Cartage Agreement
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Cartage Agreement
This Cartage Agreement is a comprehensive precedent governing the relationship between a principal and a transport contractor. It defines the terms of service, compliance requirements, and responsibilities for the transport of goods under Australian road transport and safety laws.
What This Agreement Covers
• Provision of cartage services and independent contractor relationship
• Compliance with workplace health, safety, and Chain of Responsibility laws
• Driver fatigue management, vehicle mass, and load securing obligations
• Equipment standards, maintenance, and insurance requirements
• Contractor employee responsibilities and training requirements
• Incident reporting and audit rights for compliance verification
• Indemnity and limitation of liability clauses
• Invoicing, payment terms, and tax compliance including GST
• Termination, subcontracting, and records maintenance provisions
Why Use This Template?
• Ensures compliance with road transport legislation and safety standards
• Defines contractor obligations under the Chain of Responsibility framework
• Protects both principal and contractor with clear risk and liability allocation
• Includes insurance, audit, and termination protections
• Easy to customise, edit, and implement for transport businesses
Suitable For
This precedent is ideal for principals, logistics companies, and independent contractors entering into cartage service arrangements that require compliance with national transport laws and safety regulations.
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