About this template
A professional freight dispatch agreement is essential for establishing clear terms between dispatchers and carriers. This template acts as a digital contract, outlining the commission structure, payment schedules, and termination notice periods. By using this form, dispatchers can ensure that all legal and operational expectations are documented before a load is ever booked.
Designed for efficiency, this template allows carriers to review terms and provide their formal consent from any device. Instead of managing messy paper contracts, you can collect all necessary carrier information, MC numbers, and signatures directly into your Google Drive. This helps you maintain an organized database of your active partnerships, ensuring your dispatching business remains compliant and professional at every step of the negotiation process.
Key features
- Capture carrier MC numbers and contact details instantly.
- Define clear commission rates and weekly payment terms.
- Standardize termination notice periods for better protection.
- Mobile-friendly design for on-the-go carrier onboarding.
- Centralize all signed agreements in a single Google Sheet.
Use cases
- New carrier onboarding and contract initiation.
- Updating existing service agreements for long-term partners.
- Formalizing dispatching commission structures for new loads.
What this form collects
- Agreement Effective Date (Date)Select the date this agreement officially begins.
- Carrier Company Name (Short answer)Enter the full legal name of the carrier company.
- Carrier MC Number (Short answer)Provide the Motor Carrier (MC) number for verification.
- Dispatcher MC Number (Short answer)Enter your company's MC number.
- Commission Rate (%) (Short answer)Specify the agreed-upon percentage rate per load.
- Weekly Payment Day (Multiple choice)Indicate the day of the week when payments are processed.
- Termination Notice Period (Short answer)Number of days required for written notice to terminate this agreement.
- Carrier Representative Name (Short answer)Full name of the individual authorized to sign on behalf of the carrier.
- Carrier Signature (Short answer)Please type your full name here to serve as your electronic signature for this agreement.
FAQ
How does this template help my dispatching business?
It standardizes your onboarding process, ensuring every carrier agrees to your specific terms and commission rates before you start booking loads for them.
Can I add my own legal terms to this form?
Yes. Once you copy the template to your Google Drive, you can edit any question or add a section to include your specific legal disclaimers or company policies.
Is this form legally binding?
While this form collects the necessary information and intent, we recommend having your final agreement reviewed by a legal professional to ensure it meets local requirements.
How do I track signed agreements?
All responses are automatically saved to a Google Sheet linked to your form, providing you with a searchable, timestamped database of all your carrier contracts.
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