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subsequent Rate Confirmation covering the same origins and destinations.

No terms and

conditions contained in an acceptance shall be binding on the ArcelorMittal Company, even if they

have not been expressly rejected. Fuel surcharge will be paid as set forth in Appendix B.

(b)

Applicable Accessorial Charges. Only accessorial charges specified in Appendix B will be

paid by ArcelorMittal.

(c)

Mileage and Weight. If and when applicable under this Agreement, mileage for a route

shall be as set forth in Rand McNally MileMaker (Household Goods miles) most recent version. The

weight of any shipment will be determined by the ArcelorMittal Company requesting shipment in

its sole discretion and will be recorded on the bill of lading.

(d)

Taxes.

Carrier shall assume full responsibility for any State and Federal taxes and

assessments, arising out of the Services.

Payment.

Carrier may invoice the ArcelorMittal Company requesting/ordering shipment upon

completion of pick up. Each freight bill or invoice issued by Carrier hereunder, if complete and correct,

shall be paid by the ArcelorMittal Company not more than thirty (30) days after receipt by the

ArcelorMittal Company.

No interest, penalty or other charge shall be applied for any late payment.

Carrier shall prepare its freight bill or invoice, on which shall be shown the above Agreement number, and

the ArcelorMittal Company’s (or the originating third party’s) Bill of Lading/Manifest/Packing Slip numbers,

and shall mail it to the billing address applicable to the route. At some ArcelorMittal Company locations

carriers will be paid automatically from ArcelorMittal systems, without submitting freight bills or invoices,

the rates specified in the applicable Rate Confirmation.

No Lien.

Carrier expressly waives, disclaims and releases any lien, whether statutory or

otherwise, security interest or encumbrance of any kind or nature whatsoever with respect to any

shipment of Goods, or any portion thereof, under this Agreement.

Independent Contractor.

Carrier shall perform the services hereunder as an independent

contractor and shall have exclusive control and direction of the persons operating the equipment or

otherwise engaged in such transportation services. Carrier assumes full responsibility for the acts and

omissions of such persons, and, when applicable, shall have exclusive liability for the payment of local,

state and federal payroll taxes or contributions or taxes for unemployment insurance, workers’

compensation, old age pensions or other social security and related protection with respect to the persons

engaged in the performance of the Services.

10.

Non-Application of Other Carrier Rates and Terms. The terms and conditions of this Agreement

shall apply to the exclusion of all other rates, terms, rules, classifications or charges applicable between

the same points and the same routes, in any tariff or other publication issued, established, posted or filed

by Carrier. Carrier agrees to take any and all actions necessary or advisable to ensure that no rates other

than those set forth in a Rate Confirmation shall be applicable to the Services.

11.

Freight Claims; Liability for Loss; Damage to Shipments

(a)

ArcelorMittal Company will informally notify Carrier of its intent to file a claim related to

cargo loss, damage or destruction and shall provide a written claim thereafter. Failure to provide

an “intent to claim” notice shall not impair any claim. Carrier shall acknowledge receipt of any

May 2015

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