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PROGRESSIVE AUTO TRANSPORT STANDARD CONTRACT TERMS & CONDITIONS:

  1. This order and any shipment hereunder is subject to all forms and conditions of carrier’s tariffs to the uniform straight bill of lading, copies of which are available to owners/shippers at the office of carrier and are incorporated herein by reference and made part hereof.
  2. Notice: The owner’s/shipper’s or authorized agent’s signature, at origin is alos release which authorizes carrier to drive owner’s/shipper’s vehicle other at origin or destination between the point(s) of loading/unloading and the point(s) of pick-up/delivery.
  3. The carrier does not guarantee delivery on any particular schedule. This and other items of the contract of carriage are governed by the uniform straight bill of lading herein. Owner’s/shipper’s vehicle(s) will be placed in a local storage facility if owner/shipper or his/her agent is not available to receive the vehicle upon carrier’s arrival for delivery. Owner/shipper will be responsible for any storage and/or additional delivery fees incurred.
  4. It is PROGRESSIVE AUTO TRANSPORT’s policy to leave all vehicles unlocked during transportation.
  5. If owner/shipper desires fire, theft and collision coverage, owner/shipper must carry same.
  6. Carrier’s responsibility for the described vehicle(s) commences when the bill of lading is issued and signed by the driver and terminates when designated vehicle(s) is signed for at destination.
  7. Owner/shipper shall designate a person to act as his/her agent at the point of pick-up and/or delivery if for any reason he/she is unavailable.
  8. By owner’s/shipper signature or his/her agent’s signature, PROGRESSIVE AUTO TRANSPORT, and carrier’s driver or agents, jointly and separately are authorized to operate and transport the vehicle(s) from the point of origin specified on the reverse side to the point of departure and to the specified final destination via any mode.
  9. All monies must be in the form of a cashier’s check, or in the case of delivery, cash may also be presented. Personal checks will NOT be accepted and orders will not be processed and cars will be subject to storage fees if they are at any point presented for payment and proper funds are not available. If, for any reason beyond carrier’s control, owner/shipper fails to claim vehicle(s) after attempted notification of arrival, the shipment will be subject to a lien for unpaid storage and transportation costs.
  10. Th carrier does not agree to transport shipments on any particular truck or by any particular driver, or in time for any particular market and will not be responsible for consequential loss or damage occasioned by delay or damage. There are absolutely no guarantees made, expressed or implied, regarding pick-up and/or delivery times or dates. Carrier will not be held responsible for any non-use of the vehicle charges, including but not limited to, car rental(s), interest, floor planning, or any other charges due to delay or damage.
  11. ICC regulations limit service to the transportation of the vehicle only. Carrier may not accept any personal effects inside the vehicle or trunk area. This regulation cannot be waived. Any charges or fines or damage resulting from this will be the shipper’s responsibility. Personal belongings left in the vehicle are not insured by broker or carrier and are shipped at the owner’s/shipper’s risk.
  12. Owner/shipper certifies that the vehicle(s) contain no personal belongings.
  13. The following items are not to be in the vehicle at time of shipment: Guns, explosives, ammunition, inflammable products, narcotics, negotiable and legal papers, alcoholic beverages, jewelry, furs, money, other articles of unusual value, pets, live plants, or contraband.
  14. Owner/shipper of all non-operational vehicles tendered for transportation will be charged an additional $150.00 to $200.00. If a vehicle is rendered for shipment and later becomes non-operational, the INOP fee will be added onto the amount to be collected, as well as any other charges necessary to accomplish delivery. Owner/shipper may be required to pick up vehicle at a terminal facility if additional fees are due upon delivery.
  15. Nothing in this agreement shall be construed as making it binding on carrier to pick-up and/or deliver at locations from or to which it is impractical to operate carrier’s equipment on account of condition of highways, streets, or other passageways or inadequate loading or unloading facilities.
  16. Carrier or broker will not knowingly transport any vehicle which is uninsured as to liability incurred in its operation. If vehicle is not insured, and owner/shipper fails to notify shipper of such, carrier will not be held responsible for any claim against owner/shipper or itself, and owner/shipper will be sued for any damages which may occur.
  17. If vehicle is vandalized either during shipment or while awaiting shipment, neither broker or carrier will be held responsible. Owner/shipper agrees his/her insurance shall be responsible for any claims of this kind.
  18. If there is any claim problem upon delivery, all charges must be paid before a claim can commence. All damages must be properly noted in writing in the presence of the driver. Signing of the Bill of Lading at destination, without immediate notation of alleged damage, shall be evidence of satisfactory delivery of vehicle. Regardless of weather or time of day, vehicle examination is the responsibility of the receiver.
  19. No claims shall be accepted unless noted upon delivery of vehicle in the presence of the driver. Claims resulting therefore must be in writing to PROGRESSIVE AUTO TRANSPORT, providing photographs with actual proof of damage. Claims must be made within 15 days or shall be waived.
  20. Should owner/shipper commence legal action against PROGRESSIVE AUTO TRANSPORT and not prevail, then PROGRESSIVE AUTO TRANSPORT will be entitled to reimbursement for all its attorney fees and court costs.
  21. Owner/shipper is responsible for preparing vehicle for shipment. All loose parts, fragile or protruding accessories, low hanging spoilers, fog lights, antennas, etc., must be removed and/or properly secured. Any part of vehicle that falls off during transit is owner’s/shipper’s responsibility, including damages caused by said part to any and all vehicles involved.
  22. Owner/shipper agrees to allow PROGRESSIVE AUTO TRANSPORT to act as its broker or agent in dealing with carriers, and to exercise its efforts on owner’s/shipper’s behalf and placing the order with a transport company. Said transport company will route vehicles from origin to destination by a suitable route and does not agree to any specific routing. PROGRESSIVE AUTO TRANSPORT cannot make any guarantees for exact delivery time or day. PROGRESSIVE AUTO TRANSPORT does not guarantee performance of trucking company and shall not be responsible for the same.
  23. Owner/shipper understands that his/her shipment is also subject to the terms and conditions of the specific trucking company’s agreements.
  24. Any claim for damages arising out of the use of a truck to deliver owner/shipper’s vehicle must be taken up directly with the trucking company. If there is any damage, the liability for same lies solely with the trucking company. PROGRESSIVE AUTO TRANSPORT will furnish owner/shipper with the name and phone number of the trucking company used for transport, and will assist owner/shipper in providing any other necessary information, should a claim arise. All calls regarding damages or claims must be made to the trucking company assigned by PROGRESSIVE AUTO TRANSPORT. Any claim or controversy arising from or relating to this agreement, of the performance or breeched thereof, shall be subject to the jurisdiction of CLARK COUNTY, KAHOKA, MO. Owner/shipper specifically waives any right to jurisdiction of this matter at any location other than Clark County, Kahoka, MO.
  25. PROGRESSIVE AUTO TRANSPORT’s insurance coverage is not in effect while the vehicle is at any terminal location or while it is being driven to or from points of loading or unloading. The same applies to any drop location. Owner’s/shipper’s insurance is in full effect when the vehicle is not in the exclusive possession of the carrier.
  26. If any claim is made, the carrier has the right to take the vehicle to a licensed body shop of carrier’s choice for repairs.
  27. PROGRESSIVE AUTO TRANSPORT claims all salvage rights.
  28. If you place an order with us, you have the option to cancel any time prior to your vehicle being assigned to a transporter at no cost to you. If your vehicle is booked on a transporter before you fax or email your cancellation, an administrative cancellation fee (not to exceed $175) will be assessed to your order to pay for services rendered. Any canceled order that was paid in full or going to or from Hawaii or Alaska will lose the wiring fee (if applicable) regardless of booking status. If your vehicle is not made available to the assigned carrier, the AAT Fee will be held as a dry run fee.
  29. Owner/shipper is responsible for all fuel necessary to complete pick-up and delivery in either or both services requested. Otherwise, the vehicle shall be tendered with no more than 1 tank of fuel. If sufficient fuel is not provided, it will be purchased, and shipper/owner shall pay with the same as added charges.

DISCLAIMER OR LIABILTIY
NEITHER PROGRESSIVE AUTO TRANSPORT NOR ANY CARRIER UTILIZED BY IT SHALL BE LIABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
(THESE EXCLUSION ARE ALL STANDARD BUSINESS PRACTICES OF THE AUTO TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY)

1. Any damage not resulting from negligence.
2. Damage not detected at pickup location due to poor weather or lighting conditions.
3. Car phones under any condition or phone antennas. (PAT suggests that they be removed)
4. Damage to antennas that do not retract to within three (3) inches of the car body.
5. Loss or damage to CD playing, recording, radio, or other sound/video reproducing or transmitting/receiving equipment.
6. Personal belongings or damage caused by these articles while in shipment.
7. Damage resulting from owner/shipper overloading the vehicle.
8. Damage to interior.
9. Damage due to road construction, rock, or gravel damage, flying debris from roadway or overpass, over the road dirt, diesel or truck oil residue from truck.
10. Damage to tires, wheels, or hub caps.
11. Damage to glass, not due to carrier negligence.
12. Damage to cloth tops, vinyl tops, or convertible tops 2 years or older.
13. Damage to glass on any type of t-top due to body flexing or any other type of damage to boots, caps or any other type of canvas covering.
14. Vandalism either during shipment or while awaiting shipment or delivery.
15. Damage caused by leaking fluids, battery acids, cooling system anti-freeze solution, industrial fallout, or fallout resulting from acts of God.
16. Damage caused by freezing of cooling system and/or battery.
17. Damage resulting from failure of factory tie down brackets or pull through of frame tie down holes.
18. Damage to any vehicle that cannot be driven on or off transporter under its own power, or to any vehicle that has no brakes or parking gear.
19. Neither carrier or broker is responsible for mechanical difficulty. No inspection as to the road-worthiness of this vehicle (e.g., brakes, exhaust assembly, frame alignment, suspension, tuning) will be undertaken by the carrier or broker.
20. Auto rental accruals will pay (up to $25.00 per day) when PAT has failed to deliver your vehicle(s) within 3 weeks (21 Days). The 3 weeks start when vehicle is loaded on the assigned carrier, but does not include special pickup requirements, including terminal or pickup services. Rental reimbursement covers primary vehicle only. Reimbursement is limited to 7 days or a total reimbursement of $175.00, and does not include Hawaii or Alaska moves. Rental car will not be honored while vehicle(s) is being repaired should damage occur. A rental car receipt must be provided in order to receive reimbursement.

 


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