EXHIBIT 10.16(b)
(DAIMLERCHRYSLER LOGO)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (CHRYSLER) WITH A
BUSINESS ADDRESS AT 000 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
XXXXXX XXXXX, XX 00000-0000, XXXXXX AGREES TO PURCHASE AND
Allied Systems MOTOR CARRIER
000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000 CONTRACT
(CARRIER) AGREES TO SELL AND DELIVER THE SERVICES ALZS1, AUHL, TPPP1
SPECIFIED HEREIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND Amendment #5
CONDITIONS ON THE FACE AND REVERSE SIDE HEREOF AND
ANY NUMBERED ATTACHMENTS HERETO.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
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COMMODITIES: MOTOR VEHICLES STCC: 37-11
EFFECTIVE DATE: 10-01-04 TERMINATION DATE: 9-30-05 PAYMENT TERMS: [XXXXXXX]
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This amendment extends the current contract for 1 year at the revised rates as
stated by percentage increases in the attachment. (See Attachment #1)
Other than the specific terms below, all terms of the previous contract will be
in effect.
NOTES:
1. This contract is designed to meet the distinct needs of DaimlerChrysler.
2. Xxxxxxx agrees to participate in the DaimlerChrysler MCM program and 2nd
Tier Minority sourcing program.
3. Xxxxxxx agrees to observe requirements stated in the DaimlerChrysler
Vehicle Shipping Manual.
4. Allied agrees that the proposed increase for Dodge City rates will cover
current plant models.
5. Rates will be effective beginning Oct. 1st 2004.
6. Transition & Inventory Turnover for Reisor, Jacksonville, Buffalo, Memphis,
Dixiana and the shuttle route of Brampton to Agincourt will be effective
November 24th unless DCX is agreeable to an interim pricing adjustment of
[XXX] to existing rates effective November 24th until transition is
completed provided that such transition occurs no later than January 8,
2005 unless otherwise mutually agreed.
7. The Releasing and Rail Loading rates will remain fixed from the previous
contract without an increase.
8. Allied will continue on the DCX fuel adjustment Program
9. [XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXX].
10. Contract Extension: A contract proposal for current business must be
provided to DCX no later than 6 months prior to the contract termination
date, failure by Allied to provide a full proposal covering existing
business 6 months prior contract expiration, will result in a contract
extension at current rates for a period of time equal to the delay in which
DCX experiences in receiving said proposal. DCX-Option.
11. In the event of conflict, the terms of this contract supercedes all
previous contracts.
12. Xxxxxxx is responsible to submit all freight charges with appropriate
backup to DCX within [XXX] days from the date of service. All overcharge
claims and balance dues must be submitted within [XXX] days from the date
of shipment. The burden of all claims is on the claimant.
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ALLIED SYSTEMS DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxx By: /s/ X.X. Xxxxx
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Xxxxx Xxxxx X.X. Xxxxx
Executive Vice President Sr. Manager, Vehicle Logistics
DATE:10/29/2004
ATTACHMENT 1: AGREED UPON PERCENTAGE INCREASES TO EXISTING RATES
RAMPS
US RAMPS RESOURCE RETAIN CANADIAN RAMPS RESOURCE RETAIN
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REISOR 19 X [XXX] ST. XXXX A2 [XXX]
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JACKSONVILLE 21 X [XXX] QUEBEC CITY C1 [XXX]
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XXXXXX 23 [XXX] MONTREAL D2 [XXX]
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WINSTON SALEM 25 [XXX] WINNIPEG E1 [XXX]
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TAMPA 26 [XXX] WINDSOR F1 [XXX]
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BUFFALO 28 X [XXX] AGINCOURT F5 X [XXX]
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ORLANDO 29 [XXX] REGINA H1 [XXX]
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MIAMI 44 [XXX] CALGARY J3 [XXX]
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MEMPHIS 51 X [XXX] VANCOUVER L1 [XXX]
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COTTAGE GROVE 55 [XXX] THUNDER BAY P1 [XXX]
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HAPEVILLE 56 [XXX] SASKATOON S1 [XXX]
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RIDGEFIELD 57 [XXX] EDMONTON W1 [XXX]
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WESTBORO 60 [XXX] [XXX]
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DIXIANA 97 X [XXX] [XXX]
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PORT XXXXX 99 [XXX] [XXX]
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US RAMPS 5 10 CANADIAN RAMPS 1 11
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DIRECT TRUCK ROUTES
US ROUTE PLANT RESOURCE RETAIN CANADIAN ROUTE PLANT RESOURCE RETAIN
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12 R [XXX] T1 C [XXX]
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12 S [XXX] T1 D [XXX]
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15 R [XXX] T1 N [XXX]
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15 S [XXX] T1 R [XXX]
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4A H [XXX] T1 S [XXX]
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4D H [XXX] T1 W [XXX]
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4G H [XXX] T5 C [XXX]
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4H H [XXX] T5 D [XXX]
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4L H [XXX] T5 N [XXX]
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4T H [XXX] T5 P [XXX]
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8C H [XXX] T5 R [XXX]
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8D H [XXX] T5 S [XXX]
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8E H [XXX] T5 W [XXX]
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8F H [XXX] T8 H [XXX]
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8G H [XXX] T9 H [XXX]
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8H H [XXX] [XXX]
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8J H [XXX] [XXX]
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8K H [XXX] [XXX]
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8L H [XXX] [XXX]
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9F H [XXX] [XXX]
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9J H [XXX] [XXX]
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US-DIRECT TRUCK 0 21 CAN-DIRECT TRUCK 0 15
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SHUTTLE ROUTES
US - SHUTTLE RESOURCE RETAIN CANADIAN - SHUTTLE RESOURCE RETAIN
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WTAP To Can. Dest. [XXX] BAP to Agincourt X [XXX]
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WTAP to New Boston [XXX] WAP to Can. Dest. [XXX]
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WTAP to Xxxxxxxxx [XXX] WAP to New Boston [XXX]
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WTAP to Melvindale [XXX] WAP to Xxxxxxxxx [XXX]
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F via SHAP to Can. Dest. [XXX] WAP to Melvindale [XXX]
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SHAP to Can. Dest. [XXX] [XXX]
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US-SHUTTLE 0 6 CANADIAN-SHUTTLE 1 4
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Attachment 1
CLAUSE #240 SELLER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO DAIMLERCHRYSLER ON A MONTHLY
BASIS AN ACCOUNTING OF MINORITY TIER II SUPPLIER PAYMENTS MADE.
SUBMISSION IS TO BE MADE VIA THE DIVERSITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT
WEBSITE xxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. THE
FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NEEDED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE SUBMISSION:
- SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION (S-ID)
- TIER II NAMES(S)
- TIER II PAYMENTS (DIRECT OR INDIRECT)
- MINORITY CERTIFICATION
- MINORITY COUNCIL
- ETHNIC ORIGIN
- REPORTING PERIOD
THE NATIONAL MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (NMSDC), OR
ANY OF ITS REGIONAL AFFILIATES, IS THE REQUIRED CERTIFYING
ORGANIZATION. ETHNIC ORIGIN OR CLASS CODES REFER TO THE TYPE OF
MINORITY OWNERSHIP AND/OR CONTROL (MINIMUM OF 51%). THE ETHNIC
ORIGIN OR CLASS CODES ARE IDENTIFIED AS:
- AFRICAN AMERICAN
- HISPANIC AMERICAN
- NATIVE AMERICAN
- ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN
- ASIAN-INDIAN AMERICAN
CONTACT YOUR BUYER OR DIVERSITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
MANAGER WITH QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT.
CLAUSE 237: SUPPLIER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AND/OR MAINTAIN A PLAN FOR
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION UPON AWARDING OF
BUSINESS. THE PLAN SHOULD DETAIL HOW SUPPLIER WILL MEET
DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S MINORITY SOURCING REQUIREMENTS AND INCLUDE, BUT
NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- MINORITY JOINT VENTURES
- SUBCONTRACTORS/SUB-SUPPLIERS
- CURRENT AND/OR PROJECTED MINORITY SOURCING ACTIVITY
- MINORITY SUPPLIER CLASS CODE/CLASSIFICATION
- PROJECTED ANNUAL VOLUME OF BUSINESS (AVOB)
- NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS OF MINORITY BUSINESS COORDINATOR
CONTACT YOUR BUYER OR DIVERSITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
MANAGER WITH QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT OR ACCESS
WEBSITE xxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.
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[XXXX] Represents material deleted per the Company's request for
Confidential Treatment and filed separately with the Securities
and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.