Terms & Conditions For Dealers
Effective Date: [Auto-filled upon acceptance]
This Master Dealer Transport Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between:
Premium Auto Transportation LLC (“Broker”), a federally licensed property broker (USDOT & MC authority), and
the subscribing customer/dealer (“Customer”).
By subscribing to any plan, placing an order, or using Broker’s services, Customer agrees to the terms below.
1. Scope of Services
Broker agrees to arrange transportation of Customer’s vehicles through independently contracted, FMCSA-authorized motor carriers (“Carrier”).
Broker is not a motor carrier and does not transport vehicles directly.
2. Subscription-Based Brokerage Model
Customer agrees to enroll in a monthly subscription plan selected at checkout.
Each plan includes a defined number of vehicle dispatches per billing cycle:
Basic Plan: Up to 3 vehicles/month
Business Plan: Up to 8 vehicles/month
Premium Plan: Unlimited vehicles/month
Unused shipments do not roll over to the next billing cycle.
Additional vehicles beyond plan limits may incur additional brokerage fees as defined in the selected plan.
3. Payment Terms
Subscription fees are billed monthly via Stripe or approved payment processor.
Subscription fees are non-refundable once dispatch services have been initiated.
Customer agrees to pay the assigned Carrier directly for transportation services at pickup or delivery.
Broker is not responsible for Carrier payment collection or disputes arising from unpaid carrier balances.
4. Dispatch & Carrier Assignment
Broker will make commercially reasonable efforts to locate and assign a qualified Carrier.
Carrier selection is based on availability, pricing, route, and timing.
Estimated pickup and delivery dates are not guaranteed.
5. Independent Carrier Relationship
All Carriers are independent contractors.
Broker does not control or operate Carrier equipment, drivers, or routes and is not responsible for:
Delays
Mechanical issues
Accidents
Damage occurring during transit
6. Vehicle Condition & Bill of Lading (BOL)
Customer agrees:
To ensure accurate vehicle condition is recorded at pickup on the Bill of Lading (BOL).
To inspect the vehicle at delivery and note any damage on the BOL before signing.
Failure to document damage on the BOL may void any damage claims.
7. Insurance & Claims
Carriers are required to maintain cargo insurance as per FMCSA regulations.
All damage claims must be filed directly with the Carrier or their insurance provider.
Broker will assist in providing insurance details but is not liable for claims or claim outcomes.
8. Prohibited Items
Customer agrees not to ship:
Personal household goods
Illegal items
Hazardous materials
Broker and Carrier are not responsible for any personal items left in the vehicle.
9. Customer Responsibilities
Customer agrees to:
Provide accurate vehicle and contact information
Ensure vehicle is operable unless otherwise disclosed
Be available (or have a representative available) at pickup and delivery
Make timely payments to the Carrier
10. Subscription Use & Fair Usage Policy
Broker reserves the right to:
Refuse or delay service for non-standard, excessively difficult, or non-commercially viable shipments
Limit or review usage if Customer activity appears abusive or commercially unreasonable
This ensures fair service for all subscribers.
11. Cancellation & Termination
Customer may cancel subscription prior to the next billing cycle.
No refunds for partial billing periods.
Broker may terminate service for:
Non-payment
Abuse of service
Violation of agreement terms
12. Limitation of Liability
Broker shall not be liable for:
Vehicle damage
Delivery delays
Loss of use
Consequential or incidental damages
Broker’s role is strictly limited to arranging transportation services.
13. Indemnification
Customer agrees to indemnify and hold Broker harmless from any claims arising from:
Inaccurate shipment information
Unauthorized vehicle shipment
Violation of applicable laws
14. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
15. Electronic Acceptance
By subscribing, checking the acceptance box, or using Broker services, Customer:
Agrees to this Agreement
Acknowledges it is legally binding
Waives the need for a physical signature