Free Transportation Contract Template
Transportation Contract
This Transportation Contract ("Contract") is entered into as of [DATE], between [Your Company Name] ("Carrier"), located at [Your Company Address], and [Client's Company Name] ("Client"), located at [Client's Company Address], collectively referred to as the "Parties."
1. Transportation Services
1.1 Scope of Services
The carrier, as per the agreement, is committed and willing to deliver transportation services to the client. These services will be provided in adherence to the stipulated terms and conditions as thoroughly detailed and outlined within the confines of this contractual agreement.
1.2 Service Description
The services that the carrier can potentially provide may encompass a range of activities. These could be anything from transporting physical items or goods, carrying passengers from one location to another, or performing any other transportation service previously agreed upon by the relevant parties involved. However, this list is by no means exhaustive and there may be additional types of services provided that are not explicitly stated here.
1.3 Client Responsibilities
The client is in agreement and fully consents to provide the Carrier with all necessary information and documentation, and intends to fully cooperate to facilitate and make the process of the transportation services as smooth as possible.
2. Service Expectations
2.1 Performance Standards
The carrier is in agreement and the terms dictate that they must perform their transportation services in a diligent, efficient manner, as well as conduct their services in strict adherence and alignment with prevailing standards within the transportation industry.
2.2 Service Specifications
The client willingly agrees and commits to providing specific details about the required transportation services. Such crucial details will constitute precise locations for both the pickup and delivery stages. Not only that, the client will also provide comprehensive schedules, clearly indicating planned times for both pickup and delivery to facilitate the smooth functioning of services. In addition, if any special instructions or guidelines are needed to handle the items being transported, the client agrees to share such necessary directives meticulously.
2.3 Change Management
Both parties must come to a formal agreement, and this agreement must be executed in writing if there are any changes or modifications that need to be made to the transportation services.
3. Payment Terms
3.1 Payment Obligations
The client hereby confirms and agrees that they will make payment to the Carrier for the provision of transportation services. Payment will be conducted by the rates and fees, which is attached to this document.
3.2 Invoice Terms
Unless there is a separate agreement in writing by the parties involved that specifies a different arrangement, the terms of payment are set such that payment must be completed within 30 days from the date when the invoice is issued.
3.3 Additional Charges
The client will take full responsibility for any additional expenses or charges that might be incurred due to alterations in the transportation services that have been requested by them. Furthermore, any delays that are caused as a result of actions taken by the Client will also come under the Client's purview, and they will be responsible for bearing the costs associated with those delays.
4. Liability Provisions
4.1 Carrier's Liability
The Carrier is expected to undertake the duty of transporting goods with a reasonable level of care and attention. If any loss of goods, damages, or delays in transportation occur as a result of the Carrier's negligence or lack of due diligence in performing their duty, the Carrier will be held accountable and liable for these incidents.
4.2 Client's Responsibility
The client is required to ensure that all goods that are to be transported are packaged properly and adequately. Furthermore, the client will be held fully accountable and responsible if any damage occurs due to the goods not being packaged adequately or properly.
4.3 Limitation of Liability
In the event of loss or damage to goods during transit, Carrier's liability shall not exceed $100 per shipment or the actual declared value of the goods, whichever is lower, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by both Parties.
5. Insurance
5.1 Carrier's Insurance Obligations
The Carrier, by the agreement, will ensure to uphold and maintain an adequate level of insurance coverage. This insurance will cover liabilities, safeguard cargo, and also cover any other areas that may be required, all by the applicable laws and regulations that are currently in place.
5.2 Insurance Verification
During the duration of this Contract, the Client can ask the Carrier for evidence or proof verifying insurance coverage at any point in time they wish.
6. Term and Termination
6.1 Commencement and Duration
The Contract that this document pertains to shall officially start being valid and actionable from the date it comes into effect as specified, and it will stay in effect, operating under the stipulations it contains, until one or the other party involved, decides to end it. The termination of this agreement can only occur by the specific terms and conditions that have been laid out within this Contract.
6.2 Termination Clause
Either party may terminate this Contract upon providing 30 days written notice to the other party. Upon termination, all outstanding obligations and liabilities shall be settled by the terms of this Contract.
7. Miscellaneous
7.1 Entire Agreement
This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.
7.2 Amendment and Modification
Any amendment or modification to this Contract must be made in writing and signed by both Parties.
7.3 Governing Law
This Contract shall be governed by and construed by the laws of [insert governing law jurisdiction].
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Contract as of the date first above written.
[YOUR COMPANY NAME]
[DATE SIGNED]
[CLIENT'S COMPANY NAME]
[DATE SIGNED]
