Carrier Packet. Dear Prospective Carrier,

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1 Carrier Packet Dear Prospective Carrier, Thank you for your interest in working with us. Our mission is to be more than a broker to the carriers with which we work. We strive to build long-lasting relationships that produce mutually-beneficial results. Please take a moment to fill out the materials in this packet and return them to us, so we can get started. Please note the following instructions: Completely fill out our Motor Carrier Agreement, sign, and return all pages. Have your insurance company add us as a certificate holder on your policies, and send certificates of insurance for the following types and amounts of insurance: Automobile Liability: covering injuries, accidental death, and property damage in a minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence Cargo: minimum limits of $100,000 per occurrence. Also, provide the pages of your policy that list any exclusions or restrictions, including any endorsements restricting coverage Workers' Compensation (WC) certificate of insurance OR a state-issued document showing proof of inclusion in a state-sponsored WC program OR a signed WC Certification (attached) indicating exemption from WC insurance requirements Employers Liability General Liability Fill out and return a W-9 (2007 version or later) or appropriate tax form that includes your U.S. tax ID number, organization type, and signature. Completely fill out and return a copy of our Motor Carrier Profile sheet. Fill out and return our Payment Form and select your preferred method of payment. If you use a factoring company, please write the name and address of your factor in the physical remit address/factoring company information section of the Payment Form N. Caldwell Ave. Niles, IL

2 Table of Contents Motor Carrier Agreement... 1 Form W Motor Carrier Profile... 7 Payment Form... 8 Workers Compensation Insurance Certification AFN s Property Broker s Surety Bond U.S. DOT FMCSA Confirmation of AFN s Name Change AFN Credit References Carrier Portal Information Sheet and FAQs N. Caldwell Ave. Niles, IL

3 Motor Carrier Agreement This document is updated: 3/6/17 Supersedes document dated: 11/9/16 This MOTOR CARRIER AGREEMENT ( the Agreement ) made, entered into, and effective this day of, 201_ at Niles, Illinois, by and between the following parties: AFN, LLC, an Illinois Limited Liability Company with its main headquarters located at 7230 N. Caldwell Ave., Niles, IL ( AFN ) and, with its principal place of business located at and DOT # ( Carrier, and collectively with AFN the Parties ). 1. Authority; Waiver of Inconsistent Rights and Remedies 1.1 AFN, a freight broker for certain customer shippers, and Carrier, a motor carrier, do hereby acknowledge and warrant that they have the necessary capacity and authority to enter into this Agreement for motor carrier services. 1.2 Both Parties expressly waive, including pursuant to 49 U.S.C (b), any and all rights and remedies provided by Title 49 of the United States Code and Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations to the extent that any such rights or remedies conflict with the terms or conditions of this Agreement. 1.3 Carrier may not place a lien on any of the goods in its possession tendered under this Agreement. Carrier hereby waives all rights it may have at equity or by law to place liens on any goods in its possession tendered hereunder. 2. Independent Contractor 2.1 Carrier, its agents and/or employees shall at all times be considered independent contractors. Carrier is solely and exclusively responsible for the direction, control and supervision of its business including its agents and/or employees. 2.2 Carrier agrees and warrants that it shall be fully responsible for paying the freight charges, wages, etc. due or required to be made to any of its drivers or leased-on owner operators. 3. Scope of Agreement; Consideration for Entering 3.1 As and for its consideration, AFN agrees to pay Carrier a negotiated rate for each shipment tendered to Carrier under this Agreement. 3.2 As and for its consideration, Carrier agrees to pick up and deliver shipments according to the unique and special needs of AFN or its customers. 3.3 Carrier agrees and warrants that it shall maintain the proper licenses, insurance, and working equipment to pick up and deliver all freight tendered to it by AFN under this Agreement. 3.4 No volume commitment is intended to be inserted into this Agreement as consideration and Carrier is free to decline any freight tendered to it by AFN hereunder. 4. Assumption of Liability; Exceptions 4.1 Carrier hereby assumes all liability for loss or damage to any cargo; injury, death or damage to persons or property while such cargo is in Carrier s custody or control or while Carrier is performing any act or obligation under this Agreement. 4.2 Where Carrier is free from negligence, Carrier does not assume liability for any loss or damage to cargo caused by Act of God, Public Enemy, Public Authority, fault or neglect of AFN or its customer, or inherent vice of the cargo, provided that Carrier shall bear the burden of proving freedom from negligence. 4.3 Carrier agrees that food that has been transported under conditions that are not in compliance with the shipper s or AFN s instructions, as provided to Carrier by the shipper or AFN, will be considered adulterated within the meaning of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. 342(i). Carrier understands and agrees that adulterated shipments may be refused by the consignee or receiver, at destination without diminishing or affecting Carrier s liability in the event of a cargo claim. 4.4 Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Carrier s Cargo Insurance pays a claim for loss or damage to cargo for which Carrier has not assumed liability, such payment shall accrue to AFN s benefit and be tendered to AFN. 5. Safety Requirements; Effect of Downgrade; Liquidated Damages for Violation 5.1 Carrier acknowledges that AFN maintains motor carrier safety requirements, which include Federal Safety Ratings and Safety Fitness Determinations, SMS Values, BASIC Alerts and Statuses, and accident involvement. Carrier agrees and warrants that it shall satisfy these motor carrier safety requirements. 5.2 In the event that Carrier s Federal Safety Rating or Safety Fitness Determination is downgraded (e.g., Carrier s Safety Rating changes from Satisfactory or None to Conditional or Unsatisfactory ) subsequent to Carrier s receipt of an AFN Rate Confirmation Sheet or load tender, the following conditions shall apply: Carrier will comply with all reasonable AFN instructions, which may include a shipment reconsignment and cross-dock Carrier will be required to forfeit a portion of the line-haul rate stated on the Rate Confirmation Sheet, which amount will be determined by the distance traveled by the Carrier prior to AFN s discovery of the Safety Rating or Safety Fitness Determination downgrade Carrier will be responsible for any and all additional expenses incurred by AFN in completing transportation of the shipment. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY The contents of this material are confidential and proprietary to AFN and should not be reproduced, published, or disclosed to others without the express authorization of AFN. 1

4 Motor Carrier Agreement This document is updated: 3/6/17 Supersedes document dated: 11/9/ Carrier shall pay and AFN shall be entitled to receive as liquidated damages (and not as a penalty) an amount equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the Carrier s Freight Bill for any shipment(s) handled by Carrier in whole or in part during the period of Carrier s noncompliance; in addition, Carrier shall be liable for any and all costs and attorneys fees expended to resolve any claim or dispute associated with the enforcement of this provision. 6. Security Requirements 6.1 Carrier acknowledges that AFN maintains cargo security requirements, as determined in respect to each shipment. Carrier agrees and warrants that it shall satisfy these cargo security requirements. 7. Compliance with Federal and State Regulations 7.1 AFN is a federal contractor which complies fully with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended. AFN requires that its suppliers and contractors (including subcontractors), unless exempted, agree to adhere to the above stated regulations. Carrier agrees and warrants that, unless exempted, it shall adhere to the above-stated regulations. 7.2 Carrier agrees and warrants that any Transport Refrigeration Unit it uses in the performance of this Agreement will be in compliance with the in-use requirements of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Transport Refrigeration Unit regulations, including California s Airborne Toxic Control Measure regulation. 7.3 Carrier agrees and warrants that all 53-foot trailers and the heavy-duty tractors that haul them within California under this Agreement are in compliance with the CARB Heavy-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Regulations. 7.4 Carrier agrees and warrants that any Federal Employer Identification Number, Social Security Number, or Tax Classification (Individual/Sole Proprietorship, corporation, partnership, etc.), Carrier provides to AFN is valid and accurate. 7.5 Absence of a particular federal or state regulation from this Paragraph 7 shall not absolve Carrier from the expectation that it will comply with all federal and state regulations or laws as they relate to the performance of services under this Agreement. 8. Prohibition of Double Brokering, Substituted Service, and Back Soliciting; Liquidated Damages for Violation 8.1 Carrier is strictly forbidden from (i) Double Brokering AFN loads, which means using another Carrier, Broker or Transportation Service Provider to move any freight on behalf of AFN; and (ii) using Substituted Service of any kind (i.e. rail, barge, etc.) without AFN s express written consent. Carrier agrees and warrants that it shall comply with these limitations. 8.2 If Carrier double brokers AFN s loads or utilizes Substitute Service, with or without express written consent, Carrier shall remain fully liable for any and all cargo claims to the same extent Carrier would be liable if it performed the transportation directly. If Carrier violates the Double Brokering or Substituted Service provisions, then Carrier shall pay and AFN shall be entitled to receive as liquidated damages (and not as a penalty) the sum of $500 per each load double brokered or transported using substituted service; in addition, Carrier shall be liable for any and all costs and attorneys fees expended to resolve any claim or dispute associated with the enforcement of this provision. AFN reserves the right to pay the improperly subcontracted Carrier, Broker, or Transportation Service Provider for its services directly, and Carrier agrees to cooperate with AFN to facilitate any such payment to AFN. 8.3 Carrier is strictly forbidden from Back Soliciting, or contacting any AFN customer that was first introduced to Carrier by AFN in order to transact business of any type, while Carrier is doing business with AFN and for a period of one (1) year following termination of such relationship between Carrier and AFN. If Carrier breaches this Back Solicitation provision, Carrier shall pay and AFN shall be entitled to receive as liquidated damages (and not as a penalty) fifteen percent (15%) of all revenues earned by Carrier for each AFN customer it solicited, and said liquidated damages shall be paid by Carrier on a monthly basis for a period of two (2) years after the date of the breach; in addition, Carrier shall be liable for any and all costs and attorney fees expended by AFN to enforce this provision. 9. Receipt or Bill of Lading 9.1 A Bill of Lading or receipt shall be issued either by Carrier or another party for all shipments hereunder. 10. Billing and Payment Procedures 10.1 The terms of each shipment accepted by Carrier hereunder, including the applicable negotiated rate and the unique and special needs for each shipment, shall be evidenced by a separate and unique Rate Confirmation Sheet issued by an authorized representative of AFN, which shall be considered a part of this Agreement and binding on both Parties. Written authorization by Carrier is not needed to bind Carrier to the terms of the Rate Confirmation Sheet, rather Carrier s acceptance of the terms and conditions of the Rate Confirmation Sheet shall be evidenced by Carrier s full or partial performance (e.g., picking up the load, attempting delivery, etc.). CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY The contents of this material are confidential and proprietary to AFN and should not be reproduced, published, or disclosed to others without the express authorization of AFN. 2

5 Motor Carrier Agreement This document is updated: 3/6/17 Supersedes document dated: 11/9/ AFN agrees to pay Carrier all agreed-upon, uncontested freight charges within thirty (30) days of receipt of Carrier s Freight Bill. No interest, penalties or loss of discounts, or any other late charge shall be allowed for any late payments or past due amounts Any charges for detention, reconsignment, spotting of trailers, or any other type of Accessorial Fee must be agreed upon and authorized by AFN in writing, signed by both Parties, before such charge shall take effect. Carrier must also, within 24 hours after delivery, request authorization of requested Accessorial Fees and supply AFN with all supporting documentation related to said charges. AFN will then issue an updated Rate Confirmation Sheet reflecting the line haul charge and any additional Accessorial Fee. If the foregoing procedures are not adhered to, then the initial line haul rate shall apply and no Accessorial Fees will be honored by AFN. 11. Withholding of Payment: When Permitted; Resolution of Payment Disputes 11.1 Carrier hereby acknowledges and agrees that it is at AFN s sole and exclusive discretion to withhold payment in full or any portion thereof due to Carrier, if Carrier fails, or AFN has reason to believe that Carrier has failed, to meet or strictly abide by the terms and conditions of this Agreement or any Rate Confirmation Sheet. It is acknowledged and agreed that payment withholdings may apply to any freight bill, including freight bills corresponding to load(s) on which failures, or reasonably suspected failures, by Carrier did not occur Events under which AFN may withhold full or partial payment to Carrier include, but are not limited to, missed or delayed pick-up appointments or delivery dates, failure to comply with shipping instructions, failure to provide proof of delivery, failure to provide a clear and legible bill of lading, failure to provide receipts for any lumper or unloading fees, or shipments where there is cargo loss or damage or a breach of the Maintenance of Insurance, Safety or Security Requirements, Double Brokering, Substituted Service or Back Solicitation provisions. Carrier acknowledges and agrees that its failure to pick up a load that it agreed to accept does not relieve Carrier from liability Any claim for nonpayment, underpayment, or undercharges must be presented to AFN within one hundred and eighty (180) days from the date the freight was delivered. Carrier hereby waives any rights it has to payment for freight charges arising under this Agreement, should Carrier fail to present AFN with an invoice or written request for payment within one hundred and eighty (180) days from the date the freight was delivered. Carrier must bring a civil action to recover charges for transportation or service provided by Carrier within eighteen (18) months from date of shipment AFN must present all overcharge claims to Carrier within one hundred and eighty (180) days from the date AFN receives Carrier s Freight Bill, except that claims for unidentified or duplicate payments may be presented at any time. AFN must bring a civil action to recover overcharges, unidentified payments, or duplicate payments within eighteen (18) months from the date AFN receives a written declination of its claim from Carrier. 12. Waiver of Recourse to Other Entities 12.1 Carrier agrees and warrants that it shall collect any and all of its freight charges arising under this Agreement from AFN only. Carrier hereby waives any and all rights it may have under any statute, contract, case law or treaty to collect or attempt to collect any freight charges from any party other than AFN, which arise out of this Agreement. Any breach of this provision by Carrier may result in incidental and consequential damages to AFN for which Carrier shall be fully responsible. 13. Maintenance of Insurance; Liquidated and Other Damages for Violation 13.1 Carrier agrees and warrants that it shall maintain at all times while this Agreement is in force, insurance in the following types and amounts: Auto Liability up to the statutory amount or higher (in no case less than $1,000,000) per occurrence for death, bodily injury and damage to persons or property; Cargo Insurance in amount of not less than $100,000 per occurrence; Worker s Compensation Insurance based on statutory requirements. Carrier shall ensure that such coverages shall be obtained from reputable and financially responsible insurance companies (A.M. Best financial strength rating of B+ or better), shall be primary and non-contributory to any insurance obtained by AFN or its customers, shall include a waiver of any rights of subrogation in favor of AFN and its customers, and shall have a geographic scope of coverage encompassing all jurisdictions or territories in which Carrier will operate under this Agreement AFN must be notified at least thirty (30) days before any cancellation or material changes to Carrier s insurance policies If Carrier breaches this Maintenance of Insurance provision, Carrier shall pay and AFN shall be entitled to receive as liquidated damages (and not as a penalty) an amount equal to any Freight Bill(s) already paid by AFN for shipments handled by Carrier in whole or in part during the period of Carrier s noncompliance; in addition, Carrier shall be liable for any and all costs and attorneys fees expended to resolve any claim or dispute associated with the enforcement of this provision. Notwithstanding, to the extent AFN or its insurer incurs costs that would have been covered by Carrier s insurance, AFN or its insurer may elect to recover damages for breach of contract. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY The contents of this material are confidential and proprietary to AFN and should not be reproduced, published, or disclosed to others without the express authorization of AFN. 3

6 Motor Carrier Agreement This document is updated: 3/6/17 Supersedes document dated: 11/9/ Indemnification 14.1 Carrier agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AFN and its customers for any and all penalties, charge backs, damages, claims, injuries, suits, etc., caused by either (i) Carrier s breach of a warranty in this Agreement; or (ii) Carrier s actions or inactions as it relates to the performance of services under this Agreement. 15. Freight Loss or Damage Claims; Salvage and Offsets 15.1 AFN or its customer shall submit all cargo claims to Carrier within nine (9) months from the date of delivery or scheduled delivery Carrier must acknowledge all claims in writing within thirty (30) days of receipt and such acknowledgement shall be sent to the party submitting the claim. Carrier must pay, decline, or offer settlement on all claims within sixty (60) days of the filing of the claim against Carrier. Any action to recover a cargo claim must be commenced within two (2) years and one (1) day (e.g., 731 days) from the date the party submitting the claim receives a written declination of the claim from Carrier Carrier shall not dispose of any product or commodity or take any product for salvage without the express written consent of AFN. Should Carrier fail to obtain such express written consent from AFN, Carrier shall be liable for the full actual loss of the product and no salvage credit will be allotted to Carrier It is acknowledged that salvage credit may not be available with respect to all freight shippers. It will be at the freight owner s sole discretion as to whether salvage of damaged freight will be allowed and as to whether freight claim salvage credits will be granted. In the event that salvage is not allowed, or no salvage credits are given, Carrier will still be responsible for the full value of the damaged freight and will not be permitted to use the lack of salvage or salvage credits as a means for reducing its liability AFN reserves the right to offset any freight bill due and owing to Carrier by the amount of any outstanding claim(s) where Carrier fails to respond to and/or pay said claim. It is acknowledged and agreed that offsets may apply to any freight bill, including freight bills corresponding to load(s) on which freight loss or damage did not occur The measure of damages for any loss of or damage to cargo shall be (i) for goods sold to a customer, the invoice price to the customer; or (ii) for goods not sold to a customer, the destination market value of the goods. Notwithstanding, to the extent the Carrier s Cargo Insurance pays a claim for loss or damage to cargo at a higher valuation than Carrier s liability under this Agreement, that higher payment shall accrue to AFN s benefit and be tendered to AFN Failure by Carrier s insurance provider to pay all or part of the loss does not relieve Carrier from liability. 16. Notice 16.1 Notices to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be sent as follows: If notice is to AFN: AFN, LLC Attention Legal Department 7230 N. Caldwell Ave. Niles, IL Fax: If notice is to Shipper: At its principal place of business as printed on page Entire Agreement; Construction with Other Documents 17.1 This Agreement is binding on both Parties and shall supersede and negate any and all previous agreements between the Parties To the extent the terms or conditions of the Bill of Lading or receipt conflict with this Agreement, then the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall prevail. For example, any attempts by Carrier to limit its liability by tariff or other provisions incorporated by reference in a bill of lading or shipping document shall be deemed null and void The terms of this Agreement or any subsequent document prepared by AFN (such as the Rate Confirmation Sheet) may not be amended unless agreed to in writing by AFN. AFN reserves the exclusive right to update and modify this Agreement at any time, and such modifications shall be deemed accepted when signed by Carrier Governing Law; Severability of Provisions 18.1 The Parties agree that this Agreement shall be construed and governed exclusively under the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict of law principles Should a court find any of the provisions contained herein unenforceable, the Parties agree that the court should strike out those unenforceable provisions and that the remaining provisions shall be kept intact. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY The contents of this material are confidential and proprietary to AFN and should not be reproduced, published, or disclosed to others without the express authorization of AFN. 4

7 Motor Carrier Agreement This document is updated: 3/6/17 Supersedes document dated: 11/9/ Forum Selection 19.1 The Parties agree that all disputes arising under this Agreement must be submitted to the State or Federal Courts within Illinois, except AFN or its customer shall have the option of commencing actions to recover cargo claims under this Agreement in such other jurisdiction as may be permitted under 49 U.S.C Confidentiality 20.1 The Parties agree that the terms of this Agreement, including the pricing and compensation for services hereunder, are confidential; and further agree that they will not reveal or disclose to any other party the terms of this Agreement, the agreed-upon pricing, or any other detail of the Parties business relationship, except as required by law and only then with as much advance written notice to the other Party as possible. 21. Term and Termination 21.1 The term of this Agreement shall be for one (1) year from the above effective date This Agreement shall automatically renew for successive one (1) year periods, unless otherwise terminated Either AFN or Carrier may cancel this Agreement at any time by providing thirty (30) days advance written notice to the non-canceling party This Agreement will automatically terminate upon the material breach of any of the terms and conditions contained herein, except to the extent inconsistent with any of the foregoing provisions AFN s and Carrier s accrued claims, rights, and remedies under this Agreement shall survive notwithstanding its termination. Carrier Name: AFN, LLC USDOT Number: USDOT Number: Signature: Printed Name: Title: Date: Signature: Printed Name: Title: Date: CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY The contents of this material are confidential and proprietary to AFN and should not be reproduced, published, or disclosed to others without the express authorization of AFN. 5

8 Form W-9 (Rev. December 2014) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification 1 Name (as shown on your income tax return). Name is required on this line; do not leave this line blank. Give Form to the requester. Do not send to the IRS. Print or type See Specific Instructions on page 2. 2 Business name/disregarded entity name, if different from above 3 Check appropriate box for federal tax classification; check only one of the following seven boxes: Individual/sole proprietor or single-member LLC C Corporation S Corporation Partnership Trust/estate Limited liability company. Enter the tax classification (C=C corporation, S=S corporation, P=partnership) Note. For a single-member LLC that is disregarded, do not check LLC; check the appropriate box in the line above for the tax classification of the single-member owner. Other (see instructions) 5 Address (number, street, and apt. or suite no.) 6 City, state, and ZIP code 4 Exemptions (codes apply only to certain entities, not individuals; see instructions on page 3): Exempt payee code (if any) Exemption from FATCA reporting code (if any) (Applies to accounts maintained outside the U.S.) Requester s name and address (optional) 7 List account number(s) here (optional) Part I Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on line 1 to avoid backup withholding. For individuals, this is generally your social security number (SSN). However, for a resident alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the Part I instructions on page 3. For other entities, it is your employer identification number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a TIN on page 3. Note. If the account is in more than one name, see the instructions for line 1 and the chart on page 4 for guidelines on whose number to enter. Social security number or Employer identification number Part II Certification Under penalties of perjury, I certify that: 1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me); and 2. I am not subject to backup withholding because: (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding; and 3. I am a U.S. citizen or other U.S. person (defined below); and 4. The FATCA code(s) entered on this form (if any) indicating that I am exempt from FATCA reporting is correct. Certification instructions. You must cross out item 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding because you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return. For real estate transactions, item 2 does not apply. For mortgage interest paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, contributions to an individual retirement arrangement (IRA), and generally, payments other than interest and dividends, you are not required to sign the certification, but you must provide your correct TIN. See the instructions on page 3. Sign Here Signature of U.S. person General Instructions Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted. Future developments. Information about developments affecting Form W-9 (such as legislation enacted after we release it) is at Purpose of Form An individual or entity (Form W-9 requester) who is required to file an information return with the IRS must obtain your correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) which may be your social security number (SSN), individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN), adoption taxpayer identification number (ATIN), or employer identification number (EIN), to report on an information return the amount paid to you, or other amount reportable on an information return. Examples of information returns include, but are not limited to, the following: Form 1099-INT (interest earned or paid) Form 1099-DIV (dividends, including those from stocks or mutual funds) Form 1099-MISC (various types of income, prizes, awards, or gross proceeds) Form 1099-B (stock or mutual fund sales and certain other transactions by brokers) Form 1099-S (proceeds from real estate transactions) Form 1099-K (merchant card and third party network transactions) Date Form 1098 (home mortgage interest), 1098-E (student loan interest), 1098-T (tuition) Form 1099-C (canceled debt) Form 1099-A (acquisition or abandonment of secured property) Use Form W-9 only if you are a U.S. person (including a resident alien), to provide your correct TIN. If you do not return Form W-9 to the requester with a TIN, you might be subject to backup withholding. See What is backup withholding? on page 2. By signing the filled-out form, you: 1. Certify that the TIN you are giving is correct (or you are waiting for a number to be issued), 2. Certify that you are not subject to backup withholding, or 3. Claim exemption from backup withholding if you are a U.S. exempt payee. If applicable, you are also certifying that as a U.S. person, your allocable share of any partnership income from a U.S. trade or business is not subject to the withholding tax on foreign partners' share of effectively connected income, and 4. Certify that FATCA code(s) entered on this form (if any) indicating that you are exempt from the FATCA reporting, is correct. See What is FATCA reporting? on page 2 for further information. Cat. No X Form W-9 (Rev )

9 Motor Carrier Profile This document is updated: 12/4/14 Supersedes document dated: 4/4/11 GENERAL INFORMATION Company Name Any Additional Names for Your Company Main Contact Main Contact Address MC # DOT # # Years in Business Main Office Physical Address No P.O. Boxes, please. We will not send anything to this address if you have provided an alternate Remit To address elsewhere in the packet. City State/Province Postal Code Organization Type: Individual/Sole Proprietor Corporation Partnership LLC QUESTIONS 1. Do you use owner-operators? Yes No If yes, does your automobile liability insurance cover the owner-operators? Yes No If yes, does your cargo insurance cover the owner-operators? Yes No If either insurance policy does not cover your owner-operators, please explain: 2. Are you a Certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise? Yes No If yes, please provide a certificate of minority-owned status from your state or local government. 3. Are you a Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise? Yes No If yes, please provide a certificate of woman-owned status from your state or local government. REFERENCES Please provide the names and contact information for two references who are current customers of yours. Company Name Company Name Contact Person Contact Person Contact s Phone Contact s Phone Contact s Contact s SIGNATURE Signature Title Name Date

10 Payment Form Please review this sheet and complete the payment form on the following page. Documents for payment should be sent directly to Accounts Payable: Fax: Mail to: AFN, 7230 N Caldwell Ave., Niles, IL Images of the documents must be sent as black and white scans. We cannot accept picture files. Carriers are to retain the original paperwork and provide to AFN upon request. Please note that the first payment issued by AFN will be issued on a standard paper check, mailed via USPS. Checks cannot be sent via FedEx or UPS. You can also check the status of your receivables and upload paperwork online. Visit to register. For more information, contact Accounts Payable at: , option 5 or STANDARD PAY No Charge NET 30 EFT Payment: AFN offers Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) payments at no charge. This option will prevent checks from being lost or improperly endorsed. Transactions are fast, reliable, and eliminate trips to the bank. This is the recommended choice if you are going to use a standard pay option. Enrollment is simple. On the following form, select EFT and provide your bank account information. Please also include a copy of a voided check or bank letter. Payments are processed daily and within your payment terms. EFT is offered only to accounts in U.S. banks. Standard Mail: Please note that this payment option carries many cash flow risks. Checks are only cut biweekly, whereas EFT payments are processed daily. With the United States Postal Service cut back plans, there may also be a delay in receiving your check. Please take this into account when making your payment method selection. SPEEDY PAY See Fee Associated With Each Option AFN offers two types of Quick Pay. These methods help eliminate the need to factor your invoices for AFN loads. Be sure to compare our fees with those of your factor. Invoices received after 1 p.m. CST will count as the next business day. Speedy Comchek (2%, minimum $10): AFN offers payment in full via Comchek as soon as we receive complete and legible paperwork. To enroll, select the Speedy Comchek option and be sure to fill out the Comchek Users section. Please list each person authorized to receive Comcheks, as well as the type of Comchek they can receive. Speedy EFT (1.5%): AFN offers payment in full deposited directly into your account within two business days of receipt of your complete and legible paperwork. To enroll, select the Speedy EFT option and provide your bank account information. Please also include a copy of a voided check or bank letter. EFT is offered only to accounts in U.S. banks. COMCHEK USERS By filling out the Comchek Users section, you authorize each of the listed representatives of your company to receive payment by Comchek. If you need additional representatives to be listed, please attach a separate sheet. Comcheks cannot be voided once issued. All Comcheks must be cashed within 30 days of issue date. Advances and Paid in Full Comcheks cannot be issued until at least one standard check payment has been received. Fuel advances can be given for a max of 40% of the load for a fee of $ N. Caldwell Ave. Niles, IL

11 Payment Form Please place a check next to your preferred method of payment, and fill out the information below that corresponds to your selection. STANDARD PAY No Fee NET 30 invoices to imaging@afnww.com Standard EFT Standard Mail SPEEDY PAY See Fee Associated with Each invoices to quickpay@afnww.com Speedy EFT (1.5% fee, paid within 2 business days) Speedy Comchek (2% fee, $10 minimum) Send payment to our factoring company All other inquiries, please ap@afnww.com. EFT USERS Offered only to U.S. bank accounts Please include a voided check or bank letter Bank Name: Bank Address: Account #: City: State: ZIP: Routing #: (9 digits) Name on Account: Remittance to: PHYSICAL REMIT ADDRESS/FACTORING COMPANY INFO Remit to Name: Remit to Address: Remit to City: Remit to State: ZIP: COMCHEK USERS Name: Title: 40% Advance Lumper Paid in full Name: Title: 40% Advance Lumper Paid in full Name: Title: 40% Advance Lumper Paid in full Name: Title: 40% Advance Lumper Paid in full I have read the attached letter and filled out this AFN Payment Form accurately. I authorize the changes I have selected to be made to my account. I understand that a paper check may be sent in order to put these changes into effect. Name: Title: USDOT#: Signature: Company: 7230 N. Caldwell Ave. Niles, IL

12 Workers Compensation Insurance Certification We attest to AFN, LLC, that we are not required by state or provincial law to maintain workers compensation insurance (WCI) and that we comply with all applicable laws pertaining to WCI. Carrier Name: USDOT #: Reason WCI is not required: Signature: (Signature must be from an owner) Printed Name: Date: PLEASE OR FAX TO: Your AFN Carrier Sales Representative OR Fax: N. Caldwell Ave. Niles, IL

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16 Credit References This document is updated: 4/28/14 Supersedes document dated: 8/28/13 AFN, LLC 7230 N. Caldwell Ave. Niles Il FED EID: MC#: REFERENCES Design Trans. Services, Inc. Dallas, TX Heather Bailey Tel: Fax: Postal Transport, Inc. Clifton, NJ Glen Berry Tel: Pacific 9 Lines, Inc. Carson, CA Flor Lomeli Tel: ext 104 florl@pac9.com Poly Trucking, Inc. Grand Prairie, TX Terry Murray Tel: Fax: TerryMu@poly-trucking.com Red Line Freight Systems, Inc. Randolph, MA Tom Findley Tel: tom@redlinefreightsystems.com Auscor Transportation Services Old Bridge, NJ Tom Przybylski Tel: , ext. 111 thomas.przybylski@gmail.com Bank: MB Financial CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY The contents of this material are confidential and proprietary to AFN and should not be reproduced, published, or disclosed to others without the express authorization of AFN.

17 CARRIER PORTAL Transportation is tough. Working together should be easy. At AFN, we believe it should be as easy as possible for you to work with us. We developed a web portal to help save you time and create operational efficiencies, leaving you with more time to focus on driving revenues and growth. HOW IT WORKS AFN's carrier portal is designed to drive out inefficiencies and optimize the way freight is moved by providing you with several tools that give you more control of the load while keeping AFN informed of important updates. Your customizable profile allows you to indicate your preferences regarding freight, pickup/delivery locations and driver and equipment availability. You can also upload relevant paperwork for delivered loads, which expedites the accounts payable process, ensuring you get paid as soon as possible (as much as 20 days faster than other methods). KEY AFN CARRIER PORTAL FUNCTIONS Available Loads: View all available loads on AFN s live board My Available Tractors: Manually post detailed information about your available equipment My Assigned Orders: Update active loads with arrival and departure times and call-in notes My Delivered Orders: View delivered loads in detail and upload relevant paperwork My Lane Preferences: Indicate what equipment you use and which states you prefer for pickup and delivery Settlement Reporting: Review payment history VISIT AND SIGN UP TODAY! Please contact your AFN representative with any questions. For technical support, contact AFN's IT Department at afnss@afnww.com.

18 CARRIER PORTAL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Why should I sign up? A: The carrier portal maximizes efficiency and improves processes by offering a more secure and cost-effective way to share information. Carriers can: Dispatch trucks, enter call in notes, and record pickup/delivery times which minimizes the number of calls drivers receive from AFN representatives Upload relevant documents, such as PODs and lumper receipts, for our accounting team, which gets you paid faster View payment statuses and review a complete payment history View AFN s available loads and call in to offer a rate Q: Who is eligible? A: Compliant carriers that have been set up with AFN for at least four weeks and have hauled at least four AFN loads are eligible to access the carrier portal. Q: How much does it cost? A: AFN s easy-to-use portal is absolutely free. Q: How do I sign up? A: Carriers can register for the portal at loadafn.com. Once the registration form is submitted online, AFN s IT Department will send an to the address provided within two business days with account confirmation instructions. For more detailed instructions, contact your AFN carrier sales representative. Q: Is it compatible with my mobile device? A: Yes, it is compatible with all mobile devices that support Adobe Flash Player. Unfortunately, Apple ios products do not support Adobe Flash Player. Q: How secure is my information? A: Users are required to submit a username and password to login, and all are assigned upon request by AFN IT. Any information entered is considered confidential and is only available to AFN personnel. Q: Can I opt out later on? A: Deactivating an account is simple and can be done by submitting a request via to afnss@afnww.com or by contacting your AFN carrier sales representative to submit a request on your behalf. ABOUT AFN AFN is a people-powered logistics solutions company. Founded in 2003 in Niles, IL, we deploy a unique, holistic approach to transportation that gives carriers access to the best freight to fit their needs and strengths. Our goal is to develop long-term partnerships with our carriers that support mutual business success. We develop the people, processes, and technology to make it easy to do business with us, including prompt payment options, dedicated freight programs, and value-added solutions for shippers that translate to more opportunities for our carriers. We match carriers with truckload, LTL, partial truckload, and intermodal loads, as well as unique opportunities to specialize in high-value/high-risk freight, utilize drop trailer services, and develop RAD/MABD expertise. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT AFN, CONTACT US TODAY INFO@AFNWW.COM 2016 AFN, LLC.- All Rights Reserved.