Terms of Carriage

Legal Name: Future Link Logistics (2229276 Ontario Inc.)

MC Number: 1479922

Operating Authority: Canada & United States

Address: 8040 Ninth Line, Norval, ON, L0P 1K0

Last Updated: March 2026

These Terms of Carriage govern all shipments handled by Future Link Logistics. By tendering freight for transport, the Shipper, Customer, and/or Consignee agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. These terms apply to all transportation services provided by Carrier, including any services subcontracted to third-party carriers, and constitute the complete agreement between the parties regardless of any conflicting terms in shipping documents, purchase orders, or other agreements.

1. Agreement to Terms

All services provided by Future Link Logistics ("Carrier") are subject to these Terms of Carriage and the Accessorial Charges Policy available at www.futurelg.com.

By tendering freight, the Shipper and/or Customer agrees to be bound by these terms.

Electronic Acceptance Clause

Acceptance of services via rate confirmation, email, dispatch assignment, website submission, electronic data interchange (EDI), or any other electronic communication constitutes full and complete agreement to these Terms of Carriage and Accessorial Charges Policy. The absence of a physical signature shall not affect the validity or enforceability of this agreement.

2. Definitions

  • Carrier: Future Link Logistics
  • Shipper: Party tendering freight
  • Consignee: Party receiving freight
  • Customer: Entity responsible for payment
  • Shipment: Goods transported under a Bill of Lading (BOL)

3. Scope of Services

Carrier provides transportation and logistics services including but not limited to:


Full Truckload (FTL)

Less-Than-Truckload (LTL)

Refrigerated (Reefer)

Dry Van

Flatbed

Intermodal / Drayage

Cross-border freight between Canada and the United States

Subcontracting Clause

Carrier expressly reserves the right to subcontract, broker, or otherwise engage qualified third-party carriers to perform any shipment. In all cases, Carrier shall remain the contracting party and primary point of contact. Any subcontractor engaged by Carrier shall be deemed an independent contractor, and Carrier shall not be liable for the acts or omissions of such subcontractors beyond Carrier's obligations under these Terms of Carriage.

4. Shipper Responsibilities

The Shipper agrees to:

  • Provide accurate and complete shipment details, including accurate descriptions of goods, weight, dimensions, and hazardous materials status
  • Properly package, label, and secure freight in accordance with applicable regulations and industry standards
  • Declare correct weight, dimensions, and commodity classification
  • Provide all required documentation (including accurate customs paperwork, commercial invoices, and certificates of origin)
  • Ensure freight is safe, properly sealed where applicable, and legal to transport
  • Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and import/export requirements

Shipper shall be fully liable and indemnify Carrier for all damages, losses, delays, fines, penalties, or costs arising from inaccurate, incomplete, or fraudulent information, documentation, or representation.

5. Carrier Responsibilities

Carrier agrees to:

  • Transport freight with reasonable dispatch
  • Maintain required operating authorities and insurance
  • Handle freight in accordance with standard industry practices

Carrier does not guarantee delivery times.

6. Rates and Charges

All charges are based on agreed rates and may include additional charges outlined in the Accessorial Charges Policy.

Charges may include but are not limited to:

Fuel surcharges
Detention
Layover
Re-delivery
Lumper fees
Border delays

7. Accessorial Charges

All accessorial charges are governed by the Future Link Logistics Accessorial Charges Policy, available at www.futurelg.com.

Accessorial Enforcement Clause

Shipper and Customer acknowledge and agree that all detention, layover, delay, redelivery, and additional service charges are governed by Carrier's Accessorial Charges Policy. These charges are fully enforceable and non-negotiable, and shall be paid in full regardless of any dispute, claim, or alleged deficiency in service. Failure to pay accessorial charges may result in suspension of services, freight hold, or legal action.

8. Payment Terms

Freight Charges Earned Clause

Freight charges are earned in full upon Carrier's acceptance of the shipment and are non-refundable regardless of delivery outcome, delay, damage, loss, claim, or any other circumstance. Acceptance of the Bill of Lading by Carrier constitutes completion of Carrier's obligations under these terms with respect to chargeability.

  • Payment is due within 15 days unless otherwise agreed in writing
  • Late payments are subject to 2% monthly interest (24% annually), compounded
  • Carrier reserves the right to withhold delivery or future services for unpaid invoices
  • Customer is responsible for all collection, legal, and recovery costs, including reasonable attorney fees

No Set-Off Clause

Customer shall not withhold, deduct, set off, or offset any payments owed to Carrier for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to any claims, counterclaims, disputes, alleged damages, shortages, delays, or any other asserted deficiency. All undisputed charges must be paid in full when due. Any disputed amounts must be paid when due, with the dispute resolved through the claims process or legal proceedings.

9. Cargo Liability

Carrier's liability for loss, damage, or shortage is strictly limited to the lesser of:

$2.00 per pound

Per pound of goods damaged or lost

$100,000 per shipment

Maximum aggregate liability per shipment

IN NO EVENT SHALL CARRIER BE LIABLE FOR indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to loss of revenue, loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use, loss of contracts, cost of capital, cost of substitute goods or services, or any other economic loss, regardless of whether such damages were foreseeable or whether Carrier was advised of the possibility of such damages.

Seal and Security Clause

Shipper is solely responsible for ensuring all shipments are properly sealed with intact, numbered security seals where applicable. Carrier shall not be liable for any shortages, contamination, pilferage, or claims where seals are missing, broken, tampered with, improperly applied, or removed prior to or during transit, unless proven to be caused solely by Carrier's gross negligence or willful misconduct. Shipper assumes all risk of loss for unsealed shipments or shipments with compromised seals. Carrier's records regarding seal integrity shall be conclusive evidence in any dispute.

Carrier is expressly not liable for:

  • Delay, whether or not foreseeable
  • Loss of market, loss of use, or loss of profits
  • Consequential, indirect, incidental, or special damages
  • Acts of God, weather events, natural disasters, or force majeure
  • Improper, inadequate, or insufficient packaging or loading by Shipper
  • Inherent vice, nature, or defect of goods
  • Shortages where seals are missing, tampered, or broken
  • Government seizures, inspections, or regulatory actions
  • Insurrection, riot, war, terrorism, or criminal acts of third parties

10. Temperature-Controlled Freight (Reefer)

  • Shipper must provide temperature requirements in writing prior to dispatch

Carrier is not responsible for:

  • Improper loading or packaging
  • Product defects or inherent nature of goods

Carrier may rely on reefer unit temperature logs as evidence.

11. Claims Process

MANDATORY: All claims must be submitted in writing within 7 days of delivery. Failure to provide written notice within this time period shall constitute a complete waiver of any and all claims.

Claims must include:

  • Original Bill of Lading (BOL) or proof of tender
  • Proof of Delivery (POD) with any noted exceptions
  • Commercial invoice and/or purchase order documentation
  • Photographic evidence of damage or shortage
  • Detailed claim amount with itemized calculation

FAILURE TO STRICTLY COMPLY WITH ALL CLAIM REQUIREMENTS WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC CLAIM DENIAL. Submission of a claim does not constitute acceptance of liability by Carrier. Carrier reserves the right to inspect goods, equipment, and documentation before any claim is considered.

Timely payment of invoices is not contingent upon claim resolution. Customer must pay all undisputed invoices when due while pursuing any claims through proper channels.

12. Delay and Service Failure

Carrier is not liable for delays caused by:

  • Weather conditions
  • Traffic or road closures
  • Mechanical breakdowns
  • Border or customs delays
  • Government inspections

Delivery times are estimates only.

13. Customs and Cross-Border Compliance

Shipper is responsible for accurate and complete customs documentation.

Carrier is not liable for delays or penalties caused by:

  • CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency)
  • CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)
  • USDA or other regulatory agencies

All duties, taxes, fines, and penalties are the responsibility of the Shipper.

8. Payment Terms

8.1 Invoices & Payment

  • Net 30 days for approved customers
  • Credit card payments subject to processing fee
  • ACH/wire transfers accepted
  • COD available for qualifying accounts

8.2 Late Payments

  • 1.5% monthly interest on overdue balances, compounded monthly
  • Collection costs, attorney fees, and court costs added
  • Service suspension or freight hold
  • Credit hold on accounts
  • Demand for payment before release of freight

9. Additional Charges & Fees

The following charges may apply in addition to base freight rates:

Fuel Surcharge

Varies by market

Residential Delivery

$200-500

Inside Delivery

$200-500

Liftgate Service

$50-125

Detention/waiting

$75/hour
​Layovers at $500

Reconsignment

$150+

Limited Access

$50-250

Storage Fees

$25/Pallet/Day
​$400 /FTL Reefer /Day
​$300 / FTL Dry /Day

10. Cancellation & Changes

Orders may be cancelled or modified subject to the following conditions:

  • Standard Shipments: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before scheduled pickup
  • Expedited Shipments: Free cancellation up to 12 hours before pickup
  • Specialized Equipment: Cancellation fee of 50% if cancelled within 48 hours
  • Warehousing: 30 days written notice required for termination

14. Refusal of Service and Freight Disposal

Carrier reserves the right to:

  • Refuse unsafe or improperly prepared freight
  • Hold freight for unpaid charges
  • Dispose of or return abandoned freight at Shipper's expense

15. Insurance

Carrier maintains standard cargo and liability insurance as required by law. Additional insurance coverage must be requested by the Shipper in writing and may incur additional charges.

16. Indemnification

Shipper and Customer, jointly and severally, agree to indemnify, defend, and hold Carrier, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and subcontractors harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorney fees), fines, penalties, and judgments, arising from:

  • Improper, inadequate, or defective packaging, marking, or labeling
  • Inaccurate, incomplete, false, or misleading shipment information, including weight, dimensions, commodity description, and value
  • Violation of any applicable laws, regulations, or import/export requirements
  • Hazardous materials not properly declared or handled
  • Unauthorized or illegal goods
  • Failure to provide accurate or complete documentation
  • Personal injury or property damage caused by Shipper's goods or equipment

Indemnification obligations shall survive termination of services and shall apply regardless of whether Carrier was negligent or otherwise at fault.

17. Force Majeure

Carrier shall not be liable for failure or delay in performance due to events beyond its control, including but not limited to:

Natural disasters
Weather conditions
War, strikes, or civil unrest
Government actions
Border closures or inspections

18. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada.

19. Entire Agreement and Severability

These Terms of Carriage, along with the Accessorial Charges Policy, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior agreements, representations, warranties, and understandings, whether written or oral. These terms shall prevail over any conflicting or inconsistent terms contained in any Bill of Lading, shipping document, purchase order, or other agreement, whether such terms are presented before, during, or after the provision of services.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, invalid, or void, such provision shall be severed from this agreement, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Waiver: Failure by Carrier to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of Carrier's right to enforce such provision or any other provision in the future.

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