EX-10.16(B) 2 g91608exv10w16xby.txt EX-10.16(B) AMENDMENT DATED OCTOBER 29, 2004 EXHIBIT 10.16(b) (DAIMLERCHRYSLER LOGO) DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (CHRYSLER) WITH A BUSINESS ADDRESS AT 800 CHRYSLER DRIVE EAST AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326-2757, HEREBY AGREES TO PURCHASE AND Allied Systems MOTOR CARRIER 160 Clairmont Avenue, Suite 500 TRANSPORTATION Decatur, GA 30030 CONTRACT (CARRIER) AGREES TO SELL AND DELIVER THE SERVICES ALZS1, AUHL, TPPP1 SPECIFIED HEREIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND Amendment #5 CONDITIONS ON THE FACE AND REVERSE SIDE HEREOF AND ANY NUMBERED ATTACHMENTS HERETO. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMODITIES: MOTOR VEHICLES STCC: 37-11 EFFECTIVE DATE: 10-01-04 TERMINATION DATE: 9-30-05 PAYMENT TERMS: [XXXXXXX] ----------- --------- -------- This amendment extends the current contract for 1 year at the revised rates as stated by percentage increases in the attachment. (See Attachment #1) Other than the specific terms below, all terms of the previous contract will be in effect. NOTES: 1. This contract is designed to meet the distinct needs of DaimlerChrysler. 2. Carrier agrees to participate in the DaimlerChrysler MCM program and 2nd Tier Minority sourcing program. 3. Carrier agrees to observe requirements stated in the DaimlerChrysler Vehicle Shipping Manual. 4. Allied agrees that the proposed increase for Dodge City rates will cover current plant models. 5. Rates will be effective beginning Oct. 1st 2004. 6. Transition & Inventory Turnover for Reisor, Jacksonville, Buffalo, Memphis, Dixiana and the shuttle route of Brampton to Agincourt will be effective November 24th unless DCX is agreeable to an interim pricing adjustment of [XXX] to existing rates effective November 24th until transition is completed provided that such transition occurs no later than January 8, 2005 unless otherwise mutually agreed. 7. The Releasing and Rail Loading rates will remain fixed from the previous contract without an increase. 8. Allied will continue on the DCX fuel adjustment Program 9. [XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX]. 10. Contract Extension: A contract proposal for current business must be provided to DCX no later than 6 months prior to the contract termination date, failure by Allied to provide a full proposal covering existing business 6 months prior contract expiration, will result in a contract extension at current rates for a period of time equal to the delay in which DCX experiences in receiving said proposal. DCX-Option. 11. In the event of conflict, the terms of this contract supercedes all previous contracts. 12. Carrier is responsible to submit all freight charges with appropriate backup to DCX within [XXX] days from the date of service. All overcharge claims and balance dues must be submitted within [XXX] days from the date of shipment. The burden of all claims is on the claimant. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ALLIED SYSTEMS DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION By: /s/ Tommy Duffy By: /s/ J.L. Terry -------------------------- ------------------------------ Tommy Duffy J.L. Terry Executive Vice President Sr. Manager, Vehicle Logistics DATE:10/29/2004 ATTACHMENT 1: AGREED UPON PERCENTAGE INCREASES TO EXISTING RATES RAMPS
US RAMPS RESOURCE RETAIN CANADIAN RAMPS RESOURCE RETAIN ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- REISOR 19 X [XXX] ST. JOHN A2 [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- JACKSONVILLE 21 X [XXX] QUEBEC CITY C1 [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- JESSUP 23 [XXX] MONTREAL D2 [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- WINSTON SALEM 25 [XXX] WINNIPEG E1 [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- TAMPA 26 [XXX] WINDSOR F1 [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- BUFFALO 28 X [XXX] AGINCOURT F5 X [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- ORLANDO 29 [XXX] REGINA H1 [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- MIAMI 44 [XXX] CALGARY J3 [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- MEMPHIS 51 X [XXX] VANCOUVER L1 [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- COTTAGE GROVE 55 [XXX] THUNDER BAY P1 [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- HAPEVILLE 56 [XXX] SASKATOON S1 [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- RIDGEFIELD 57 [XXX] EDMONTON W1 [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- WESTBORO 60 [XXX] [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- DIXIANA 97 X [XXX] [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- PORT ALLEN 99 [XXX] [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- US RAMPS 5 10 CANADIAN RAMPS 1 11 ---------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------
DIRECT TRUCK ROUTES
US ROUTE PLANT RESOURCE RETAIN CANADIAN ROUTE PLANT RESOURCE RETAIN ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 12 R [XXX] T1 C [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 12 S [XXX] T1 D [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 15 R [XXX] T1 N [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 15 S [XXX] T1 R [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 4A H [XXX] T1 S [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 4D H [XXX] T1 W [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 4G H [XXX] T5 C [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 4H H [XXX] T5 D [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 4L H [XXX] T5 N [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 4T H [XXX] T5 P [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 8C H [XXX] T5 R [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 8D H [XXX] T5 S [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 8E H [XXX] T5 W [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 8F H [XXX] T8 H [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 8G H [XXX] T9 H [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 8H H [XXX] [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 8J H [XXX] [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 8K H [XXX] [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 8L H [XXX] [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 9F H [XXX] [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 9J H [XXX] [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- US-DIRECT TRUCK 0 21 CAN-DIRECT TRUCK 0 15 ---------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------
SHUTTLE ROUTES
US - SHUTTLE RESOURCE RETAIN CANADIAN - SHUTTLE RESOURCE RETAIN ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- WTAP To Can. Dest. [XXX] BAP to Agincourt X [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- WTAP to New Boston [XXX] WAP to Can. Dest. [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- WTAP to Jefferson [XXX] WAP to New Boston [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- WTAP to Melvindale [XXX] WAP to Jefferson [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- F via SHAP to Can. Dest. [XXX] WAP to Melvindale [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- SHAP to Can. Dest. [XXX] [XXX] ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- US-SHUTTLE 0 6 CANADIAN-SHUTTLE 1 4 ---------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------
Attachment 1 CLAUSE #240 SELLER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO DAIMLERCHRYSLER ON A MONTHLY BASIS AN ACCOUNTING OF MINORITY TIER II SUPPLIER PAYMENTS MADE. SUBMISSION IS TO BE MADE VIA THE DIVERSITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT WEBSITE http://supplierdiversity.daimlerchrysler.com. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NEEDED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE SUBMISSION: - SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION (S-ID) - TIER II NAMES(S) - TIER II PAYMENTS (DIRECT OR INDIRECT) - MINORITY CERTIFICATION - MINORITY COUNCIL - ETHNIC ORIGIN - REPORTING PERIOD THE NATIONAL MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (NMSDC), OR ANY OF ITS REGIONAL AFFILIATES, IS THE REQUIRED CERTIFYING ORGANIZATION. ETHNIC ORIGIN OR CLASS CODES REFER TO THE TYPE OF MINORITY OWNERSHIP AND/OR CONTROL (MINIMUM OF 51%). THE ETHNIC ORIGIN OR CLASS CODES ARE IDENTIFIED AS: - AFRICAN AMERICAN - HISPANIC AMERICAN - NATIVE AMERICAN - ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN - ASIAN-INDIAN AMERICAN CONTACT YOUR BUYER OR DIVERSITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGER WITH QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT. CLAUSE 237: SUPPLIER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AND/OR MAINTAIN A PLAN FOR MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION UPON AWARDING OF BUSINESS. THE PLAN SHOULD DETAIL HOW SUPPLIER WILL MEET DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S MINORITY SOURCING REQUIREMENTS AND INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: - MINORITY JOINT VENTURES - SUBCONTRACTORS/SUB-SUPPLIERS - CURRENT AND/OR PROJECTED MINORITY SOURCING ACTIVITY - MINORITY SUPPLIER CLASS CODE/CLASSIFICATION - PROJECTED ANNUAL VOLUME OF BUSINESS (AVOB) - NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS OF MINORITY BUSINESS COORDINATOR CONTACT YOUR BUYER OR DIVERSITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGER WITH QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT OR ACCESS WEBSITE http://supplierdiversity.daimlerchrysler.com. ----------------- [XXXX] Represents material deleted per the Company's request for Confidential Treatment and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.