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Your first carrier packet should contain an application, document checklist, authorization, dispatch agreement, and payment terms. Start the application here, then review the authorization and agreement below before signing.

  • Carrier application
  • Document checklist
  • Carrier-agent authorization
  • Dispatch services agreement
  • Payment terms
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Summit Line Dispatch acts only as an authorized dispatch agent of contracted motor carriers. We do not provide freight brokerage services or arrange transportation for shippers. Back to overview

Carrier
application.

Four steps. Everything you enter is used to match freight to your equipment and operating preferences.

  1. 01CompanyLegal entity and contact details
  2. 02EquipmentEquipment specs and operating preferences
  3. 03DispatchWho we coordinate with and how
  4. 04DocumentsPacket checklist and certification
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Onboarding Documents

Review before you sign.

The authorization below defines what we may do on your behalf. The dispatch services agreement is provided as a draft and is reviewed by transportation counsel before execution.

Document BSummit Line Dispatch LLC · Utah

Carrier-Agent Authorization

Appoints Summit Line Dispatch LLC as the carrier’s authorized dispatch agent.

Effective Date:

Carrier Legal Name:

USDOT Number:

MC Number (if applicable):

The undersigned motor carrier appoints Summit Line Dispatch LLC as its authorized dispatch agent, subject to the terms of the parties’ executed Dispatch Services Agreement.

The dispatcher may perform the following activities on behalf of the carrier, within the carrier’s written instructions and approval limits:

  • Search for available freight opportunities through freight brokers.
  • Communicate with brokers on the carrier’s behalf.
  • Negotiate freight rates and transportation terms.
  • Coordinate pickup and delivery appointments.
  • Transmit approved shipment information and documents.
  • Assist with shipment status communication.

The carrier retains control over transportation operations, load acceptance, safety compliance, and operating authority.

The dispatcher is not authorized to independently allocate shipments to other motor carriers, solicit freight directly from shippers, or act as a freight broker.

The specific authority to accept or sign rate confirmations must be established in the Dispatch Services Agreement.

Carrier representative

Name:

Title:

Signature:

Date:

Dispatcher representative

Name:

Signature:

Date:

Dispatch Services AgreementSummit Line Dispatch LLC · Utah

Independent Dispatch Services Agreement

Draft for Legal Review — Not Ready for Execution. The contract should be reviewed by a transportation attorney before anyone signs it.

Parties

Dispatcher: Summit Line Dispatch LLC, a Utah limited liability company, following formation.

Carrier:

USDOT Number:

MC Number (if applicable):

Effective Date:

1. Appointment

Carrier appoints Dispatcher as its authorized dispatch agent for the limited purposes described in this Agreement.

Dispatcher shall act on behalf of Carrier, subject to Carrier’s control and instructions, and shall not independently allocate freight among carriers.

2. Services

Dispatcher may search for available loads, communicate with freight brokers, negotiate rates, coordinate approved shipments, and assist with transportation documentation.

Dispatcher shall not solicit shippers directly, accept shipments without an identified contracted carrier, or reassign loads to other carriers.

3. Carrier Approval

Carrier retains authority to accept or reject freight opportunities.

Dispatcher may bind Carrier to transportation commitments only where Carrier has expressly authorized such action in writing and only within those limits.

4. Compensation

Carrier shall pay Dispatcher a fee equal to 5% of gross linehaul freight revenue on loads arranged by Dispatcher and accepted by Carrier.

Separately itemized fuel surcharges and accessorial charges are excluded unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.

The parties shall specify when fees are earned, invoice frequency, payment deadlines, disputes, and any applicable late-payment terms before signing.

Dispatcher shall receive compensation directly from Carrier, not from freight brokers, shippers, or factoring companies.

5. Carrier Responsibilities

Carrier is solely responsible for maintaining required operating authority, insurance, driver qualifications, equipment, safety compliance, and transportation performance.

Carrier is responsible for communicating accurate driver availability, equipment specifications, and operating restrictions.

6. Dispatcher Responsibilities

Dispatcher shall communicate accurately, maintain reasonable business records, follow Carrier instructions, and promptly report material shipment issues.

Dispatcher does not guarantee freight availability, rates, revenue, or payment from brokers.

7. Confidentiality

Each party shall reasonably protect confidential business information received from the other party and use that information only for authorized business purposes.

8. Insurance and Liability

Insurance requirements, liability limitations, negligence, indemnification, and dispute procedures must be completed with qualified transportation counsel.

9. Termination

Either party may terminate the Agreement by providing [number] days’ written notice.

The parties shall establish procedures for loads already booked, outstanding invoices, and return of documents.

10. Governing Law

Applicable law, jurisdiction, and dispute-resolution provisions shall be determined with legal counsel.

11. Signatures

Carrier

Company:

Authorized Representative:

Signature:

Date:

Dispatcher

Summit Line Dispatch LLC

Authorized Representative:

Signature:

Date: