Terms & Conditions

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between CDL-X LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a business registered at 501 Silverside Rd, Ste 105 #2530, Wilmington, DE 19802, and you ("Client," "Carrier," or "User") regarding your access to and use of our recruiting services, website located at cdlxrecruiting.com, and all related services (collectively, the "Services").

BY ACCESSING OUR WEBSITE, SUBMITTING A SERVICE REQUEST, OR ENTERING INTO A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH CDL-X RECRUITING, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS IN THEIR ENTIRETY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CEASE USE OF OUR SERVICES.

These Terms apply to all visitors, clients, carriers, drivers, and others who access or use the Services. We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

CDL-X LLC provides transportation industry staffing and recruiting services, including but not limited to:

• CDL-A driver sourcing, screening, and placement for carrier clients
• Owner Operator recruiting and placement
• SAP (Substance Abuse Professional) program driver recruiting
• Background check coordination, MVR report assistance, PSP report retrieval, drug and alcohol verification, and Driver Qualification (DQ) file reviews (collectively, "Ancillary Services")
• Expedited recruiting campaigns

CDL-X LLC acts solely as a recruiting intermediary. We do not employ, co-employ, supervise, direct, or control the drivers or owner operators we place. All employment, contracting, and operational decisions remain exclusively with the Client carrier.

We make no guarantee that any specific candidate will accept an offer, pass all required carrier-specific tests, or remain employed for any minimum period beyond the placement guarantee terms explicitly stated in the applicable Service Agreement.

Single Driver Placement: CDL-X LLC provides a forty-five (45) calendar day placement guarantee from the driver's verified first day of work with the Client. If a placed driver voluntarily resigns, is terminated for cause, or becomes unavailable through no fault of the Client within this 45-day window, CDL-X LLC will initiate one (1) complimentary replacement recruiting campaign for a comparable driver, at no additional placement fee, subject to the conditions below.

Fleet Hiring (3+ Drivers): The same 45-day guarantee applies per individual driver placed under a fleet agreement.

Guarantee Conditions — The replacement guarantee is VOID if:

• The driver is terminated due to Client's failure to meet agreed compensation, working conditions, or legal obligations
• The Client has outstanding unpaid balances with CDL-X LLC
• The driver departure is caused by Client's breach of applicable employment or contractor law
• The Client fails to notify CDL-X LLC of the driver departure within five (5) business days
• The driver was accepted despite CDL-X LLC's written recommendation against placement
• The placement was for an Owner Operator engagement (governed by separate terms)

The replacement guarantee is limited to one (1) replacement per original placement and does not restart the guarantee period. CDL-X LLC does not issue monetary refunds under any circumstances once recruiting services have commenced.

Single Driver Placement — $900 Total: $400.00 is due upon execution of the Service Agreement and before recruiting commences ("Upfront Fee"). The remaining $500.00 ("Completion Fee") is due within five (5) business days of the driver's verified completion of two (2) weeks of continuous employment with the Client.

Fleet Hiring (3+ Drivers) — $750 Per Driver: $350.00 per driver is due upfront before recruiting commences per driver. The remaining $400.00 per driver is due within five (5) business days of each individual driver's completion of two (2) weeks of continuous employment.

Owner Operator Placement — $500 Total: Full payment is due upfront before recruiting commences. No partial payments accepted.

Ancillary Services: All ancillary services (background checks, MVR, PSP, drug & alcohol, DQ file review, expedited recruiting) are billed at the rates published at the time of order and are due in full prior to service delivery. These fees are non-refundable once the service has been initiated.

Late Payments: Balances unpaid beyond ten (10) days of the due date are subject to a late fee of 1.5% per month (18% annually) on the outstanding balance. CDL-X LLC reserves the right to suspend all active recruiting and withhold candidate submissions until accounts are current.

Collections: Client agrees to pay all costs of collection, including reasonable attorney's fees, in the event of default. CDL-X LLC reserves the right to report delinquent accounts to commercial credit bureaus.

No Refund Policy: ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Upfront fees compensate for recruiting infrastructure, labor, advertising, and candidate sourcing already deployed. No refunds will be issued for any reason, including but not limited to: candidate rejection by Client, Client's decision to pause or cancel hiring, failure of a candidate to pass Client's internal tests beyond standard CDL qualifications, or changes in Client's business needs.

By engaging CDL-X LLC's Services, the Client represents, warrants, and covenants that:

• Client is a legally registered business entity authorized to hire commercial drivers in the United States
• Client holds all required USDOT, FMCSA, and applicable state operating authority
• Client will conduct all required independent hiring verifications, drug and alcohol testing (DOT pre-employment), and DQ file completion prior to allowing any placed driver to operate a commercial motor vehicle
• Client assumes full legal and operational responsibility for all placed drivers and owner operators from the moment of hire
• Client will not directly solicit, hire, or engage any candidate submitted by CDL-X LLC without paying applicable fees
• Client will provide accurate, complete job descriptions and hiring requirements at the time of engagement
• Client will promptly notify CDL-X LLC of any driver departure, termination, or placement issue within five (5) business days
• Client will comply with all applicable federal and state employment, transportation, and anti-discrimination laws

CDL-X LLC collects driver application data for the sole purpose of facilitating placement with carrier clients. Drivers submitting applications acknowledge that their information may be shared with carrier clients relevant to their desired position and geographic preferences.

CDL-X LLC is not a staffing agency, temporary employment agency, or Professional Employer Organization (PEO). We do not become a co-employer of any placed driver or owner operator. Nothing in these Terms creates an employment, agency, partnership, joint venture, or franchise relationship between CDL-X LLC and any driver, owner operator, or Client carrier.

Drivers acknowledge that submission of an application does not guarantee placement, an interview, or employment. CDL-X LLC reserves the right to decline to submit any candidate at its sole discretion.

Each party agrees to keep confidential all non-public information disclosed by the other party in connection with the Services, including but not limited to: candidate profiles, pricing structures, Client hiring criteria, business operations, and any proprietary methodologies of CDL-X LLC.

Client agrees not to disclose, reproduce, or distribute CDL-X LLC's candidate profiles, contact information, or screening data to any third party outside of Client's own hiring process without prior written consent.

Confidentiality obligations survive termination of the Service Agreement for a period of two (2) years.

All content on the CDL-X LLC website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and software, is the exclusive property of CDL-X LLC and is protected by United States copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or exploit any content from our website without our express prior written permission. Unauthorized use may give rise to a claim for damages and/or constitute a criminal offense.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CDL-X RECRUITING, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND CONTRACTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SERVICES, EVEN IF CDL-X RECRUITING HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

CDL-X LLC's total cumulative liability to any Client for any claim arising out of or related to the Services shall not exceed the total fees paid by that Client to CDL-X LLC in the three (3) months immediately preceding the claim.

CDL-X LLC is not liable for: (a) the conduct, performance, or actions of any placed driver or owner operator after placement; (b) accidents, incidents, violations, or damages caused by placed drivers; (c) a driver's failure to pass Client's internal screening; (d) regulatory actions against the Client; or (e) any losses resulting from the Client's reliance on CDL-X LLC's services.

Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CDL-X LLC and its officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of or related to: (a) Client's use of the Services; (b) Client's breach of these Terms; (c) any employment or contractor dispute involving a placed driver or owner operator; (d) any violation of applicable law by Client; (e) any claim by a placed candidate related to Client's hiring, employment, or contracting practices; or (f) Client's negligence or willful misconduct.

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

CDL-X RECRUITING DOES NOT WARRANT THAT: (A) THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE; (B) ANY SPECIFIC NUMBER OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE AVAILABLE; (C) ANY PLACED DRIVER WILL MEET ALL OF CLIENT'S SUBJECTIVE HIRING CRITERIA; OR (D) RESULTS OBTAINED FROM USE OF THE SERVICES WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Mandatory Arbitration: Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in Wilmington, Delaware. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Class Action Waiver: YOU AND CDL-X RECRUITING AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.

Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction in New Castle County, Delaware, to prevent irreparable harm pending arbitration.

Either party may terminate a Service Agreement upon written notice. However, termination does not relieve Client of any payment obligations for recruiting services already commenced or placements already made. All Upfront Fees are non-refundable upon termination.

CDL-X LLC may immediately suspend or terminate Services, without liability, if: (a) Client breaches any provision of these Terms; (b) Client's account is in arrears; (c) Client engages in fraudulent, illegal, or abusive conduct; or (d) CDL-X LLC determines, in its sole discretion, that continuing the relationship would expose it to legal or reputational harm.

CDL-X LLC shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform its obligations under these Terms due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to: acts of God, natural disasters, pandemic, government actions, labor disputes, internet or telecommunications failures, or other events of force majeure.

Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with any applicable Service Agreement and our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings.

Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Waiver: Failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of CDL-X LLC's right to enforce such provision in the future.

Assignment: Client may not assign its rights or obligations under these Terms without CDL-X LLC's prior written consent. CDL-X LLC may assign its rights freely.

Notices: All legal notices must be sent in writing to CDL-X LLC, 501 Silverside Rd, Ste 105 #2530, Wilmington, DE 19802, or by email to support@cdl-x.com.