Terms of Service

3.1 Service Agreement

All freight transportation services are provided pursuant to individual load confirmations, rate agreements, or master service agreements between MaineMark Trucking LLC and the shipper or broker.

3.2 Rates and Payment

Rates are specified in individual load confirmations. Payment terms are net 30 days unless otherwise agreed in writing. Late payments may be subject to interest charges at the rate of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less.

3.3 Cargo Liability and Insurance

We maintain cargo insurance as required by federal regulations. Our liability for cargo loss or damage is governed by the Carmack Amendment (49 U.S.C. § 14706) and applicable federal motor carrier regulations. Claims must be filed in accordance with 49 CFR Part 370.

3.4 Limitations on Liability

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, our liability for cargo loss or damage is limited to the actual value of the goods or $100,000 per occurrence, whichever is less. We are not liable for consequential, incidental, or punitive damages.

4.1 Independent Contractor Status

Drivers who contract with MaineMark Trucking LLC are independent contractors, not employees. The relationship is governed by individual Independent Contractor Lease Agreements.

4.2 Onboarding Process

Prospective contractors must complete our onboarding process, which includes:

• Submission of personal and business information
• Background and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks
• Verification of insurance and DOT compliance
• Completion of required tax forms (W-9)
• Execution of Independent Contractor Agreement
• Integration with Stripe for direct deposit payments

4.3 Payment Terms

Contractor compensation is specified in the Independent Contractor Agreement and settlement statements. Payments are typically made weekly via ACH transfer to the contractor's designated bank account.

4.4 Tax Obligations

Contractors are responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes. MaineMark Trucking LLC will issue IRS Form 1099-NEC for all contractors who earn $600 or more in a calendar year.

5.1 Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use our website for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Collect or harvest information from our website without permission

5.2 User Accounts

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

5.3 Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of MaineMark Trucking LLC or its licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content without our written permission.

7.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina and applicable federal law, without regard to conflict of law principles.

7.2 Arbitration

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted in Charlotte, North Carolina.

7.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes with us on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

8.1 Website Disclaimer

Our website and services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

8.2 Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with third-party services (Stripe, Google, etc.). We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or reliability of these third-party services.