The rate con is more important than the contract in many ways. Most contracts specifically mention that the information on the rate con takes precedence over the agreement. Your best and easiest bet is to put a solid accessorial policy together and have them agree to it on a per load pre-negotiated basis. Things change fast in this business so rolling with the punches helps you in the long run to weather the nasty parts of the circle.
Somerset Logistics hired me to pick a load up in Indianapolis and when I was about 5 miles away they cancelled. Well, I had my policy on the rate con that included a $150 TONU. I told her it was no big deal things happen and I understand. At least I had my TONU to cover my loss. She responds that Somerset doesn't pay TONU unless the carrier arrives at the shipper before the load is cancelled. I told her to read my policy as it's not worded in such a way and she signed the rate con agreeing.
She tried very hard to burn me on that charge. Well, it didn't work for her. They paid and it was because I'm adamant about handling these little details before I move the truck. Even my detention policy is worded in my favor 100 percent. It clearly states THE CARRIER determines in/out times, not their dirtbag customers. I don't even bill it all the time when I'm running for a regular customer but it's there when I need it.
Making your own agreements for broker
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Most BROKER/CARRIER agreements include something like this section.
I would think that crossing out and adding additional provisions, terms, etc, (by the carrier) would be meaningless unless they agree to it in writing, as has been stated already.
As for me, this is one reason why I just try and do business (when possible) with the same group of trusted brokers over and over. Every now and then I might run a short load for someone I'm not too familiar with. However, I'm not extending credit to such for thousands of dollars, that's for sure.
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If they use a service like RMIS, how do you cross things out?
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I have done a few loads with the same broker's just by chance.
I have had some that I worked with they were really great and lightning fast getting accessories approved, but even with them I'm sure the contract is in their favor if it's some point they needed it to be.
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