INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

CARRIER PACKET – TERMS & CONDITIONS

We Have Lots Of Loads LLC (WHLOL)

IMPORTANT: This document is a legally binding agreement. By signing below, the Carrier acknowledges having read, understood, and agreed to all terms and conditions contained herein. Please review carefully before signing.

1 INTRODUCTION

This Independent Contractor Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between:

We Have Lots Of Loads LLC ("WHLOL")

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

and

The undersigned Carrier/Contractor ("Carrier")

This Agreement governs participation in WHLOL's Authority Lease Subscription Program and transportation coordination services. By signing, Carrier agrees to all terms below.

2 DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

Bill of Lading
The official document of freight shipment that serves as a receipt of goods and a contract of carriage.
Carrier
The independent contractor and/or transportation provider executing this Agreement.
Consignee
The person or entity designated to receive the shipment at the destination.
Customer / Shipper
The person or entity that originates the shipment and/or contracts for transportation services.
Package
A unit of cargo or freight being transported.
Parties
WHLOL and Carrier collectively.
Person
Any individual, corporation, partnership, LLC, or other legal entity.
Shipment
The transportation of goods from origin to destination as described in the Bill of Lading.
WHLOL
We Have Lots Of Loads LLC, the company providing authority lease and coordination services.

3 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

Carrier is an independent contractor and not an employee of WHLOL. Nothing in this Agreement creates:

  • Employment relationship
  • Partnership
  • Joint venture
  • Agency relationship

Carrier is solely responsible for:

Fuel
Maintenance
Equipment
Insurance
Taxes
Permits
Tolls
Operating Expenses

Carrier has full control of equipment and driver operations. WHLOL provides coordination services only.

4 AUTHORITY LEASE SUBSCRIPTION

Carrier agrees to lease onto WHLOL motor carrier authority under a weekly recurring subscription of:

$250 PER WEEK

First week due upfront

Carrier authorizes recurring payment processing. Non-payment may result in:

  • Immediate suspension
  • Removal from insurance
  • Deactivation from authority
  • Termination of Agreement

DEDICATED LANES ARE NOT GUARANTEED. HOWEVER, LOADS ARE GUARANTEED — WE ENSURE CONTINUOUS FREIGHT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL ACTIVE CARRIERS.

AUTHORITY ACCESS DOES NOT GUARANTEE FREIGHT, REVENUE, OR INCOME.

5 SETUP FEES

Carrier acknowledges possible one-time fees including:

Authority Lease Setup Fee
Compliance Processing Fee
Background Verification Fee
Insurance Activation Fee
Decal Production & Shipping
ELD Device or Setup Costs

These fees are separate from the weekly subscription and are non-refundable once processed.

6 LANE START DATE POLICY

If a lane start date changes due to operational, staffing, contractual, or customer adjustments:

  • Carrier's payment transfers to the next available start date.
  • Carrier must accept the revised start date.
  • If Carrier declines the updated date, payment is forfeited and no refund will be issued.

7 REFUND POLICY

All refunds are governed by WHLOL's Refund Policy. Carrier must submit an official Refund Request Form. Submission does not guarantee approval.

The following are generally non-refundable once services begin:

Administrative fees
Compliance processing
Background checks
Insurance activation
Authority setup
Decal production
ELD setup
Third-party service costs
Any services already rendered

If approved, refunds are processed within 7–10 business days. All refund determinations are final.

8 PAYMENT TERMS

  • 8.1 All rates are quoted in USD (United States Dollars).
  • 8.2 Invoices are issued with 30-day terms unless otherwise specified.
  • 8.3 A 1.5% monthly late fee (18% APR) applies to overdue balances.
  • 8.4 Carrier is responsible for all collection costs, including attorney fees.
  • 8.5 WHLOL maintains lien rights on freight until full payment is received.
  • 8.6 Disputes must be submitted within 30 days of invoice date.
  • 8.7 ACH and credit card payments may incur convenience fees.

9 BACK SOLICITATION

Carrier agrees not to directly or indirectly solicit, contact, or serve customers or loads provided by WHLOL for a period of 15 months following termination of this Agreement.

Violation shall result in payment of 15% of gross revenue to WHLOL, plus injunctive relief rights.

10 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

WHLOL is not a motor carrier. WHLOL is not liable for:

Freight damage
Loss
Delay
Acts of God
Carrier negligence
Mechanical issues
Regulatory penalties
Business interruption

Carrier agrees to indemnify and hold WHLOL harmless from:

Claims
Fines
Cargo loss
Accidents
Violations
Lawsuits
Attorney fees

11 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Carriers transporting hazardous materials (HazMat) must:

  • Possess valid HazMat endorsement
  • Maintain appropriate HazMat insurance coverage
  • Comply with all DOT and FMCSA HazMat regulations
  • Properly label and placard vehicles
  • Carry required shipping papers and MSDS/SDS documentation
  • Report any HazMat incidents immediately

Failure to comply with HazMat regulations may result in immediate termination and regulatory penalties.

12 COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Carrier agrees to maintain continuous compliance with all federal and state regulations, including:

Valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License)
Medical certification
FMCSA regulations
Proper decal display
Safe equipment
Hours of Service (HOS) compliance
Vehicle inspection reports
Drug & alcohol compliance

Incident Reporting: Carrier must report any accidents, citations, or regulatory violations within 24 hours.

Failure to maintain compliance may result in immediate termination of this Agreement.

13 CHARGEBACK & DISPUTE POLICY

Carrier agrees to follow the Refund Request process before initiating chargebacks or payment disputes.

Unauthorized chargebacks may result in:

  • Immediate termination of Agreement
  • Collection efforts
  • Legal enforcement
  • Reporting to appropriate financial institutions

WHLOL reserves the right to provide documentation to banks in disputes, including but not limited to: signed agreements, service records, and communication history.

14 WAIVER & MODIFICATIONS

No waiver of any provision hereof shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the waiving party. Failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of future enforcement.

Modifications: WHLOL may update terms by posting revisions to its official website. Continued participation constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

15 GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

16 ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements relating to this subject matter, including:

  • Verbal agreements
  • Email communications
  • Prior representations
  • Prior understandings

Only written amendments signed by both parties shall be valid and binding.

SIGNATURE SECTION

By signing below, Carrier acknowledges having read, understood, and agreed to all terms and conditions contained in this Independent Contractor Agreement.

CARRIER / CONTRACTOR

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