Carrier Agreement

This Carrier Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into between Trans Alliance (“Trans Alliance,” “we,” or “us”) and the motor carrier identified in the carrier application or onboarding packet (the “Carrier,” “you,” or “your”). By submitting an application, accepting a load, or using any Trans Alliance program — including fuel card, fuel discount, factoring, repairs & tire, and shipping services — you agree to the terms below.

1. Carrier Qualifications

• Carrier must hold an active USDOT number and operating authority (MC number) issued by the FMCSA, where applicable.
• Carrier must maintain a satisfactory or unrated FMCSA safety rating and must not be listed as a high-risk carrier.
• All drivers must hold a valid CDL appropriate for the equipment operated and must comply with all hours-of-service and drug & alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR.

2. Insurance Requirements

Carrier shall maintain at its sole expense, throughout the term of this Agreement, the following minimum coverage:

• Commercial Auto Liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence.
• Motor Truck Cargo Liability of at least $100,000 per occurrence, with no exclusions for unattended vehicles or refrigeration breakdown when applicable.
• Workers’ Compensation in accordance with the laws of every state in which Carrier operates.
• General Liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence.

Trans Alliance must be named as a Certificate Holder, and Carrier shall provide thirty (30) days’ written notice prior to any cancellation or material change in coverage.

3. Equipment & Safety

• Carrier shall furnish equipment that is roadworthy, properly maintained, and compliant with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Carrier shall ensure that loads are secured, weighed, and documented in accordance with applicable laws and shipper instructions.
• Carrier is solely responsible for the conduct, supervision, and compensation of its drivers and personnel.

4. Cargo Liability & Claims

Carrier accepts full responsibility for loss of, damage to, or delay of cargo while in its custody, in accordance with the Carmack Amendment (49 U.S.C. § 14706). Claims must be reported to Trans Alliance within twenty-four (24) hours of discovery and resolved within the timeframes required by 49 CFR Part 370.

5. Fuel Card & Fuel Discount Program

• Fuel cards remain the property of Trans Alliance and must be used solely for Carrier’s own commercial fueling and approved over-the-road expenses.
• Carrier is responsible for safeguarding card credentials and PINs, and for all transactions completed with its cards prior to a verified report of loss or compromise.
• Discounts and rebates are subject to the network, posted retail price, and program rules in effect at the time of fueling and may be revised with notice.

6. Factoring & Payment Terms

If Carrier participates in the factoring program, Carrier irrevocably assigns the right to collect designated freight invoices to Trans Alliance, who will advance funds in accordance with the agreed advance rate and fee schedule. Carrier represents that all assigned invoices are valid, undisputed, and free of prior assignment, and Carrier will promptly remit any payment received directly from a debtor in error.

7. Repairs & Tire Program

Repair, maintenance, and tire services are provided through participating vendors. Carrier authorizes the work performed under each service order, agrees to pay any amounts not covered by program pricing, and acknowledges that vendor workmanship warranties run from the vendor and not from Trans Alliance.

8. Independent Contractor Relationship

Carrier is an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement creates an employment, partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship between Carrier (or its drivers) and Trans Alliance. Each party is responsible for its own taxes, benefits, and employment obligations.

9. Indemnification

Carrier shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Trans Alliance, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, and employees from and against any claims, losses, damages, fines, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of Carrier’s performance under this Agreement, the acts or omissions of Carrier’s drivers or agents, or any breach of this Agreement by Carrier.

10. Confidentiality & Non-Solicitation

Carrier agrees to keep confidential all customer lists, rates, routing guides, and other non-public information disclosed by Trans Alliance. For the duration of this Agreement and twelve (12) months after its termination, Carrier shall not directly or indirectly solicit freight from any shipper introduced to Carrier by Trans Alliance, except through Trans Alliance.

11. Compliance with Laws

Carrier shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including those of the FMCSA, DOT, EPA, OSHA, and any anti-bribery, anti-money-laundering, and trade sanctions laws. Carrier shall maintain all required permits and records and make them available to Trans Alliance or any regulator upon reasonable request.

12. Term & Termination

This Agreement begins on the date Carrier is approved into a Trans Alliance program and continues until terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days’ written notice. Trans Alliance may suspend or terminate immediately for cause, including breach of this Agreement, lapse of insurance, regulatory non-compliance, fraud, or unsafe operation. Obligations relating to outstanding balances, indemnification, confidentiality, and non-solicitation survive termination.

13. Governing Law & Disputes

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State in which Trans Alliance maintains its principal place of business, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. The parties agree to attempt good-faith resolution of any dispute before resorting to binding arbitration or litigation in the courts located in that jurisdiction.

14. Changes to this Agreement

We may update this Agreement from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the carrier portal or by email. Continued participation in any Trans Alliance program after the effective date of a change constitutes acceptance of the revised Agreement.

15. Contact Us

Questions about this Agreement? Reach us at +1(855) 641-6955 or through our contact page.