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Corporate Address
US Freight Logistics a subsidiary of:
Discount Freight Inc.
3015 SW Pine Island Road
Suite 113-423
Cape Coral, FL 33991
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By the use of discountfreightrate.com / usfreightlogistics.com
/ freightship.com and all subsidiaries of Discount Freight Inc.
and/or the tendering of this shipment, the enrolled Customer, Shipper
and/or Consignee (hereinafter collectively referred to as ( Customer
and or Shipper ) agrees to these TERMS and CONDITIONS which no
agent or employee of the parties may alter.
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Definition of Parties and Defined Responsibilities:
Freight Brokerage - Definition
Discount Freight Inc. and its subsidiaries are Freight Logistics
Company; also know as a Freight Broker or Freight Agent. The federal
government s laws and regulations protect Freight Brokers or Freight
Agent from liability claims due to loss or damage. The courts have
upheld this position based on the fact that Freight Brokers or Freight
Agent are barred from accepting consignment (taking control) of freight.
At no time dose Discount Freight Inc. and its subsidiaries. hold,
handle, store or transport freight. Customer acknowledges that Discount
Freight Inc. is a freight agent and NOT a freight carrier. |
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Freight Carrier - Definition
The freight carrier is a dually licensed and registered company that
provides the actual transportation of your shipment. The freight
carrier(s) is subject to all state and federal laws and regulations
applicable to the transportation of this shipment and is therefore
exclusively liable for the shipment. Customer understands and agrees
that the freight company or companies that actually transport the
shipment(s) is/are exclusively responsible for the transportation
and delivery of your shipment. |
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Customer - Definition
The party that has arranged the shipment is the Customer. The Customer
is responsible for providing accurate weights, sizes and description
of shipment including the freight class and NMFC code. Customer understands
that all freight rates are quoted as tailgate or curbside pick up
and delivery to a commercial location and or carrier terminal drop
off or pick up. Residential services are available and are charged
as an assessorial service. If pickup and or delivery are requested
by the Customer, the Customer warrants the locations will be carrier
equipment accessible. Customer agrees to provide the means to load
and unload the shipment unless these services have been arranged
for as an assessorial service. Customer agrees to ensure the shipment
is properly prepared for transport by freight carrier (packaging
and addressing) unless these services have been arranged for as an
assessorial service. The Customer AGREES TO PAY FOR ALL SERVICES
AS ACTUALLY PROVIDED by Discount Freight Inc. or its subsidiaries
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Bill of Lading & Necessary Documentation:
Required Use of Bill of Lading (BOL) The Customer is required to
use the Discount Freight Inc. system generated BOL. Customer
agrees to sign the BOL provided by Discount Freight Inc. and its
subsidiaries. prior to pickup. Customer must then provide (2) copies
of the signed BOL to the shipper (the party at the point of pickup).
Customer, or an agent of the Customer, shall consign the shipment
directly to the actual transporting freight carrier. Accordingly,
the Customer agrees to hold the consigned freight carrier exclusively
liable for loss or damages. Necessary Documentation If the Customer
does not complete all the documents required for carriage, or if
the documents which they submit are not appropriate for the services,
the Customer hereby instructs Discount Freight Inc. and its subsidiaries,
where permitted by law, to complete, correct or replace the documents
for them at the expense of the Customer. However, Discount Freight
Inc. and its subsidiaries are not obligated to do so. If a
substitute form of Bill of Lading is needed to complete delivery
of this shipment and Discount Freight Inc. completes that document,
the terms of this Bill of Lading will govern. Discount Freight Inc.
is not liable to the Customer or to any other person for any actions
taken on behalf of the Customer under this provision. |
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Customer s Warranties
The Customer acknowledges their responsible, and warrants their compliance
with all applicable state & federal laws, rules, and regulations
including but not limited to customs laws, import and export laws
and governmental regulation of any country to, from, through or over
which the shipment may be carried. The Customer agrees to furnish
such information and complete and attach to this Bill of Lading such
documents as are necessary to comply with such laws, rules and regulations.
Discount Freight Inc. and its subsidiaries assume no liability to
the Customer or to any other person for any loss or expense due to
the failure of the Customer to comply with this provision. Any individual
or entity acting on behalf of the Customer in scheduling shipments
hereunder warrants that it has the right to act on behalf of the
Customer and the right to legally bind the Customer. Discount Freight
Inc. may choose to cancel this shipping agreement and disavow itself
from the shipment if any of the following occur: BOL is not signed
by the Customer, unauthorized alteration or unauthorized use of this
BOL, shipments tendered to any carrier other than that designated
by Discount Freight Inc. and its subsidiaries shipments tendered
with any bill of lading not issued by. |
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Calculation of Rates & Charges
Calculation of Rates This shipment was rated based on information provided by
the Customer and approved by the Customer. Rate calculation includes: the type
of item(s) being shipped (class), weight, size, volume, type of packing, number
of items and commercial or residential pickup or delivery, type of service
requested and transit time. Shipping charges may include discounts from published
carrier rates and are conditional based on payment within the
terms of this agreement. |
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Less Than a Truck Load (LTL)
Less than a truck load (LTL) rates are based: Origin and destination zip codes,
distance, commodity freight class per the NMFC (National Motor Freight Classification),
net shipping weight (including all packing materials, crating and or
pallets) as a cost per pound and volume of space required for transit
as cost per cubic foot. |
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Truck Load Services (TL)
TL rates are based on Dock Door Pickup/Dock Door Delivery and Shipper
Load/Consignee Unload and are state to state and mileage based. Additional
charges may apply for charges including but not limited to; Tractor
Detention, Trailer Detention, and Driver Assistance. A $350.00 charge
will be assessed for all TL shipments cancelled less than 4 hours
prior to the scheduled day and time of pickup. Expedited rates are
based on actual or dimensional weight. If an expedited carrier shipment
contains oversize freight, additional charges and transit days may
apply. Blanket Wrap/High Value Goods rates are driven by state to
state/mileage, weight (actual or density) and commodity/product type.
Flatbed rates are based on equipment type, state to state/mileage
and weight. If a flatbed shipment contains oversize freight, as determined
by the state or states it will transport through, additional charges
and transit days may apply. |
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Guaranteed Transit Time Services (GTS)
Unless Guaranteed Service is specifically listed as a chargeable
assessorial service, delivery times are estimates only. When Guaranteed
Service is included as an assessorial service, it is inclusive of
transit times only as noted by the carrier selected. Guaranteed Service
transit times do not include holiday and/or no service days as defined
by the individual carrier. This service is not a guarantee for Pickup
time. Pickup Day is not included in the qualification and calculation
of transit time. Delays caused by an Act of God, war, weather or
delays due to State or Federal intervention negate the Guaranteed
Services. |
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Guaranteed Transit Time service (GTS)
Carrier liability for Guaranteed Transit Time shall, at no time,
exceed the additional assessorial charge as noted on the invoice.
In no case, shall the Customer hold the Carrier liable for other
losses the Customer may have experienced as a consequence of transit
times greater the expected. In the event of carrier failure to comply
with the Guaranteed Service requested, the Customer is permitted
ten (10) business days from the date of invoice to file a claim request
in writing with Discount Freight Inc. If Discount Freight Inc. and
its subsidiaries dose not receive a claim request or receive the
request after the allowable ten (10) business days, the service provided
by the carrier will be deemed to have met all guaranteed service
standards and the claim request will automatically be considered
invalid and denied. In the event a Carrier fails to provide the Guaranteed
Transit Time service as arranged, Discount Freight Inc. and its subsidiaries.
will credit the account of the said Customer within 1 month after
carrier has acknowledged liability. In no event shall Discount Freight
Inc. and its subsidiaries be liable nor will any account be credited
if the Customer does not use Discount Freight Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Bill of Lading. Discount Freight Inc. and its subsidiaries reserve
the right, in its sole discretion, to refuse any shipment at any
time. |
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Preparation of Shipment
Unless otherwise stated, Shipper is responsible for proper preparation,
packing, and addressing of the shipment. Unless otherwise stated,
Customer is responsible for providing the means to load and unload
the shipment. |
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Claims and Limitations of Liability
All shipments are covered under the carrier s limited liability coverage
as noted below based on either Full Truck Load or (TL) or Less Than
a Truck Load (LTL) services (see below). Shipper may secure additional
liability coverage via third party at www.dsiinsurance.com/cargo_quote.asp.
Consignee agrees to inspect the shipment at the time of delivery
and document any damage on the delivery bill. |
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Claims and Limitations of Liability
All shipments are covered under the carrier s limited liability coverage
as noted below based on either Full Truck Load or (TL) or Less Than
a Truck Load (LTL) services (see below). Shipper may secure additional
liability coverage via third party at www.dsiinsurance.com/cargo_quote.asp.
Consignee agrees to inspect the shipment at the time of delivery
and document any damage on the delivery bill. |
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Full Truck Load Freight (TL)
Truck load (TL) freight carriers are required by law to carrier a
minimum of $100,000.00 of cargo insurance. This coverage protects
the shipper from theft, loss, or damage due to fire or vehicle accident.
It does not cover loss caused during normal transit. It is assumed
that damage occurring independent of an accident involving the vehicle
is a consequence of improper or inadequate packing or crating. Less
than a Truck Load (LTL) The standard liability cargo insurance coverage
offered by all less than a truck load carriers booked through Discount
Freight Inc. and its subsidiaries is $0.10 cents per pound. As the
shipper, you may secure additional freight insurance from any 3rd
party freight insurance company of your choice. For your convenience, DSIINSURANCE is
a insurance provider. You may also find that your home or business
insurance provider offers freight insurance coverage. Freight insurance
is also available under the insurance listings of your local yellow
pages. The shipper must file all freight cargo claims in writing
with Discount Freight Inc. and its subsidiaries within 48 hours of
delivery. Will act as liaison and assist the shipper in the processing
of their claim with the actual freight carrier. The filing of a claim
does not relieve the responsible party for payment of freight charges.
Customer s account must be paid in full prior to processing a claim
for loss or damage. Please contact Discount Freight Inc for more
details regarding carrier insurance or carrier liability. |
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Exclusions of Liability
Discount Freight Inc. and its subsidiaries is not liable for any
loss, miss-delivery or non-delivery caused by the act, default or
omission of the Customer or any other party who claims interest in
the shipment, or caused by the nature of the shipment or any defect
thereof. Discount Freight Inc. and its subsidiaries is not liable
for losses, miss-delivery or non-delivery caused by violation(s)
by the Customer of any of the TERMS AND CONDITIONS contained
in the Bill of Lading or of the carrier's General Rules Tariff including,
but not limited to, improper or insufficient packing, securing, marking
or addressing, or of failure to observe any of the rules relating
to shipments not acceptable for transportation or shipments acceptable
only under certain conditions. Discount Freight Inc. and its subsidiaries
is not liable for losses, miss-delivery or non-delivery caused by
the acts of God, perils of the air, public enemies, public authorities,
acts or omissions of Customs or quarantine officials, war, riots,
strikes, labor disputes, weather conditions or mechanical delay or
failure of aircraft or other equipment. Discount Freight Inc is not
liable for failure to comply with delivery or other instructions
from the Customer or for the acts or omissions of any person other
than employees of Discount Freight Inc. and its subsidiaries Subject
to the limitations of liability contained in this Bill of Lading
and the carrier's General Rules Tariff, Discount Freight Inc. and
its subsidiaries shall only be liable for loss, damage, miss-delivery
or non-delivery caused by Discount Freight Inc. and its subsidiaries
own gross negligence. Discount Freight Inc. and its subsidiaries
liability therefore shall be limited to the fees that Discount Freight
Inc. and its subsidiaries. has earned with respect to the subject
shipment. Discount Freight Inc. and its subsidiaries MAKES NO
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH REGARD
TO DELIVERIES OR WITH REGARD TO THIS WEBSITE, INFORMATION PROVIDED
ON THIS WEBSITE OR SERVICES RELATED TO TRANSACTIONS CONDUCTED ON
THIS WEBSITE. DISCOUNT FREIGHT INC. CANNOT GUARANTEE DELIVERY BY
ANY SPECIFIC TIME OR DATE. IN ANY EVENT, DISCOUNT FREIGHT INC. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
LOSS OF PROFITS OR INCOME, WHETHER OR NOT DISCOUNT FREIGHT INC. AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES HAD KNOWLEDGE THAT SUCH DAMAGES MIGHT BE INCURRED. |
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Venue, Forum Selection and Choice of Law
In the event Discount Freight Inc. and its subsidiaries retains an
attorney or collection agency for the enforcement of these Terms
and Conditions, Customer shall also be liable for all attorneys fees
incurred, together with related costs and expenses. Shipper agrees
to the laws and regulations of the United States of America and that
the State of Florida has sole jurisdiction regarding the execution
of this agreement and that the venue for all legal proceedings concerning
this invoice and associated services shall be in Lee County, Florida.
Shipper shall be liable for legal and collection fees. Any claim,
dispute or litigation relating to these Terms and Conditions, any
shipment scheduled or tendered hereunder or through Discount Freight
Inc. and its subsidiaries websites, or relating to any and all disputes
between Discount Freight Inc. and its subsidiaries and the enrolled
Customer, Shipper and/or Consignee and/or Brokers for any enrolled
Customer, Shipper and/or Consignee, shall be filed in the District
Court of Lee County, Florida or in the United States District Court
for Lee County, Florida and shall be subject to Florida law. |
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Payment of Services
Customer accepts full responsibility for a correct and accurate BOL. Customer
agrees to pay for all services as actually provided . Billing will be
based on the actuality of the following; Actual commodity shipped, actual net
shipping weight including packing, crating and pallet, actual dimensions, actual
volume, NMFC commodity code, actual freight class, number of items, type of
service requested and other applicable accessorial charges. Including, but
not limited to all duties, customs assessments, governmental penalties and
fines, taxes, and Discount Freight Inc. attorney fees and legal costs allocable
to this shipment and/or all disputes related to the shipment All services are
charge to your account at the time of dispatch at our prompt-pay discount rates. If
payment is not received for services within fourteen (14) days of shipment,
1) a one time reprocessing charge of $45.00 will be applied to the account.
2) All services will be billed at the carrier s standard (undiscounted) rate.
Accounts more than 30 days past due will be charged a late payment charge at
the rate of 1 ½% per month based on the outstanding balance due. All
funds received by the Discount Freight Inc will be applied to the oldest (based
on pick-up date) invoiced that is outstanding.
Should the actual shipment's description or services prove
to be different than shown on the BOL provided by Discount
Freight Inc. and its subsidiaries, additional charges will be assessed
and charged to your account. When paying by credit card or electronic
funds, the Customer agrees they will be responsible for all charges
payable, including any adjustments, on account of such Customer s
shipment. These charges and adjustments, if any, will be automatically
debited to the Customer s credit card or bank account. The
shipper understands that Discount Freight Inc. and its subsidiaries
are not the actual carrier and as such, the shipper will not deny
Discount Freight Inc. and its subsidiaries payment for reasons related
to disputes with the carrier. |
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Cancellation of services
Shipper may request cancellation at any time up to 15 days after
the original date of dispatch. If the shipper elects to cancel the
service, a 20% cancellation and processing fee will be applied. For
shipments requiring special services, Discount Freight Inc. and its
subsidiaries will offer to arrange transport by appropriate alternative
carrier(s) Charges will be based on actual services as required with
full credit applied. |
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