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Broker-Carrier Agreement
Free broker-carrier agreement template — a freight broker engages a motor carrier to transport freight on behalf of shippers.
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This free broker-carrier agreement covers 1. Engagement, 2. Carrier's Authority and Insurance, 3. Rate Confirmations, 4. Payment Terms, 5. Carrier's Responsibilities with 6 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for founders, freelancers, and small business owners formalizing a business decision or agreement without paying a lawyer to draft it from scratch. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Broker-Carrier Agreement
Broker: [Company Name] · Carrier: [Company Name] · Effective Date: [Date]
1. Engagement
Broker may tender freight to Carrier for transportation, and Carrier may accept or decline individual loads at its discretion, via a rate confirmation for each shipment.
2. Carrier's Authority and Insurance
Carrier represents that it holds valid operating authority from [FMCSA/applicable regulator] and maintains cargo insurance of at least [Amount] and auto liability insurance of at least [Amount].
3. Rate Confirmations
Each shipment will be governed by a separate rate confirmation specifying the rate, pickup/delivery details, and any special instructions, which becomes part of this Agreement upon Carrier's acceptance.
4. Payment Terms
Broker will pay Carrier within [Number] days of receiving a signed, undamaged proof of delivery and invoice.
5. Carrier's Responsibilities
Carrier will transport freight safely, on time, and in the condition received, and will notify Broker immediately of any delay, damage, or loss.
6. Independent Contractor Relationship
Carrier is an independent contractor, not an employee or agent of Broker.
7. Term and Termination
This Agreement continues until terminated by either party with [Notice Period] written notice.
Broker: ______________________ Date: ____________ Carrier: ______________________ Date: ____________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Freight brokers are required to verify a carrier's active operating authority and insurance before tendering loads — using an unauthorized or underinsured carrier can expose the broker to liability if something goes wrong in transit.*
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- 7 standard sections: 1. Engagement, 2. Carrier's Authority and Insurance, 3. Rate Confirmations, 4. Payment Terms, 5. Carrier's Responsibilities, 6. Independent Contractor Relationship, …
- 6 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
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- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Early-stage businesses
Getting the basics documented before things get more complex.
FAQ
Is this broker-carrier agreement template really free?
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What does this broker-carrier agreement cover?
This business template includes 1. Engagement, 2. Carrier's Authority and Insurance, 3. Rate Confirmations, 4. Payment Terms. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. This is a general-purpose starting structure, not advice for your specific situation. Business agreements can hinge on details — state of formation, industry-specific regulation, how a dispute would actually play out — that a template can't account for. Have a business attorney review anything that involves real money or real risk before you rely on it.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 6 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
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