RIVER RUNNERS' TRANSPORT, INC.
HIRING AGREEMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

One Signed Agreement per Vehicle

____________________________________ ("Employer") hereby agrees to pay River Runners' Transport, Inc. ("Contractor") $______________ to drive the vehicle listed below from _______________________________ to ____________________________ by (date/time)____________________________________, and to perform other work as described below under "Job Instructions." Such payment shall be made at the time the vehicle is picked up, unless other arrangements are made in advance. Employer grants contractor permission to drive or otherwise transport the described vehicle.

EMPLOYER'S ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Knowing that the vehicles may be unattended before pickup or after delivery by Contractor, and knowing that there are risks involved in completing the job as instructed, which risks include but are not limited to theft, vandalism, auto accidents, cracked, chipped and/or broken windows, damage from fire or elements, and the possibility of hitting animals on roads, EMPLOYER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS of damage, loss or injury to any and all persons or property, including but not limited to the vehicle and their contents, resulting from Contractor's performance under this Agreement which are caused by negligence or inherent risks with this type of activity.

EMPLOYER'S COVENANTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employer covenants that the vehicle will be in safe driving condition at the time of pickup, and agrees to be responsible for all damages, loss, injury, and liability resulting from a breach of this covenant. EMPLOYER ALSO COVENANTS THAT THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE SUFFICIENT FUEL TO REACH THE DESTINATION, or else to make arrangements for fueling the vehicle before it is picked up. If upon arrival for pickup, the Contractor determines, as it may in its sole and absolute discretion, that the vehicle is not in safe driving condition, the Contractor may elect not to transport the unsafe vehicle and will reimburse the employer for one-half of the previously paid shuttle fee, and be free of all further liability, duty or obligation.

INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION

Recognizing there is an element of risk involved in completing work described herein as "Job Instructions," Employer agrees to hold harmless, Contractor, its employees and/or agents an all persons or entities referring Contractor, including, but not limited to the Dinosaur National Monument, Bureau of Land Management, or any other referring agency for loss, damage, injury or liability which may result in Contractor's performance under this agreement in good faith. All disputes will be heard by a court located in Uintah County, Utah, applying Utah law. All parties consent to the personal jurisdiction of such a court. Filling out vehicle information and submitting this form to Contractor constitutes acceptance of all terms, even without signature.

Employer is solely responsible for insurance on the described vehicle, and warrants that insurance will be in force at all times relevant to this agreement. Employer warrants the legality of all tasks which the Contractor is to perform under this agreement.

Revised on 3/12.

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River Runners' Transport
P.O. Box 1361
Vernal, UT  84078
1-800-930-7238 (RAFT)

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