Quotes
This rate quote is based on the information you provided when you requested your rate quote. Please review the shipment information for accuracy. Additional charges may apply for extra services, such as changes in product classification or increased weight. If you have any questions about this quotation please contact your sales representative or email us at support@smartefreight.com. Our goal is to provide you with the most accurate billing in the transportation industry. Please refer to the notes below.
1. Quotes are valid for 14 days from the quote date and are based on information provided and are subject to equipment availability.
2. Please notify SmarteFreight immediately if any specific delivery requirements and the consequences for non-performance. In the absence of prior notice, claims for special damages generally will not be considered by the carrier.
3. Payment is required within 30 days of receiving invoice.
4. Rates are subject to applicable taxes imposed by the jurisdictional Province.
5. Rates do not imply guaranteed service in any way. SmarteFreight will not be liable for any penalty charges incurred resulting from missed appointments or late charges.
6. Rates are quoted based on a loading/unloading allowance of half hour for LTL and 1 hour for TL. Additional time is accessed at $75 per hour, billed in 15-minute increments.
7. Maximum liability limited to $2.00/pound per shipment. Please contact SmarteFreight immediately for shipments that exceed this liability limitation to ensure that your shipment is adequately insured. Supplemental insurance is available upon request.
8. All freight claims must be presented to the carrier within nine (9) months of the delivery date. SmarteFreight and the carrier must be notified immediately of all concealed damages and in no case later than fifteen (15) days of delivery date for any cargo claims to be considered.
9. All freight charges must be paid irrespective of the outcome of any alleged freight claim. Transportation services provided herein and resultant cargo claims are two (2) separate matters and accordingly, freight charges may not be offset against an alleged cargo claim.
10. The venue and jurisdiction for any dispute arising out of this agreement and/or relationship between SmarteFreight and other parties to this agreement including but not limited to disputes over individual shipments, shall be brought in the court in the local district of SmarteFreight.
11. Rates are subject to fuel surcharge in effect at time of shipping.
12. Unless otherwise stated accessorial charges such as, private residence, cod, temperature-controlled service, dangerous goods, etc., are not included in rates.
Dispatch
1. SMARTEFREIGHT shall at all times, be acting in the capacity of an independent contractor to the Carrier, and does not hire, or in any way exercise control, over the carriers drivers or other employees or agent or the Carrier.
2. Carrier will bill SMARTEFREIGHT directly for all services provided unless otherwise agreed to in writing.
3. Freight charges will be submitted to SMARTEFREIGHT via email to
accounting@smartefreight.com with a bill of lading and will be paid within 30 days of receipt of freight bill.
4. Carrier will be responsible for verifying piece counts at the time of pick up. Discrepancies will be reported within 48 hours of pick up. Discrepancies / damages must be mark on the BOL (as proof on the accompanying POD). Notations such as STC (said to contain) and SWP (shrink wrap pallet) will not insulate carrier from liability in the event of a cargo claim.
5. The Carrier commits to providing cargo insurance coverage of $1,000,000 and liability coverage of at least $100,000 to compensate the property owner for any loss or damage. Additionally, the Carrier will furnish a current certificate of cargo insurance with SMARTEFREIGHT listed as the certificate holder. Should a cargo claim arise, the Carrier will be responsible for covering the full invoice value of the loss.
6. Transportation services requested herein will be provided by the carrier named above. This shipment may not be tendered to another carrier, brokered out, sub hauled, etc. without written consent by SMARTEFREIGHT. Carrier specifically agrees that all freight tendered to it under this agreement shall be transported on equipment operated only under the authority of the Carrier and shall not in any manner subcontract, broker, or in any other form arrange for the freight to be transported by a third party.
7. Shipment will be delivered on a non-revenue bill and in no case will freight charges be accessible to anyone other than SMARTEFREIGHT.
8. Rate is subject to change if there are any service failures and/or missed deliveries.
9. Carriers consent to pick up shipment acknowledges and constitutes carriers acceptance of the terms and conditions outlined herein.
10. All cargo claims will be presented to carrier within nine (9) months of delivery, expected delivery, or loss or damage. Concealed damage claims will be reported to the carrier within 15 days of delivery. Carrier agrees to acknowledge and respond to claims presented in a timely manner in accordance with guidelines established in NMF 100.
11. Carrier agrees to deliver freight and adhere to transit times requested herein. In the event of delay, carrier will notify SMARTEFREIGHT in writing of any anticipated service failures 24 hours in advance of the originally expected delivery date.
12. The venue and jurisdiction for any dispute arising from this agreement and/or relationship between SMARTEFREIGHT and other parties to this agreement, including but not limited to disputes over individual shipments, shall be brought in the courts in the local jurisdiction of SMARTEFREIGHT's location.
Other conditions for supplemental insurance:
Excluding electrical and mechanical derangement unless caused by an insured peril.
Excluding damage due to rust, oxidation and discoloration, bruising and denting unless due to an insured peril.
Excluding damage due to unprotected or unpacked goods.
Subject to institute replacement clause. Printed on TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024 (system generated date).