PRINCIPAL PURPOSE(S): Used to establish Government time in service requirements in order for the employee (including appointees and student trainees) to be eligible for travel and transportation expenses when transferred to positions outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).
The Postal Service tracks the fuel used by its contractors to move the mail. This contract transportation includes highway contract routes and employee-owned vehicles used on rural routes, as well as air, rail and ship transport.
Firm transportation service is offered to customers under schedules or contracts which anticipate no interruption under almost all operating conditions. Firm services for pipeline companies are generally provided under filed rate tariffs approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”).
You can work with freight brokers, who act as intermediaries and negotiate on behalf of both carriers and shippers. Or you can pursue government contracts which may also include emergency freight. However, the two most common types of trucking contracts are dedicated contracts and rate confirmation contracts.
A transport services agreement (TSA) is an arrangement between two parties to provide transportation-related services. It defines the responsibilities of each party and can be used to set out commercial terms, liabilities, performance standards, and penalties for non-performance.
Transportation Marketing: 6 Ideas to Help You Grow Your Business Add common search terms. Claim your listings. Your email marketing. Ask for referrals and reviews. Create a newsletter. Social media strategies. Start or polish up your Facebook Business page. Invest in Facebook ads.
How To Get Freight Contracts And Loads For Owner Operators in 6 Steps 6 Ways for You to Get Loads and Freight Contracts as an Owner Operator. Load Boards. Freight Brokers. Work Directly With Shippers. Use a Dispatcher. Lease With a Company as an Owner Operator. Register as a Government Contractor.
Here's how to get contracts for your trucking business. Use load boards. Load boards are a great way to find available contracts. Build a relationship with freight brokers. Hire a dispatcher. Partner with government transport contractors. Prospect and contact local shippers. Join industry groups and associations.