01/11/2026
When working under another business mc authority
🔑 AUTHORITY & OPERATIONS (MOST IMPORTANT)
1. Will I be required to use your in-house dispatching?
• If yes:
• Is it mandatory or optional?
• What is the dispatch fee or percentage?
• Can I use my own dispatcher at any time?
2. Can I book my own loads independently?
• Can I work directly with brokers or shippers?
• Are there any restricted load boards?
3. Can I haul for companies like Lowe’s, Amazon, FedEx, Home Depot, etc., using THEIR MS/MC?
• If no, why?
• Are there exclusivity clauses?
4. Are there specific customers or lanes I am prohibited from running?
5. Can I lease onto multiple authorities at the same time?
• If not, what’s the penalty?
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💰 PAY STRUCTURE & SPLITS
6. What is the revenue split?
• Example: 70/30, 80/20, flat weekly fee, etc.
7. Is the split before or after expenses?
• Fuel
• Insurance
• Dispatch
• Maintenance
• Escrow
8. How often do I get paid?
• Weekly, bi-weekly?
• Net-7, Net-14, Net-30?
9. Are advances available for fuel or emergencies?
• What are the terms?
10. Is there a minimum weekly revenue requirement?
• What happens if it’s not met?
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🧾 CONTRACT & LEGAL QUESTIONS
11. Is there a written lease agreement?
• Can I review it BEFORE signing?
12. What is the contract length?
• Month-to-month or fixed term?
13. What is the termination policy?
• Notice period?
• Penalties?
• Escrow forfeiture?
14. Is there a non-compete clause?
• How long does it last?
• Does it apply after termination?
15. Who is legally responsible in case of a claim or accident?
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🛡️ INSURANCE & LIABILITY
16. What insurance is included under your authority?
• Auto liability
• Cargo
• Physical damage
17. Do I need additional insurance of my own?
18. What are the deductibles?
• Who pays them?
19. Does insurance cover driver errors, theft, or cargo damage?
20. Who handles claims and safety reporting?
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🚛 EQUIPMENT & COMPLIANCE
21. Are there vehicle age or spec requirements?
• Liftgate?
• Pallet jack?
• E-track?
22. Who handles DOT compliance, drug testing, and safety audits?
23. Do you require ELD or GPS tracking?
• Is there a fee?
24. Are there mileage caps or operational limits?
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🧍 DRIVER & BUSINESS CONTROL
25. Can I hire my own driver under your authority?
• What qualifications are required?
26. Who pays the driver?
• Me or the carrier?
27. Can I brand my truck with my company name?
28. Do you provide fuel cards or discounts?
• Is it mandatory to use?
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📊 ACCOUNTING & TRANSPARENCY
29. Will I receive load confirmations and rate cons?
30. Do I get weekly settlement statements?
• Itemized breakdown?
31. Can I audit settlements if there’s a dispute?
32. Are there hidden fees?
• Admin
• Compliance
• Technology
• Trailer rental