LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES / TRANSPORTERTERMS AND CONDITIONS
This Agreement is entered between the TRANSPORTER and LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES whereas, LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES and TRANSPORTER shall be referred to collectively as the "Parties" and individually as a "Party." LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES is a property broker licensed to engage in the business of providing cargo transport brokerage services to its shipper customers whereas TRANSPORTER is an authorised motor carrier providing transportation of property and related services in Zimbabwe and Sub Saharan Africa.
1. SCOPE AND CARRIER SERVICES.
This Agreement applies to the performance of transportation and related services by TRANSPORTER for LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES and its shipper customers of such property tendered to TRANSPORTER as Broker may from time to time require.
TRANSPORTER acknowledges LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES has been delegated working control over each shipment of property as an intermediary of the shippers for the purpose of arranging for the transportation services of TRANSPORTER.
LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES is acting for its shipper customers for the selection of motor carriers and receiving, processing and paying the freight bills submitted for the transportation and related services rendered to the shippers pursuant to this Agreement.
The transportation arrangements for each shipment, such as scheduling, routing, pick up, transport and delivery, shall be made exclusively between TRANSPORTER and LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES in accordance with the shipper customer's requirements.
(b) Carrier agrees to pick up, transport and deliver property under its own operating authority and subject to the terms of this Agreement. TRANSPORTER further agrees it is legally bound to safely deliver each shipment.
TRANSPORTER agrees to perform services in compliance with all applicable laws, including all applicable laws and regulations related to the transportation of hazardous materials. TRANSPORTER shall not double broker, re-broker, assign or interline any shipment tendered by LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES to another carrier.
TRANSPORTER acknowledges the foregoing prohibition is necessary to ensure LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES of the authority, safety and insured status of all motor carriers transporting shipments brokered by LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES.
If TRANSPORTER breaches this prohibition, LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES shall be relieved of all responsibility for compensating TRANSPORTER for the shipment and TRANSPORTER agrees to reimburse and indemnify for all costs, liabilities and expenses incurred by LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES.
2. TRANSPORTER REQUIREMENTS.
(a) TRANSPORTER shall comply with all applicable state and local laws relating to the provision of its services under this Agreement, including but not limited to: (i) the transportation of hazardous materials (including the licensing and training of drivers), to the extent any shipments constitute hazardous materials; (ii) all security regulations; (iii) all owner/operator lease regulations; (iv) all loading and securement of freight regulations; (v) all implementation and maintenance of driver safety regulations including, but not limited to, hiring, controlled substances regulations; (vi) all sanitation, temperature and contamination requirements for transporting food, perishable and other products; (vii) all qualification, licensing and training of drivers; (viii) the implementation and maintenance of all equipment safety regulations; and (ix) the maintenance and control of all the means and methods of transportation including but not limited to, the performance of its drivers.
(b) Carrier will promptly notify LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES immediately if: (i) TRANSPORTER operating authority or applicable state authorization is revoked, suspended or rendered inactive for any reason; (ii) any substantial part of TRANSPORTER's operating assets are sold; (iii) there is a change in the ownership or control of TRANSPORTER; or (iv) any insurance required under this Agreement is threatened to be or is limited, terminated, suspended or revoked for any reason.
(c) Unless otherwise designated by LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES, TRANSPORTER shall submit to LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES invoices for all services performed under this Agreement within 15 days of delivery of a shipment. Any additional rebilling or assessment of charges must be submitted to LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES within 30 days of delivery. TRANSPORTER authorizes LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES to invoice TRANSPORTER's freight charges to each shipper, receiver, consignee, consignor. TRANSPORTER is prohibited from invoicing the shipper, receiver, consignor or consignee for transportation charges for any shipment.
(d) The Parties expressly agree that no motor carrier tariff or service guide of TRANSPORTER, or any reissue, supplement or incorporation by reference of any other tariff, is or will be applicable to any of the services performed by TRANSPORTER, unless specifically agreed to in writing and signed by both Parties.
(e) TRANSPORTER assumes all liability for payment of applicable taxes.
(f) TRANSPORTER shall provide the necessary equipment and qualified personnel for the performance of the transportation services required for LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES's shipper customer. TRANSPORTER will not supply equipment that has been used to transport hazardous materials (solid or liquid).
(g) Each shipment shall be deemed to have been tendered to TRANSPORTER on a straight bill of lading, in the form used by LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES or its shipper customer. The terms, conditions and provisions of such bill of lading shall be subject and subordinate to the terms, provisions and conditions of this Agreement. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the terms, conditions, and provisions of such bill of lading and this Agreement, the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall govern. In addition, any provisions in any bill of lading purporting to make the underlying transportation subject to the terms of any of TRANSPORTER's tariffs, schedules, service guides or other similar documents are specifically made inapplicable. The insertion of LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES's name as the carrier on a bill of lading shall be for the shipper's convenience only and shall not change LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES's status as a property broker or Carrier's status as a motor carrier.
3. REEFER CARGO.
For shipments containing perishable goods, TRANSPORTER warrants it will inspect, or hire a service representative to inspect the vehicle's refrigeration or heating unit as reasonably necessary. Carrier must provide copies of inspection records to LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES upon request. Carrier warrants it will maintain adequate fuel levels for the refrigeration or heating unit and assumes full liability for claims and expenses incurred by the shipper for failure to do so.
4. TRACKING AND TRACING.
TRANSPORTER must provide LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES log in details for its tracking system so that they both (in real time) track the location of a shipment in transit. TRANSPORTER shall advise LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES of any circumstances which might prevent it from accomplishing timely and safe delivery.
5. RISK ON UNATTENDED DELIVERY OR PICK UP.
Carrier shall be responsible for goods picked up and delivered to any location where there is no appointed representative of LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES or consignee present. If challenges arise TRANSPORTER is advised to communicate with LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES to collectively find a solution.
6. AGREED RATE.
LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES shall pay TRANSPORTER compensation for services rendered in accordance with the agreed rate. TRANSPORTER agrees to be bound by the electronic signature of its authorized representative. If TRANSPORTER disputes the accuracy of the agreed rate, TRANSPORTER must notify LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES prior to dispatching their driver. Once TRANSPORTER's driver is dispatched, the agreed rate shall become applicable to the shipment. Rates or charges, including but not limited to stop offs, detention, loading or unloading, fuel surcharges, or other accessorial charges, released rates or values, or tariff rules or circulars, shall only be valid when specifically agreed to by LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES and TRANSPORTER.
7. CARGO LIABILITY.
(a) TRANSPORTER assumes liability for loss, theft, delay, damage or destruction of any and all property transported pursuant to this Agreement while the property is under TRANSPORTER's care, custody or control. TRANSPORTER's liability for loss or damage to any property shall begin at the time the property is received by TRANSPORTER and a receipt or bill of lading is issued at the point of origin, and shall continue until the property is delivered to the designated consignee and the receipt or bill of lading is signed by the consignee at the point of destination.
(b) Any claim for freight loss or damage may be filed by LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES on behalf of its shipper customer or by the shipper directly with TRANSPORTER. All cargo claims shall be administered by TRANSPORTER with no recourse to LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES.
(c) The measure of damages in a claim for loss, damage or delay is the Actual Value of the goods which are lost, damaged or delayed. "Actual Value" means the invoice price of the subject goods, including associated transportation charges relating to the shipment.
(d) When a shipment is refused by the consignee, or TRANSPORTER is unable to deliver it for any reason, TRANSPORTER's liability as a warehouseman shall not begin until TRANSPORTER has placed the property in a public warehouse or other storage facility under reasonable security. If any terms or conditions contained on any applicable bill of lading, tariff, schedule, service guide or other similar document are in conflict or inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, then the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall govern.
(e) TRANSPORTER's liability may not be limited by any provision purporting to limit TRANSPORTER's liability, including without limitation, any bill of lading or common carrier tariff, schedule, service guide or similar document issued by or on behalf of TRANSPORTER. If any terms or conditions contained on any applicable bill of lading, tariff, schedule, service guide or other similar document are in conflict or inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, then the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall prevail.
8. INSURANCE.
The TRANSPORTER agrees to have full insurance cover for all goods under their care, custody and control with a value which is always higher than the goods carried per occurrence.
LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES shall have the full benefit of any insurance TRANSPORTER may have in effect for any loss of life, personal injury, or shortage, loss or damage to property arising directly or indirectly from TRANSPORTER providing transportation services, so far as this shall not void policies or contracts of insurance. TRANSPORTER must use insurance providers that are duly qualified and authorized under applicable law. TRANSPORTER's insurance providers must be reasonably acceptable to LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES.
TRANSPORTER shall provide written notice to LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES at least 30 days prior to the cancellation or reduction of any of its insurance policies.
9. PROCESSING INSURANCE CLAIMS.
TRANSPORTER agrees to reasonably cooperate with LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES and to take whatever actions are reasonably necessary to handle, file, process, adjust or present any claim for loss or damage to TRANSPORTER's insurer to further handle, process, and present any and all claims necessary in accordance with law.
10. INDEMNIFICATION.
Except to the extent caused by the negligence or intentional acts or omissions of LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES or its shipper customer, TRANSPORTER shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES and its shipper customer from and against any and all loss, damage, cost, expense, liability or claim including reasonable attorneys' fees and other costs of defense, caused by, arising from or incident to the services provided by TRANSPORTER pursuant to this Agreement, including:
(a) personal injury or death of persons (including without limitation, employees of LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES and its customers);
(b) damage, destruction or conversion of the property of any person, theft, defalcation or embezzlement by TRANSPORTER or its employees;
(c) TRANSPORTER's failure to comply with any State laws, rules or regulations; or
(d) any claim arising out of or relating to TRANSPORTER's failure to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement. The provisions of this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
11. NO LIENS.
TRANSPORTER shall not have any right, title, interest, ownership or claim in the property tendered for transportation under this Agreement. TRANSPORTER shall not in any way encumber or otherwise impair a shipper's right to possession of such property, including but not limited to, asserting any lien or withholding any goods on account of any dispute arising under this Agreement. TRANSPORTER shall not possess and expressly waives, disclaims and releases any lien, whether statutory or otherwise, security interest or encumbrance of any kind or nature whatsoever with respect to any property, or any portion thereof, transported under this Agreement.
12. NONEXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT.
This Agreement is nonexclusive. LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES's demand for motor carrier services may fluctuate from year to year and during certain times. TRANSPORTER and LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES agree there are no minimum shipments LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES guarantees to provide to TRANSPORTER. This Agreement shall be effective as of the "Effective Date" and shall remain in effect until such time as either Party terminates this Agreement. Either Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving at least 30 days prior written notice to the other Party.
13. CONFIDENTIALITY.
TRANSPORTER shall not disclose any of the terms of this Agreement to any third-party (including owner, shipper, consignor, and consignee) unless the disclosure is required by law or is specifically authorized by LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES in writing. In addition to confidential information protected by law, statutory or otherwise, including but not limited to freight and brokerage rates, amounts received for brokerage services, TRANSPORTER shall treat the amount of freight charges collected, freight volume requirements, customer information, customer shipping and other requirements, as confidential, and shall not be disclosed or used for any reason without the prior written consent of LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES.
LOAD FIX FREIGHT SERVICES — TRANSPORTER Terms and Conditions Agreement