Auto Vista Transport Shipper’s Agreement
Agreement
- The carrier and driver jointly and separately are authorized to operate and transport his/her or their motor vehicle between its pickup location and the destination. All deposits paid are final. Every effort will be made to ship the vehicle within the promised period but delays can occur due to carrier schedules, mechanical failure, inclement weather, or acts of God, among other unforeseen circumstances for which it can take up to 2 weeks. The client agrees to release Auto Vista Transport from any liability and waive their right to sue Auto Vista Transport, or their employees, officers, volunteers, and agents (collectively “District”) from any and all claims.
- The client agrees to not contract any other broker or carrier during the respective time which corresponds with their shipping option. Any client that is found working with another broker or carrier during this period, is subject to a non-refundable deposit fee.
- I agree to pay a specific deposit according to there miles to Auto Vista Transport to book my spot in the trailer and the balance amount would be paid at the time of delivery of the vehicle.
- Contracted carriers provide door-to-door transport if the truck driver can physically reach the pick-up and delivery addresses. If access to the pickup or delivery location is restricted by narrow streets, low-hanging trees, or tight turns, the driver may ask that you meet the truck at a large parking lot nearby, such as a grocery store.
- Carriers are not licensed or insured to transport any personal or household goods, however, we do understand that you may need to put some items in the vehicle. The carrier is not liable for damage caused to the vehicle from excessive or improper loading of personal items. These items must be put in the trunk and kept to a limit of 100 lbs. If you want to put more than 100 lbs so no problem you can put but per extra 100 lbs it will cost you $50 more. Any exceptions must be previously discussed and approved by Auto Vista Transport. An additional fee may be assessed for personal items of any weight. Any misrepresentation of the personal belongings will result in a change of price and/or a dry run fee of $100 if a carrier is made to attend the scene of the pick-up and the shipment is different from expected. If a carrier is sent out and the vehicle is not ready as indicated by the shipper there will be an additional $75.00 rescheduling fee. Auto Vista Transport must be notified, should the shipper be unavailable for pick up or delivery, the shipper must have an alternate representative take his/her place as a shipper.
- Trucking damage claims are covered by carriers from $100,000 up to $250,000 cargo insurance per load, and a minimum of 3/4 of a million dollars in public liability and property damage. All carriers contracted will have insurance to cover damage caused by the driver or theft during transport.
- If a carrier is sent out and the vehicle is not ready as indicated by the shipper there will be an additional $75.00 rescheduling fee.
- The client should under no circumstances release or receive vehicle(s) from a carrier without an inspection report (Bill of Lading/BOL) regardless of the time of day or the weather conditions. Failure to do so may result in the client’s inability to file a damage claim. Carrier’s insurance will only process claims for damages due to the carrier’s negligence. All claims must be made with the carrier if any circumstances arise. Any/All damages are covered by the carrier’s insurance and must be claimed carrier’s insurance, not Auto Vista Transport. In the condition of a lost or stolen vehicle, all claims must be made with Carrier’s insurance.
- Dispatched orders must be canceled by calling the offices of Auto Vista Transport but we will refund your partial amount of your deposit.
- While every effort is made to dispatch the vehicle(s) on the customer’s requested scheduled date and the original quoted price to the customer but due to continuous fluctuations in gas/diesel prices, shortage of drivers, inclement weather conditions, and continuous inflation among many other factors.
- A $50.00 to $150.00 non-operational fee will be charged for all non-running vehicles. This will be not included in the quote received from Auto Vista Transport.
- Shipper warrants that he/she will pay the price quoted due to Auto Vista Transport for delivered vehicles and will not seek to charge back a credit card. This agreement and any shipment here under are subject to all terms and conditions of the carrier’s tariff and the uniform straight bill of lading, copies of which are available at the office of the carrier.
- This agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of New York. The parties further agree that any legal action arising out of this agreement must be filed in a court of jurisdiction, and Auto Vista Transport is limited to the amount of money Auto Vista Transport broker’s fee only. The client hereby submits to the jurisdiction of such courts and waives any right to jurisdiction in any other location. I hereby agree to the transport terms provided by Auto Vista Transport. I authorize a small down payment to be paid to driver via Cash App, ZELLE or Venmo. I further understand that any remaining balance is due on delivery and that it must be paid in full via cash, cashier’s check, and money order, to the authorized transporter.
- The price is going to going to stay fixed and won’t increase for this driver which we are going to assign to you.