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What is this template?
This is a commercial haulage contract specifically tailored for heavy machinery and engineering equipment. It contains specific provisions for loading-point challans, cleaner staffing requirements, and detailed cargo dimensions including a 16 M.T. trailer capacity limit. It is not a simple freight booking form or a master services agreement for general logistics.
When should you use it?
Use this when a manufacturer needs a dedicated carrier for road transport within India and requires a security deposit to cover potential cargo damage. Use a Bill of Lading or a standard Master Service Agreement if the relationship is for one-off shipments or general administrative services.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Period of Validity | The agreement remains valid for exactly one year unless the parties mutually agree to extend it. |
| 2 | Security Deposit | The Contractor must provide an interest-free security deposit in a specified Rupee amount to guarantee performance. |
| 3 | Replenishment of Security Deposit | If the Employer forfeits any portion of the deposit for losses, the Contractor must immediately restore the balance. |
| 6 | Staying or Demurrage Charges | The Employer is exempt from demurrage charges if the Contractor fails to present priced consignment notes within ten days. |
| 8 | Supply of Vehicles | The Contractor must supply vehicles daily, including holidays, with at least one cleaner assigned to each truck or trailer. |
| 15 | Transit Liability | The Contractor bears full liability for safe custody and damage except for accidents, which must be reported within a specified hour limit. |
| 16 | Termination and Suspension | The agreement may be cancelled if controversies regarding non-delivery are not resolved within four weeks of intimation. |
| 20 | Revocation and Modification | The Employer reserves the right to revoke the contract at any time without providing any reason. |
| 21 | Payment Terms | The Contractor must submit bills in triplicate for payment within a specified number of days after verification. |
| 25 | Staying Charges | The Contractor receives a fixed daily rate if a vehicle is held for loading or unloading beyond six working hours. |
Who it's for
- an Indian engineering firm requiring regular road transport for heavy structural materials
- a transport contractor with an all-India permit and spare truck capacity
- logistics providers handling over-dimensional cargo exceeding 16 M.T. in weight
How long it runs and how it's signed
How long
Runs for a fixed period
Stated duration
one year
Signed by
Employer, Contractor
Witness
Required
Notarisation
Not required
Also needed
affix Consignee rubber stamp to challans; company seal
Law it's drafted under
Governed by
Companies Act, 1956
Jurisdiction
India
Document info
GitLaw document. Document created on Fri Jun 26th, 2026. Last updated on Tue Jul 7th, 2026.
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