Terms and Conditions: Ground Force Logistics
- Transportation Broker Status Unless otherwise specifically stated, Ground Force Logistics is a freight transportation broker. At no time will Ground Force Logistics be considered a CARRIER unless specified in writing by Ground Force Logistics before a shipment is transported. If at any time Ground Force Logistics is listed on a Bill of Lading or any other document as a CARRIER, it is understood and agreed that this listing is for the Shipper’s convenience only. Ground Force Logistics acts as a broker only and does not take care, custody, or control of goods.
- Rate Quotes and Pricing Transportation rate quotes are valid only for the exact information provided at the time of the request and are subject to equipment availability. Any change in shipment details—including but not limited to cargo dimensions, weight, commodity, packaging, or special instructions (e.g., lift-gate, residential service, debris removal, inside delivery, appointments, trade-shows, or hazardous materials)—may result in a rate adjustment. Ground Force Logistics will bill detention time at a rate of $120 per hour after 30 minutes of free time unless otherwise agreed in writing. Ground Force Logistics has 30 days from the date of driver detention to notify the bill-to party of any billable detention time.
- Payment Terms and Revocation of Discounts Payment terms are Net 30 days from the invoice date, including weekends and holidays. Invoices not paid in full after 30 days are subject to a $50 late processing penalty plus interest charges of 1.5% per month. If an invoice remains unpaid after 60 days, all previously quoted discounts or “brokerage rates” are voided. Charges will revert to the standard non-discounted rate, defined as:
- Common Carriers: Full tariff rate plus 15%.
- Contract Carriers: $7.00 per mile plus 15%.
- Over-Dimensional/Permitted: Actual cost plus 40%.
All fuel surcharges, late fees, interest, and costs of collection (including reasonable attorney’s fees) will be added to the final balance regardless of the shipment type or the rate applied.
- Warehousing and General Lien Rights If Ground Force Logistics arranges, provides, or facilitates warehousing, storage, or cross-docking services, it shall be deemed a “warehouseman” solely for the purposes of billing, collection, and the assertion of a possessory and general lien. Pursuant to UCC Article 7, Ground Force Logistics shall have a general warehouse lien on any and all property currently in its possession (or the possession of its agents/subcontractors) for all charges, advanced expenses, or fees due, regardless of whether those charges relate to the specific goods currently held or to prior shipments/services.
Ground Force Logistics is not a custodial warehouseman; any warehousing is subcontracted to third-party providers. Customer agrees to look solely to the third-party facility for claims of physical loss or damage. If an invoice remains unpaid for 30 days, Ground Force Logistics may, after providing notice required by law, sell the goods at public or private sale to satisfy the debt.
- Insurance and Liability Cargo insurance is limited to the CARRIER’s limited liability unless a higher value is declared to and accepted by Ground Force Logistics in writing during the quotation phase. Inserting a declared value on a Bill of Lading without written confirmation from Ground Force Logistics does not override this condition. Ground Force Logistics’s total liability for any shipment is limited to $50.00, including negligence. Ground Force Logistics is not liable for rigging charges, late penalties, delay-to-market losses, or missing/damaged freight. Freight bills must be paid in full regardless of pending claims and may not be “short-paid” without written consent.
- Disputes and Jurisdiction All disputes, claims, and lawsuits involving Ground Force Logistics or its affiliates shall be brought exclusively in the State or Federal Courts located in the State of New York. The parties hereby irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts.
- Acceptance of Terms These terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Placing an order or requesting service with Ground Force Logistics constitutes a full and binding agreement to these terms.