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Terms & Conditions of Service

Effective Date: 10/03/2025

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern all transportation, logistics, and related services provided by Speedco Logistics (the “Company”) to its customers, shippers, and carriers. By engaging our services, you accept and agree to these Terms.


1. Definitions & Scope

  1. “Customer” / “Shipper” means the person or entity that requests or engages the Company’s services.
  2. “Carrier” means any third-party motor carrier or transport provider engaged (directly or indirectly) by the Company to move freight.
  3. “Services” refers to all freight, auto transport, LTL, FTL, hotshot, and related logistics services provided.
  4. These Terms apply to all service agreements, quotes, bookings, and shipments arranged by the Company, unless expressly modified in writing.

2. Role of the Company

  • The Company may act as agent, broker, or principal depending on the nature of specific services.
  • The Company arranges transportation and logistics services through Carriers; it is not responsible for the daily operations, route selection, or conduct of those Carriers.
  • The Customer agrees that all Carriers engaged hereunder are independent contractors and not employees or agents of the Company.

3. Quotations, Booking & Changes

  • All quotes are based on the information available at the time and are subject to adjustment if the actual shipment details differ (weight, dimensions, route, accessorials, etc.).
  • A shipment is only considered booked when the Customer receives a confirmation from the Company.
  • Changes or cancellations requested after dispatch may incur fees.

4. Pick-Up, Delivery & Access

  • The Customer must ensure that the pick-up and delivery locations are accessible by the assigned equipment. If access is restricted (narrow roads, low clearances, obstacles), the Carrier may request alternate meeting points.
  • The Customer must have the freight ready for pickup at the scheduled time. If the shipment is not ready, a rescheduling or waiting fee may apply.
  • At delivery, the Customer should not release or accept freight without an inspection and signed Bill of Lading (BOL) or comparable document.

5. Liability, Claims & Insurance

  • Losses or damage claims must be recorded on the BOL at time of delivery and submitted in writing within 15 days to both the Carrier and the Company.
  • The Customer’s failure to note damages at delivery may relieve the Carrier of liability.
  • The Company’s liability is limited to the extent of the Carrier’s liability or the Company’s fee, whichever is lesser, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
  • The Customer is responsible for accurate descriptions of cargo, and for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (including hazardous materials).
  • If additional insurance or higher declared value is required, it must be requested in writing before shipment and confirmed by the Company; premiums and costs must be borne by the Customer.

6. Payment Terms

  • Unless otherwise agreed, payment is due in full upon delivery.
  • The Customer is responsible for all accessorial charges, permits, fuel surcharges, tolls, duties, and other fees incurred during transit.
  • Late payments may incur interest or a service charge, and nonpayment may result in legal action or lien rights.

7. Cancellation & Rescheduling

  • Cancellation of a dispatched shipment must be requested in writing at least 24 hours prior to pickup. Late cancellations may incur a penalty.
  • If the Customer cannot make the freight available at pickup, a rescheduling fee may apply.
  • The Company has the right to cancel or adjust services in cases of force majeure, equipment unavailability, or other factors beyond its control.
  • 8. Force Majeure & Delays
  • The Company and its Carriers are not liable for delays caused by events beyond reasonable control (e.g. weather, strikes, regulatory actions, road closures, acts of God).
  • The Company will make reasonable efforts to mitigate such delays and notify the Customer as soon as practicable.

9. Indemnification & Limitation of Liability

  • The Customer indemnifies and holds harmless the Company and its agents from claims arising from inaccurate or incomplete shipment information, improper packing, illegal goods, or the Customer’s breach of these Terms.
  • In no event shall the Company be liable for punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • The maximum aggregate liability of the Company shall not exceed the amount of fees paid for the particular shipment in question, except where prohibited by law.

10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

  • These Terms shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Texas.
  • Any disputes arising hereunder must be resolved in the courts of Dallas County, Texas, within the Northern District of Texas, unless the parties agree to arbitration or another method in writing.

11. Miscellaneous

  • If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, it shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force.
  • The Company may revise these Terms at any time by posting the updated version on its website; continued use of Services after such posting constitutes acceptance.
  • No waiver by the Company of any breach shall be construed as a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.
  • These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the parties for the services offered, superseding all prior agreements or understandings, unless modified in writing by authorized representatives.