INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
Independent Contractors
Contractors @ Hiline Carriers
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By completing and submitting the Independent Contractor Application for Hiline Carriers, you hereby acknowledge and fully agree to the terms outlined in this Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and Five-Year Non-Compete Agreement. Submission of your application and this document constitutes your legal acceptance of these terms, binding you to the obligations and restrictions detailed below. Failure to adhere to these terms may result in legal action, financial penalties, and other remedies as deemed necessary by Hiline Carriers.
You understand that this Agreement is an essential condition of your engagement with Hiline Carriers, LLC. The NDA is designed to protect the Company’s proprietary information, trade secrets, and business relationships, while the Non-Compete Agreement ensures that you do not unfairly compete with Hiline Carriers or interfere with its business operations.
This Agreement is legally binding, and by signing below or electronically submitting your application, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to all terms and conditions. If you do not agree, you should refrain from submitting your application, as your acceptance of the Agreement is mandatory for working with Hiline Carriers.
1. NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (NDA)
1.1 Purpose
This NDA is established to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of Confidential Information regarding Hiline Carriers, LLC’s business operations, clients, contacts, trade secrets, and proprietary methods in the trucking, transport, and logistics industry.
1.2 Definition of Confidential Information Confidential Information includes but is not limited to:
• Customer lists, client data, and contact information.
• Pricing structures, contracts, and agreements with clients and partners.
• Operational procedures, logistics strategies, and fleet management tactics.
• Financial data, business plans, and market analysis.
• Vendor relationships, supplier agreements, and proprietary technology used in logistics operations.
1.3 Obligations of Recipient
Recipient agrees to:
• Maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information.
• Not disclose, share, or distribute Confidential Information to any third party.
• Use Confidential Information solely for the purpose of employment or contractual obligations with Hiline Carriers.
• Return or destroy any Confidential Information upon termination of employment or contractual relationship.
1.4 Exceptions
Confidential Information does not include:
• Information publicly available through no breach of this agreement.
• Information lawfully obtained from a third party without a confidentiality obligation.
1.5 Term of Confidentiality
This NDA remains in effect indefinitely and does not expire unless otherwise agreed in writing by both parties.
1.6 Breach and Remedies
If the Recipient breaches this NDA:
• Hiline Carriers reserves the right to seek injunctive relief, damages, and legal remedies.
• The Recipient shall be liable for any losses incurred due to the breach, including but not limited to lost revenue, legal fees, and punitive damages.
• Any breach may result in immediate termination of the Recipient’s contract without further compensation.
2.1 Scope of Non-Compete
The Recipient agrees that for a period of five (5) years following the termination of their employment or contract with Hiline Carriers, they will not engage in any of the following:
• Establish, own, operate, or be employed by any business that provides trucking, freight brokerage, logistics, or transport services that directly or indirectly competes with Hiline Carriers.
• Solicit or attempt to do business with any client, vendor, or partner of Hiline Carriers that the Recipient had access to during their employment or contract period.
• Interfere in any manner with the relationships between Hiline Carriers and its clients, employees, vendors, or affiliates.
2.2 Geographic Restrictions
This non-compete applies in all regions within the United States where Hiline Carriers operates.
2.3 Non-Solicitation Clause
Recipient agrees not to:
• Hire or attempt to hire any current or former Hiline Carriers employees for a competing business.
• Solicit or attempt to solicit Hiline Carriers’ clients, vendors, or affiliates for business purposes.
2.4 Penalty for Violation
If the Recipient breaches this Non-Compete Agreement:
• They shall be liable for a penalty of $250,000 in liquidated damages payable to Hiline Carriers.
• Hiline Carriers reserves the right to pursue additional legal remedies, including injunctive relief and actual damages exceeding the penalty amount.
• The Recipient may be barred from entering into any future contractual or employment agreements with Hiline Carriers.
2.5 Severability Clause
If any provision of this Non-Compete Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
2.6 Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, and any disputes shall be resolved in a court of competent jurisdiction in Rockdale County, GA.
2.7 Acknowledgment
By completing and submitting the Independent Contractor Application along with this Agreement, the Recipient acknowledges that:
• They have read and understood all terms and conditions.
• They voluntarily agree to the non-disclosure and non-compete terms.
• They recognize that this Agreement does not prohibit them from seeking employment in unrelated industries or roles outside of direct competition with Hiline Carriers.
• They understand that violation of this Agreement may result in severe financial penalties and legal action.
• They confirm that they have had the opportunity to seek legal counsel regarding this Agreement prior to signing.
Thank You.
Hiline Carriers