Transport contract template (US)

Freight Transportation Agreement

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

1. Carrier Authority

Carrier states that it holds all operating authority the law requires for this work, including USDOT number USDOT Number and, for interstate for-hire carriage, MC number MC Number or Not Applicable.

2. Goods

Carrier will transport the following goods: Description of Goods, weighing about Weight and packed as Packaging. Shipper will describe the goods accurately, pack and label them properly, and disclose any hazardous materials before loading.

3. Route and Schedule

Pickup: Pickup Address on Pickup Date and Time Window.

Delivery: Delivery Address by Delivery Date and Time Window.

Each shipment will move under a bill of lading, which is subject to this Agreement. If they conflict, this Agreement controls.

4. Rates and Payment

Shipper will pay Rate, such as a flat rate or rate per mile plus these accessorial charges if they apply: Accessorial Charges, such as detention, lumper or fuel surcharge. Carrier will invoice after delivery with a signed proof of delivery. Shipper will pay within Payment Days days of receiving the invoice.

5. Loss and Damage

Carrier is responsible for loss of or damage to the goods from pickup until delivery, except as federal law (including 49 U.S.C. § 14706 for interstate carriage) or this Agreement excuses it. Carrier's liability is limited to Liability Limit, such as actual value or a dollar amount per pound, unless Shipper declares a higher value in writing before pickup and pays any agreed extra charge. Claims must be filed in writing within Claim Filing Days days of delivery, or of the expected delivery date if goods are lost. For interstate shipments under 49 U.S.C. § 14706, this period may not be less than nine months, and the time to sue may not be less than two years from the date the carrier denies the claim in writing, unless the parties have expressly waived those rights in writing.

6. Insurance

Carrier will keep auto liability insurance of at least $Auto Liability Amount and cargo insurance of at least $Cargo Insurance Amount, and will provide certificates on request.

7. Independent Contractor

Carrier is an independent contractor and has sole control of its drivers and equipment. Carrier will comply with all federal and state safety, hours-of-service and weight rules.

8. Term and Termination

This Agreement runs from Start Date to End Date and renews for like periods unless either party gives Termination Notice Days days' written notice. Shipments already in transit will be completed.

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.

| Carrier | Shipper |

| --- | --- |

| Signature: Carrier Signature | Signature: Shipper Signature |

| Name: Carrier Printed Name | Name: Shipper Printed Name |

| Date: Carrier Signing Date | Date: Shipper Signing Date |