Welcome to Meadow Lark · Carrier Set Up - 1 of 11 We would like to welcome you to the family of Meadow Lark Companies. Family owned and operated for over 30 years

Carrier Set Up - 1 of 11

We would like to welcome you to the family of Meadow Lark Companies. Family owned and operated for over 30 years you will find that we thrive on real relationships. We are a third party logistics provider (3PL) with corporate offices located in Billings, MT and over 60 additional offices located around the US. Through our network of over 200 leased trucks we understand your needs as a carrier. We are pleased to accept you as a carrier partner with our organization where you will receive many benefits. Attached are the items we need to quickly set you up as a partner with us:

Carrier Name (Please use legal name on W-9): Date:Website address: www.MC# (Required): Address:City: State: Zip:Phone: FAX: Tax ID#

Insurance Company: Agent Name:Phone: FAX: E-mail:

Carrier Contacts:Job Title Name Phone Cell (optional) E-mail 24 hr

Y/NOwnerOps Manager(s)

Fleet Manager(s)

Dispatch

Purchasing

Safety

Rate / Bid Mgr(s)

Accounts Recievable

Welcome to Meadow Lark

PO Box 50575 | Billings, MT 59105800-736-5233 | www.meadowlarkco.com


Dedicated Backhaul Solution – Meadow Lark has a team of professionals that will decrease your empty backhauls by loading your equipment to your desired locations.

Capacity – We know that you are the reason freight moves - so we work hard to match your needs with that of our extensive network of more than 30,000 customers. Our experienced and aggressive sales teams can offer 1,000’s of loads per day throughout the US, Canada and Mexico.

Freight Types – Van, Reefer, Flatbed, Step Deck, Heavy Haul and Super Heavy Haul are a few of the types of equipment that we load on a daily basis. We service niches in a broad variety of markets - moving any type of material or commodities you like to haul. Through our project work, dropped trailer, oilfield, expedited, LTL and other types of freight abilities you will always find an order with Meadow Lark.

Online Booking – Skip the hassle, move forward with our automated online booking module. Quick and easy, once you sign up for freight e-mails and we have identified that your service is above and beyond you will be able to take your orders right from an e-mail. Also, counter offer us if you see an order you want but need a different rate on it. The ease of our system will create more orders for your growing company. Call us today for a login and password.

Available Orders – View orders at your convenience any time on our website at www.meadowlarkco.com. Sort by your equipment preference and area.

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Required documents to be returned to Meadow Lark include:

Authorized Signature on Broker/Motor Carrier Agreement

Authorized Signature on latest W-9

Carrier Info — Equipment Set Up Sheet

Proof of Cargo & Auto Liability

Proof of Worker’s Compensation Insurance*

* If you are exempt please supply us with a copy of your independent contractor exemption certificate. If you have not filed foran exemption certificate, please fill out the below statement and supply us with an exemption certificate once you have filed.

The above company is not required to carry workers comp insurance for the following reason:

Partnership Benefits



View Settlements Online – Call for a login and password and be able to view your settlements online any time.

Fast Cash – Sign up today for our Quick Pay program. 2 day pay once paperwork is received (see included sign-up sheet) E-mail your paperwork to [email protected] and we will get you paid fast! Go to www.transflovelocity.com for details.

Equipment Lists – Send us your available truck lists and we will import them into our database to get you the freight that you desire. E-mail your daily lists to [email protected] or post your available equipment online at www.meadowlarkco.com.

Agent/Driver Leasing Program – Want to know about our agent program? Want to sign on as a driver for Meadow Lark? Call 866-736-5233.

Macro Point – Tired of those tracking calls? New technology allows you to skip the hassle - set-up is quick on your cell phone, then we can gather all the tracking information that is required - paperless and worry free!

NPTC Membership – Meadow Lark supplies the private sector with dedicated service for all of your empty miles.

Benefits continued:

Over the Road Apparel


mailto:[email protected]


Please list the number of trailers, length and weight you have for each type.

Please indicate Y or NDo you have:

Spot TrailersHazardousTWIC CardCarb CertificateIntrastateLTLBondedCTPTAT CertifiedSmartway CertifiedUnion DriversSwing DoorsLogistics RacksDriver Assist

Special Status:DisadvantagedDisabledMinoritySmall BusinessWoman Owned

Run in and out of:CanadaMexicoAlaska

Auto CarrierContainerContainer, RefrigeratedContainer, InsulatedDouble DropDrop Deck, LandollDump TrailerFlat/Van/ReeferFlatbedFlatbed Air RideFlatbed B-TrainFlatbed HazmatFlatbed HotshotFlatbed MaxiFlatbed or Step DeckFlatbed w/ TeamFlatbed w/TarpsHopper BottomLowboyMoving VanPneumaticPower OnlyRemovable Goose NeckStep DeckStretch TrailerTanker AluminumTanker IntermodalTanker Steel

Type# of t

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weight

ReeferReefer Air RideReefer DoublesReefer HazmatReefer IntermodalReefer LogisticsReefer w/TeamVanVan Air RideVan ConestogaVan CurtainVan DoubleVan HazmatVan HotshotVan InsulatedVan IntermodalVan Lift-GateVan LogisticsVan Open TopVan or FlatbedVan or Flats w/TarpsVan or ReeferVan Roller BedVan VentedVan w/Team

Total # of TractorsTotal # of Drivers# of Company Drivers# of Owner Operators

Type# of t

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weight

Carrier Development Solutions


Please check here if you would like to receive a listing of available orders that match your lane and equipment type.


Meadow Lark’s advanced technology and fleet management team enables you to decrease your deadhead and empty miles, providing dedicated and consistant backhaul assistance for your fleet. To begin matching opportunities for your lanes please provide the following:Origin City / State Max Deadhead Equipment Weight

Destination City / State Max Deadhead Volume Rate/FSC Schedule

Special Restrictions: (Pallets, commodities, available space, driver assist, drop trailer, etc.)

Origin City / State Max Deadhead Equipment Weight












Lane Solutions



THIS AGREEMENT is entered into , by and between Meadow Lark Agency, Inc. (“BROKER”), a Registered Property Broker, Lic. No. MC-175597; and collectively the “Parties” (Registered means operated under authority issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or its predecessor agencies, within the U.S. Department of Transportation.)

A. CARRIER REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS THAT IT:1. Is a Registered Motor Carrier of Property authorized to provide transportation of property under contracts withshippers and receivers and/or brokers of general commodities.2. Shall transport the property, subject to the terms of this Agreement.3. Makes the representations herein for the purpose of inducing BROKER to enter into this Agreement.4. Has and will maintain cargo, personal injury, public liability, motor vehicle liability, (including but not limited to hiredand non-owned motor vehicles), insurance as described below, which covers the risks referred to in Pars. A11, 12 and C4.5. Will not insert, nor authorize a SHIPPER to insert BROKERS name on a bill of lading as the SHIPPER or CARRIERwithout BROKERS express written consent.6. Has authorized the person signing this Agreement to do so.7. Will not re-broker, co-broker, subcontract, assign, interline, warehouse or transfer the transportation of shipmentshereunder to any other persons or entity conducting business under a different operating authority, without priorwritten consent of BROKER.8. Is in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws relating to the provision of its services and theperformance of this Agreement; has implemented, maintains, and monitors equipment and driver safety programs incompliance with such laws; maintains control of the means and method of transportation including but not limited toperformance of its drivers.9. CARRIER agrees that at no time during the term of its contract with BROKER shall it have an “Unsatisfactory” or“Unfit” safety rating as determined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), nor is it subject toany investigation or disciplinary action by any state agency related to enforcement of safety laws and regulations. IfCarrier receives an “Unsatisfactory” or “Unfit” safety rating it shall immediately notify BROKER and shall not transportany shipment hereunder without BROKER’S prior written consent. If a safety rating is changed from “Satisfactory” to“Conditional” or from “Continue to Operate” to “Alert”, Carrier shall immediately notify BROKER. The provisions ofthis paragraph are intended to include safety rating designations which may replace those above, which are subjectto change by FMCSA at any time.10. Will notify BROKER immediately if CARRIER’S federal Operating Authority is revoked, suspended or renderedinactive for any reason; and/or if CARRIER is sold, or if there is a change in control of CARRIER.11. Will defend, indemnify, and hold BROKER and its customers harmless from any claims, losses, damages, or liabilityof any kind (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of CARRIER’S performance or violation of any of theterms of this Agreement. BROKER reserves the right to control the defense of any such matters, including the right todesignate counsel.12. Shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to the transportation of Hazardous Materials asdefined in 49 C.F.R. §173 et seq. (including any amendments) to the extent that any shipments hereunder constituteHazardous Materials. In such instance(s), CARRIER shall be solely responsible for any violation of the applicable lawsand regulations and shall defend, indemnify, and hold BROKER and its customers harmless from any liability incurred,including, but not limited to reasonable attorney’s fees arising from any non-compliance.13. Expressly authorizes BROKER to accept payment from shippers for CARRIER’S services, and waives all rights tocollection from shippers for those services.

BROKER’S INITIALS CARRIER’S INITIALS

Broker / Motor Carrier Agreement



B. BROKER RESPONSIBILITIES:1. SHIPMENTS, BILLING & RATES: BROKER agrees to solicit and obtain freight transportation business for CARRIERto the mutual benefit of CARRIER and BROKER, and shall offer CARRIER at least three (3) loads/shipments annually.BROKER shall inform CARRIER of (a) place of origin and destination of all shipments; and (b) if applicable, any time- or temperature-sensitivity instructions or special equipment requirements provided BROKER has received suchinformation from SHIPPER.2. a) CARRIER authorizes BROKER to invoice shipper, receiver, consignor, consignee or any other party responsible for

payment of freight charges on behalf of CARRIER. Payment of the freight charges to BROKER shall relieve shipper,receiver, consignor or consignee of any liability to the CARRIER for non-payment of charges.b) BROKER agrees to conduct all billing services to shippers. CARRIER shall invoice BROKER for its (CARRIER)charges, as mutually agreed in writing or by fax, contained in CARRIER’S schedules of rates and charges, whichare attached and incorporated herein by reference (Exhibit A). Additional rates for truckload or LTL shipments, ormodifications or amendments of the above rates, or additional rates, may be established to meet changing marketconditions, shipper requirements, BROKER requirements, and/or specific shipping schedules as mutually agreedupon, and shall be confirmed in writing (or by fax) by both Parties. Any such changes in rates shall automaticallybe incorporated herein by reference as part of Exhibit A, Amendment 1, et seq. CARRIER’S schedule of rates andcharges (Exhibit A) shall be provided by CARRIER to BROKER in writing (fax or mail) and shall include all rates,classifications, rules and practices upon which any rate applicable to the shipments transported is based, and nopart thereof shall be amended, modified or changed without mutual written consent of the Parties.

3. Additionally, any rates which may be verbally agreed upon shall be deemed confirmed in writing where CARRIERhas billed the agreed rate and BROKER has paid it. All written confirmations of rates, including confirmations by billingand payment, shall be incorporated herein by reference as part of Exhibit A, Amendment 1, et seq. Unless specificallyagreed to in writing, no rates or charges, including, but not limited to, accessorial charges, “released rates”, or “limitedliability” rates or values, other than those mutually agreed upon by the Parties herein shall be valid.4. PAYMENT: BROKER agrees to pay CARRIER for its services rendered hereunder, upon written receipt of proof ofdelivery and bill of lading, in accordance with the rates set forth above, or as otherwise agreed, within thirty (30)days of receipt of CARRIER’S invoice, provided invoice is received not later than one (1) year after date of delivery, orscheduled date of delivery, whichever is earlier. If CARRIER breaches Par A(7), BROKER shall have the right of payingthe monies it owes CARRIER directly to the delivering carrier, in lieu of payment to carrier. Upon BROKERS payment todelivering carrier, CARRIER shall not be release from any liability to BROKER under this agreement. CARRIER expresslywaives its right to collection after the one-year period. Upon receipt of payment, CARRIER automatically assigns all ofits rights to payment from shippers, consignees, or third parties to BROKER.

C. CARRIER RESPONSIBILITIES:1. EQUIPMENT: All shipments tendered by a shipper or customer to CARRIER, procured by BROKER under the termsof this Agreement, shall be accepted by CARRIER for transportation, provided such shipment does not exceed thecapacity (weight or cubic volume) of CARRIER equipment. CARRIER agrees to provide the necessary equipment andqualified personnel for completion of the transportation services required for BROKER and/or its customers. CARRIERagrees that all shipments will be transported and delivered with reasonable dispatch, or as otherwise agreed.2. BILLS OF LADING: CARRIER shall issue a bill of lading for the property it receives for transportation under thisAgreement. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, CARRIER shall become fully responsible/liable for the freight when ittakes/receives possession thereof, and the trailer(s) is loaded, regardless of whether a bill of lading has been issued,and/or signed, and/or delivered to CARRIER. Any terms of the bill of lading inconsistent with the terms of this Agreementshall be controlled by the terms of this Agreement. Failure to issue a bill of lading, or sign bill of lading acknowledgingreceipt of the cargo, by CARRIER, shall not affect the liability of CARRIER.3. LOSS & DAMAGE CLAIMS:

a) CARRIER shall comply with 49 C.F.R. §370.1 et seq. and any amendments and/or any other applicable regulationsissued or adopted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, forprocessing all loss and damage claims and salvage which arise out of the discharge of CARRIER’S duties andresponsibilities hereunder; andb) CARRIER’S liability for any cargo damage, loss, or theft from any cause shall be determined under the CarmackAmendment, 49 U.S.C §14706;andc) Special Damages: Any liability of CARRIER under Pars. All and 12 which may exceed damages under par (b) aboveshall constitute special damages, the risk of which is expressly assumed by CARRIER, and which shall not be limited



by any liability under Subp. (b) above; andd) CARRIER assumes all risk of loss and shall indemnify and hold BROKER harmless from any liability arising outof violation of Par. A(7), including consequential damages, costs, expenses and reasonable attorney fees. AtBROKER’S sole option and not in limitation of any other remedy hereunder, BROKER may declare CARRIER’S unpaidcompensation for any such shipments forfeited as liquidated damages (and not as a penalty).

4. INSURANCE: CARRIER shall furnish BROKER with Certificate(s) of Insurance, or insurance policies, protecting BROKERfrom the risks referred to in Pars. All, 12, C3, and this Par. 4, providing thirty (30) days advance notice of cancellation ortermination, and unless otherwise agreed, subject to the following minimum limits: Public liability, $1,000,000; propertydamage, $1,000,000; motor vehicle property damage and personal injury liability $1,000,000.00; cargo damage/loss,$100,000; workers’ compensation with limits required by law. Except for the higher coverage limits specified above, theinsurance policies shall comply with minimum requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and anyother applicable regulatory state agency. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to limit liability to the insurancelimits set forth above, nor shall any exclusion in any insurance policy exonerate CARRIER from liability.

D. MISCELLANEOUS:1. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: It is understood and agreed that the relationship between BROKER and CARRIER isthat of independent contractor and that no employer/employee relationship exists, or is intended. BROKER has nocontrol of any kind over CARRIER including but not limited to routing of freight, and nothing contained herein shall beconstrued to be inconsistent therewith.2. NON-EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT: CARRIER and BROKER acknowledge and agree that this contract does not bind therespective Parties to exclusive services to each other. Either party may enter into similar agreements with othercarriers, brokers, or freight forwarders.3. WAIVER OF PROVISIONS:

a) Failure of either party to enforce a breach or waiver of any provision or term of this Agreement shall not bedeemed to constitute a waiver of any subsequent failure or breach, and shall not affect or limit the right of eitherparty to thereafter enforce such a term or provision.b) This Agreement is for specified services pursuant to 49 U.S.C. §14101(b). To the extent that terms andconditions herein are inconsistent with Part (b), Subtitle IV, of Title 49 U.S.C. (ICC Termination Act of 1995), theparties expressly waive any or all rights and remedies they may have under the Act.

4. DEFAULT: In the event of a material breach by CARRIER of any provisions of this Agreement, BROKER shall havethe right to withhold and/or set off any payments owing to CARRIER and/or received from shippers which BROKER isobligated to pay CARRIER. The right of withholding and/or setoff is not an exclusive remedy and BROKER shall haveand may exercise, subject to Paragraph 5 below, all other remedies it may have at law or in equity against CARRIER.5. DISPUTES: In the event of a dispute arising out of this Agreement, the party’s sole recourse (except as provided below)shall be to arbitration. Proceedings shall be conducted under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA),or Transportation ADR Council, Inc. (ADR) at BROKER’S sole discretion. Upon agreement of the Parties, arbitrationproceedings may be conducted outside of the administrative control of the AAA or ADR. The decision of the arbitratorsshall be binding and final and the award of the arbitrator may be entered as judgment in any court of competentjurisdiction. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recovery of costs, expenses and reasonable attorney fees as wellas those incurred in any action for injunctive relief, or in the event further legal action is taken to enforce the awardof arbitrators. Arbitration proceedings shall be conducted at the office of the AAA or ADR in Billings, Montana or suchother place as mutually agreed upon in writing o directed by the acting arbitration association. Provided, however,either Party may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive relief. Unless preempted or controlled byfederal law and regulations, the laws of the State of Montana shall be controlling. This paragraph shall not apply toenforcement of the award of arbitration.6. NO BACK SOLICITATION: CARRIER shall not solicit freight shipments from any customer of BROKER, when: (a)the availability of such shipments first became known to CARRIER as a result of BROKER’S efforts; and/or (b) wherethe shipments of BROKER’S customer were tendered to the CARRIER by the BROKER at any time prior to CARRIER’Sdelivery of any freight for said customer. In the event of breach of this provision, BROKER shall be entitled, for a periodof eighteen (18) months following delivery of the last shipment transported b> CARRIER under this Agreement, to acommission of twenty percent (20%) of the transportation revenue (as evidenced by freight bills) receive by CARRIERfor the transportation of said freight as liquidated damages. Additionally, BROKER may seek injunctive relief and in theevent it is successful, CARRIER shall be liable for all costs and expenses incurred by BROKER related thereto, including,but not limited to, reasonable attorney’s fees.



MIKE KANDAS, PRESIDENT

7. CONFIDENTIALITY:a) During the term of this Agreement and for two (2) years after termination for any reason, the CARRIER shall notdirectly or indirectly disclose to anyone, or use for its own, or anyone else’s benefit, Confidential Information asdefined herein. For purposes of this Agreement, “Confidential Information” shall mean information of the BROKERwhich includes but is not limited to business and/or marketing and sales plans, trade secrets, customer names,customer contacts, personal customer information, customer shipping or other logistics requirements, and allpricing information. “Customer”, for purposes of this Agreement, shall mean any person or entity with whichthe BROKER is or has conducted business during 18 months immediately preceding violation of this Agreement.Confidential Information may be disclosed orally, visually or in tangible form (whether by document, electronicmedia, or other form). The failure of either Party to mark, label or identify any of the above-described informationas Confidential shall not affect its status as part of the Confidential Information protected by this Agreement.b) In the event of violation of this clause, CARRIER acknowledges and agrees that the remedy at law, includingmonetary damages, may be inadequate and that BROKER shall be entitled, in addition to any other remedy it mayhave, to an injunction restraining CARRIER from violation of this Agreement.c) In addition to the remedy set forth in Subparagraph (b) above, BROKER shall have the right in its sole discretionto immediately terminate this Agreement (with or without prior notice) and recover and/or withhold 20% of thetransportation revenue paid and/or owing to CARRIER under this Agreement (as evidenced by CARRIER’S freightbills) as liquidated damages (and not as a penalty) for breach hereof.

8. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT: This Agreement and the rate schedules attached may not be amended, except bymutual written agreement, or the procedures set forth above (Paragraphs B2 and B3).9. NOTICES:

a) All notices provided or required by this Agreement, shall be made in writing and delivered, return receiptrequested, to the addresses shown herein with postage prepaid; or by confirmed (electronically acknowledged onpaper) fax.b) BROKER shall notify CARRIER of any claim that is asserted against CARRIER of which BROKER has knowledge.

10. CONTRACT TERM: The term of this Agreement shall be for one (1) year from the date shown above. That termmay be extended for another year by mutual agreement at or prior to the expiration of the first year, or if no furtheragreement is executed by that date, this Agreement shall remain in effect until superseded by a further agreement, orcancelled upon thirty (30) days written notice of cancellation by either party.11. SEVERANCE: SURVIVAL: In the event any of the terms of this Agreement are determined to be invalid orunenforceable, no other terms shall be affected and the unaffected terms shall remain valid and enforceable as written.The representations, rights and obligations of the Parties hereunder shall survive termination of this Agreement forany reason.12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: Except for Exhibit A (and its amendments) billing, invoices and receipt of payment documentsreferred to above and unless otherwise agreed in writing, this Agreement contains the entire understanding of theParties and supersedes all verbal or written price agreements, arrangements, and understandings of the Partiesrelating to the subject matter stated herein. The Parties further intend that this Agreement constitutes the completeand exclusive statement of its terms, and that no extrinsic evidence may be introduced to reform this Agreement inany judicial or arbitration proceeding.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have signed this Agreement the date and year first shown above.

MEADOW LARK AGENCY, INC. (BROKER) MEADOW LARK AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE AND TITLE

(CARRIER NAME) CARRIER AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE AND TITLE

MOTOR CARRIER NUMBER (Required) PRINTED NAME


Name of Financial Institution:

Routing Number: Checking

Account Number: Savings

Please attach a voided check and return this form to the Payroll Department.Electronic: attach a scan (jpeg, tif or pdf) and email to: [email protected]: (866) 600-2129Mail: Meadow Lark, PO Box 50575, Billings, MT 59105

Authorized Signature: Date:

*Must be able to make binding agreements for the company.

Account Information

Carrier Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone: MC# (Required):

A/R Contact: E-mail:

I hereby authorize Meadow Lark to initiate automatic deposits to my account at the financial institution named below. I also authorize Meadow Lark to make withdrawals from this account in the event that a credit entry is made in error.

Further, I agree not to hold Meadow Lark responsible for any delay or loss of funds due to incorrect or incomplete information supplied by me or by my financial institution or due to an error on the part of my financial institution in depositing funds to my account.

This agreement will remain in effect until Meadow Lark receives a written notice of cancellation from me or my financial institution, or until I submit a new direct deposit form to the Payroll Department.

Deposits can take up to two business days from the transmission date to reach your account.

Authorization Agreement

Direct Deposit Form



Meadow Lark requires at least two broker/customer references in order for your company to haul for us. You will not be approved as a carrier without providing these references. Please list information below and they will be checked by your Meadow Lark dispatcher.

Broker / Customer Name:Phone: Cell: Email:Contact Name: Length of working relationship:Street:City: State: Zip:



Carrier References

Federal ID# 81-0433133 MC ID# 175597

BANK:US Bank303 N. BroadwayBillings, MT 59101Contact: Jason Euell (406) 657-8088

CREDIT REFERENCES:Clyde Bergeman – Contact: Debbie Smith 770-557-3600 Vanier Steel – Contact: Miranda 205-672-8728 ext 301 Schilli Transportation – Contact: Denise 800-759-2101 International Gem and Jewelry Show – Contact: Chuck 301-294-1640

Meadow Lark Financial Information

Meadow Lark cannot issue a fuel advance on the first load through a newly established company.

Fuel Advance Restriction


Documents

Welcome to Meadow Lark · Carrier Set Up - 1 of 11 We would like to welcome you to the family of Meadow Lark Companies. Family owned and operated for over 30 years