Courier and parcel delivery contract template (US)

Courier and Delivery Services Agreement

This Agreement is made on Effective Date between Shipper Name, a Shipper Entity Type and State, at Shipper Address ("Shipper"), and Courier Name, a Courier Entity Type and State, at Courier Address ("Courier").

1. Services

Courier will pick up parcels and documents from Pickup Locations and deliver them to recipients in Service Area, as follows:

• Pickup schedule: Pickup Schedule

• Delivery standard: Delivery Standard, such as Same Day if Picked Up by Noon

• Maximum parcel size and weight: Parcel Limits

• Proof of delivery: Proof of Delivery Method, such as Signature or Photo

• Failed delivery: Failed Delivery Procedure, such as Two Attempts, Then Return to Shipper

2. Rates

Courier will charge the rates in Exhibit A, including Rate Summary, such as $___ per Parcel, Fuel Surcharge and Extra Charges. Courier will invoice Invoice Frequency, and Shipper will pay within Payment Days days. Rates may change on Rate Change Notice Days days' written notice.

3. Prohibited Items

Shipper will not tender hazardous materials, firearms, cash, illegal items, or Other Prohibited Items, unless Courier agrees in writing and the shipment complies with federal hazardous materials rules. Shipper is responsible for accurate addresses, proper packaging and labeling, and any age-verification requirements for regulated goods.

4. Loss and Damage

Courier is liable for loss of or damage to a parcel while in its care, up to the lower of the declared value or $Liability Limit per parcel, unless Shipper declares a higher value and pays the extra charge of Declared Value Charge. Claims must be made in writing within Claim Days days of the delivery date, or of the scheduled date for a lost parcel, with proof of value. Courier is not liable for delays caused by events beyond its control or for indirect or consequential losses.

5. Drivers and Vehicles

Courier is responsible for its drivers, who will be properly licensed and insured, and for its vehicles. Courier will comply with all traffic and transportation laws, including any federal motor carrier rules that apply.

6. Insurance

Courier will carry commercial auto liability insurance of at least $Auto Liability Coverage, cargo insurance of at least $Cargo Coverage, commercial general liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance as the law requires.

7. Confidentiality and Data

Courier will use recipient names, addresses and contact details only to make deliveries, keep them secure, and not sell or share them.

8. Term and Termination

This Agreement starts on the Effective Date and continues until either party ends it on Termination Notice Days days' written notice, or at once for a material breach not cured within Cure Days days after written notice.

9. Independent Contractor

Courier is an independent contractor and is responsible for its own staff, taxes and insurance. Nothing here creates employment, partnership or agency.

General Terms

Governing law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Governing State, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. Any lawsuit will be brought in the state or federal courts located in Venue County and State.

Entire agreement. This Agreement is the parties' complete agreement on its subject and replaces all earlier discussions. It may be changed only in a writing signed by both parties.

Severability. If a court finds any part of this Agreement unenforceable, that part will be enforced to the extent the law allows, and the rest stays in effect.

Assignment. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the other's written consent, except to a successor to its whole business.

Notices. Notices must be in writing and sent to the addresses above by personal delivery, certified mail or a nationally recognized courier.

Counterparts and e-signatures. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts and by electronic signature, which has the same effect as an original.

| Shipper | Courier |

| --- | --- |

| Signature: Shipper Signature | Signature: Courier Signature |

| Name: Shipper Printed Name | Name: Courier Printed Name |

| Date: Shipper Signing Date | Date: Courier Signing Date |