MINNESOTA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION

MTA Plays Key Role in New Model Motor
Carrier/ Broker Agreements

With Department of Justice (DOJ) approval, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) has released its long-awaited model agreements for structuring motor carrier and broker contractual relationships.

On Aug. 10, 2006, the DOJ issued what is referred to as a business review letter that stated it had no present intention of challenging the ATA proposal to develop and publicize model carrier/broker agreements. That language signals the government’s position that the creation, distribution and use of the model agreements does not raise antitrust concerns.

The Minnesota Trucking Association (MTA) was instrumental in advancing this contract. ATA Alternate State Vice President Bruce Goodrich presented a formal request to the ATA at its February 2005 meeting to draft such a document. Goodrich served on the panel of motor carriers who reviewed drafts of the proposed contract. MTA’s interest in the issue is a direct outgrowth of its Brokerage Task Force.

The model agreements and instructions may be reached via the links below:

• Model Motor Carrier/Broker Agreement
• Short Form Model Motor Carrier/Broker Agreement
• General Instructions

Updated April 2008.