LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

(OWNER/OPERATOR) AND Reliant Transportation

Agreement of the Parties

For and in consideration set forth in Section III of this agreement, hereinafter called
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR agrees to pay contract Reliant, hereinafter called CARRIER,
the equipment described in Section XIV together with qualified drivers, and CARRIER agrees to
contract loading and transport of freight with INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.

In witness whereof, CARRIER and INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR hereby enter into this
2023-08-04
Agreement this _________________which shall be effective on the date executed, and agree to
be bound by the terms and conditions thereof set forth in the attached schedules, which is made a
part hereof the same as if it were fully set forth herein. The terms of this Agreement shall
commence on the date set forth above, and continue for twelve (12) consecutive months from
such date, unless terminated by one or both parties for breach or otherwise. This Agreement shall
be automatically renewed for one (1) year, unless either party shall, at least thirty (30) days prior
to the expiration of any term, give written notice of the intent not to renew the Agreement.

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 I. IDENTIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
INFORMATION:
NAME: Samuel Dipini

STEET ADDRESS: 4206 Ozark Trail

CITY: Buford

STATE: GA

ZIP: 30518

SS#, FED ID#, Or REGISTERED EIN#: 135-82-4604

Known authorized signature stating above identity information is accurate and correct:

___________________

a. SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
CARRIER agrees to pay 75% of load pay offered,

Minus applicable:

a) escrow deductions (any set amount can/will be deducted if agreed upon by Independent
Contractor-otherwise all accrued equipment expenses are at the full responsibility of the
Independent Contractor)
b) Auto and General Liability, Bobtail, and Occupational Accident Insurance.
c) Cargo insurance will be covered by the Carrier (as long as Independent Contractor is a
Safe and on time Driver)
d) Insurance deductibles due to at fault accidents will be paid by the Independent Contractor
out of their next settlement/pay.
e) Cash advances (Must be paid in full the following settlement/pay)
f) Fines & Violations (will be paid by the Independent Contractor out of his/her next
settlement/Pay)
g) Equipment damage payments will be paid by the Independent Contractor out of his/her
next settlement/pay.
1. All Fuel will be deducted from each load, thus out of the next weekly settlement or pay
the independent contractor receives.

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 B) CARRIER agrees to pay, and INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR agrees to accept, as full
and complete payment for use of said equipment and for performance or obligation accepted by
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR under this AGREEMENT, compensation as set forth in
Section III. Above. CARRIER shall settle with INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR on each
Friday within eleven days of proper submission, by INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, of the
Bills of Lading, signed delivery receipts, lumper receipts, assessorial charge receipts, electronic
logs for each complete trip.

Original fuel receipts are also due at the same time with the load paperwork from all
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS (for use in preparation of IFTA) regardless of whether they
choose to use company provided Fuel Tax accounting services or not. All applicable paperwork
must be submitted to CARRIER no later than 11:59 C.S.T. the preceding Monday to be paid on
time, NO EXCEPTIONS. If COMPLETE paperwork is not TIMELY submitted,
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR acknowledges and agrees that they will not be paid until such
time as the COMPLETE paperwork, for all required or remaining loads, is turned in and
acknowledged as received by the CARRIER.

It is agreed that an “Escrow” fund is to be set up at the time of the execution of this Agreement.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR authorizes CARRIER to withhold __________ from the first
settlement followed by _________ per week to the maximum of ___________ If for any reason
Independent Contractor fails to agree to an Escrow withholding, INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR authorizes CARRIER to withhold any deficiency in any subsequent week in
addition to that week’s required deduction. If INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR fails to keep his
equipment operating for the full term of the Agreement, the minimum fee paid to any regulating
agency to certify such equipment, or drivers, may be deducted from the sums held in escrow.
ALL escrow funds may be held for a minimum of 45 days after termination of the Agreement
(by either party and for any reason) to ensure payment of INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’S
obligations, including quarterly Fuel Tax Returns, cargo claims, liability claims, advances,
equipment rental costs, fuel card advances, fuel or any other costs which are the sole
responsibility of INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.

Samuel Dipini
A) I ______________________________ (independent Contractor) agree to the above set
amount for my Escrow account to be taken out of each settlement weekly to cover all
future unexpected cost associated to my equipment and/or other deductions attached to
my responsibilities of this agreement:

INITIALS _______
Samuel Dipini
B) I ______________________________ (independent Contractor) DO NOT agree to the
above set amount for my Escrow account to be taken out of each settlement weekly to
cover all future unexpected cost associated to my equipment and/or other deductions
attached to my responsibilities of this agreement, and accept full responsibility,
authorizing the Carrier to deducted any and all expenses or deductions attached to this
agreement that are my full responsibility.

INITIALS _____

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 4. In any case where the INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR has secured an advance of any kind
from CARRIER including, but not limited to, fuel, lubricants, pallets, safety equipment, tires,
tractor or trailer parts, fines and penalties by operating authorities, licenses, permits, transfer
charges, tolls or any insurance deductions authorized by INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR,
CARRIER shall be authorized to deduct the amount of such advance(s) from any trip settlement
or other monies due. If such monies are insufficient to cover the sum(s) due to CARRIER from
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, then INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR will be required to
pay to CARRIER all such remaining sums due, and CARRIER shall furnish a written explanation
and/or itemization of all such deductions due upon demand, to INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
upon INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’S written request to CARRIER.
5. If INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR does not notify CARRIER thirty (30) days prior to
terminating this Agreement, CARRIER reserves the right to hold all money owed to or owned by
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
6. CARRIER reserves the right to terminate this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever, at its
election.

II. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES

1. The parties further intend to create, by this Lease Agreement, the relationship of a CARRIER and
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR only, and recognize and acknowledge that INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR, at no time whatsoever, is an employee or servant of the CARRIER nor its
agents, clients, brokers or assigns.
2. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall operate equipment covered by the Agreement or furnish
sufficient qualified and certified employee or Contract Drivers to operate said equipment. Any
employees or Contract Drivers furnished by INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall be his/her
employees; and shall be hired, directed, paid, and controlled solely by INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR represents that any employees/Contract
Drivers furnished by him/her are competent, reliable, physically fit and are familiar with State
and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Rules, laws, and regulations. To the extent required by
applicable law, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall maintain Workmen’s Compensation OR
Occupational Accident Coverage for all employees/contract drivers and shall provide proof the
same to CARRIER. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR agrees to hold harmless and indemnify
CARRIER any of its affiliates, agents, employees, heirs and assigns against any award by a
worker’s compensation OR occupational accident court or similar administrative body of law or
applicable agency. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for any/all withholding
and remittance to proper authorities of all payroll taxes for his/her employees.
3. CARRIER will provide a Statement of Earnings to INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR sowing
annual compensation and will report same to the Internal Revenue Service on IRS Form 1099.

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 4. The parties further intend that the relationship created by this Agreement comply, in all respects,
with the regulations of the ICC governing the Agreement and interchange of vehicles by
Authorized carriers. This Agreement made between INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR and
CARRIER is for the performance of trucking services (loading, driving, unloading, etc.) to be
performed without the supervision of CARRIER except to the extent that the services are being
provided/leased out to CARRIER’S customer and clients and any rules and regulations regarding
these customers/clients will be relayed to INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR and/or their
employees/contract drivers. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR agrees that any/all payment for
services will be rendered ONLY after COMPLETE AND TIMELY paperwork is submitted to
CARRIER; and that those settlements will NOT be subject to withholding of Federal and State
Income or Social Security tax, pursuant to the issuance of Form 1099 to INDEPENDENT
CONTRAACTOR from CARRIER.

INITIALS ___________

III. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS WARRANTY AND

REPRESENTATION:
1. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR warrants and represents that it is the owner of every unit of
leased equipment; and that CARRIER shall have possession of the equipment during the term of
this Agreement. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR further warrants that the equipment furnished
shall be in safe, mechanical operation and condition, free of defects, properly licensed and in full
compliance with the Motor Carrier Safety Regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation
and all other applicable laws, regulations and ordinance of Federal, State or Municipal authorities
having jurisdiction as of the date it is delivered to CARRIER, and shall be maintained as such
throughout the term of this Agreement.
2. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR further warrants and represents that the employees/contract
driver’s they supply to perform services for CARRIER, shall be properly licensed and qualified
under all applicable laws and regulations throughout the period of this Agreement.

INITIALS _________

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 IV. OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE EXPENSES
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR agrees to pay the entire costs of operating and maintaining the leased
equipment.

throughout the term of the Agreement. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’S obligations shall include but
shall not be.

limited to, the following expense items:

1. All wages, payroll taxes, Worker’s Comp or Occ/Acc Insurance and any/all other payments with
respect to INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’S employment of authorized drivers and/or any
other labor.
2. All costs of Non-Trucking Liability and Physical Damage Insurance. Proof of said insurance must
be provided to CARRIER prior to completion of this Agreement.
3. All expenses of fuel, lubrication, maintenance, and repair of the leased equipment.
4. All Fuel and Highway Use taxes, all highway, bridge and ferry tolls, and all expenses of
acquiring and maintaining.
5. All fines for traffic violations and any other fees, penalties, fines or taxes that may be assessed
against the equipment, or the services provided by the INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR or his
agents or employees/contract drivers.
6. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for all expenses incurred in the
procurement of the background checks, physical examinations, and drug tests of all current or
prospective employees/contract drivers in accordance with the DOT and Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration’s safety regulations (391.31)
7. All base plates belong to the Carrier and the Carrier has full ownership of such plats at all times
8. Eld GPS units belong to the Carrier and the Carrier has full ownership of such equipment, and if
not returned upon a terminated agreement, the Independent Contractor agrees to a $500.00
deduction of all remaining owed funds to the independent contractor.
9. Any abandoned equipment by the independent Contractor will lean on the legal process of theft
by deception and all recovery fees, attorney fees, etc will be charged to the independent
contractor by the court ruled system.

A.) Drug tests are required randomly as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

B.) Background check of CDL license records must be completed before any driver will be
allowed to work under the terms of this Agreement.

INITIALS _________

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 V. MAINTENANCE REPORTS
1. To enable CARRIER to fulfill its obligations under DOT regulations to monitor the inspection,
maintenance and repair of equipment operated under its authority, INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR agrees to provide CARRIER with monthly vehicle maintenance reports on each
unit of leased equipment provided to CARRIER hereunder, not later than the 15th day of the
month for the previous month. The reports shall specify all maintenance and repairs performed on
the vehicle(s) and shall be supported by paid receipts.
2. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR must submit a Vehicle Inspection Report prior to completion
of this Agreement. INDPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall submit the same Vehicle Inspection
Report prior to the start of the next term of this Agreement (annually). CARRIER shall have the
right to remove any unit of leased equipment from service when unsafe conditions are found by
DOT Inspection or otherwise.
3. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’s failure to provide the Monthly Vehicle Report will result in
the applicable leased unit being placed on an “out of service” or “no load” list at the CARRIER’S
offices, and a resulting fine of $100.00 for non-Compliance shall be assessed on a weekly basis
until such time as the missing Reports are submitted. Additionally, all leases units that receive
any “Out of Service” will be charged as follows:

CARRIER shall obtain and pay for Road Use and Fuel Tax permits for each of the states in which it
operates. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall purchase sufficient fuel in each state it runs in on
behalf of the CARRIER under this Agreement to pay that State’s fuel tax. Where INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR fails to purchase sufficient fuel in each State, CARRIER shall have the right to charge
back the full amount of any resulting fuel tax liability in any state in which this occurs from any
settlements or escrow owed or owned by INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.

$500.00 for the 1st Offense; $1000.00 for the 2nd Offense; $1500.00 for the 3rd Offense

The fine for any speeding violation, over 10 mph over the posted speed limit, shall be charged as follows:

$1000.00 for the 1st Offense;

$1500.00 for the 2nd Offense;
$2000.00 and/or termination for the 3rd Offense.

CARRIER reserves the right to make changes to the above fine policies at their discretion. Any further
major violations and negligent acts of any driver will result in a more serious disciplinary action like
suspension and/or termination.

INITIALS ________

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 CARRIER agrees to procure and maintain a full force Public Liability Insurance Policy for bodily injury
and property damage for the vehicle(s) leased hereunder, with a limit of $1,000,000.00 combined single
limit for bodily injury and property damage in each accident. It is further agreed that this Public Liability
Insurance shall NOT cover the operation of any unit of leased equipment while:

a) The unit is used to carry property in any business other than the business of the CARRIER.
b) The unit is being used in the business of any person or organization other than the CARRIER.
c) The unit is being used for personal purposes.

CARRIER further agrees to provide cargo insurance covering operation of the leased equipment when
being used to transport the cargo of CARRIER and its clients, broker, agents, and assigns, under the
provisions of this Agreement, and vouchering cargo loss or damage resulting from collision or upset of
the equipment not due to INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR or INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’S
driver’s negligent misconduct.

Any damage resulting from collision or upset of equipment, or loss of cargo due to Independent
Contractors error or fault, the independent contractor will accept full responsibility of loss and
agrees to pay the deductible or additional expense set forth by the insurance company
representing the carrier and/or the carrier themselves.

INITIALS _________

VII. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

CARRIER will provide to INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR all identification required by all applicable
government authority, to be affixed to each vehicle listed in Section XIV, while such equipment is
performing services for CARRIER, pursuant to this Agreement. When the leased equipment is not being
used to perform services for the CARRIER, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR must remove or
completely cover all items of identification referring to CARRIER. Upon termination of this Agreement,
by either party, or upon INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR leasing the equipment to another certified
carrier. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR will be responsible to completely remove all identification of
CARRIER from its equipment, and to return the remnants of signs, and the permits, binders, stickers,
plates, etc. to the CARRIER. Responsibility for removing the signs is solely that of the INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR; however, proof of removal must be submitted to CARRIER. Failure to remove
identification of CARRIER’S identification and its belongings from the unit (binder, permits, plates, etc.)
shall result in the absolute forfeiture of any amounts being held in escrow and/or any monies yet due to
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR from completed trips with proper paperwork submitted.

INITIALS __________

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 IX. CHARGE BACK ITEMS
In addition to the chargeback or withholding authority granted by INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR to
CARRIER elsewhere in this Agreement, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR agrees that CARRIER shall
have the right to charge against any settlement owed under this Agreement amounts sufficient to
reimburse CARRIER for the following expenses which CARRIER may incur on behalf of or in the name
of the INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.

1. Any fines or penalties imposed upon CARRIER because of violations by INDEPENDENT

CONTRACTOR or INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’S employees/contract drivers.
2. Any losses or expenses incurred by CARRIER as a result of its inability to collect freight charges
earned due to INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’S or INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’S
employees/contract driver’s failure to properly complete the load and/or to submit proper and
complete signed paperwork and documents (including assessorial charges) in a timely manner or
not at all.
3. Any loss or damage to property or cargo, or any other losses or expenses which CARRIER may
incur or for which it may be held liable because of the INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’S or
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’S employee’s / contract driver’s conduct.
4. All fines and penalties on overweight trailers, found to be the fault of driver negligence. Prior to
withholding any settlements, upon request, CARRIER shall provide INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR with a written explanation and itemization of the withholding to be made.
5. Deductible amounts on claims against liability and cargo insurance policies when it is found to be
the fault of INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR or his employees/contract drivers in an amount of
$2500.00 per EACH occurrence.
6. For a trailer left unhooked (and unattended), INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR is responsible for
any/all costs including towing charges, storage charges, loss of or damage to cargo, loss of or
damage to the trailer itself (physical damage) in addition to any/all legal and/or attorney fees
rendered necessary to retrieve or recoup any/all losses to said trailer.

INITIALS ________

X. ACCIDENT REPORTS AND LITIGATION

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR agrees that he will report to CARRIER, by telephone,
immediately after the occurrence of any accidents, injuries, property damages and cargo
shortages or losses of any nature. A police report must be submitted to CARRIER along with a
full, written accident report form, covering each occurrence as required by the I.C.C. and D.O.T.
Regulations.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR agrees to place himself, his agents and attorneys at the
service and disposal of the CARRIER during the length of this Agreement and through
termination, to assist CARRIER in defense of any/all claims or suits arising out of any operation
or conduct which INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR or INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’S
employees/contract drivers in which they engaged under the provisions of this Agreement.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR also agrees that in all cases where a controversy arises with a
Shipper or Consignee concerning the responsibilities for entire, or an amount of freight or freight
loss or damage, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR will accept any/all decisions and settlements

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 made by the CARRIER. CARRIER agrees to exercise due diligence in making such decisions
and settlements.

INITIALS _______

XI. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT

Upon termination of this Agreement, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall remove all CARRIER
identification from the outside of the unit(s) and return all company property including, but not limited to,
fuel cards, signs removed from the unit(s) (this means bringing pieces removed to show proof of removal
or a picture of the unit with the signs clearly removed) permits, decals, insurance documents, truck
binders, I-Pass, PrePass, equipment, ELD/GPS equipment and/or any company documents in general
(including all Bills of Lading and/or assessorial receipts, not previously turned in to the accounting
department.

Upon return of these items, CARRIER will execute a written receipt for the return of said leased
equipment to INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR and CARRIER have caused this

Agreement to be subscribed by their duly authorized representatives.

CARRIER AUTORIZED SIGNATURE & DATE:

TIME:

TIME:
2023-07-10
Signature: ______________. Date: _________

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE & DATE:

TIME:

TIME:

Signature: ______________. Date: _________

2023-08-04

This Agreement shall be executed in duplicate. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall keep one copy of
the Agreement on each unit of leased equipment during the period of this Agreement. CARRIER shall
keep the originally executed Agreement.

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 XII. IDENTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT
MAKE FRHT

MODEL CASCADIA 125

YEAR 2016
IDENIFICATION # 3AKJGLD58GSHV4392

LICENSE #

CAB #

TRUCK PAYMENT WEEKLY DEDUCTION $______________

INITIALS ____________

RULES OF CONDUCT FOR ALL INDEPENDENT

CONTRACTORS AND/OR THEIR EMPLOYEES/CONTRACT
DRIVERS/WHAT EACH PARTY SHOULD EXPECT FROM
ONE ANOTHER:
All drivers must check in with dispatch at 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. EACH DAY to report their
location, expected pick up or delivery times, and advise of any problems encountered since the
last check in. A voice message or text dispatcher may be left if driver cannot reach anyone in the
office AND no problems have occurred. If there has been an issue/problem, driver MUST speak
to dispatch at the check-in time or when the issue/problem arises (if necessary, call the “after
hours” number to do so).

All drivers must complete a Pre-Trip Inspection on the tractor and trailer according to D.O.T.
Regulations. CARRIER must be notified promptly of any problems noticed during the Pre-Trip
inspection. In the case of any truck or trailer equipment failure, CARRIER must be informed
IMMEDIATELY. CARRIER will not acknowledge any actions taken by the driver prior to
informing CARRIER, and any equipment damage due to neglect of the driver will be considered
the responsibility of the driver and will NOT be compensated by CARRIER.

If a load requires refrigeration, the driver must check the condition of the trailer every eight (8)
hours, including temperature requirements by Broker or Shipper, as well as fuel levels in the
trailer. CARRIER will not be held responsible for damaged cargo due to negligence of the driver
(including setting the wrong temperature or setting controls) and/or improper inspection and
reporting (of any issues) by driver. Any deducted charges against the load for these issues or
losses, by Broker to CARRIER, will be withheld from INDEPENDENT CONTRATOR’S
subsequent settlements.

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 All drivers are required to keep their assigned logging system up to date for each portion of the
trip according to D.O.T. regulations. The INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, not CARRIER,
will pay any violations if a truck is ordered Out of Service due to violations (or ELD violations),
each driver will be fined $300.00 by CARRIER. If a load is not picked up or delivered on time,
due to a Police Order or any other reason (except extreme emergencies), unless approved by
Broker or Shipper/Consignee, all late charges incurred because of the late pick up or delivery
that are charged against CARRIER shall be withheld from INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’S
future settlement(s).

All drivers must inspect the loading of the trailer, where allowed, and check their weight at the
nearest scale. If the load appears to be overweight, the driver must inform CARRIER
IMMEDIATELY, by phone, and return to the original loading area for proper weight or weight
distribution. CARRIER will NOT pay for any Citations resulting from overweight violations.

During loading, the driver must pay attention to the condition of the load, the number of pallets
or boxes placed in the trailer, and any special features added by Shipper (including pillows,
curtains, block & bracing, load locks, straps). It is driver’s responsibility to refuse to sign for the
freight if the freight appears to be damaged in any nature whatsoever, or if the loading of the
freight is improper in any nature whatsoever, or if the load count does not match written or
verbal instructions given by dispatch. If freight appears to be missing, improperly loaded or
damaged, in any nature whatsoever, driver must IMMEDIATELY notify their dispatch to afford
an opportunity for dispatch to discuss the situation and potential resolution with the Broker
and/or the Shipper or Receiver. If CARRIER approves of the load continuing to be moved, or to
continue with specific instructions that must be performed by driver or Shipper/Receiver, the
driver must note any damage or inconsistency on the Bill of Lading AND MUST OBTAIN A
SIGNATURE FROM SHIPPER/RECEIVER’S REPRESENATIVE, as proof and
acknowledgement of the noted damage to the load prior to transit or leaving.

At all times, drivers must be courteous and respectful of all parties (at Shipper/Receiver) and
respectful and mindful of their rules and regulations, and of other drivers and offices of all
regulatory agencies.
Causes for IMMEDIATE DISCHARGE include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Dishonesty
• Immoral conduct while on duty
• Fighting
• Possession of Narcotics, or being under the influence of alcohol or drugs while on duty
(except those proscribed by a medical doctor which are determined to be allowed while
on duty according to D.O.T. Rules and Regulations)
• Failure to immediately report an accident or incident which results in injury or property
damage (of any nature whatsoever)
• Failure to carry out instructions or a direct order of a supervisor.
• Theft (of any nature whatsoever including, but not limited to, cargo theft, equipment theft
etc.)
• Participating in any activity(s) that interfere with the CARRIER’S operation.

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 I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE CARRIER’S RULES AND DO HEREBY AGREE TO
FOLLOW THEM.

INITIALS __________

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR & CARRIER AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:

1) While this is a Non-Forced Dispatch agreement, both parties will work together to keep
the truck generating revenue and choose loads early in the morning; avoiding debating
over loads until midafternoon when all the highest revenue opportunities are gone for the
day. Both parties agree to be work together, and not be in opposition over loads available
at any given time.
2) Independent Contractors can list 2-3 states max that they do NOT want to enter, and the
CARRIER will do what is necessary at their ability to avoid such states for this
Independent Contractor: New york
1. STATE or CITY: _______________
New Jersey
2. STATE or CITY: _______________
3. STATE or CITY: _______________
Chicago
3) Independent Contractor understands the opportunity to utilize the Carriers fuel discount
programs and their individual driver abilities to manage and save fuel for their truck,
ultimately saving the fuel expenses that highly effect the independent contractors’ weekly
settlements. (Most drivers lose hundreds if not thousands of dollars monthly simply
because of poor fuel management. Fuel is a necessity, yet it is also easy to manage for
the independent contractor to keep the revenue in their pocket instead of in their tank).
4) Independent Contractor understands that their assigned dispatcher has additional
contractors in their fleet, so after the 2nd decline of a load, the dispatcher MUST move on
to the next Contractor to be sure the whole fleet is moving and profitable.
Communication is key and both parties; the independent Contractor as well as the Carrier
understands the importance of early-quick-and precise communication is everything that
ties this agreement together.
5) Independent Contractor and Carrier both agree that if this agreement is not working for
either party at any given time, a friendly conversation MUST take place and the return of
all equipment in its originally assigned condition is required and all remaining agreed
revenue shall be paid in full without hesitation to the independent contractor unless a
violation of an above clause has occurred.

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES for THIS ENTIRE AGREEMENT:

Authorized Independent Contractor Signature: ______________________. Date: 2023-08-04

__________

Authorized Carrier Signature: ______________________. Date: 2023-08-04

________

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Signature Certificate
Reference number: RQ9XT-9NBCM-R3NRL-XAB4M

Signer Timestamp Signature

Andrew Baker
Email: tiffany@reltg.com

Sent: 04 Aug 2023 14:00:26 UTC

Signed: 04 Aug 2023 14:00:26 UTC
IP address: 73.88.160.161
Location: Franklin, United States

Samuel Dipini
Email: sdipini@gmail.com
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