Legal Hauling Agreement

LEGAL HAULING AGREEMENT

This Legal Hauling Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Client Name: with principal place of business at Client Address: (hereinafter "Client"), and Carrier Name: with principal place of business at Carrier Address: (hereinafter "Carrier"). Client and Carrier are each a "Party" and collectively the "Parties."

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client requires transportation and hauling services for goods and commodities described herein and desires to engage Carrier to perform such services on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Carrier represents and warrants that it is duly authorized, equipped and licensed to provide hauling and transportation services and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local regulations in performing the Services; and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to set forth their respective rights and obligations with respect to the carriage, handling, and delivery of Client's goods.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 "Services" means the hauling, transport, loading, unloading and related services expressly described in Section 2 and any schedules incorporated into this Agreement.

1.2 "Goods" means the commodities, articles or materials to be transported pursuant to an individual work order or shipment confirmation issued under this Agreement.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Carrier shall provide hauling services including pickup, transportation and delivery of Goods described as:

Pickup Location:    Estimated Delivery Location:

Carrier shall perform Services in a professional manner, using properly maintained vehicles, qualified drivers, and in compliance with all applicable laws, industry standards and regulatory requirements.

3. TERM; SCHEDULES; ROUTES

This Agreement shall commence on Effective Date set forth above and shall continue in effect until terminated in accordance with Section 11. Individual shipments and schedules shall be set forth in written shipment confirmations or work orders issued by Client and accepted by Carrier.

Scheduled Pickup Date:    Scheduled Delivery Date:

4. RATES, PAYMENT AND INVOICING

4.1 Compensation. Client shall pay Carrier the charges set forth in the applicable shipment confirmation. If no shipment-specific rate is set, Carrier shall be paid Base Rate: and Per Mile Rate: .

4.2 Accessorial Charges. Accessorial charges for detention, layover, standby, equipment rental, or other services shall be paid in accordance with the Accessorial Charges schedule:

4.3 Fuel Surcharge. Fuel surcharge shall be assessed as follows:

4.4 Payment Terms. Carrier shall submit itemized invoices to Client. Client shall pay undisputed invoices within days of receipt. Disputed amounts must be notified in writing with supporting documentation within the payment period.

5. INSURANCE; RISK OF LOSS; CARGO

5.1 Insurance. Carrier shall, at its expense, maintain insurance customary for the hauling industry, including but not limited to commercial automobile liability, general liability, and cargo insurance with limits not less than:

Automobile Liability Limit:    Cargo Insurance Limit:    Deductible:

5.2 Risk of Loss. Except as otherwise provided by statute, Carrier shall be responsible for loss, damage or shortage to the Goods from the time of receipt until proper delivery. Carrier's liability for cargo loss or damage shall be limited to the lesser of actual proven loss or the declared value stated on the shipping documentation. Carrier shall not be liable for loss or damage resulting from inherent defects in the Goods.

5.3 Notice of Loss. Carrier shall provide immediate written notice to Client of any incident reasonably likely to give rise to a claim and shall preserve evidence and permit inspection by Client.

6. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

6.1 Carrier shall not accept Hazardous Materials unless agreed in writing. Client warrants that any hazardous materials tendered are properly classified, packaged, labeled and accompanied by required documentation.

Hazardous Materials Allowed: Yes No

7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW; PERMITS

Each Party shall comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations governing its performance hereunder. Carrier shall obtain and maintain all permits, licenses and authorities required to transport the Goods and shall provide proof of such authority upon request.

8. INDEMNIFICATION

Carrier shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Client, its officers, directors and employees from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of Carrier's negligent acts, willful misconduct, breach of this Agreement, or failure to comply with applicable law in connection with the performance of the Services. Client shall indemnify Carrier for claims arising from Client's negligence, improper packaging, failure to disclose hazardous materials, or breach of payment obligations.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except for indemnification obligations or claims arising from gross negligence or willful misconduct, neither Party shall be liable to the other for consequential, incidental, special or punitive damages. The aggregate liability of either Party arising under or related to this Agreement shall not exceed the total charges paid or payable for the shipment giving rise to the claim.

10. FORCE MAJEURE

Neither Party shall be liable for failure or delay in performance to the extent caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, government action, labor disputes, freight embargoes, roadway closures, severe weather, or supplier failure. The affected Party shall provide prompt notice and use commercially reasonable efforts to resume performance.

11. TERMINATION

Either Party may terminate this Agreement for material breach if such breach remains uncured for thirty (30) days after written notice. Either Party may terminate for convenience upon sixty (60) days' written notice; termination for convenience shall not relieve Client of the obligation to pay for Services performed or committed costs incurred prior to termination.

12. CONFIDENTIALITY

Each Party shall maintain in confidence all non-public business information disclosed by the other Party and shall not disclose such information except as necessary to perform under this Agreement or as required by law. Confidential information shall not include information that is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving Party.

13. NOTICES

All notices, requests, demands and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and sent to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as either Party may designate by written notice in accordance with this Section.

14. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

No amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both Parties. The failure of either Party to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of future enforcement. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

15. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state identified for Governing Law: without regard to conflict of laws principles. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. MISCELLANEOUS

The Parties represent and warrant that they have authority to enter into this Agreement, and that the persons signing below are authorized representatives empowered to bind their respective Party.

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