Common use of Drop Trailer/Interchange Clause in Contracts

Drop Trailer/Interchange. In the event that Carrier participates in a drop trailer arrangement for the benefit of any of Shipper’s customers or Shipper, Carrier agrees that it shall address all damage or liability issues directly with the responsible customer or Shipper. Carrier agrees that Shipper shall only be responsible for the direct acts of its employees, and not for the actions of customers, lumpers, draymen, other carriers, or any other third party (“Third Parties”), unless Shipper proximately caused or contributed to the actions of any of the Third Parties. If Carrier agrees to interchange equipment to another carrier or to use equipment owned by a third party, Carrier, will address any interchange agreement directly with that motor carrier or equipment owner.