CARRIER SET-UP REQUIREMENTS

Welcome to USS Freight Dispatch. Please review all documentation and have the appropriate
authorized person complete, sign and return the following items by email to
dispatch@ussfreight.com or fax to 806-214-1459.

Completed documentation needed:

Dispatch Agreement
Limited Power of Attorney
Company/Carrier Profile
Driver Information Sheet (Please complete one for each driver/fleet unit.)
Truck/Trailer Assignments

Documentation needed to start Dispatching Services:

Copy of Carrier’s Authority Copy of the SS4 Form
Copy of your DOT# Copy of Insurance Master Certificate
Copy of your W-9
Copy of insurance certificate. IMPORTANT: Certificate of insurance needs to list the following:
USS Freight Brokerage Inc.
dba USS Freight Dispatch
PO Box 31433
Amarillo, TX 79119
We require $100,00 in Cargo and $1,000,000 in Liability.

For questions/concerns regarding USS Freight Dispatch requirements please contact Stephanie
Tuey at 806-382-2995 or the Corporate Office at 806-731-4750.

Thank you for choosing USS Freight Dispatching!

 Dispatcher Carrier Agreement

This Agreement is made this ____________ day of________________, 20__, by and between USS
Freight Brokerage Inc. MC# 876060B (dba USS Freight Dispatch), hereafter referred to as
DISPATCHER, and _________________________(Company Contact) Motor Carrier
_______________________________(Company Name) Carrier MC # ___________________.
Hereinafter referred to as CARRIER. WHEREAS, DISPATCHER is a transportation dispatcher handling
the necessary paperwork between a SHIPPERS and the CARRIER in order to secure “CARGO” for said
CARRIER.

WHEREAS, CARRIER is a Motor CONTRACT Carrier subject to the jurisdiction of the ICC and FMCSA:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and convents hereinafter contained it is mutually
agreed by and between parties hereto as follows:

OBLIGATIONS OF DISPATCHER
USS Freight Dispatch will:
1. Find freight that best matches parameters of the Client.
2. Upon the Client approval, USS Freight Dispatch will email to shipper/broker the Client’s
credentials (Authority, W-9, Insurance, Profile, References) and any additional information needed
to set up and secure the load.
3. Handle the setting of appointments if necessary (depending on agreement).
4. Assist with directions or any problems that arise in the transit of the load (when necessary) within
our capabilities (depending on service agreement). Client is responsible for own equipment,
hours of service requirements and costs related to operations.
5. All load information is available to Client at all times, USS Freight Dispatch will hold onto the load
information until completed. Depending on scope of service USS Freight Dispatch will invoice
factor/shipper/broker as agreed upon in scale of service. Once completed USS Freight Dispatch
will keep all documents on file unless otherwise stated or needed by client. If client requires
documents to be mailed, then client is responsible for document shipping costs.
6. USS Freight Dispatch can handle any and all invoicing, collections, etc. for the Client for a fee or
as agreed upon in scale of service.
7. USS Freight Dispatch can assist in helping you set up factoring if needed as well as fuel
advances depending on scale of service. This is offered through our partnership factoring
services, separate from USS Freight Dispatching.
8. DISPATCHER bears no financial or legal responsibility in the transaction between the
SHIPPERS and CARRIER agreement.
9. It is the Driver/Client responsibility to fully read and review all dispatching paperwork on any
load agreed upon to ensure the integrity of the load and requirements are met.
10. DISPATCHER is not responsible for hours of service. Drivers/Companies are required to
legally maintain and abide by the FMCSA rules and regulations to hours of service. Client
will not hold USS Freight Dispatch/USS Freight Lines Inc/ USS Freight Brokerage Inc.
responsible for any legal matters regarding Hours of Service. It is the driver’s responsibility
before they are dispatched on a load to check their hours of service available to ensure the
load can be successfully delivered safely and legally to meet FMCSA requirements.

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OBLIGATIONS OF CARRIER

Provide the following:

1. A signed Limited Power of Attorney form.

2. Copy of Client’s Authority.
3. Proof of Insurance Certificates, listing USS Freight Dispatch (dba USS Freight Brokerage Inc.) PO
Box 31433, Amarillo, TX 79120 as a certificate holder. USS Freight Dispatch requires at least
$1,000,000 (Power) and at least $100,00 in cargo coverage.
4. A signed W-9.
5. This Agreement form completed, dated, and signed.
6. A list of established references.
7. A completed Company Profile Sheet.
8. Cell phone or contact phone number and name of main company contact(s).

• CARRIER agrees to pay DISPATCHER (10%) percent of the face value of loads or a flat rate service
as listed in attachment A for additional dispatching services, CARRIER as stated on the load
confirmation sheet. Carrier further agrees to pay DISPATCHER at time of securing cargo if being
billed on a per load basis unless prior credit arrangements have been established.
• CARRIER agrees to pay DISPATCHER within 24 hours after load has delivered. Payments can be
made by ComData, EFS, Bank Transfer, or by Visa or Mastercard.
• CARRIER agrees to exclusively use USS Freight Dispatching services and will not engage in
using competing dispatching services while this agreement is in place, unless otherwise noted
in Addendum Agreement.
• CARRIER gives DISPATCHER authority to provide his signature for rate confirmation sheets, invoices
and associated paperwork necessary for securing cargo and billing purposes. The terms of this
agreement shall be perpetual, provided that either party may terminate same by giving 30 days’
written notice to the other.
• SHIPPER agrees to pay CARRIER promptly, following receipt of a freight bill and proof of delivery of
each shipment to its assigned destination, free of damage or shortage. The amount to be paid by
SHIPPER to CARRIER shall be established between parties on a per shipment basis prior to
commencement of each individual shipment. A load confirmation including details of shipment and
revenue to be paid will be supplied via EMAIL by SHIPPER to CARRIER. Confirmation will be signed
by DISPATCHER and returned via EMAIL to SHIPPER
• CARRIER shall be liable for loss, damage, or liability occasioned by the transportation of property
arranged by DISPATCHER, SHIPPER while in the possession of carrier.
• CARRIER will be responsible to comply with all applicable state and federal regulations pertaining to
the operation of a motor carrier.
• Client agrees to hold harmless, before, during and after the contract, all direct or
indirect damages resulting from Client hauling of shipper’s freight. This includes, but is
not limited to loading problems or issues, delays, overages, shortages, damages,
billing and collection issues as well as hours of services.
• CARRIER agrees to hold DISPATCHER, BROKER, SHIPPER harmless from any liability for
personal injury or property damage occurring during operation conducted by CARRIER pursuant to
this agreement. In no event will USS Freight Dispatch/USS Freight Lines Inc./USS Freight
Brokerage Inc be liable for any incidental, consequential, or indirect damages for the loss of profits,
or business interruption arising out of this agreement.
• Client agrees to notify USS Freight Dispatch before 8:00 CST on the day the truck or
trucks are available for dispatch and advise of any immediate status change or delays.
IF proper notice that the truck is no longer available, you may be subject to a $50 fine
that MUST be paid before we can accept any further opportunities for the truck.

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• Client agrees they will give advance notice should the client not be available for dispatch. (If
you need scheduled time off and/or not working for any amount of time, please let us know
ASAP so we do not plan any loads for your truck.)

CARRIER and DISPATCHER agree that DISPATCHER, at great expense, has developed a broad
customer base of shippers, receivers, and brokers that is essential to the successful operations of his
company. CARRIER and DISPATCHER agree that disclosure of the identity of one or more of the
companies said customers to CARRIER constitutes valuable consideration. During the term of this
AGREEMENT and for a period of two (2) years from its termination, CARRIER shall not, directly or
indirectly, solicit or do business involving transportation or of a warehousing nature with any the
companies customers who are serviced by CARRIER as a result of this AGREEMENT unless
otherwise agreed by the parties in writing.

Carrier acknowledges that the customer information being provided by DISPATCHER is the sole
and exclusive property of DISPATCHER and that neither it, nor any employee, agent, or
subcontractor shall back-solicit, directly or indirectly, communicate or perform any service for
compensations for any account of DISPACTCHER which has previously tendered to CARRIER for
transportation, nor shall it pass on or reveal any customer information obtained to any other person
or company.

Solicitation prohibited under this AGREEMENT means participation in any conduct, whether direct
or indirect, the purpose of which involves transportation and/or handling of property by CARRIER
for which CARRIER does, or did in the past, provide such service for that customer under
arrangements first made or procured
by DISPATCHER. Solicitation includes conduct initiated or induced by CARRIER, or accepted by
CARRIER, upon inducement by DISPATCHER efforts.

If CARRIER should perform services of a transportation or warehousing nature for compensation for
any DISPATCHER customer without prior documented authorization from DISPATCHER during the
applicable time period in violation of this AGREEMENT, CARRIER shall pay to DISPATCHER within
ten (10) days of each such violation an amount equal to (10%) of all revenues invoiced by CARRIER
to the solicited customer. Where a dispute or disagreement arises, both parties agree to tender the
issue to binding arbitration in the jurisdiction of Federal and State courts located in Randall County in the
state TEXAS.

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CARRIER acknowledges that a breach of this provision will give rise to immediate and irreparable
injury to DISPATCHER, which is inadequately compensated in damages. Accordingly, CARRIER
agrees that DISPATCHER is entitled to obtain injunctive relief against the breach or threatened
breach by CARRIER of this obligation, in addition to any other legal remedies, which may be
available.

CARRIER further acknowledges that the precise damages DISPATCHER would sustain out of
any breach of this covenant may be difficult to ascertain and agrees that it shall pay as damages,
twenty-five (25) percent of the aggregate of all rates and charges assessed by CARRIER for
transportation services provided to any account of DISPATCHER that is handled in contravention
of this agreement, plus liquidated damages of ten thousand ($10,000.00) dollars.

CARRIER agrees that it will function under terms of this agreement strictly as duly permitted
contract carrier, and hereby waves any and all rate provisions, which may be contained in its
published carrier tariffs.

This agreement shall be deemed to be effective on the first date that CARRIER, DISPATCHER, and
SHIPPER commence business together, and the parties hereby agree that the provisions herein
properly express and memorialize the complete understanding as contained in any prior agreement
either written or verbal. If CARRIER chooses to terminate this agreement, then signed 30-day
notification of cancellation must be received by USS Freight Dispatching. CARRIER shall not,
directly or indirectly, solicit or do business involving transportation or of a warehousing nature with
any the companies customers who are serviced by CARRIER as a result of this AGREEMENT unless
otherwise agreed by the parties in writing, for the period of two (2) years from its termination,

Dispatcher Motor Carrier _______________________

__________________________________ __________________________________
Signature Signature

__________________________________ __________________________________
Printed Name and Title Printed Name and Title

___ / ___ / ___ ___ / ___ / ___

Date Date
USS Freight Dispatching
PO Box 31433
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 731-4750
dispatch@ussfreight.com
www.ussfreight.com
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ATTACHMENT A

 Initial__________ Carrier agrees to pay USS FREIGHT DISPATCHING SERVICE 10 % of the

face value of the load, in return USS Freight Dispatching Services agrees to help with all
listed duties and operations as listed on the Dispatcher Carrier Agreement. Carrier agrees
not to utilize any additional dispatching services while utilizing the full operations
dispatching option.
 Initial__________ CARRIER agrees to a minimum of a 1 month service agreement for our
full service dispatching services listed above and/or in the master USS Freight Dispatching
Service Agreement, and will not use competitor services at the same time and duration of
this agreement with USS Freight Dispatching Service.
 Initial__________ CARRIER agrees to pay DISPATCHER SERVICES within 24 hours after
load has delivered. Payments can be made by Comdata, EFS, Bank Transfer, or by Visa or
Mastercard.
 Initial__________ Carrier agrees to pay USS FREIGHT DISPATCHING SERVICE 7% of the face
value of the load for finding loads, filling out carrier set up packs, setting up fuel advances
when needed, and invoicing the shipper\broker only. (All other services will be billed
separately.)
 Initial__________ CARRIER agrees to a minimum of a 1 month service agreement for our
basic service dispatching services listed above and/or in the master USS Freight
Dispatching Service Agreement, and will not use competitor services at the same time and
duration of this agreement with USS Freight Dispatching Service.
 Initial__________ CARRIER agrees to pay DISPATCHER SERVICES within 24 hours after load
has delivered. Payments can be made by Comdata, EFS, Bank Transfer, or by Visa or
Mastercard.

Dispatcher _________________________ Motor Carrier _______________________

__________________________________
Signature __________________________________
Signature

__________________________________
Printed Name and Title __________________________________
Printed Name and Title
___ / ___ / ___
Date ___ / ___ / ___
Date
USS Freight Dispatching Service.
PO Box 31433
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 731-4750
dispatch@ussfreight.com
www.ussfreight.com
 USS Freight Dispatching Service
Power of Attorney

Company ____________________________________________________
Name:
Address: ____________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________________________
State: ___________________ Zip Code: __________
Phone: ____________________________________________________
Contact: ____________________________________________________

I, ____________________________, hereby appoint USS Freight Brokerage Inc. of PO Box

31433, Amarillo, TX 79120, as my Attorney-in-Fact ("USS Freight Dispatcher ").

USS Freight Brokerage Inc. authorized USS Freight Dispatchers shall have full power and
authority to act on my behalf. This power and authority shall authorize USS Freight Brokerage
Inc. to manage and conduct affairs and to exercise all of my legal rights and powers, including
all rights and powers that I may acquire in the future. USS Freight Brokerage Inc. powers shall
include, but not be limited to, the power to:

• Contact shippers and brokers on my behalf for any type of freight cargo.
• Transfer of Paperwork (Carrier Setup Packets, Rate Confirmation, Invoices, Bill of
Ladings, Lumper Receipts, Proof of Delivery, and any other Documents) to move any
freight cargo for shippers and, or any authorized brokers.
• Sign and Execute Rate Confirmations for freight.
• Transfer of Carrier Company Credentials (W-9, FMCSA Authority Documents, Carrier
Cargo and Liability Certificate of Insurance, SS-4 Form, and Carrier Company
Credentials, and other Documents) to move freight and, or cargo for shippers, and any
authorized freight and, or cargo brokers.
• Submitting load documents for carrier (Bill of Lading, Proof of Delivery, Rate
Confirmation, Lumper Receipts, Invoices, and all other Load Documents Required) to
shippers, brokers, and, or current carrier factoring company for payment of delivered
load.
• Invoicing, Factoring Processing, Fuel Advance Processing, Accounts Receivables and
Collection Calls.
• Processing requirements for the FMCSA (IFTA taxes, FORM 2290, Quarterly Filing,
UCR, MC150, BOC3, IRP, Cab Card Registration, Drug Consortium Review,
Compliance.)

This Power of Attorney shall be construed broadly as a General Power of Attorney. The listing of
Specific powers is not intended to limit or restrict the general powers granted in this Power of
Attorney in any manner.

USS Freight Brokerage Inc. authorized USS Freight Dispatchers shall not be liable for any
loss that results from a judgment error that was made in good faith. However, USS Freight
Brokerage Inc. authorized USS Freight Dispatchers shall be liable for willful misconduct or the
failure to act in good faith while acting under the authority of this Power of Attorney.

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 USS Freight Dispatching Service
Power of Attorney

I authorize my USS Freight Dispatcher to indemnify and hold harmless any third party who
accepts and acts under this document. USS Freight Brokerage Inc. shall be entitled to
reasonable compensation for any services provided as my USS Freight Dispatcher. USS
Freight Brokerage Inc. shall be entitled to reimbursement of all reasonable expenses incurred
in connection with this Power of Attorney.

USS Freight Brokerage Inc. shall provide an accounting for all acts performed as my USS
Freight Dispatcher, if I so request or if such a request is made by any authorized personal
representative or fiduciary acting on my behalf. This Power of Attorney shall become effective
immediately and shall not be affected by my disability or lack of mental competence, except as
may be provided otherwise by an applicable state statute.

This is a Durable Power of Attorney. This Power of Attorney shall continue effective for (24
Months). This Power of Attorney may be revoked by me at any time by providing (30 Days)
written notice to my USS Freight Dispatcher.

Dated ____________________, 20 ( )

__________________________________ Company Name

__________________________________ Signature

__________________________________ Printed Name and Title

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 USS Freight Dispatch
PO Box 31433
Amarillo, TX 79120
Phone: (806) 731-4750
Fax: (806) 214-1459
Email: disaptch@usssfreight.com
Website: www.ussfreight.com

CARRIER PROFILE FORM

Carrier Name ________________________________________

Motor Carrier #_______________ USDOT # ________________

Contact Name _______________________________________

Phone: ______________________ Cell: _____________________ Fax: _________________

Emergency #: __________________________ Email: ________________________________

Physical Address: _____________________________________________________________

City: ___________________ State: ________________ Zip: _______________

Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________

City: ___________________ State: ________________ Zip: _______________

Type of equipment

Number of Trailers: _________ Type: _________________ Length (48’ or 53’) _________

_________ _________________ _________

_________ _________________ _________

_________ _________________ _________

_________ _________________ _________

Company Information

# of Owner Ops: ___________

# of Company Drivers: ____________

# of Trucks with Team Drivers: _____________

Any additional notes or comments:

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
 USS Freight Dispatch
PO Box 31433
Amarillo, TX 79120
Phone: (806) 731-4750
Fax: (806) 214-1459
Email: support@ussfreightbrokerage.com
Website: www.ussfreight.com

Driver Information Sheet

Required if your company has been in business for less than 1 year
Company Name: __________________________________________________
MC# _______________ USDOT # ________________
Driver Information
Name (First, Middle Initial, Last) Commercial Driver Equipment Tractor Trailer Vin# Make, Model, Size Plate #
Driver’s Phone Unit # Vin #
License Number Trailer # Plate #
number

1._________________
EXP____

2._________________
EXP____

3._________________
EXP____

PRINCIPAL AND/OR OWNER INFORMATION

Name: _______________________________ Address: (If different from main company) ______________________________ Phone______________

PLEASE FAX COMPLETED FORM TO CARRIER COMPLIANCE: (806) 214-1459 OR

EMAIL: support@ussfreightbrokerage.com
 USS Freight Brokerage Inc.
PO Box 31433
Amarillo, TX 79120
Phone: (806) 731-4750
Fax: (806) 214-1459
Email: support@ussfreightbrokerage.com
Website: www.ussfreight.com

NEW CARRIER QUESTIONNAIRE

Required if your company has been in business for less than 1 year
Company Name: __________________________________________________
MC# _______________ USDOT # ________________
Customer References (Companies you have recently hauled for)
Company Contact Phone Number

1._________________ _________________ __________________________

2._________________ _________________ __________________________

3._________________ _________________ __________________________

4._________________ _________________ __________________________

5._________________ _________________ __________________________

Credit References (Companies or individuals you pay)

Company Contact Phone Number

1._________________ _________________ __________________________

2._________________ _________________ __________________________

3._________________ _________________ __________________________

PRINCIPAL AND/OR OWNER INFORMATION

Name: _______________________________
Address: (If different from main company)

Phone: ______________________________

PLEASE FAX COMPLETED FORM TO CARRIER COMPLIANCE: (806) 214-1459 OR

EMAIL: support@ussfreightbrokerage.com
 Email: support@ussfreightbrokerage.com

CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION

Processing Agent: Stephanie Tuey

I AUTHORIZE USS FREIGHT BROKERAGE INC., and/or USS Freight Dispatching Service to charge the
following: described credit/debit card for authorized approved purchases relating to any USS Freight
Dispatching Service charges, new company set up, and all other services provided (MC, USDOT, UCR, IRP/
IFTA setup, Permits in NY, KY, OR and NM,
USS FREIGHT BROKERAGE INC., and/or USS Freight Dispatching Services) All charges must be verified
prior via TEXT or EMAIL approval by company owner.

Card Holder's Name on Card: ____________________________

Credit/Debit Card Type: _____ Visa ____MasterCard ____ Amex

Credit/Debit Card Number: ________________ Ex. Date: ________

Security Code __________

Cardholders Contract Information:

Billing Address ________________________________

City: _______________ State: TX_________________ Zip Code: ___________

Phone# _______________________ Cell #__________________

MC # _________________ Company Name: _______________________

E-mail address (please print clearly) ______________________________

Signature_____________________________ Date: ______________

Printed Name ________________ Date: ______________