TRAILER SEALS i. The Consignor’s personnel or their designated agent will place and remove trailer seals on all truckload shipments. Seals are to remain intact until received at first Consignee location.
TRAILER SEALS. Carrier shall ensure that a trailer seal, as described in the bill of lading, is applied for each and every load to be transported for MTP under this Agreement prior to transporting the load, and that the serial number for each such seal has been entered on the applicable bill of lading. In the event that the seal has not been applied to each trailer door or if the number of each seal does not match the number entered on the applicable bill of lading, Carrier shall contact MTP for instructions as to disposition of the load or whether Carrier may transport the load to its contracted destination. Xxxxxxx acknowledges and agrees that loads may be rejected for any of the following reasons: (1) any seal serial number does not match the serial number indicated on the bill of lading; (2) any seal serial number is not entered on the bill of lading; (3) any seal is broken in-transit without prior notification and approval of MTP or by the driver upon arrival at the load destination, or (4) there is readily visible evidence that the integrity of the shipment has been compromised while in Xxxxxxx’s custody and care. Carrier shall have no liability for seals broken by lawful authorities, provided such broken seals are replaced by lawful authorities and Carrier has notified MTP promptly and has made appropriate effort to maintain the chain of custody of the load. Xxxxxxx has responsibility to maintain and document a clear chain of custody at all times. In the event of a seal breach and the Carrier provides clear chain of custody, MTP will work diligently to mitigate Carrier’s loss. Carrier acknowledges that any intentional violation of MTP’s transportation security requirements, including any misrepresentation of the related policies by Carrier or application and enforcement thereof will represent a default under this Agreement and will entitle Broker to not pay Carrier for its transportation services. Xxxxxxx further acknowledges that no freight charges will be payable for loads rejected where the Carrier is at fault. In the event that a load is rejected in part, Carrier freight charges will be paid in proportion to the amount of the load accepted.
