This Carrier Agreement (including all terms and conditions incorporated by reference, the "Agreement") is between CarsArrive
Network, Inc. ("CarsArrive"), a Georgia corporation with offices at 1620 South Stapley Drive, Suite 232, Mesa, Arizona 85204 and the
undersigned entity (the "Carrier"). This Agreement is effective as of the date signed and accepted by CarsArrive as indicated on the
signature page of this Agreement (the "Effective Date").
A. CarsArrive owns and operates a web-based proprietary database and software system that provides a load matching
and database management service (the "CarsArrive System") through which auto carriers may accept assignments for
transportation of one or more motor vehicles (each a "Vehicle Load") tendered for transportation by customers of
CarsArrive (each, a "Shipper").
B. Carrier wishes to access the CarsArrive System and to accept Vehicle Loads and receive, load, transport and deliver
such Vehicle Loads (the "Services") on behalf of Shippers in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
The parties agree as follows
1. Access. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, as of the Effective Date CarsArrive hereby grants to Carrier a
non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and use the CarsArrive System in the United States during the term of this
Agreement, solely for its own internal business purposes. All such access is governed by and subject to the then current terms
and conditions regarding access to the CarsArrive System. Furthermore, Carrier is responsible for maintaining the security
of all usernames and passwords that are issued to it. Carrier is responsible for all actions carried out by anyone using a user
identification code and password issued to Carrier. CarsArrive and its licensors reserve all rights and licenses in the CarsArrive
System not expressly granted to Carrier herein. Carrier shall not permit access to the CarsArrive Services by any third party
without the express prior written consent of CarsArrive. Carrier shall not, nor permit any third party to: (i) interfere with or
disrupt the CarsArrive System; (ii) copy, modify or distribute any portion of the CarsArrive System; or (iii) rent, lease, or provide
access to the CarsArrive System on a time-share or service bureau basis.
2. Carrier's Representations, Warranties and Covenants. Carrier represents, warrants and covenants to CarsArrive that:
- During the term of this Agreement Carrier shall at all times be and remain (i) the owner or lessee of the truck or other
vehicle used to transport the Vehicle Load; and (ii) properly licensed and qualified in all applicable jurisdictions to
provide the Services, including, without limitation, the United States; and (iii) in compliance with all applicable federal,
state, municipal , provincial and local laws, statutes, executive orders, rules, ordinances, codes and regulations ("Laws")
in its performance of the Services and the conduct of its business operations, including but not limited to the Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, the National Safety Code and U.S. Department of Transportation ("DOT") Laws;
- Carrier shall immediately notify CarsArrive if it: (i) receives an "unsatisfactory" safety rating or if it receives notice of a
proposed "unsatisfactory" safety rating from the DOT or any federal, state or provincial authority have jurisdiction over
the Carrier's operations; or (ii) is delayed or removed from service by or due to an inspection by any regulatory authority
having jurisdiction over Carrier's operations;
- Carrier shall provide copies of all required certificates of insurance, permits and licenses to CarsArrive promptly upon
request;
- Vehicles shall not be operated on a public roadway for any purpose other than as required to load or unload a Vehicle Load,
provided that the distance the vehicle is driven for such purpose does not exceed 50 feet under any circumstance.
- Carrier shall promptly and efficiently perform the Services safely and without delay, including, without limitation, receiving
the Vehicle Loads at the point of origin and delivering the Vehicle Loads to the point of delivery, according to the
schedule set forth on the CarsArrive System for such Vehicle Load.
- Carrier shall complete and obtain the bill of lading and Condition Report for each Vehicle Load pursuant to the terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement.
- All personnel used to provide Services under this Agreement will either be employees of Carrier, or will be leased to Carrier
in accordance with applicable Laws. Carrier will be fully responsible for the conduct of all such personnel as if they were
direct employees of Carrier even if such individuals are independent contractors under lease to Carrier.
- (h) Carrier will only use in the performance of the Services individuals that are properly licensed and trained to perform the
Services in accordance with all Laws, which such individuals will have experience in loading and unloading Vehicle Loads
from the type of trailing equipment to be operated by such individuals in the performance of the Services.
3. No Transfers/Brokers. Carrier shall not assign, subcontract, broker, re-broker, forward, relay, use third party dispatchers or
otherwise transfer in any manner, or otherwise allow a third party to perform, in whole or in part, Carrier's obligations under
this Agreement, including, without limitation, the performance of any portion of the Services or any rights or duties of the
Carrier ("Transfer") without the prior written authorization of CarsArrive. In the event of any Transfer in violation of this
Section, CarsArrive may without prejudice to any other rights or remedies, immediately terminate Carrier's access to the
CarsArrive System and shall not be obligated to make any payments under this Agreement with respect to Services related to
any such Transfer. Notwithstanding any Transfer, with or without the consent of CarsArrive, Carrier shall be and remain liable
for the performance of all of Carrier's obligations under this Agreement, including without limitation, liabilities for loss, damages
or delays in delivery.
4. Minimum Insurance Requirements
- Carrier shall procure and maintain at all times while this Agreement is in effect, at the sole cost and expense of Carrier the
following minimum insurance (or such greater amounts as required by Law):
- Auto Liability Insurance ("AL") per occurrence:
$1,000,000 Combined Single Limit
- All Risk Broad Form Motor Truck Cargo ("Cargo") per occurrence:
1 Car Hauler: $50,000
2-3 Car Hauler: $100,000
4 Car Hauler: $150,000
5+ Car Hauler: $250,000
- Regardless of the limit, AL insurance shall also cover all liability assumed by Carrier under this Agreement. Should Carrier's
AL policy only cover specifically scheduled trucks, Carrier agrees and maintains that only those trucks scheduled on
policy will be used to perform the Services under this Agreement. Cargo insurance shall provide coverage to CarsArrive,
Shipper, Receiver, and the owner(s) of the Vehicle Load for any loss, damage or delay related to any property for
transportation services provided by Carrier under this Agreement. Cargo insurance coverage shall be primary and
not be contingent upon any other coverage and shall have no exclusions or restrictions of any type, including but not
limited to any exclusion for the commodities being transported, electronics or other delicate or high value products; and
unattended vehicles or limitation of coverage when the trailer is unattached to the power unit, that would foreseeably
preclude coverage for the Vehicle Load. Workers' Compensation insurance or analogous insurance coverage shall
be consistent with applicable state or provincial Laws. All insurance policies shall be with a reputable and financially
responsible insurance company acceptable to CarsArrive.
- "Legacy Carrier" means a Carrier that hauls vehicles consigned to ADESA auctions. For Legacy Carriers, CarsArrive requires
the following additional coverage: Commercial General Liability ("CGL") $1,000,000. CarsArrive shall be named as
an additional insured on the CGL and AL policies and as a loss payee on the Cargo policy. For non-Legacy Carriers,
CarsArrive shall be listed as a certificate holder on policies of insurance. All policies subject to Agreement shall waive
any rights of subrogation and include an endorsement that such coverage shall be primary and non-contributory to
any other insurance obtained by CarsArrive, Shipper, Receiver and/or owner(s) of the Vehicle Load. The purchase of
insurance coverage or the furnishing of the certificates or other evidence of coverage shall not be deemed to satisfy
Carrier's liability hereunder or in any way modify Carrier's obligation to indemnify CarsArrive, nor shall merely furnishing
certificates or other evidences of coverage in and of itself satisfy the obligation to obtain and maintain said insurance
coverage.
- Upon execution of this Agreement, Carrier shall immediately provide to CarsArrive certificates endorsed by an authorized
representative of Carrier's insurance company evidencing that: (i) the insurance required hereunder is in full force and
effect; (ii) such insurance will not be canceled, reduced or otherwise altered in the amount or scope of coverage without
giving CarsArrive at least thirty (30) days prior written notice; (iii) naming CarsArrive as certificate holder, additional
insured and/or loss payee as applicable; and, (iv) in respect of Carrier's Cargo insurance, the amount of any deductible.
Carrier will provide copies of policies to CarsArrive upon request.
5. Compliance with Terms and Conditions. Carrier, its employees and agents shall comply with all applicable policies, terms,
conditions, procedures, terms of use, forms and other documents made available to Carrier on carsarrive.com, openlane.com,
and adesa.com (the "Websites") including, without limitation, the CarsArrive System ("Terms and Conditions"). From time to
time, CarsArrive may, in its sole discretion, supplement, modify or replace the Terms and Conditions. By using the CarsArrive
System and/or accepting a Vehicle Load, Carrier agrees to and accepts the Terms and Conditions which are hereby incorporated
by reference as terms and conditions of this Agreement. In the event of a direct conflict between a provision of this Agreement
and a provision of the Terms and Conditions, the parties will interpret such provisions in a manner which gives as much effect as
possible to both provisions; otherwise the terms and conditions of this Agreement will control to the extent of such conflict.
6. Intellectual Property of CarsArrive. Carrier agrees that the CarsArrive System and all intellectual property rights in it, including but
not limited to patent, trademark and copyrights, are the sole property of CarsArrive and that Carrier will not attempt to copy,
reverse engineer or disrupt the function or operation of the CarsArrive System.
7. No Damage Waivers. Carrier shall not request, obtain and/or enforce any waivers of damage with respect to any Vehicle. This
prohibition applies to seeking or obtaining waivers from CarsArrive, the Shipper or the receiving customer (the "Receiver").
Carrier's liability for any loss or damage to any Vehicle or Vehicle Load shall be as set forth in this Agreement.
8. Conducting Business. So long as CarsArrive has no actual knowledge to the contrary regarding the authority of any person
purporting to be Carrier's agent or employee, CarsArrive may rely and act upon any purported signature of, or email, fax,
telephonic or other oral communication from, any person purporting to be Carrier's agent or employee, with regard to: (i)
accepting Vehicle Loads for transportation, or otherwise acting on Carrier's behalf, in the CarsArrive System; or (ii) otherwise
in connection with the provision of Services or this Agreement. CarsArrive may conduct business with Carrier through the
(nonexclusive) use of electronic, computer, digital, or other paperless means, including the good faith reliance on electronic
mail, facsimile transmittal, telephonic or other usual and regular forms of communication.
9. Fees; Payment. CarsArrive shall pay to Carrier the fee rate per Vehicle Load as set out in the applicable area of the carrier portal
in the CarsArrive System ("Fees"). Payment shall be made according to the method of payment selected by Carrier as described
on the Payment Terms section of the CarsArrive.com website. The Fees will be the sole compensation for which CarsArrive is
responsible to Carrier for any Services and Carrier shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for the performance of
the Services hereunder, except as expressly authorized in writing by CarsArrive. Carrier shall not charge, or accept from the
Shipper, Receiver or any other person or business entity additional fees or expenses for the Services, unless expressly authorized
by CarsArrive. CarsArrive shall not be required to pay any disputed amount pending resolution of the dispute, but agrees to pay
those portions of the invoice which are not in dispute. Carrier acknowledges and agrees that CarsArrive has the discretionary
right to set-off any payments owed to Carrier hereunder for liability incurred by Carrier under this Agreement. Carrier agrees to
provide CarsArrive with supporting documentation and other information as reasonably requested to verify the accuracy of any
invoice.
10. Receipts; Bills of Lading. Carrier shall document each Vehicle Load with a bill of lading in the form displayed on the CarsArrive
System or the form specified by the Shipper which shall be signed by Carrier and Shipper at the pick-up location. CarsArrive
will not be shown as the "carrier" on the bill of lading, and if CarsArrive is erroneously shown as the "carrier" such designation
will not change its status as a broker with respect to the Vehicle Load. Before loading, Carrier shall perform an inspection (the
"
Pick-up Inspection") of the Vehicle Load for damage, missing items and confirmation of contents of Vehicle Load. Carrier
shall detail any damage, defect or discrepancy discovered in a Pick-up Inspection on the bill of lading and in a condition report
("
Condition Report") and immediately bring same to the attention of the Shipper and CarsArrive.
To assist in the fair resolution
of damage claims, Carrier acknowledges that it must notify CarsArrive as soon as possible of any vehicle damage discovered
prior to loading, and in any event, prior to departure of the Vehicle Load. Condition Report must be submitted to CarsArrive
three (3) business days from the date the Vehicle Load was received. Unless recorded on the bill of lading and Condition Report
before loading, the Vehicle Load shall be deemed to have been in undamaged condition at the time it was received by the
Carrier. At the point of delivery, the Carrier shall ensure that the Receiver (or its representative) inspects the Vehicle Load for
damage, defect or discrepancy and note any concerns in the bill of lading and/or condition report. Carrier shall ensure that both
the Shipper and Receiver sign and date the bill of lading and the condition report and provide copies of the signed documents
to CarsArrive. To the extent any term or condition of any bill of lading conflicts in any way with any term or condition of this
Agreement, this Agreement shall govern.
11. Carrier's Operations and Employees. Carrier shall, at its sole cost and expense, furnish the trucks, tractors, trailers and all fuel,
oil, tires and other parts, supplies and equipment necessary or required ("Equipment") for the safe and efficient delivery of
the Services. Carrier, at its sole cost and expense, shall employ in the operation of Equipment only competent, able and legally
licensed personnel. The manner of loading, securing, and unloading each Vehicle Load upon the Equipment shall be the sole
responsibility of Carrier, and if performed by the Shipper, it shall be under the direction, authority, and control of Carrier.
12. Service Level Requirements; Penalties. For pick-up and delivery of Vehicle Loads Carrier will comply with the service level
requirements communicated by Shipper and/or CarsArrive. Unless expressly authorized by the Shipper in writing, Carrier
shall not use "Wheel Lifts" in performing the Services. If a Customer imposes a service penalty or other financial consequence
(a "Penalty") for failure to meet a service level standard or requirement as set out in this Agreement or as posted on the
CarsArrive System, Carrier agrees to pay the Penalty and authorizes CarsArrive to deduct the amount of the Penalty from any
amounts or Fees owing to Carrier.
13. Claims and Damages; Indemnification
- Indemnification by Carrier. Carrier shall defend, indemnify and hold CarsArrive, the Shipper, the Receiver, and their
employees, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, consultants, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, harmless
from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, fines, penalties, costs and expenses, including, without
limitation, reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of, on account of or resulting from, directly or indirectly: (i) any
damage or injury to property arising out of or in connection with Carrier's performance of the Services; (ii) the breach
or nonperformance by Carrier of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement; (iii) Carrier's failure to comply with
any applicable Law; (iv) injury to persons (including injury resulting in death); (v) any negligent, reckless or intentional
acts or omissions of Carrier, its employees or agents in the performance of the Services; and (vi) any claim or allegation
of a third party related to Carrier's acts or omissions or those of Carrier's officers, directors, employees, subcontractors,
consultants, representatives or agents in connection with the Services or in connection with Carrier's obligations
hereunder (collectively, "Claims"). Carrier will promptly notify CarsArrive of any Claims and cooperate in good faith with
CarsArrive to resolve any such Claims.
- Freight Loss, Damage or Delay. Carrier shall be liable to Shipper, Receiver and CarsArrive for all loss, damage, diminished
value, and delay claims for the Vehicle Loads while in Carrier's possession or control as a "carrier" pursuant to
the Carmack Amendment as currently codified at 49 U.S.C. § 14706. Carrier's possession of the Vehicle Load shall
commence upon the earlier of: (i) when Carrier has executed the bill of lading; or (ii) Carrier taking possession or control
of the Vehicle Load; and shall terminate when Receiver formally accepts delivery of the Vehicle Load after signing the bill
of lading and Condition Report.
- No Limitations. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties, no limitation of liability shall apply to the Services
provided by Carrier. Carrier's liability for loss or damage to or destruction of any Vehicle Load will be for the lesser of:
(i) the cost of repair plus diminished value of the Vehicle; or (ii) the full replacement cost of the Vehicles subject to such
claim. With respect to Vehicle Loads originating in or destined to Canada, it is the express intention of the parties that
this provision govern their rights and obligations with respect to claims for cargo loss, damage, or delay. The obligations
in this Agreement shall not be affected by any provision of any provincial Law purporting to limit Carrier's liability to
any lesser amount, nor shall CarsArrive be required to comply with any provision of such Law purporting to require
that it declare a higher value in order to avoid applicability of any such limitation. Instead, Carrier's liability hereunder
is accepted as a matter of contract between the parties. Carrier will allow no less than one (1) year for filing of claims
related to loss or damage to or destruction of any Vehicle Load, and no less than two (2) years from the date of denial of
any such claim for commencement of litigation related to any such claim.
14. Independent Contractors. Carrier and CarsArrive are separate entities and are not creating a principal/agency relationship.
Carrier shall perform the Services hereunder as an independent contractor and shall have exclusive control and direction of its
employees operating the Equipment or otherwise engaged in the Services. Nothing contained herein will be construed to make
either Carrier or CarsArrive partners, joint venturers, principals, agents or employees of the other. Neither party will have any
right, power or authority, express or implied, to bind the other.
15. Non-Exclusive and No Minimum Vehicle Loads. The parties acknowledge and agree that this is a non-exclusive agreement
and that Carrier is free to accept Vehicle Loads through dispatch systems other than the CarsArrive System and that Carrier is
not guaranteed any or a minimum number of dispatches through the CarsArrive System. Any capital investments, business
expenses, work force additions, or expenditures of any kind or nature that Carrier has made in anticipation of any volume to
be generated will be made solely at Carrier's own risk. In no event and under no circumstances will CarsArrive be liable for any
expenditures by Carrier or on Carrier's behalf.
16. Confidentiality and Non-Solicitation. All data and information submitted by or on behalf of CarsArrive, its affiliates, Shipper,
Receiver or any other third party (collectively "Customer") to Carrier or otherwise in Carrier's possession or accessible by Carrier
in providing the Services, including but not limited to all personal information such as the name, phone number, address of a
Customer, VIN# of vehicles being transported are and will remain the property of CarsArrive and/or the applicable Customer.
Carrier will not accept traffic, either directly or indirectly, from any shipper, consignor, consignee or customer of CarsArrive
where: (1) the availability of such traffic first became known to Carrier as a result of CarsArrive's efforts; or (2) the traffic of
the shipper, consignor, consignee or customer of CarsArrive was first tendered to Carrier by CarsArrive. If Carrier breaches
this Agreement and moves shipments obtained from such parties during the term of this Agreement or for twelve (12) months
thereafter without utilizing the services of CarsArrive, Carrier shall be obligated to pay CarsArrive, for a period of fifteen (15)
months thereafter, commissions in the amount of thirty-five percent (35%) of the transportation revenue resulting from traffic
transported in violation of this provision, and Carrier shall provide BROKER with all documentation requested by CarsArrive to
verify such transportation revenue. Carrier shall not utilize CarsArrive's or the Shipper's or Receiver's name or identity in any
advertising or promotional communications without written confirmation of consent.
17. Term and Termination. The Term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and be for an initial term of one
(1) year. Unless terminated earlier, it shall then automatically renew for successive one (1) year periods; provided, however,
that either PARTY may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice. CarsArrive may
additional terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice in any of the following events: (i) Carrier loses its
operating authority or otherwise becomes disqualified to perform its obligations under this Agreement; (ii) Carrier breaches any
covenant, obligation, condition, or requirement imposed upon it by this Agreement, and such breach continues for a period of
ten (10) days after written notice thereof; (iii) Carrier becomes insolvent or becomes unable to pay its debts in a timely manner;
(iv) Carrier fails to procure or maintain any of the insurance coverages required by this Agreement; or (v) Carrier violates the
prohibitions against subcontracting the Services as set forth in this Agreement.
18. Miscellaneous. No term or condition of this Agreement will be deemed waived and no breach will be deemed excused unless such
waiver or consent will be in writing and signed by the party claimed to have waived or consented. No consent by any party to, or
waiver of, a breach by the other, whether express or implied, will constitute consent to, waiver of, or excuse for any different or
subsequent breach. The parties expressly waive any and all rights and remedies provided under Subtitle IV Part B of 49 U.S.C. (as
allowed by §14101) to the extent that such rights and remedies conflict with this Agreement. Except as provided in Section 5,
this Agreement may not be amended or modified except by a writing signed by both parties. This Agreement sets forth the
complete agreement of the parties with respect to the Services. This Agreement will take precedence over any inconsistent,
conflicting, or additional terms or conditions contained in any communication or document from Carrier, including any bill of
lading, tariff or other document that Carrier may present to a Shipper or Receiver. CarsArrive hereby notifies Carrier that it does
not agree to other terms or conditions that Carrier may supply, whether in conflict with, inconsistent with, or in addition to the
terms and conditions of this Agreement. If any phrase, clause, sentence, term or other provision herein will be invalid or
unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. If any provision is held invalid or
unenforceable with respect to particular circumstances, it shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect in all other
circumstances. This Agreement will be construed, interpreted and applied in accordance with the Laws of the State of Indiana
and applicable federal law, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under this
Agreement will be brought exclusively in the Circuit and Superior Courts of Marion County, Indiana and the federal courts of the
United States, serving Marion Country, and the parties hereby irrevocably consent to exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue
therein. Notice under this Agreement will be deemed given by one party when personally delivered or sent by overnight
courier, facsimile, email or certified or registered mail to the addresses in this Agreement or, if such notice is provided by
CarsArrive, through the CarsArrive System and will be effective upon receipt. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, including facsimiles, each of which will be deemed to be a duplicate original, but all of which, taken together, will
be deemed to constitute a single instrument. Any terms of this Agreement, which by their nature extend beyond the expiration,
termination or cancellation of this Agreement, including, without limitation, Sections 6, 13, 16, 17, and 18 hereof shall remain in
full force and effect until fulfilled and/or performed and shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon Carrier and CarsArrive
and their respective successors and assigns.