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PKT LOGISTICS LLC


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ABOUT US


PKT LOGISTICS LLC

Is a non-asset based third party logistics company, helping businesses prosper
in a high demand industry. 

Our goal is striving to become the best resource for all our customers. We
handle the movement of freight utilizing our network of top quality carries
nationwide, so our customers can focus on running their business.  



LOGISTIC SERVICES PROVIDED

PKT Logistics LLC specializes in moving refrigerated and dry freight. From
produce to frozen, canned food and household supplies in a variety of lanes
nationwide. Shippers looking for a personalized rate quote or top quality
carriers looking to get set up, please contact us for more information. 


FULL TRUCK LOADS



REFRIGERATED LOADS



PRODUCE



LTL



EXPEDITED



FROZEN FOODS



MULTI PICK & DROP



DRY LOADS



GROCERIES


PKT Logistics LLC Terms and Conditions 

 

 Brokerage Terms and Conditions

 

 1. APPLICABILITY. Unless expressly superseded by a written contract signed by
    an officer of PKT Logistics, LLC (“BROKER”) and the party requesting
    services by BROKER including, but not limited to, any shipper, consignor,
    consignee, broker, forwarder, or any other entity claiming an interest in
    goods for which BROKER arranges transportation (“CUSTOMER”) these Terms and
    Conditions, as amended from time to time by BROKER in its sole discretion,
    shall govern property brokerage service (which, for purposes hereof, shall
    mean the arrangement of motor carrier transportation to be performed by
    third party Servicing Motor Carriers as defined below) provided by BROKER
    (“Services”), including services provided pursuant to a load confirmation. 
    Any terms and conditions on document exchanged between the parties other
    than these Terms and Conditions, as revised from time to time, shall not
    apply to any Services and shall not be binding on or applicable to BROKER. 
    CUSTOMER understands and agrees that BROKER functions as an independent
    entity, and not as a carrier, in selling, negotiating, and arranging for
    transportation for compensation, and that the actual transportation of
    shipments tendered to BROKER shall be performed by third-party motor
    carriers (“Servicing Motor Carriers”).  BROKER and CUSTOMER represent and
    warrant that their relationship is that of independent contractors and that
    the respective employees are under their respective exclusive management and
    control.  Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed to require
    BROKER to provide Services upon request of CUSTOMER and BROKER reserves the
    right to accept or decline, in its sole discretion, any particular request
    for Services.

 2. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. BROKER represents and warrants that it is duly and
    legally qualified to operate as a property broker and to provide the
    Services contemplated herein.  BROKER agrees to comply with all applicable
    federal, state and local laws regarding the provision of such brokerage
    Services.  CUSTOMER warrants and represents that it is authorized to tender
    the cargo in question to BROKER and that all descriptions of the cargo are
    complete, accurate, and include all information required by applicable law,
    rules or regulation.  Without in any way limiting the foregoing, if CUSTOMER
    tenders for transportation cargo designated as hazardous materials or
    dangerous goods, CUSTOMER shall be solely responsible for complying with any
    and all applicable laws, rules, regulations, or conventions with respect to
    classifying, tendering, packaging and labeling such cargo and must provide
    notice of any such cargo at the time a request for Services is first
    initiated by CUSTOMER to BROKER.  When requesting service with respect to
    any shipment containing food that is subject to regulations of the Food and
    Drug Administration (“FDA”) (hereinafter, “Food”), CUSTOMER shall be solely
    responsible for identifying handling obligations necessary for the safe and
    sanitary handling of food and, at the time of the initial request for
    services with respect to the individual shipment, will provide written
    notice (each a “Food Handling Notice”) to BROKER that the consignment
    contains Food which Food Handling Notice must also include any special
    instructions or handling requirements to be imposed on the Servicing Motor
    Carrier.  Any such Food Handling Notice shall specifically identify the
    consignment to which it relates and in no event shall any Food Handling
    Notice apply to more than one shipment regardless of whether BROKER confirms
    receipt of a Food Handling Notice purporting to apply to multiple
    conveyances.   In no event will BROKER have any obligation to provide any
    instructions to the Servicing Motor Carrier with respect to cargo other than
    those expressly noted by the CUSTOMER on a load confirmation provided by
    BROKER to CUSTOMER and BROKER has no obligation to comply with or pass on to
    the Servicing Motor Carrier any handling instructions received after the
    initial request for service.    If CUSTOMER does not provide a Food Handling
    Notice, CUSTOMER warrants and represents that the cargo is appropriately
    packaged to ensure safe and sanitary transportation without the need for any
    specialized handling by the Servicing Motor Carrier.  CUSTOMER acknowledge
    and agrees that BROKER’s sole obligation with respect to food handling and
    food safety is to pass through to the Servicing Motor Carrier instructions
    contained in a Food Handling Notice.

 3. PAYMENT AND CHARGES. BROKER will charge and CUSTOMER will pay the rates and
    charges set forth in a load confirmation or as otherwise agreed for services
    provided by BROKER without offset.  CUSTOMER agrees to pay BROKER without
    offset and within fifteen (15) days of receiving the invoice, with interest
    accruing monthly at a rate of one percent (1%) per month on any unpaid
    balance.  CUSTOMER shall also be liable for any expenses, including attorney
    fees, BROKER incurs in collecting its rates and charges.  If any information
    provided by CUSTOMER is inaccurate or incomplete, CUSTOMER acknowledges and
    agrees that agreed upon rates may, in BROKER’s sole discretion, be revised
    to reflect the goods actually tendered. CUSTOMER shall also be responsible
    for any additional accessorial charges imposed by the Servicing Motor
    Carrier which were not anticipated by BROKER at the time BROKER arranged for
    services with Servicing Motor Carrier or which were not otherwise included
    in the rate set forth in the load confirmation.  In no event will BROKER
    have any responsibility for, and CUSTOMER will defend, indemnify, and hold
    BROKER harmless from, and will pay and reimburse, any charges imposed by
    third parties with respect to use of equipment in which cargo tendered by,
    to or on behalf of CUSTOMER is or has been laden, or for charges assessed
    with respect to storage or handling of any such equipment, including, but
    not limited to, charges assessed by steamship lines, rail carriers, rail
    terminal operators, marine terminal operators or port authorities.  Without
    limiting the generality of the foregoing, BROKER shall have no liability for
    any such charges arising from or related to port congestion, lack of
    equipment availability, labor shortages, or other situations impacting port
    or intermodal transportation operations.  BROKER shall have a possessory
    lien on all cargo, and any proceeds therefrom, in its, or in its Servicing
    Motor Carrier’s, dominion or control for the payment of any and all amounts
    due and owing from CUSTOMER or with respect to services rendered at the
    request, or for the benefit of, CUSTOMER.  In addition, to the extent not
    prohibited by applicable law, BROKER will have a general lien on any cargo
    under its, or its Servicing Motor Carrier’s, dominion or control, and any
    proceeds thereof, for any and all amounts due and owing from CUSTOMER or
    with respect to services rendered at the request, or for the benefit of,
    CUSTOMER, regardless of whether those amounts relate to cargo or proceeds
    against which the general lien is enforced.

 4. INDEMNIFICATION, WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. In no event shall
    either Party be responsible for any special or consequential damages
    regardless of whether the party to be charged had notice of the possibility
    of such damages.  THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF BROKER WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIMS
    OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO SERVICES PROVIDED PURSUANT TO THESE
    TERMS AND CONDITIONS WILL BE FOR THE AMOUNT CHARGED BY BROKER WITH RESPECT
    TO THE SERVICES SPECIFICALLY GIVING RISE TO SUCH CLAIMS OR DAMAGES. 
    CUSTOMER SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS BROKER FROM AND AGAINST,
    AND SHALL PAY AND REIMBURSE BROKER FOR, ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DAMAGES,
    LIABILITIES, FINES, JUDGMENTS, PENALTIES AND AMOUNTS (INCLUDING REASONABLE
    ATTORNEY FEES) ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO: (i) BREACH BY CUSTOMER OF THESE
    TERMS AND CONDITIONS; (ii) THE NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER WRONGFUL CONDUCT OF
    CUSTOMER, ITS AGENTS, CONTRACTORS OR EMPLOYEES; (iii) VIOLATION BY CUSTOMER,
    ITS AGENTS, CONTRACTORS OR EMPLOYEES OF ANY APPLICABLE LAWS, RULE OR
    REGULATION; OR (iv) CUSTOMER’S FAILURE TO PROVIDE, OR BROKER’S OR THE
    SERVICING MOTOR CARRIER’S COMPLIANCE WITH OR RELIANCE ON, INSTRUCTIONS,
    DIRECTIONS, OR REQUEST OF CUSTOMER.  THE FOREGOING NOTWITHSTANDING,
    CUSTOMER’S OBLIGATION TO HOLD HARMLESS, DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, PAY AND REIMBURSE
    SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE EXTENT ANY CLAIM IS CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OR
    INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF BROKER  THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS
    AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
    INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
    PURPOSE.  BROKER IS NOT LIABLE FOR THE CONSEQUENCES OF IDENTIFY THEFT OR
    FRAUDULENT CONDUCT OF THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING UTILIZING THE SERVICES OF
    ENTITIES REPRESENTING THEMSELVES TO BE SERVICING MOTOR CARRIERS OR
    REPRESENTATIVES THEREOF.

 5. SERVICING MOTOR CARRIERS. BROKER’s sole responsibility with respect to
    selection and retention of Servicing Motor carriers is to make reasonable
    efforts to place CUSTOMER’s loads with responsible Servicing Motor Carriers:
    (i) authorized to perform the services required by CUSTOMER; (ii) which such
    carriers do not hold an “unsatisfactory” or unfit safety rating from the
    U.S. Department of Transportation; and (iii) that possess all insurance
    coverages required by applicable law.  BROKER makes no express or implied
    warranties or guarantees concerning delivery time or the locating of a
    Servicing Motor Carrier to provide the transportation services requested by
    CUSTOMER.

 6. BROKER INSURANCE. BROKER shall comply with all insurance and bonding
    requirements imposed upon it by law, including its obligation to maintain a
    surety bond or trust fund agreement.

 7. CARGO LOSS, DAMAGE, OR SHORTAGE. CUSTOMER acknowledges that Servicing Motor
    Carriers may limit their liability for cargo loss, damage or delay.  It will
    be CUSTOMER’s responsibility to insure product in-transit and CUSTOMER
    acknowledges that if CUSTOMER wishes to declare excess value higher than the
    Servicing Motor Carrier’s limitation, BROKER will have no responsibility to
    do so and it will be CUSTOMER’s responsibility to do so directly with the
    Servicing Motor Carrier.  BROKER may facilitate claims filing and processing
    with the Servicing Motor Carrier if CUSTOMER submits to BROKER, within three
    (3) months of the date of delivery, a written claim, fully supported by all
    relevant documentation, including but not limited to the signed delivery
    receipt, listing the nature and cause of the claim for cargo damage.  BROKER
    may, in its sole discretion and without liability to CUSTOMER, discontinue
    pursuit of claims with the Servicing Motor Carrier if such claim is not
    resolved within sixty (60) days of receipt by BROKER or if CUSTOMER, in
    BROKER’s sole discretion, fails to cooperate with BROKER in filing of claims
    with the Servicing Motor Carrier.    CUSTOMER acknowledges and agrees that
    failure or alleged failure by the Servicing Motor Carrier to comply with
    shipment handling instructions, or a broken, missing or unreadable trailer
    seal, shall not result in any presumption that food  has been adulterated,
    contaminated, or otherwise rendered unfit for its intended purpose, nor
    otherwise be grounds for rejection of a shipment or filing of a claim for
    cargo loss and damage without proof of actual loss or damage. BROKER shall
    have no liability for cargo loss, damage, or shortage except to the extent
    such claims are caused by BROKER’s negligent acts or omissions, in which
    case, BROKER’s liability shall be limited to the charges assessed by BROKER
    and paid by CUSTOMER with respect to the goods at issue.  CUSTOMER is
    responsible for filing a claim with BROKER alleging BROKER’s liability for
    cargo loss and damage within three (3) months of the date of delivery of the
    cargo in question (or, if none, within three (3)  months of the date cargo
    should have been delivered).  Failure to do so will result in an absolute
    bar to any such claim and will relieve BROKER of any and all liability with
    respect thereto.  In no event will BROKER have any liability arising from or
    related to the Servicing Motor Carrier’s refusal to accept full value
    liability or the Servicing Motor Carrier otherwise limiting its liability
    for cargo loss and damage.  BROKER shall be under no obligation to arrange,
    and Servicing Motor Carrier shall be under no obligation to provide, service
    in accordance with any set pick-up or delivery schedule; BROKER’s sole
    obligation is to ensure Servicing Motor Carriers provide services with
    reasonable dispatch.   Any lawsuit arising from such claim must be commenced
    within eighteen (18) months of denial of all or any part of such claim. 
    CUSTOMER acknowledges and agrees that the sole liability of BROKER with
    respect to loss, damage or delay to cargo shall be as set forth in this
    provision and CUSTOMER warrants and represents that if it is not the owner
    of such cargo, CUSTOMER holds authority from such owner to bind the owner to
    the provisions of these Terms and Conditions.

 8. RAIL TRANSPORTATION. Notwithstanding anything in these Terms and Conditions
    to the contrary, in the event, whether upon request of CUSTOMER or in
    BROKER’s discretion, any portion of the underlying transportation is
    performed by a rail carrier (“Rail Carrier”), CUSTOMER acknowledges and
    agrees that the Rail Carrier services, including, but not limited to,
    charges, liability (including limitations) for loss or damage to cargo, and
    terms and conditions of services are governed by tariffs, circulars or
    similar documents maintained by the Rail Carrier or other third party
    logistics provider arranging such Rail Carrier services (the “Rail
    Conditions”).  CUSTOMER acknowledges and agrees that CUSTOMER, and not
    BROKER, shall be deemed as a shipper or beneficial cargo owner for purposes
    of application of the Rail Conditions.  As between CUSTOMER and BROKER,
    CUSTOMER shall be solely responsible for: (a) proper packing of any and all
    shipments; (b) blocking and bracing all such cargo in accordance with the
    Rail Conditions, as well as in accordance with industry standards
    (including, but not limited to, those imposed by the American Association of
    Railroads via Circular 43, Rules Governing the Loading, Blocking and Bracing
    of Freight in Closed Trailers and Containers for TOFC/COFC Service); and (c)
    compliance with any and all obligations or charges imposed by the Rail
    Carrier with respect to tender of cargo for rail and/or intermodal
    transportation, including but not limited to any and all charges for
    accessorial services imposed by Rail Carriers whether or not included in the
    initial rates agreed upon by the parties.

 

 9. SHIPPING DOCUMENTS. Shipments tendered hereunder may be evidenced by a bill
    of lading or similar transportation document.  In no event will BROKER being
    shown as the “carrier” on any such document change BROKER’s status as a
    property broker.  Upon request of CUSTOMER, BROKER shall request that
    Servicing Motor Carriers obtain a delivery receipt from the consignee,
    showing the products delivered, the condition of the shipment and the date
    and time of such delivery.  CUSTOMER waives access to BROKER’s records
    pursuant to 49 C.F.R. Part 371.

 10. NOTIFICATION OF ACCIDENTS OR DELAYS. BROKER agrees to notify CUSTOMER of
     any accident or other event of which BROKER is apprised and which prevents
     the motor carrier from making a timely or safe delivery.

 11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. These Terms and Conditions shall be deemed to have been
     drawn in accordance with the statutes and laws of the state of Illinois and
     in the event of any disagreement or dispute regarding services subject to
     these Terms and Conditions, to the extent not otherwise governed by federal
     law, the laws of Illinois shall apply and suit must be brought in Illinois
     as each party specifically submits to the exclusive personal jurisdiction
     of such courts for disputes between them or otherwise involving BROKER’s
     services.

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PKT LOGISTICS LLC

IS DEDICATED TO BEING THE SOLUTION FOR SHIPPERS AND CARRIERS LOGISTICAL NEEDS
NOW AND IN THE FUTURE.


CONTACT US TODAY

Email: info@pktlogisticsllc.com

Phone: (630)-796-4413

Fax: 1(815)-327-3769 

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