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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
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