This Transportation Services Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on _________________________, 2026, by and between:
1. Services
The Company shall provide transportation, pickup, delivery, courier, and logistics services for packages, documents, parcels, and other lawful cargo as requested by the Customer. Services may include same-day, scheduled, local, and regional deliveries subject to availability.
2. Term
This Agreement shall commence on _________________________, 2026, and shall remain in effect until terminated by either party upon written notice.
3. Compensation
Customer agrees to pay the Company the rates, fees, fuel surcharges, and other charges agreed upon in writing, invoice, rate sheet, or work order. Payment shall be due within 7 days of invoice date new customers.
Late payments may accrue interest at the maximum lawful rate permitted by applicable law.
4. Pickup and Delivery
The Customer shall provide accurate pickup and delivery information, including addresses, contact information, and any special instructions.
The Company shall exercise reasonable care in transporting cargo but does not guarantee delivery times due to traffic, weather, road conditions, mechanical failures, government actions, force majeure events, or circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
5. Cargo
Customer warrants that all cargo tendered for transportation is lawful, properly packaged, and suitable for transport.
The Company reserves the right to refuse transportation of any item that is hazardous, illegal, unsafe, improperly packaged, or prohibited by law.
6. Limitation of Liability
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Company's liability for loss, damage, or delay shall be limited to the lesser of:
- the actual value of the cargo; or
- $100.00 per shipment.
Additional cargo coverage may be purchased by written agreement prior to shipment.
7. Independent Contractor
The Company is an independent contractor and not an employee, partner, joint venturer, or agent of the Customer.
8. Insurance
The Company shall maintain commercially reasonable vehicle liability insurance as required by applicable law.
9. Indemnification
Each party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other party from claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from its own negligence, misconduct, or breach of this Agreement.
10. Force Majeure
Neither party shall be liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond reasonable control, including acts of God, severe weather, labor disputes, governmental actions, civil disturbances, pandemics, or transportation interruptions.
11. Proof of Delivery.
Delivery shall be deemed completed upon obtaining an electronic signature, photograph, delivery receipt, GPS confirmation, or other commercially reasonable proof of delivery maintained by the Company.
12. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois.
13. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements relating to the subject matter herein.
