parties are notified in writing of any changes in address.
FORCE MAJEURE. In the event that either Party is prevented from performing its obligations under this Agreement because of an occurrence beyond its control and arising without its fault or negligence, including without limitation, war, riots, rebellion, acts of God, acts of lawful authorities, fire, strikes, lockouts or other labor disputes, such failures to perform (except for any payments due hereunder) shall be excused for the duration of such occurrence. Economic hardships, including, but not limited to, recession and depression, shall not constitute Force Majeure events.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT: Unless otherwise agreed in writing, this Agreement contains the entire understanding of the Parties and supersedes all verbal or written prior agreements, arrangements, and understandings of the Parties relating to the subject matter stated herein, whether any such document was signed prior to, contemporaneously with or subsequent to execution of this Agreement. The Parties further intend that this Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of its terms, and that no extrinsic evidence may be introduced to reform this Agreement in any judicial or arbitration proceeding involving this Agreement.
SECURITY SEAL PROCEDURE FOR FOOD RELATED MATERIAL:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: These procedures apply to all loads tendered to Carrier where a seal has been presented to the driver by the shipper or where the shipper has affixed a seal to the door(s) of the trailer or container. Only authorized personnel can remove the seal(s) upon arrival to the destination site unless required by in-transit inspections (DOT or other regulatory agencies, including but not limited to law enforcement) or special requirements known to Broker. Exceptions must be investigated and documented in accordance with the specific procedures presented herein and immediately communicated to Broker.
(i) All trailers or containers shall be inspected before loading to ensure compliance with standard food safety requirements and ensure any seals from the previous trip are removed.
(ii) All products whether double stacked, palletized or slip sheeted shall be appropriately blocked and braced to eliminate potential damage.
(iii) Once loaded, the trailer or container doors (including side doors) shall be sealed with the Shipper’s uniquely identified device (“seal”) and recorded on the transport documents. Each seal number will be recorded along with the vehicle trailer or container number, date, carrier name, etc. by the person (shipper) applying the seals.
(iv) The use of key or combination locks in lieu of seals for transported materials does not constitute a sealed load. Although the locks provide a greater level of security, the key protocol required to maintain lock access integrity adds another level of risk to raw material and finished product shipments. All loads must have a seal(s) securing the vehicle during transport.
(i) If the seal is broken in the event of an in-transit regulatory inspection (DOT, Ag Dept., law enforcement, etc.) or the driver believes the load has shifted and needs to be inspected and secured, the Carrier’s driver must have additional seals with him and must reseal the door(s) after the inspection is completed and record the new seal numbers on the transport documents. Such procedures should be avoided, except in circumstances where that safe transport of the cargo is at issue. In such instances, Carrier must call Broker in advance of removing the seal (if possible without compromising safety) so that potential removal of the seal can be coordinated with the shipper or other party in interest. After affixing the seal, the driver must also record the date, time and circumstances surrounding the in-transit regulatory inspection on the transport documents.
(ii) Drivers shall not leave an open, unlocked or unsealed trailer or container unattended at any time.
(iii) Where a shipment is being relayed by two or more drivers, the subsequent driver(s) must visually verify the trailer or container seal integrity and that the transport documents accurately record the correct seal numbers and indicate such inspection on the shipping documents.
(i) When arriving at the receivers (consignee) facility, a receiving location employee must verify seal integrity and ensure the seal numbers match those on the driver’s transport documents. Only the receiving location’s designated individual may remove the seals once verified to match the driver’s transport documents, and neither Carrier, nor its driver or others, shall remove a seal, except for in the immediate presence of and at the instruction of a receiver.
(ii) In the absence of a receiving location employee for off-shift deliveries or otherwise unattended locations, the driver assumes responsibility for the load until final inspection and subsequent receipt at the location.
Printed Name (First and Last Name)*
Express Logistics, Inc. – Home Office
1125 SE Westbrooke Drive, Suite B
Waukee, IA 50263-0628
Carrier Invoices Remit To Information
Invoices@exp-logistics.com
Ph: (855) 479-1880	Fax: (877) 677-2578
INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION LICENSED BROKER
MC# 524952
Federal I.D.# 20-0143082
State of Incorporation: Iowa
Surety Bond: Pacific Financial Association, Inc. Shelly Wright (800) 595-2615