Terms
4Front Fleet Rental Agreement
Checking "I have read and agree to the 4Front Fleet Rental Agreement" when you submit a rental request is your electronic signature accepting the terms below. Specific rental details — vehicle, dates, and rate — are confirmed separately for each rental.
1. Definitions
“Agreement” means this Vehicle Rental Agreement, including all terms, conditions, schedules, addendums, and information contained on or attached to this Agreement.
“Renter, you, or your” means the individual or business identified as the customer on the Rental Agreement, any person signing the Agreement, any Authorized Driver, and any person or organization responsible for charges incurred under the Agreement. All such persons and entities are jointly and severally responsible for obligations arising under this Agreement.
“4Front Fleet, we, our, or us” means 4Front Fleet, the owner and/or lessor of the Vehicle, and its owners, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns, as applicable.
“Authorized Driver” means an individual authorized by the Renter to operate the Vehicle who possesses a valid driver's license appropriate for the Vehicle and meets all applicable legal, regulatory, and insurance requirements. The Renter is responsible for ensuring that all drivers are properly qualified.
“Vehicle” means the box truck, van, or step van, or other motor vehicle identified in this Agreement, including any substitute or replacement Vehicle, together with its tires, wheels, tools, accessories, equipment, keys, documents, and other property supplied with the Vehicle.
“Physical Damage” means damage to or loss of the Vehicle resulting from collision, upset, theft, vandalism, fire, weather, acts of nature, or other causes. Physical Damage may also include damage to tires, wheels, windows, mirrors, interior components, accessories, or equipment when caused by misuse, negligence, collision, abuse, or other actions of the Renter or Authorized Driver.
“Loss of Use” means the loss of 4Front Fleet's ability to rent, operate, or otherwise use the Vehicle because of damage, theft, loss, or necessary repairs. Loss of Use may be calculated based on the Vehicle's applicable daily rental rate for the reasonable period during which the Vehicle is unavailable.
Unless otherwise stated, rental rates do not include applicable sales, use, rental, governmental, or other taxes and fees.
2. Rental, Term, Indemnity, and Warranties
This Agreement is a contract for the rental of the Vehicle identified in the Rental Agreement.
The rental term shall be 1 day up to a maximum of twenty-nine (29) days. The term shall begin on the day the Vehicle is delivered to Renter and end at 8:00 PM Central time on the last day of the term. Vehicles not returned timely shall be deemed to have been rented for an additional number of days equal to the number of days or part days between the end of the term described above and the actual date the Vehicle is returned. The rental rate shall be at that rate stated above and due at the start of each term.
If the Renter enables Auto-Renew for a rental, the Renter authorizes 4Front Fleet to automatically charge the Renter's saved payment method and extend the rental for an additional term of the same length and at the same rate at the end of each term, without execution of a new agreement for each renewal, until the Renter turns off Auto-Renew, 4Front Fleet ends the rental, or a renewal charge is declined. The Renter may turn off Auto-Renew at any time from their account. If a renewal charge cannot be completed, Auto-Renew will be turned off automatically and the Renter will be notified.
If Renter shall fail to perform any covenant or promise hereunder (including payment and insurance obligations) and such failure shall continue after twenty-four (24) hours written notice for agreements having a term of less than seven (7) days and seventy-two (72) hours written notice thereof for all other agreements, then Renter shall be in Default of this Agreement. Notices shall be sent by email and U.S. mail. Upon the occurrence of a Default, 4Front Fleet may terminate this Agreement and repossess the Vehicle, to the extent permitted by law. Written notice shall not be required if the Vehicle is abandoned or to the extent that 4Front Fleet's ownership is threatened or damage to the Vehicle is reasonably likely. The Renter shall be responsible for reasonable costs associated with locating and recovering the Vehicle. In any event, Renter shall be responsible for all costs described in Paragraph 5 below.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Renter agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless 4Front Fleet and its owners, members, officers, employees, agents, and representatives from and against claims, demands, causes of action, liabilities, losses, damages, judgments, costs, and reasonable attorney fees arising from or related to the Renter's possession, custody, control, maintenance, operation, or use of the Vehicle, including acts or omissions of the Renter's employees, drivers, agents, contractors, or other persons operating or using the Vehicle on the Renter's behalf. This indemnification does not apply to the extent a claim or loss is caused solely by the negligence or wrongful conduct of 4Front Fleet where such liability cannot lawfully be transferred.
Except as required by applicable law, 4Front Fleet makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Vehicle, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
3. Allocation and Transfer of Liability
4Front Fleet is the owner and/or lessor of the Vehicle and is not the motor carrier, delivery contractor, transportation provider, employer, or operator responsible for the Renter's business activities.
During the rental period, the Renter has exclusive possession, custody, control, and operational responsibility for the Vehicle, subject to 4Front Fleet's ownership rights and rights under this Agreement.
The Renter is solely responsible for:
- Selecting, hiring, supervising, training, qualifying, and controlling its drivers;
- Ensuring that each driver is properly licensed and legally qualified to operate the Vehicle;
- Directing when, where, and how the Vehicle is operated;
- Compliance with applicable federal, state, and local motor vehicle and commercial transportation laws and regulations;
- Compliance with applicable U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requirements when applicable;
- Driver conduct and performance;
- Cargo, packages, goods, equipment, and other property transported in the Vehicle; and
- Claims, injuries, damages, losses, fines, penalties, and liabilities arising from the Renter's possession, operation, or use of the Vehicle, except to the extent caused by 4Front Fleet's own liability that cannot legally be transferred.
Nothing in this Agreement creates or shall be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, partnership, joint venture, agency, motor-carrier relationship, or other business relationship between 4Front Fleet and the Renter other than that of lessor and renter/lessee.
No driver, employee, contractor, or agent of the Renter shall be considered an employee, agent, or representative of 4Front Fleet solely because the person operates a Vehicle owned or rented by 4Front Fleet.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, liability arising from the Renter's possession, operation, use, or control of the Vehicle shall be the responsibility of the Renter and shall first be submitted to the Renter's applicable insurance coverage.
4. Condition, Maintenance, and Return of Vehicle
The Renter must return the Vehicle to the location designated by 4Front Fleet on or before the date and time specified in the Agreement unless an extension has been approved by 4Front Fleet.
The Vehicle must be returned in substantially the same condition in which it was provided, except for ordinary wear and tear.
The Renter is responsible for inspecting the Vehicle at the beginning of the rental and promptly reporting existing damage not documented on the Vehicle condition report.
If the Vehicle is returned when the designated return location is closed, the Renter remains responsible for the Vehicle and any damage, theft, or loss until 4Front Fleet takes possession of and inspects the Vehicle.
The Renter must properly operate and reasonably maintain the Vehicle during the rental period, including checking appropriate fluid levels, tire condition and pressure, and other routine operating conditions.
Repairs, replacement parts, or maintenance expenses must receive prior authorization from 4Front Fleet unless emergency circumstances make prior authorization impractical.
5. Responsibility for Damage or Loss
The Renter is responsible for loss of or damage to the Vehicle occurring during the rental period to the extent permitted by applicable law and this Agreement.
Amounts for which the Renter may be responsible include:
- Reasonable costs to repair the Vehicle;
- Actual cash value of the Vehicle if stolen, destroyed, deemed a total loss, or not reasonably repairable;
- Loss of Use;
- Diminished value resulting from damage or repairs;
- Towing, recovery, storage, and administrative expenses;
- Damage resulting from misuse, negligence, or improper operation;
- Tires or wheels damaged because of driver error, impact, abuse, or misuse;
- Broken or damaged windows, mirrors, lights, or other glass; and
- Missing or damaged equipment, accessories, keys, or documents supplied with the Vehicle.
4Front Fleet will be responsible for ordinary mechanical failures and normal wear-and-tear maintenance that are not caused by misuse, negligence, improper operation, or violation of this Agreement.
The Renter must immediately notify 4Front Fleet of any accident, collision, theft, vandalism, mechanical failure, or significant damage involving the Vehicle. Accidents, theft, and vandalism must also be reported to law enforcement when required by law or requested by 4Front Fleet or its insurer.
6. Commercial and Professional Use
Vehicles rented through 4Front Fleet may be used for lawful commercial purposes consistent with the type, capacity, and intended use of the Vehicle.
The Renter is solely responsible for its transportation, delivery, logistics, or other commercial operations conducted using the Vehicle.
The Renter is responsible for ensuring that the Vehicle is operated in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including applicable commercial motor vehicle requirements.
The Renter is responsible for ensuring that every driver is properly licensed, qualified, trained, insured, and legally permitted to operate the Vehicle for its intended use.
7. Prohibited Uses and Breach of Agreement
The following uses of the Vehicle are prohibited and constitute a breach of this Agreement:
- Operation by anyone who is not authorized by the Renter or does not meet applicable licensing and insurance requirements;
- Operation by anyone whose driver's license is suspended, revoked, expired, invalid, or inappropriate for the Vehicle;
- Operation while under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or any substance that impairs safe operation;
- Obtaining or extending the rental through false, fraudulent, or misleading information;
- Using the Vehicle for an illegal purpose;
- Racing, speed testing, reckless driving, or similar activity;
- Pushing or towing another vehicle or object unless specifically authorized by 4Front Fleet;
- Carrying hazardous, dangerous, illegal, or prohibited materials unless expressly authorized and legally permitted;
- Operating the Vehicle outside any geographic restrictions established by 4Front Fleet;
- Loading the Vehicle beyond the manufacturer's rated capacity;
- Operating the Vehicle in a manner inconsistent with its intended design or purpose;
- Transporting more occupants than there are installed seat belts;
- Transporting passengers outside designated passenger compartments;
- Tampering with or disconnecting the odometer, telematics system, GPS equipment, cameras, safety equipment, or other installed equipment;
- Continuing to operate the Vehicle when warning lights, low fluid levels, overheating, unusual noises, or other conditions reasonably indicate continued operation could damage the Vehicle;
- Failing to properly secure cargo;
- Willful, wanton, reckless, negligent, or abusive operation of the Vehicle;
- Failing to report an accident, theft, or significant damage as required by this Agreement; or
- Allowing an animal to damage the Vehicle.
The Renter is responsible for damages, losses, expenses, and other amounts resulting from prohibited use to the extent permitted by law.
8. Insurance and Primary Coverage Requirements
The Renter must maintain insurance covering its operations, drivers, and the Vehicle throughout the entire rental period.
Before taking possession of the Vehicle, the Renter must provide 4Front Fleet with a valid Certificate of Insurance and any additional insurance documentation reasonably requested by 4Front Fleet.
Required insurance shall include, as applicable:
- Commercial automobile liability insurance;
- Collision and comprehensive physical damage coverage;
- Workers' compensation coverage as required by law; and
- Any additional coverage required by applicable law, the nature of Renter's operations, or 4Front Fleet's insurance requirements.
Renter's commercial automobile liability coverage shall cover Renter's use and operation of rented, hired, or leased vehicles as appropriate to the applicable policy.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law and the applicable insurance policies, insurance maintained by the Renter covering liability arising from the Renter's possession, operation, or use of the Vehicle shall apply on a primary and non-contributory basis before insurance maintained by 4Front Fleet.
Any insurance maintained by 4Front Fleet shall be excess or secondary to valid and collectible insurance maintained by the Renter to the extent permitted by law and the applicable insurance policies.
The Renter shall cause 4Front Fleet to be identified on applicable insurance policies in the capacity or capacities required by 4Front Fleet and its insurance carrier, which may include additional insured, additional interest, lessor, and/or loss payee, as appropriate to the particular coverage.
The Renter shall maintain insurance limits meeting or exceeding the minimum limits established by 4Front Fleet and provided to the Renter. The limits may be raised by 4Front Fleet from time to time in its reasonable discretion.
The Renter shall promptly provide updated Certificates of Insurance upon renewal, replacement, or material modification of required coverage.
The Renter shall immediately notify 4Front Fleet of any cancellation, nonrenewal, lapse, reduction, or material change in required insurance coverage.
The Renter and all Authorized Drivers must cooperate fully with 4Front Fleet and applicable insurers in connection with any accident, claim, investigation, lawsuit, or loss.
Failure to maintain required insurance constitutes a material breach of this Agreement and may result in immediate termination of the rental and recovery of the Vehicle.
9. Rental Charges and Other Amounts Due
The Renter agrees to pay all amounts due under this Agreement, including, as applicable:
- Daily, weekly, or monthly rental charges;
- Mileage charges;
- Charges for additional drivers or optional products and services;
- Fuel charges if the Vehicle is returned with less fuel than provided at the beginning of the rental;
- Applicable sales, rental, use, and other taxes and governmental fees;
- Parking tickets, traffic citations, tolls, fines, penalties, towing charges, impound fees, and storage charges attributable to the Renter's possession or operation of the Vehicle;
- Reasonable expenses incurred by 4Front Fleet in locating, recovering, towing, or repossessing a Vehicle not returned as required;
- Reasonable collection costs and attorney fees to the extent permitted by law;
- Late-payment charges as stated in the Rental Agreement and permitted by applicable law;
- Returned payment or insufficient-funds charges permitted by law;
- Cleaning charges if the Vehicle is returned substantially dirtier than when rented or requires extraordinary cleaning;
- Charges for missing equipment, keys, accessories, or documents; and
- Damage, repair, Loss of Use, diminished value, and other charges permitted under this Agreement.
10. Early Returns and Rental Extensions
If a Vehicle rented at a weekly or monthly rate is returned before the end of the agreed rental period, any refund or balance due will be calculated according to the applicable rate structure stated in the Rental Agreement.
An early return does not automatically entitle the Renter to a prorated refund based on the weekly or monthly rate. Days used may be recalculated using the applicable daily rental rate.
Rental extensions must be approved by 4Front Fleet. The Renter must contact 4Front Fleet before the scheduled return date and obtain approval for an extension.
Continuing to possess the Vehicle after the scheduled return date without authorization constitutes a breach of this Agreement.
11. Personal Property and Cargo
4Front Fleet is not responsible for cargo, packages, equipment, tools, personal property, or other property transported, stored, or left in or on the Vehicle.
The Renter assumes responsibility for the custody, security, loading, unloading, and transportation of cargo and other property carried in the Vehicle.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Renter releases 4Front Fleet and its owners, employees, agents, and representatives from claims for loss of or damage to such property, except to the extent liability cannot legally be waived.
12. Modifications and Extensions
No provision of this Agreement may be waived or modified except in a written agreement authorized by 4Front Fleet.
Any extension, rate modification, change of Vehicle, or other material change to the rental must be approved by 4Front Fleet.
This Agreement, together with any signed schedules, addenda, inspection reports, or amendments, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the rental of the Vehicle and supersedes prior representations or agreements concerning the rental.
13. Miscellaneous
A waiver by 4Front Fleet of one breach of this Agreement does not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.
Acceptance of payment, partial payment, or late payment does not waive 4Front Fleet's rights under this Agreement.
If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, 4Front Fleet shall not be liable for consequential, incidental, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from the rental, use, loss, breakdown, or unavailability of the Vehicle.
The Renter acknowledges that 4Front Fleet's ownership of the Vehicle does not make 4Front Fleet responsible for the Renter's transportation, delivery, logistics, or other business operations.
The Renter acknowledges that it has read this Agreement, understands its terms, has had an opportunity to ask questions, and agrees to be bound by its terms and conditions.
Renter Acknowledgment
The undersigned represents that they are authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the Renter.
The Renter acknowledges that it is an independent operating company and assumes responsibility for its drivers, operations, and use of the Vehicle as provided in this Agreement.
