Transportation & Logistics
Freight Broker Agreement
Freight brokerage agreement between a broker and carrier for transportation services. Two signers (broker and carrier).
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# Freight Broker-Carrier Agreement **Effective Date:** ___________ This Freight Broker-Carrier Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between: **Broker:** ___________ ("Broker") **Broker Address:** ___________ **Broker MC Number:** ___________ **Broker USDOT Number:** ___________ **Carrier:** ___________ ("Carrier") **Carrier Address:** ___________ **Carrier MC Number:** ___________ **Carrier USDOT Number:** ___________ ## 1. Purpose and Authority (a) The Broker is a licensed property broker authorized by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to arrange transportation of property by motor carriers. (b) The Carrier is a licensed motor carrier authorized by the FMCSA to transport property in interstate and/or intrastate commerce. (c) The Broker engages the Carrier as an independent contractor to provide transportation services for shipments tendered by the Broker on behalf of its customers ("Shippers"). ## 2. Carrier's Obligations The Carrier agrees to: (a) Transport shipments in a safe, timely, and professional manner in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR Parts 350-399). (b) Maintain active operating authority (MC number) and USDOT registration throughout the term of this Agreement. (c) Provide suitable, clean, and properly maintained equipment for each shipment.
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effective date
date · required
broker name
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broker address
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broker mc
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broker dot
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carrier name
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carrier address
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carrier mc
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carrier dot
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equipment types
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rate basis
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detention rate
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free time
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payment terms
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quick pay discount
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invoice deadline
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auto liability
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cargo insurance
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general liability
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claims period
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non solicitation
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term
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termination notice
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governing state
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broker signer name
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broker signer title
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carrier signer name
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carrier signer title
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