Free Motor Carrier Power of Attorney Template
Motor Carrier Power of Attorney
This Motor Carrier Power of Attorney ("POA") is hereby granted to [Agent's Full Name], an individual/entity, to act as the appointed agent of [Your Company Name], herein referred to as the "Principal," for specific matters related to transportation, logistics, and regulatory compliance within the scope outlined herein.
Grantor
The Principal, [Your Company Name], a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of [State/Country of Incorporation], with its principal place of business located at [Your Company Address].
Agent
The Agent, [Agent's Full Name] residing at [Agent's Address], is an individual/entity duly authorized and capable of representing the Principal in the matters specified herein.
I. Authority Granted
The Principal hereby grants the Agent the authority to act on its behalf in the following matters related to the transportation and logistics industry:
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Representing the Principal in legal proceedings or administrative matters concerning transportation regulations, including but not limited to proceedings before the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
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Signing and filing documents with regulatory authorities, including applications, permits, licenses, registrations, reports, and any other necessary documentation required for compliance with transportation regulations.
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Negotiating contracts, agreements, or settlements with other entities involved in the transportation industry, including shippers, carriers, brokers, insurers, and government agencies.
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Handling transactions, financial matters, and authorizing payments on behalf of the Principal, including but not limited to payments for services rendered, fines, penalties, taxes, fees, and insurance premiums.
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Acting as a liaison between the Principal and government agencies, customers, suppliers, contractors, insurers, legal representatives, and other stakeholders regarding transportation-related issues, disputes, inquiries, or communications.
II. Duration and Termination
This Power of Attorney shall remain in full force and effect until [Insert Date] unless earlier revoked or terminated by the Principal in writing. The Principal reserves the right to revoke or modify this Power of Attorney at any time, upon written notice to the Agent and any relevant third parties.
III. Governing Law
This Power of Attorney shall be governed by and construed by the laws of [State/Country], without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
IV. Severability
If any provision of this Power of Attorney is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Principal has executed this Motor Carrier Power of Attorney as of the [Insert Date].
Acknowledgment of Principal
This Power of Attorney shall be effective immediately upon my signature and shall remain valid until my explicit and written revocation.
[YOUR COMPANY NAME]
[DATE]
Acceptance of Agent
I, [AGENT NAME], acknowledge that I have read and understood the terms and responsibilities outlined in this Power of Attorney document. I accept the appointment as Agent and agree to act by the instructions and limitations provided herein.
[AGENT'S NAME]
[DATE]
WITNESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We, the undersigned witnesses, hereby acknowledge that the above-named Principal has signed this Power of Attorney in our presence on the date stated above.
Witness 1:
[Witness 1 full name]
[Date]
Witness 2:
[Witness 2 full name]
[Date]
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
On this [Insert Date], before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared [Your Company Name], known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the corporation whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that it executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
Witness my hand and official seal.
[Notary Public Name]
My Commission Expires: [Insert Date]
