Business Transportation Agreement

BUSINESS TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT

Parties

This Business Transportation Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into by and between:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client Name: desires transportation services for goods and/or equipment in connection with Client's business operations; and

WHEREAS, Carrier Name: represents that it is duly licensed and insured to provide commercial transportation services and has the skill, personnel, equipment, and permits necessary to perform the services described herein; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

Scope of Work

Carrier shall provide transportation services for Client in accordance with the specifications set forth below and in any attached statements of work or dispatch orders authorized in writing by Client. Services shall include pickup, secure handling, carriage, and delivery of freight in a commercially reasonable manner consistent with industry standards.

Payment Terms

Client agrees to pay Carrier the fees set forth below in exchange for the Services. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, charges are exclusive of applicable taxes, tolls, and third-party services.

Carrier shall submit itemized invoices to Client specifying dates of service, description of services, and any reimbursable charges. Client shall make payments to Carrier at the address or account designated in writing.

Term and Termination

This Agreement commences on Start Date: and, unless earlier terminated as provided below, shall continue until End Date: .

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party that remains uncured for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice specifying the breach. Termination shall not relieve either party of obligations accrued prior to the effective date of termination.

If checked, Agreement will automatically renew for successive terms of the same length unless either party provides the other with written notice of non-renewal at least the notice period specified above.

Confidentiality

Each party acknowledges that during performance of this Agreement it may receive confidential or proprietary information of the other party. Confidential information shall mean non-public business, operational, pricing, customer, or technical information disclosed in any form. The receiving party shall hold such information in confidence and shall not use or disclose it except as necessary to perform this Agreement or as required by law. This obligation shall survive termination for a period of three (3) years.

Insurance and Liability

Carrier shall maintain and provide evidence of commercial automobile liability insurance, cargo insurance, and workers' compensation coverage required by applicable law and as reasonably requested by Client. Carrier shall be liable for loss of or damage to goods transported due to Carrier's negligence, and Carrier's liability for loss or damage shall be limited to the greater of actual proven loss or the value declared in applicable tariffs or bills of lading, subject to mandatory statutory limits.

Compliance with Laws; Permits

Carrier shall perform services in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to licensing, permits, hours of service, and transportation safety requirements. Carrier shall be solely responsible for obtaining and maintaining any permits required to perform the Services.

Indemnification

Carrier shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Client, its officers, directors, and employees from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, fines, penalties, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from Carrier's negligent performance of the Services, breach of this Agreement, or violation of applicable law. Client shall indemnify Carrier for claims arising from Client's instructions, packaging, or misrepresentation of goods.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflicts of law rules.

Entire Agreement; Amendments

This Agreement, together with any written exhibits, dispatch orders, rate confirmations, and attachments signed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements. No amendment or modification shall be effective unless in writing and signed by duly authorized representatives of both parties.

Notice

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally, sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or sent by nationally recognized overnight courier, to the addresses set forth above or to such other address as either party may designate by notice.

Miscellaneous

If any provision of this Agreement is declared invalid or unenforceable by a tribunal of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other, except that Carrier may assign to an affiliate or to the extent necessary to secure financing.

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