Carrier Packet

Priority1 Company Information

Website: www.priority1inc.com
Phone: (501) 372-3925 1800 East Roosevelt Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
Fax: (855) 834-1610
Federal ID# 71-0790065
Mailing Address:
Dunn & Bradstreet# 80-465-5744
PO Box 398
MC# 312916 North Little Rock, AR 72115
SCAC: POIP
DOT# 2222837 Payment Only Address:
PO Box 840808
Dallas, TX 75284-0808
Ken Hamilton, President
May 2, 1996
Arkansas

Bank of America
200 West Capitol
Little Rock, AR 72201
Fax- 900-733-5100 ($10 charge for query)

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PO Box 713153 PO Box 730532 PO Box 100104
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PO Box 1314 PO Box 90407
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Phone Number 5016051125 Phone Number 8006439566

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Type of Equipment:

Of Dry Vans Of Reefers Of Flat Beds

Of Lowboys Of Drop Decks Other

Haz Mat Endorsed? Please Yes No

Satellite Equipped? Please Yes No

Ability to Drop Trailers: (if so, where?)

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 Please provide the names and contacts information of two references who are current
customers of yours”

Company Name:

Contact Name:

Contact Person Phone:

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Company Name:

Contact Name:

Contact Person Phone:

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Customer Name:

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 CONTRACT CARRIER AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT made this __________ day of ___________________, 20____, by and between
___________________________________________ MC# _______________ an I.C.C. licensed contract
motor carrier, "CARRIER", and PRIORITY-1, INC., P.O. Box 398, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72115,
MC#312916 B, an F.H.A. licensed property broker.

1. PRIORITY-1 is a freight broker authorized by the F.H.A. under License No. 312916 B to arrange for the
transportation of property by motor carrier on behalf of shippers, and for the purposes of contract

CARRIER under this agreement.

least 200,000 pounds annually in a series of shipments and such additional quantities of freight as
PRIORITY-1 may tender subject to the availability of equipment.

3. PRIORITY-1 agrees to pay CARRIER for the transportation of freight moved under this agreement In

verbally agreed rates shall be made by the CARRIER's billing and PRIORITY-1 within sixty (60) days of its

underlying freight bills, shall be deemed as appendices to and considered a part of this agreement.

4. Whether or not CARRIER is authorized to operate, or does operate as a common carrier, each and
every shipment tendered to CARRIER by PRIORITY-1 shall be deemed to be a tender to CARRIER as a
motor contract carrier and shall be subject only to the terms of this agreement and the provisions of law
applicable to motor contract carriage hereunder.

5. PRIORITY-1 and CARRIER agree that the transportation services hereunder are to be performed as a
contract carrier in compliance with 49 U.S.C. 10102, by assigning motor vehicles for a continuing period
of time for the exclusive use of PRIORITY-1, or by providing specialized services or equipment designated
to meet the distinctive needs of PRIORITY-1, the consignor, or our customer. Such services shall include,
when applicable, but shall not be limited to: protective services, multiple stops in transit, direct
dispatch, drop shipments, inside deliveries, spotting trailers, expedited shipments and driver
unload/assist.

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6. CARRIER, at its sole cost and expense, shall furnish all equipment required for its services hereunder
and shall maintain all equipment in good repair and condition. CARRIER, at its sole cost and expense,
shall employ for its services hereunder only competent and legally licensed personnel. Without the
prior written consent of PRIORITY-1, CARRIER shall not cause or permit any shipment tendered
hereunder to be transported by any other motor carrier or in substituted service by railroad or other
modes of transportation.

7. CARRIER will be responsible to comply with all applicable I.C.C. and D.O.T. regulations as well as all
other federal and state regulations pertaining to the operations of a motor carrier.

8. CARRIER shall issue a bill of lading in its own name and shall be liable for loss, damage, or delay of any
shipment while in the possession or control of CARRIER. CARRIER hereby assumes the liability of a

other shipping form utilized shall be subject and subordinate to the terms of this agreement and, in the

9. CARRIER agrees to hold PRIORITY-1 harmless from and indemnify PRIORITY-1 for any liability
resulting from loss or damage to any freight transported by CARRIER pursuant to this agreement,
Including all costs to defend claims. CARRIER also agrees to hold PRIORITY-1 harmless from and
indemnify PRIORITY-1 for any liability resulting from personal Injury or property damage which may
occur during the operations of CARRIER pursuant to this agreement, including all costs to defend claims.

10. The duties and obligations of the CARRIER, under the terms of this agreement shall be as follows:
A. The CARRIER shall provide the PRIORITY-1 with equipment that meets Federal
Dept. of Transportation standards and complies with existing Federal Safety Regulations.
Furthermore, CARRIER shall endeavor to maintain a satisfactory U.S. DOT Safety Rating but
under no circumstances is CARRIER allowed to provide services under this contract if their safety
rating falls to “unsatisfactory.”
B. The CARRIER agrees to maintain insurance as required by State law regulations for the
protection of the public and a minimum of $100,000 insurance coverage for the protection of
cargo, to compensate PRIORITY-1, owner or consignee for loss or damage of property belonging
to them, individually or jointly, while in the control or possession of the CARRIER. Said Insurance

give PRIORITY-1 written notice thirty (30) days prior to cancellation of insurance coverage. All
insurance required by this Agreement must be written by an insurance company having a Best’s
rating of “B+” VII or better and must be authorized to do business under the laws of the state(s)

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 Furthermore, the carrier is required to carry:

• Auto Liability in the amount of US $1,000,000

• Commercial General Liability insurance, in a limit of not less than US $1,000,000 per
occurrence.
• Worker’s Compensation insurance in the amounts required by statute.
• Employer’s Liability insurance with limits not less than US $500,000 per occurrence.
• If Carrier provides Transportation Services for hazardous materials under DOT
regulations, public insurance required for the commodity transported under 49 C.F.R §
387.7 and 387.9 (or successor regulations thereto).

C. The CARRIER agrees to notify PRIORITY-1 immediately if a driver is detained, but no later than

CARRIER is unloaded as timely as possible. PRIORITY-1 will not be held accountable for detention
charges when CARRIER does not notify PRIORITY-1 per the above guidelines.

D. CARRIER shall have the sole and exclusive care, custody and control of the Customer's
property from the time it is delivered to CARRIER for transportation until delivery to the
consignee accompanied by the appropriate signed delivery receipts and bill of lading.
CARRIER assumes the liability of a common Carrier for loss, delay, damage to or destruction of
any and all of the Customer's goods or property while under CARRIER's care, custody or
control. CARRIER shall pay to PRIORITY-1 its customer's full actual loss for the kind and quantity
of commodities so lost, delayed, damaged or destroyed and any costs to dispose of damaged
product. To the extent that any reasonable salvage value remains in the damaged shipment
after all names, trademarks, logos, and other Identifying marking are removed, and where
CARRIER has already paid claimant the full value of the shipment or damaged portion thereof,
CARRIER may request transfer of the salvage from claimant. Cargo claims shall be Investigated

writing within 12 months of delivery (or date claim if load never delivered) a statement of any
loss or expenses resulting from a cargo claim.

payments/charges.

11. CARRIER will bill all charges for transportation services directly to PRIORITY-1 and CARRIER shall
provide PRIORlTY-1 with a copy of the signed bill of lading and delivery receipt. PRIORITY-1 shall be
responsible for the collection and payment of charges to CARRIER. CARRIER agrees that it will look only
to PRIORITY-1 for payment if the billed party has paid PRIORITY-1. It is CARRIER'S obligation to inform

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PRIORlTY-1 of any and all accessorial charges as they occur (or such charges may not be reimbursed) and
submit a legible POD with product and weight and piece count description along with any and all
accessorial receipts legibly signed by consignee. If detention is requested, it must have both in and out
times on POD and signed/initialed by consignee. PRIORlTY-1 agrees that it will endeavor to pay all
freight bills for transportation performed within thirty (30) days of receipt or the date of delivery of the
shipment.

12. The relationship of CARRIER to PRIORITY-1 shall, at all times, be that of an independent contractor.
PRIORlTY-1 has no jurisdiction or control over the manner in which CARRIER conducts its business. It is
expressly understood and agreed that this Agreement shall not create, under any circumstances, any
relationship between the parties other than that of an independent contractor relationship. It Is not the
intent of this Agreement to create an employer/employee, partnership, joint venture, agency,
franchisee or any other such relationship.

13. Obligations of this agreement are separate and divisible and In the event that any clause is deemed

14. CARRIER agrees that customer names, transportation rates, and similar information are deemed

PRIORITY-1, and therefore agrees not to back solicit such customers. CARRIER agrees to pay ten percent
of gross revenue per shipment for a period of twelve months if back solicitation is determined.

15. CARRIER will not re-broker, assign or interline the shipments hereunder without prior written
consent of PRIORITY-1. If CARRIER breaches this provision, PRIORITY-1 shall have the right of paying the
monies it owes CARRIER directly to the delivering CARRIER, in lieu of payment to CARRIER. Upon
PRIORITY-1’s payment to delivering CARRIER, CARRIER shall not be released from any liability to

the Carrier will be liable for consequential damages for violation of this clause of the agreement.

16. CARRIER Moving Perishables. CARRIER warrants that the carrier will inspect or hire a service
representative to inspect a vehicle’s refrigeration or heating unit at least once each month. CARRIER
warrants that they shall maintain a record of each inspection of refrigeration or heating unit and retain
the records of the inspection for a least one year. Copies of these records must be provided upon
request to the carrier’s insurance company and PRIORITY-1.
Carrier warrants that they will maintain adequate fuel levels for the refrigeration or heating unit and
assume full liability for claims and expenses incurred by PRIORITY-1 or the shipper for failure to do so.
The carrier must provide their cargo insurance carrier with all records that relate to a loss and permit
copies and abstracts to be made from them upon request

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The following rules shall apply: (a) Destination market value for lost or damaged cargo, no special or

370.1-11.

17. This agreement is binding upon the parties hereto, their successors and assigns, and shall be
construed under the laws of the state of Arkansas without reference to the choice of law principles
thereof.

commenced business together and the parties agree that the provisions contained herein properly
express and memorialize the complete understanding of the parties as contained In all prior

right of either party hereto to cancel the agreement at any time upon not less than thirty (30) days
written notice of one party to the other.

CARRIER: ___________________________________ PRIORITY-1, INC.

Name: ______________________________________ Name: _________________________________

TITLE: ______________________________________ TITLE: _________________________________

Signature: __________________________________ Signature: ______________________________

Must be signed by one of the following: President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, General
Manager or Operations Manager

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 Quick Pay Enrollment
Overview:
With the Priority1 Quick Pay Program (“QP”) carriers have the option to receive payment for completed shipments
faster than our standard 30 day payment terms for a small discount on the gross amount owed to the carrier. The
current discount rate is 3% for payment initiation within 3 business days.
Terms and Conditions:
1. Carriers must enroll in or opt out of QP at the time they are set up with Priority1.
2. Upon enrollment in QP, all loads will be subject to the discount rate until Carrier opts out of the QP
program entirely by notifying Priority1 in writing.

b. Carriers are not permitted to opt out of QP more than twice per calendar year.
3. Under QP, payment will be initiated to the carrier within 3 business days of receipt of all required
complete, legible paperwork which includes but is not limited to invoices, signed proof of deliveries,
lumper receipts, etc.
a. Payment initiation is the day funds are released from our bank, not the day you receive payment.

available in your account.

holidays - New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the
day after, Christmas Eve and Christmas.
4. Documentation received after 12 PM CST will be considered as received on the following business day.
5. Payment will be made by ACH unless otherwise agreed upon.
6. To expedite invoice processing, required paperwork should be e-mailed to [email protected].
7. Priority1 reserves the right to reverse ACH transactions for payments made in error.
8. Priority1 may change, modify, add to/or remove from these Terms and Conditions, expressly including
changing the discount rate by providing the carrier with 15 days advance written notice of such changes.

changes they may stop participation by notifying Priority 1 in writing via e-mail to [email protected].

Payment Enrollment (select one)

Quick Pay (3 Days, 3% Discount) also complete ACH enrollment on the following page
Standard Pay (30 days, no discount)

Legal Carrier Name and DBA, if applicable

Date

Revised 6/21/17
 PO Box 398, North Little Rock, AR 72115
888-569-8035
Priority

Your payments will be deposited into the bank account of your choice. In addition to having the money

with all the information that would normally be on your check stub. To receive payments electronically,
you must print, complete this form, and return it to Priority1.

Payee Information

MC#: SSN orFederal ID #:

Payee Name:

Remit Address(es) for

applicable accounts:

E-mail address for

Bank Information

Bank Name:

Name on
Account:

Account #:

Routing #:

I authorize Priority1 to transmit payment to the bank account shown above through ACH transactions. I
understand Priority1 has the right to reverse ACH transactions made in error.

Name(s):
Please print Title:

Authorized Signature Date