DISTINCT NEEDS Sample Clauses

DISTINCT NEEDS. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ agrees to solicit and obtain freight for transportation, and to tender to Carrier a series of shipments during the term of this Agreement, and Carrier hereby commits to transport the same, and provide services designed to meet the unique and distinct transportation needs of Broker and its customers. Such needs include but are not limited to: (i) providing suitable transportation equipment, including specialized over-the-road equipment and accessories, as required by the nature, consistency, and volume of the freight tendered to Carrier; (ii) providing flexible, responsive transportation at flexible contract freight rates that may be amended from time to time through a simplified notice provision; (iii) providing invoiced to Broker and accepting payment from Broker, instead of from shipper or receiver; (iv) maintaining a system of communication whereby Broker shall be advised of the location of each shipment accepted for transportation by Carrier; and (v) transmitting timely, complete information that permits the accurate and real-time tracking and tracing of shipments accepted by Carrier.

DISTINCT NEEDS. Time is of the essence in Carrier’s performance of it’s obligations, and Carrier recognizes that the timely and safe delivery of the lading, pursuant to Shipper’s distinct needs for the transportation and delivery, is a basis for entry into the Agreement. Carrier agrees to transport all shipments arranged by Broker with prompt and reasonable dispatch in accordance with scheduled delivery appointments set by Shipper or its customers. Shipper delivery service levels must be maintained at 98% or better, Carrier recognizes that Shipper has other distinct needs with regard to traffic including, but not limited to, a need for simplified rating and billing and a need for suitable equipment to protect the character, nature and perishability of the freight.

DISTINCT NEEDS. Broker agrees to solicit and obtain freight for transportation, and to tender to Carrier a series of shipments during the term of this Agreement, and Carrier hereby commits to transport the same, and provide services designed to meet the unique and distinct transportation needs of Broker and its customers. Such needs include but are not limited to: (i) providing suitable transportation equipment, including specialized over- the-road equipment and accessories, as required by the nature, consistency, and volume of the freight tendered to Carrier. (ii) providing flexible, responsive transportation at flexible contract freight rates that may be amended from time to time through a simplified notice provision. (iii) providing invoiced to Broker and accepting payment from Broker, instead of from shipper or receiver. (iv) maintaining a system of communication whereby Broker shall be advised of the Initial Broker MA Carrier _ PG 2 of 13 (v) transmitting timely, complete information that permits the accurate and real-time tracking and tracing of shipments accepted by Carrier.