Terms and
conditions

Parties; carrier status.

These Terms and Conditions of Service (these "Terms") are issued by AIM Trucking Services Inc, a South Carolina corporation with its principal place of business at 3601 Meeting Street Rd, Unit F, North Charleston, SC 29405 ("AIM"), an authorized motor carrier of property (USDOT 3990829; MC 1498674). AIM contracts solely as a motor carrier and, with respect to Storage Services under Section 6, as a warehouseman. AIM does not offer or perform freight brokerage. AIM may perform services using its own equipment and drivers, leased owner-operators, or subcontracted motor carriers; in every case AIM remains the responsible carrier of record with respect to the Customer.

"Customer."

"Customer" means, jointly and severally, the party requesting services and each shipper, consignor, consignee, beneficial cargo owner, freight broker, freight forwarder, or other party arranging for or with an interest in a Shipment.

Acceptance.

Requesting a quotation, tendering a Shipment or equipment, accepting an AIM rate confirmation, or accepting delivery or Storage Services constitutes acceptance of the version of these Terms in effect on the date of tender, without need for signature.

Order of precedence.

In the event of conflict, the following control in this order: (a) a written agreement signed by both parties (including a Credit & Rate Agreement); (b) an AIM rate confirmation; (c) these Terms together with the AIM Accessorial & Storage Rate Schedule (the "Schedule"), which is incorporated by reference; (d) AIM’s bill of lading. Terms appearing on any Customer purchase order, routing guide, carrier packet, bill of lading, or other Customer document that add to or conflict with these Terms are rejected and of no effect unless signed by an officer of AIM.

Versioning.

These Terms are published at aim-trucking.com/terms with a version number and effective date. Prior versions are archived. The version in effect on the date a Shipment is tendered, or a storage period begins, governs that transaction. AIM reviews these Terms at least annually and may amend them at any time by publishing a new version.

Excluded cargo.

AIM does not transport or store: household goods; hazardous materials of Class 1 (explosives) or Class 7 (radioactive); live animals; human remains; currency, negotiable instruments, or securities; precious metals or stones; personal effects; or any cargo whose transport or storage would be unlawful. AIM may decline any shipment in its sole discretion.

Quotations.

Quotations are valid for thirty (30) days from issuance and, unless expressly stated otherwise, assume: legal weight; non-hazardous cargo; a standard tandem chassis; a single pickup and a single delivery; live load or unload completed within free time; standard terminal gate hours; and the accuracy of all information supplied by Customer. Any deviation re-rates the move, and the resulting Charges apply without further notice.

Fuel surcharge.

Line-haul rates are subject to a fuel surcharge determined under the Schedule by reference to the U.S. Department of Energy weekly average retail diesel price, updated weekly.

Accessorial charges.

Services beyond a standard move are billed at the rates in the Schedule in effect on the date of tender, unless a different rate is quoted in writing for the specific move. The Schedule carries its own version number and effective date and may be updated independently of these Terms.

Payment terms.

Subject to credit approval, invoices are due net thirty (30) days from the invoice date. Absent approved credit, payment is due before release of cargo or performance of services. All amounts are payable in U.S. dollars.

Late payment.

Amounts unpaid after the due date accrue interest at 1.5% per month (18% per annum), or the highest rate permitted by law if lower, from the thirty-first day after the invoice date. Payments are applied to the oldest outstanding invoice first.

Joint and several liability.

Each party comprised within "Customer" under Section 1.2 is jointly and severally liable for all Charges relating to a Shipment or storage period. Payment by Customer to a broker or forwarder is not payment to AIM, and Customer remains liable until AIM is paid in full.

No offset.

Customer shall not withhold, deduct, or offset any amount from Charges on account of any claim, including cargo claims, except as AIM agrees in writing for a specific account.

Invoice disputes; account stated.

Any dispute of an invoice must be delivered to AIM in writing, with reasonable supporting documentation, within thirty (30) days of the invoice date; invoices not so disputed are conclusively deemed correct and constitute an account stated. No credit, refund, or billing adjustment will be issued (a) on any invoice more than twelve (12) months old, or (b) for a net amount of less than $50.00 per invoice. The limits in this Section apply equally to adjustments in AIM’s favor.

Collection.

Customer is liable for AIM’s costs of collecting past-due amounts, including collection agency fees, reasonable attorneys’ fees, and court costs, plus a returned-payment fee and any card-processing fee at cost, each per the Schedule.

Credit.

Credit terms are extended, modified, and withdrawn at AIM’s sole discretion. AIM may at any time require prepayment or payment on delivery, and may suspend services while any invoice is past due.

Scheduling.

No delivery appointment will be scheduled for an import container until the container has discharged from the vessel and is fully released — customs released, freight released, and all ocean carrier and terminal holds satisfied. Appointments are subject to terminal availability; terminal congestion, gate closures, appointment system outages, and vessel schedule changes are not a breach by AIM.

Demurrage, per diem, detention defined.

"Demurrage" is the charge assessed by a marine terminal for cargo remaining at the terminal beyond free time. "Per diem" is the charge assessed by an ocean carrier or equipment provider for use of its container or chassis beyond free time. "Detention" is AIM’s charge for its tractor, driver, and equipment held at a Customer facility beyond free time. Each is for Customer’s account as provided in this Section.

Demurrage and per diem pass-through.

AIM passes demurrage and per diem through to Customer at cost with supporting documentation, consistent with 46 CFR Part 541. Customer’s remedy for a disputed demurrage or per diem charge lies with the assessing ocean carrier or terminal; Customer shall not withhold payment from AIM on account of such a dispute, and AIM will furnish reasonably available records supporting Customer’s dispute on request. Demurrage and per diem accruing from causes within Customer’s control — including late releases, refused appointments, or Customer-caused delay — are Customer’s sole responsibility.

Empty return refusal.

If a terminal or ocean carrier refuses or restricts return of an empty container (including full yards, changed return locations, or appointment unavailability), AIM will document the refusal and attempt return on the next available appointment. Per diem accruing from such refusal is not AIM’s charge. At AIM’s option the empty may be stored at AIM’s yard at the Schedule rate from the date of refusal, for Customer’s account.

Government examinations.

Where a container is selected for examination (including VACIS/X-ray, tailgate, or intensive/CES examination), all associated costs are for Customer’s account, including exam fees, drayage to and from the exam site, waiting time, storage, and any resulting demurrage or per diem, plus AIM’s exam handling fee per the Schedule.

Pre-pull.

On Customer’s written authorization (email sufficient), AIM may pre-pull a container ahead of last free day. Pre-pull, chassis, and storage charges accrue for Customer’s account from the pre-pull date per the Schedule.

Dry run / futile trip.

Where a move cannot be performed for reasons not attributable to AIM — including missing paperwork or release, cargo or container not ready, facility closed, no one available to load or unload, incorrect address, or Customer cancellation — no charge applies if the move is cancelled before the driver is dispatched. After dispatch, the dry-run charge in the Schedule applies to the miles actually driven, out and back, as established by AIM’s gate, GPS, and ELD records (Section 3.8), plus (a) any ocean carrier, port, or terminal non-use, booking, or empty-return fees assessed against AIM as a result of the failed move, including for export bookings not used, and (b) any chassis or equipment charges actually incurred.

Detention.

Free time is two (2) hours for over-the-road moves and one (1) hour for local moves, measured from the driver’s arrival. Thereafter detention accrues at the Schedule rate. Arrival and departure times are established by AIM’s gate, GPS, and ELD records, which control. If a delay consumes the driver’s available hours of service, a layover charge per the Schedule applies in addition to detention.

Dropped equipment.

Where equipment is dropped at a Customer facility rather than live-unloaded, chassis and equipment charges accrue for Customer’s account from the drop per the Schedule, and risk of loss or damage to the equipment passes to Customer while it remains in Customer’s possession or on Customer’s premises. Equipment stored at AIM’s yard at Customer’s request incurs chassis charges plus yard storage per Section 6.

Transload and storage billing.

Charges for drayage and transloading are invoiced upon completion of the work. Proof of delivery is established by AIM’s signed bill of lading, gate records, or interchange documentation, which are conclusive; Customer shall not condition payment on outbound or third-party documentation. Storage charges are invoiced separately in arrears at the interval stated in the Schedule.

Hours of service.

AIM will decline any instruction that would require a driver to violate federal or state hours-of-service or safety regulations. Such refusal is not a breach or delay by AIM.

Chassis.

Unless otherwise agreed, containers move on pool or ocean-carrier-provided chassis. Chassis rental and use charges are passed through at cost plus the handling amounts in the Schedule. A chassis split charge per the Schedule applies where the required chassis is not available at the container’s terminal, including off-hire deliveries. Tri-axle or specialized chassis required by cargo weight is billed per the Schedule. Roadside maintenance and repair of provider equipment is for the equipment provider’s account; where AIM advances such costs, they are passed through with documentation.

Roadability.

Systematic inspection, repair, and maintenance of intermodal chassis is the responsibility of the intermodal equipment provider under 49 CFR Part 390, Subpart C; AIM’s drivers perform pre-trip inspections under 49 CFR 392.7(b). AIM may refuse defective equipment without penalty, and delay caused by defective or unavailable provider equipment is not AIM’s delay.

Interchange equipment at Customer facilities.

AIM interchanges ocean carrier equipment under the UIIA. While such equipment is at a Customer facility or in Customer’s possession, Customer is liable for, and shall indemnify AIM against, all per diem and use charges accruing and all loss of or damage to the equipment, including damage caused during loading or unloading or by Customer’s personnel or machinery.

Weights.

Customer warrants the accuracy of all declared weights, including VGM. Certified terminal or scale weights control over declared weights. If a container or shipment exceeds its declared weight or legal limits, Customer is liable for all resulting costs, including citations and fines (including those assessed against AIM or its driver), permit costs, tri-axle or equipment upgrades, re-routing, scale and reweigh fees per the Schedule, and the cost of stripping or transloading. AIM may refuse or return an overweight container at Customer’s expense.

Routing of heavy loads.

Legal and permitted weight limits vary by axle configuration, wheelbase, route, and posted bridge restrictions. Interstate System weight limits are governed by 23 U.S.C. §127 and 23 C.F.R. §658.17; qualifying nondivisible vehicles and loads may be operated at higher weights under state-issued special permits. In South Carolina, oversize/overweight permits are issued pursuant to S.C. Code §§57-3-130 and 57-3-150; qualifying containerized cargo may currently be permitted up to 100,000 pounds gross, subject to axle, equipment, and designated-route requirements. In North Carolina, permits are issued pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. §20-119 and 19A N.C.A.C. 02D .0602; annual permits at or below 90,000 pounds may authorize movement on qualifying statewide routes, while weights above 90,000 pounds require specified routes and remain subject to axle-count, wheelbase, bridge, and permit limitations. AIM may impose operational weight limits more restrictive than the maximum allowed by law. Any additional permitting, equipment, or routing cost is for Customer's account.

Oversize and out-of-gauge cargo.

For permitted moves, Customer shall supply accurate dimensions, weights, center of gravity, and adequate lifting and securement points. Permit fees, escort vehicles, route surveys, bridge analyses, utility lifts, and standby time caused by conditions not attributable to AIM are for Customer’s account. Permits are ordered only after the container or cargo is fully released; if Customer directs earlier ordering, Customer bears the cost of re-issued or wasted permits. Permitted movements are subject to state daylight, weekend, and holiday restrictions. Cargo securement is performed by AIM in accordance with 49 CFR Part 393, Subpart I.

Damage to AIM equipment.

Customer is liable for loss of or damage to AIM’s tractors, chassis, trailers, and other equipment caused by Customer or occurring while in Customer’s possession or on Customer’s premises, in the amount of repair or replacement cost, whichever is greater, plus loss of use.

Hazardous materials.

AIM accepts properly declared hazardous materials of Classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 only, subject to the hazmat surcharge in the Schedule. As offeror, Customer is solely responsible for classification, packaging, marking, labeling, placarding, and shipping papers under 49 CFR Parts 172–173, and shall provide emergency response information and a 24-hour emergency contact before tender. Customer shall indemnify AIM against all costs arising from Customer’s hazardous materials, including spill response, decontamination, disposal, fines, and environmental liability. Tender of undeclared or misdeclared hazardous materials incurs liquidated damages of $25,000 per shipment, plus all resulting costs.

Refrigerated cargo.

Customer shall supply the required set point in writing before dispatch. AIM verifies the set point and unit operation at pickup and monitors at reasonable intervals in transit; continuous monitoring is not provided or warranted. Pre-trip inspection and mechanical condition of the refrigeration machinery are the responsibility of the ocean carrier or equipment provider. Genset provision and fuel are billed per the Schedule; yard plug-in service is not offered, and loaded refrigerated units are stored only under a genset arrangement. AIM is not liable for spoilage or temperature-related loss absent AIM’s proven negligence, and in no event for loss arising from cargo not properly pre-cooled by the shipper or from a temperature condition originating before AIM’s receipt of the unit.

Breakbulk and RoRo.

For breakbulk cargo, Customer warrants adequate crating and packaging for over-the-road carriage and accurate piece counts. For self-propelled (RoRo) cargo, Customer shall ensure running condition, keys, adequate fuel, and battery charge; condition is recorded at pickup and delivery. Such moves may be performed by subcontracted carriers with AIM as responsible carrier of record under Section 1.1.

Nature of services.

Storage of containers, chassis, trailers, trucks, and other equipment or goods at AIM’s facility ("Storage Services") is provided by AIM as a warehouseman under Article 7 of the South Carolina Uniform Commercial Code (S.C. Code Title 36, Chapter 7). Storage Services are governed by this Section 6 and not by the carriage provisions of these Terms.

Rates.

Storage is billed at the Schedule rate — three (3) days free, then the per-unit daily rate stated in the Schedule — unless a different rate is quoted in writing, and is invoiced monthly in arrears.

Liens; Enforcement.

(a) Warehouse lien. To the fullest extent permitted by S.C. Code §36-7-209, AIM has a possessory warehouse lien against Customer upon all goods and equipment covered by these Terms or any storage agreement, and upon any proceeds thereof in AIM’s possession, for charges for storage or transportation, including demurrage and terminal charges, insurance, labor, and other charges, present or future, relating to such goods or equipment, together with expenses necessary for their preservation and expenses reasonably incurred in their lawful sale.

Customer expressly agrees that AIM claims a general warehouse lien upon goods and equipment in AIM’s possession for similar charges and expenses relating to other goods or equipment deposited with AIM by Customer, whether or not such other goods or equipment remain in AIM’s possession, as permitted by S.C. Code §36-7-209(a). This general warehouse lien does not extend to obligations that are not within the scope of S.C. Code §36-7-209 except to the extent AIM holds a separate enforceable security interest under applicable law.

(b) Carrier lien. With respect to goods transported by AIM, AIM has the carrier’s lien provided by S.C. Code §36-7-307 upon the goods covered by the applicable bill of lading, or proceeds thereof in AIM’s possession, for transportation, storage, demurrage, terminal and other charges and expenses recoverable under that section. The carrier’s lien is separate from, and does not expand, the general warehouse lien described above.

(c) Enforcement of warehouse lien — goods stored by merchant. If the goods subject to AIM’s warehouse lien are goods stored by a merchant in the course of its business, AIM may enforce its lien pursuant to S.C. Code §36-7-210(a), or, at AIM’s election, pursuant to the procedure permitted by §36-7-210(b). Under §36-7-210(a), AIM may sell the goods at public or private sale, in bulk or in packages, at any commercially reasonable time or place and upon commercially reasonable terms after notifying all persons known by AIM to claim an interest in the goods. The notification shall state the amount due, the nature of the proposed sale and, in the case of a public sale, the time and place of the sale. AIM shall sell no more goods than reasonably necessary to satisfy the secured obligation except where sale of a larger quantity is commercially reasonable under applicable law.

(d) Enforcement of warehouse lien — other goods. If the goods are not goods stored by a merchant in the course of its business, AIM shall enforce its warehouse lien in accordance with S.C. Code §36-7-210(b). AIM shall notify every person known to claim an interest in the goods. The notification shall contain: (i) an itemized statement of AIM’s claim; (ii) a description of the goods subject to the lien; (iii) a demand for payment within a specified period of not less than ten (10) days after receipt of the notification; and (iv) a conspicuous statement that, unless the claim is paid within that period, the goods will be advertised for sale and sold by auction at the time and place stated in the notification.

Any such auction shall conform to the notification and shall be held at the nearest suitable place to the location where the goods are held or stored. After expiration of the payment period stated in the notification, AIM shall advertise the sale once each week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation where the sale is to be held. The advertisement shall describe the goods, identify the person on whose account the goods are held, and state the time and place of sale. The sale shall occur not less than fifteen (15) days after the first publication. If no newspaper of general circulation exists where the sale is to be held, AIM may instead post the advertisement at least ten (10) days before the sale in not fewer than six (6) conspicuous places in the neighborhood of the proposed sale, as permitted by S.C. Code §36-7-210(b).

(e) Redemption; proceeds. At any time before sale or other disposition, any person claiming a right in the goods may prevent the sale by paying the amount necessary to satisfy AIM’s lien together with AIM’s reasonable expenses incurred in enforcing it. AIM may apply proceeds of a lawful sale to the lien and the reasonable expenses of enforcement and shall hold any surplus for delivery upon demand to the person legally entitled to receive it. AIM may purchase the goods at a public sale to the extent permitted by S.C. Code §36-7-210.

(f) Carrier-lien enforcement. AIM may enforce a carrier’s lien in accordance with S.C. Code §36-7-308, including by a commercially reasonable public or private sale after the notification required by that section, and may alternatively use the procedure provided by S.C. Code §36-7-210(b) where permitted by §36-7-308(g).

Unclaimed Property; Nonpayment.

If storage charges or other amounts secured by AIM’s warehouse lien remain unpaid for sixty (60) days, AIM may provide written notice to Customer at Customer’s last known postal or email address demanding payment and removal of the goods or equipment.

If Customer fails to pay all amounts due and arrange removal within thirty (30) days after such notice, AIM may treat the goods or equipment as unclaimed for operational purposes and may exercise its lien and other remedies available under these Terms and applicable law.

No designation of goods or equipment as unclaimed or abandoned under this Section transfers title to AIM, extinguishes the rights of any owner or lienholder, or permits AIM to sell, dispose of, or otherwise transfer the property except in accordance with the lien-enforcement procedures in Section 6.3 and applicable law.

AIM may continue to assess storage and other lawful charges until the property is removed, sold, or otherwise lawfully disposed of. Customer remains liable for all unpaid Charges, reasonable enforcement expenses, disposal or remediation costs lawfully incurred, and any deficiency remaining after application of lawful sale proceeds.

Named storms.

Upon a hurricane watch, warning, or named-storm threat to the Charleston area, AIM may require removal of stored units on forty-eight (48) hours’ notice. Units not removed remain at Customer’s sole risk, and AIM may, without obligation and at Customer’s cost, relocate units, without liability for loss or damage arising from the storm or the relocation.

Storage liability.

AIM is not an insurer of stored goods or equipment. Security measures (fencing, lighting, CCTV, gate control) are provided as-is and are not a guarantee against loss. AIM does not inventory, inspect, or insure the contents of stored units. Customer shall insure its goods and equipment and shall cause its insurers to waive subrogation against AIM. AIM’s liability for loss or damage to stored property is limited to loss caused by AIM’s negligence, and in any event to $25,000 per unit.

Yard rules.

Access is limited to persons on Customer’s authorized user list; no unaccompanied third parties. No repairs, washing, fueling, or maintenance may be performed in the yard without AIM’s written permission. No hazardous materials may be stored. Loaded refrigerated units are accepted only with a genset arrangement under Section 5.2. Leaking units and fluid or cargo spills are Customer’s responsibility to remediate, with indemnity to AIM. Units must be removed within ten (10) days after termination of Storage Services, after which storage continues to accrue and Section 6.4 applies.

Period of responsibility.

AIM’s responsibility for cargo begins at gate-out from the terminal, rail ramp, or shipper facility where AIM takes possession, and ends upon delivery or gate-in at the destination terminal, ramp, or facility. AIM has no responsibility for cargo before or after that period.

Governing law.

As to interstate shipments, AIM’s cargo liability is governed by 49 U.S.C. §14706 (the Carmack Amendment), subject to the limitations and procedures in these Terms and in any signed agreement between the parties.

Sealed containers.

For containers received under seal, AIM’s receipt is of the container and seal only, not the contents; the shipment is "Shipper Load, Stow, Count and Seal." AIM’s delivery obligation is discharged by delivery with the seal intact. Seal numbers are recorded at pickup and delivery. Loss of or damage to contents delivered under an intact seal recorded at origin is presumed not to have occurred in AIM’s custody. AIM will not break a seal without Customer’s written authorization, except upon government order, in which case AIM will document the opening and re-sealing.

Limitation of liability.

Where Customer has executed a Credit & Rate Agreement electing a released rate, AIM’s liability for cargo loss or damage is limited to the elected level — the default election being $100,000 per shipment — pursuant to 49 U.S.C. §14706(c)(1)(A) and, where applicable, waivers under 49 U.S.C. §14101(b). Customer may declare a higher value in writing before tender and pay the excess-value charge quoted, in which case the declared value applies. Absent an executed election, liability is determined by applicable law. The parties’ election and waiver are set out in Sections 2.1–2.3 of the Credit & Rate Agreement.

Exclusions.

AIM is not liable for loss or damage caused by: inherent vice or nature of the goods; condensation, "container rain," or ordinary rust or moisture in ocean equipment; improper or insufficient packing, blocking, or bracing by shipper; pre-existing damage; acts or omissions of the shipper, consignee, ocean carrier, terminal, or railroad; or events of force majeure under Section 9.2. In no event is AIM liable for special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including lost profits, loss of market, downtime, production interruption, replacement transportation, or — for the avoidance of doubt — demurrage, detention, or per diem asserted as damages.

Claims.

Claims for loss, damage, or delay must be filed in writing within nine (9) months of delivery (or, for non-delivery, of the scheduled delivery date), and must identify the shipment and state a specified or determinable amount, consistent with 49 CFR Part 370. Suit must be commenced within two (2) years and one (1) day after written disallowance of the claim in whole or in part. Freight charges remain payable notwithstanding a pending claim (Section 2.7).

Delivery receipt; concealed damage.

Visible loss or damage must be noted on the delivery receipt at delivery; a clean receipt is prima facie evidence of delivery in good order. Concealed loss or damage must be reported to AIM in writing within five (5) days of delivery, with the cargo, packaging, and container preserved for inspection. For containers delivered under intact seal, Section 7.3 controls, and a concealed-damage report does not itself establish that loss occurred in AIM’s custody.

Mitigation and salvage.

Customer shall take reasonable steps to mitigate loss and to preserve and realize salvage. Where AIM pays a claim, AIM is subrogated to Customer’s rights and entitled to the salvage or its reasonable value.

AIM insurance.

AIM maintains automobile liability, motor truck cargo, commercial general liability, and workers’ compensation coverage at not less than statutory and federally required levels, and will furnish certificates of insurance on request.

Customer insurance.

AIM’s cargo policy is not property insurance for Customer’s benefit. Customer should maintain all-risk cargo insurance on its goods and cause its insurers to waive subrogation against AIM. Cargo whose value exceeds the limitation in Section 7.4 must be disclosed in writing before tender so that a declared-value arrangement can be made; absent disclosure, the limitation applies.

Customer premises.

Customer is responsible for safe access, dock and yard conditions, and spotting or backing assistance at its facilities; AIM’s drivers are not required to enter premises they reasonably consider unsafe. Loading and unloading performed by Customer personnel or equipment is at Customer’s risk. AIM’s drivers do not handle freight, count pieces, or verify contents.

No solicitation of drivers.

During the parties’ relationship and for twelve (12) months after, Customer shall not solicit, hire, or contract directly with any driver or owner-operator of AIM, on pain of liquidated damages of $15,000 per driver.

Customer warranties.

Customer warrants that: all descriptions, weights, VGM, dimensions, counts, values, and commodity information supplied are accurate; it owns or is authorized to tender the goods; the goods comply with all applicable laws, including customs, import/export, and sanctions laws, and no party to the transaction is a sanctioned person; and all temperature and hazardous materials information is complete and accurate.

Indemnity.

Customer shall defend, indemnify, and hold AIM harmless from all claims, losses, fines, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from Customer’s breach of these Terms, inaccurate information, negligence or willful misconduct, violation of law, or the acts of Customer’s personnel and contractors — excepting cargo loss or damage claims, which are governed exclusively by Section 7.

Governing law; venue.

These Terms and all services are governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina, without regard to conflicts rules, and — subject to any exclusive federal jurisdiction — all actions shall be brought exclusively in the state courts of Charleston County, South Carolina, or the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, Charleston Division. The parties waive objections to venue and forum non conveniens.

Force majeure.

AIM is not liable for delay or failure caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including: hurricanes, named storms, and severe weather; port or terminal closures, congestion, or gate and appointment system outages; labor actions, including ILA strikes and slowdowns; chassis or equipment shortages; rail service disruption; cyber incidents affecting AIM, the port, terminals, or carriers; government action, including customs holds and government shutdowns affecting CBP; fire, flood, epidemic, war, or civil disturbance.

Attorneys’ fees.

In any collection action, AIM recovers its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. In any other dispute under these Terms, the prevailing party recovers its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.

Notices.

Notices shall be in writing to AIM at 3601 Meeting Street Rd, Unit F, North Charleston, SC 29405, Attn: General Manager, or by email to bobbyl@aim-trucking.com, and to Customer at the address or email on file. Email notice is effective on transmission absent bounce-back. AIM’s telephone contact for operational matters is (854) 231-8002.

Miscellaneous.

If any provision is held unenforceable, the remainder stands. No waiver of any breach waives another. These Terms, the Schedule, and any signed agreement are the entire agreement and supersede prior discussions. Customer may not assign its rights or delegate its duties without AIM’s written consent; no third party is a beneficiary of these Terms; Customer shall give AIM notice before assigning any claim to a third-party recovery firm. Sections 2, 6.3, 6.4, 7, 8, and 9 survive completion of services. Electronic records and signatures are effective.