Common use of Operating Responsibilities Clause in Contracts

Operating Responsibilities. Broker will perform the Services as an independent contractor and neither its employees nor agents will be deemed to be those of Shipper. Broker will be responsible for arranging the procurement of vehicles to be used to provide the pick-up, transport and delivery services. No authority has been conferred upon Broker or Selected Carrier by Shipper to hire any persons on behalf of Shipper and Broker or Selected Carrier will assume full responsibility for selecting, engaging and discharging their respective employees, agents, servants or helpers and for otherwise directing and controlling their services. Broker will assume full responsibility for complying with all applicable laws and regulations for the benefit of its employees and under no circumstances will Shipper be liable for the debts or obligations of Broker for the wages, salaries, or benefits of Broker’s employees. Broker will notify Shipper promptly by telephone of any accident, spill, theft or other occurrence that impairs the safety of or delays the delivery of Shipper’s products.

Operating Responsibilities. Broker will perform the Services as an independent contractor and neither its employees nor agents will be deemed to be those of Shipper. Broker will be responsible for arranging the procurement of vehicles to be used to provide the pick-up, transport transport, and delivery services. No authority has been conferred upon Broker or Selected Carrier by Shipper to hire any persons on behalf of Shipper and Broker or Selected Carrier will assume full responsibility for selecting, engaging and discharging their respective employees, agents, servants or helpers and for otherwise directing and controlling their services. Broker will assume full responsibility for complying with all applicable laws and regulations for the benefit of its employees and under no circumstances will Shipper be liable for the debts or obligations of Broker for the wages, salaries, or benefits of Broker’s employees. Broker will notify Shipper promptly by telephone of any accident, spill, theft theft, or other occurrence that impairs the safety of or delays the delivery of Shipper’s products.