Carrier Requirements     

At Target we value the relationship with each of our carriers as a valuable part of our transportation process.  We know that our success is largely attributed to the quality carriers that contract with us.   In order to be set up as a carrier with Target all carriers must be able to meet the following criteria:

• Must have valid insurance coverage with reefer breakdown exclusions    (if applicable) and a minimum cargo insurance coverage of $100,000  $1,000,000 liability insurance,  exclusions must be listed
• Must have proper and current operating authority
• Signed Broker Carrier Contract
• Must have cell/GPS or satellite tracking
• 6 months+ verifiable experience
• Target must have all documentation on file at all times

Carrier applications are denied without exception with any of the following assessments:

• Back Solicitation
• Hijacked Load
• In-Transit Agreement Modification
• Re-brokered Freight without permission
• Excessive reports of….
  • No show     
  • Truck cancelled after accepting a load      
  • Incorrect equipment provided      
  • Claims
• Must have a minimum on-time percentage of 90% or higher
• Drivers must be accessible 24/7 for communication from Dispatch
• Once becoming a Target certified carrier, the preceding standards must be maintained.

      Produce/Temperature Controlled/Frozen Freight

• Two years minimum verifiable experience
• Trailer must be 2000 or newer – 53’ preferred
• Excessive claims
• Insurance certificate must show reefer breakdown coverage with all exclusions listed