Terms and conditions

TRAILER RENTAL AGREEMENT

LoneStarTrailerWorks.com | 682-238-0007 | lonestartrailerworks@gmail.com

1. PARTIES AND RENTAL TRANSACTION

This Trailer Rental Agreement ("Agreement") is between Lone Star Trailer Works LLC ("Lessor," "Lone Star," "we," "us," or "our") and the person identified as the renter in the online booking record ("Renter," "you," or "your"). The online booking record, booking confirmation, trailer listing, checkout and return records, photographs, add-ons, rate details, payment records, and electronically accepted disclosures are incorporated into this Agreement.

The booking record identifies the Renter and the specific rental transaction, including the trailer or stock item, rental dates and times, charges, deposit or card authorization (if applicable), and other transaction details collected by the online booking system. Renter confirms that information supplied during booking and verification is accurate.

2. ELIGIBILITY AND AUTHORIZED DRIVERS

Renter must be at least 21 years of age, be legally permitted to drive and tow in Texas, and hold a valid driver's license. Only Renter and any driver specifically approved by Lone Star may possess, tow, operate, or control the trailer. Renter may not subrent, loan, assign, transfer, or allow an unauthorized person to use the trailer.

Renter is responsible for the conduct of every approved driver and for compliance with this Agreement during the entire rental period.

3. TOW VEHICLE, HITCH, BRAKES, AND SAFE CONNECTION

Before towing, Renter must use a tow vehicle, receiver, hitch, hitch ball, coupler, safety chains, electrical connector, breakaway system, tires, and other towing equipment that are compatible with the trailer and adequate for the trailer's actual loaded weight.

Renter is solely responsible for confirming the tow vehicle manufacturer's towing limits, payload limits, hitch ratings, gross combined weight rating, and all other applicable limits. Renter must not tow if any required equipment is missing, damaged, incompatible, or improperly connected.

When the trailer is equipped with electric brakes, the tow vehicle must have a properly functioning compatible brake controller. Brake-controller gain must be adjusted for the trailer, load, road, weather, and manufacturer instructions. Any Lone Star decal or instruction concerning an empty-trailer setting is a reminder only and does not replace manufacturer instructions or the driver's duty to verify safe braking before entering traffic.

Before each trip, Renter must inspect and verify the coupler/ball connection, latch, safety chains, breakaway cable, electrical plug, lights, brakes, tires, wheels/lug nuts, jack, doors/gates, ramps, tarp, load securement, and any other applicable equipment.

4. LOADING, WEIGHT, AND CARGO - IMPORTANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Renter must not exceed the trailer's GVWR, axle ratings, tire ratings, coupler/hitch ratings, or any lower legal or manufacturer limit. Cargo must be distributed safely, kept within the trailer, and properly secured. Renter must not load the trailer in a manner that creates unsafe tongue weight, sway, instability, or an unbalanced load.

Renter is responsible for knowing the weight of cargo and for all citations, fines, towing charges, road damage, or other costs resulting from overloading or improper loading. Lone Star may charge Renter for documented damage caused by overloading, improper loading, or prohibited cargo.

By signing this Agreement, Renter specifically acknowledges and accepts this Section 4.

5. DUMP TRAILER RULES (WHEN APPLICABLE)

For a dump trailer, Renter must operate the hydraulic dump system only in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and Lone Star's operating instructions. The trailer must be positioned on firm, reasonably level ground with adequate overhead and side clearance before raising the bed. Renter must check for power lines, trees, structures, people, vehicles, and other hazards.

No person may stand under, behind, inside, on, or immediately beside a raised or moving dump bed. Renter must not move or tow the trailer with the dump bed raised. Renter must not use the trailer to lift people or equipment. Loads that are frozen, stuck, unevenly distributed, or likely to shift must not be dumped until the condition can be corrected safely.

6. PROHIBITED USE AND MATERIALS - IMPORTANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The trailer may not be used for any unlawful purpose, racing, intentional abuse, reckless operation, or in a manner inconsistent with its design. Unless Lone Star gives prior written approval, the trailer may not be taken outside Texas, used off-road beyond ordinary access to a jobsite/property, or used to transport hazardous, explosive, corrosive, toxic, infectious, radioactive, or other regulated materials.

FOR DUMP TRAILERS, PROHIBITED MATERIALS INCLUDE LIQUIDS, WET CONCRETE, HOT ASHES, CHEMICALS, PAINT, FUEL, OIL, BATTERIES, ASBESTOS, MEDICAL WASTE, EXPLOSIVES, PRESSURIZED CYLINDERS, AND ANY MATERIAL PROHIBITED BY THE DISPOSAL FACILITY OR APPLICABLE LAW.

Tires, appliances, mattresses, refrigerant-containing items, and other special-disposal items require prior approval and may result in additional charges.

By signing this Agreement, Renter specifically acknowledges and accepts this Section 6.

7. RENTAL PERIOD, RETURN, EXTENSIONS, AND LATE RETURN

Renter must return the trailer to the agreed location by the scheduled return time unless Lone Star approves an extension through the online booking system or in writing. An extension is not effective until approved and any required payment is completed.

Renter authorizes Lone Star and its payment processor to charge the payment method on file for disclosed additional rental time, late-return charges, recovery expenses, and other amounts properly due under this Agreement. If a late return interferes with another reservation, Lone Star may recover reasonable documented costs caused by the delay to the extent permitted by law.

The rental remains Renter's responsibility until the trailer is returned to Lone Star's possession or the approved return location and the required online return procedure is completed.

8. PICKUP, RETURN CONDITION, PHOTOS, AND INSPECTION

Renter must inspect the trailer at pickup and promptly report any pre-existing damage not shown in the checkout record. Renter agrees that time-stamped photographs, videos, electronic checklists, GPS/access logs, and electronic booking records may be used to document condition, possession, pickup, and return.

At return, Renter must remove personal property and unauthorized debris, secure all doors/gates/ramps, return accessories, and complete required return photos or checklists. Renter remains responsible for concealed or later-discovered damage reasonably attributable to the rental period and not reasonably observable at the initial return inspection.

9. DAMAGE, LOSS, THEFT, TIRES, AND REPAIRS

Except to the extent caused by Lone Star's negligence or other liability that cannot lawfully be shifted to Renter, Renter is responsible for loss of or physical damage to the trailer occurring during the rental period, including theft, vandalism, collision, misuse, overloading, improper loading, curb/road-hazard damage, tire or wheel damage caused by misuse or road hazards, damaged jacks/couplers, tarp damage, hydraulic-system damage, and missing accessories.

Renter must not authorize or perform repairs without Lone Star's prior approval except when reasonably necessary to prevent immediate additional damage or protect safety. Renter must provide receipts and damaged parts when requested.

Amounts charged for damage will be based on reasonable documented repair/replacement costs and, when applicable, reasonable towing, recovery, storage, cleanup, disposal, or loss-of-use costs permitted by law. Ordinary wear and tear is not chargeable damage.

10. ACCIDENTS, BREAKDOWNS, AND THEFT

Renter must stop using the trailer when continued use would be unsafe or could cause further damage. Renter must promptly contact Lone Star regarding an accident, breakdown, theft, vandalism, separation from the tow vehicle, tire/wheel failure, brake problem, or other significant incident.

Renter must contact law enforcement when required by law or reasonably requested by Lone Star and cooperate in providing photographs, witness information, report numbers, insurance information, and a truthful written account. Renter must not abandon the trailer without Lone Star's authorization except when necessary for immediate safety.

11. INSURANCE

Renter is responsible for determining whether Renter's automobile, property, liability, or other insurance provides coverage for towing, use, damage to, theft of, or liability arising from a rented trailer. Unless Lone Star expressly provides a separate written coverage product, this rental does not provide Renter with automobile liability insurance, cargo insurance, or a damage waiver.

Renter's responsibility under this Agreement is not eliminated merely because an insurance claim is denied, delayed, subject to a deductible, or insufficient to cover an amount for which Renter is legally responsible.

12. TOLLS, CITATIONS, IMPOUND, AND THIRD-PARTY CHARGES

Renter is responsible for tolls, parking charges, citations, fines, impound fees, storage fees, disposal fees, overweight charges, cleanup charges, and other third-party charges attributable to Renter's possession or use of the trailer, except charges caused solely by Lone Star's conduct. Renter authorizes Lone Star to charge the payment method on file for such documented amounts to the extent permitted by law.

13. DELIVERY, PLACEMENT, AND HAUL-OFF (WHEN APPLICABLE)

When Lone Star delivers, places, picks up, or hauls the trailer, Renter represents that Renter has authority to grant access to the requested property and placement area. Renter must disclose known hazards, including septic systems, irrigation, soft ground, overhead wires, low branches, gates, slopes, buried utilities, restricted access, and property rules.

Lone Star may refuse a requested placement or pickup route that its driver reasonably considers unsafe or likely to damage property or equipment. Renter is responsible for obtaining any required permission for placement and for keeping the pickup area accessible.

14. PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION AND ADDITIONAL CHARGES

Renter authorizes the connected payment processor and Lone Star to charge the payment method provided for the rental price and additional amounts that become due under this Agreement, including approved extensions, late charges, missing equipment, cleaning, disposal/overweight fees, tolls, recovery, and documented damage.

When practicable, Lone Star will provide an itemized explanation and supporting documentation for post-rental charges. This authorization does not waive Renter's right to dispute a charge through applicable law or the payment processor's procedures.

15. PERSONAL PROPERTY

Lone Star is not responsible for personal property left in or on the trailer, except to the extent liability cannot legally be excluded. Lone Star may remove and reasonably store or dispose of abandoned property in accordance with applicable law.

16. ASSUMPTION OF ORDINARY TOWING RISKS; RENTER RESPONSIBILITY

Renter understands that towing and operating a trailer involve risks, including sway, increased stopping distance, turning clearance, backing hazards, load shift, tire failure, jackknife risk, and changes in handling. Renter agrees to use reasonable care, operate within legal and manufacturer limits, and discontinue towing or operation whenever conditions are unsafe.

Nothing in this Agreement is intended to release Lone Star from liability that Texas law does not permit to be waived or released.

17. INDEMNITY

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY TEXAS LAW, RENTER AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS LONE STAR TRAILER WORKS LLC AND ITS MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS FROM THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, LIABILITIES, AND REASONABLE COSTS ARISING FROM RENTER'S OR AN AUTHORIZED DRIVER'S POSSESSION, TOWING, LOADING, UNLOADING, DUMPING, OR USE OF THE TRAILER, BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE ACTS, OMISSIONS, NEGLIGENCE, MISUSE, OVERLOADING, ILLEGAL CONDUCT, OR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT BY RENTER OR AN AUTHORIZED DRIVER.

THIS SECTION IS NOT INTENDED TO REQUIRE RENTER TO INDEMNIFY LONE STAR FOR LONE STAR'S OWN NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR ANY LIABILITY THAT CANNOT LAWFULLY BE SHIFTED UNDER TEXAS LAW.

18. DEFAULT AND RECOVERY

A material breach includes unauthorized possession, failure to return the trailer when due, prohibited use, intentional concealment of the trailer, material misrepresentation, disabling tracking/access equipment, or failure to pay amounts properly due. Subject to applicable law, Lone Star may terminate the rental and recover the trailer. Renter must not interfere with lawful recovery.

Renter is responsible for reasonable documented recovery costs to the extent the need for recovery results from Renter's breach and such costs are permitted by law.

19. GPS, SMART LOCKS, AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

Renter acknowledges that the trailer may use GPS/telematics, smart locks, access codes, cameras at pickup/return locations, or other electronic systems for security, fleet management, location, access, maintenance, and documentation. Renter must not remove, disable, shield, tamper with, or interfere with such equipment.

Any location or access information will be handled in accordance with Lone Star's applicable privacy disclosures and used for legitimate rental, safety, security, recovery, and business purposes.

20. ELECTRONIC RECORDS AND SIGNATURES

Renter and Lone Star agree to conduct this transaction electronically. Renter consents to receive this Agreement, disclosures, notices, receipts, and related records electronically at the email address, mobile number, or customer account supplied by Renter.

By typing a name, drawing or applying an electronic signature, or completing the electronic signing process with intent to accept, Renter agrees that the electronic action constitutes Renter's signature and acceptance of this Agreement. The signature, booking record, and electronic signature and acceptance record may be stored together as evidence of acceptance.

21. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE

Texas law governs this Agreement without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Unless applicable law requires otherwise, any court proceeding arising from this Agreement shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in Tarrant County, Texas.

22. GENERAL TERMS

This Agreement, together with the incorporated online booking record and written addenda, is the entire agreement concerning this rental and supersedes prior discussions concerning the same rental. A modification must be made through the online booking system or otherwise agreed to in writing/electronically by the parties.

If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect to the extent permitted by law. Lone Star's delay in enforcing a provision is not a waiver. Headings are for convenience only.

Renter acknowledges having had the opportunity to review this Agreement before signing it and agrees to follow all manufacturer instructions, posted safety instructions, and lawful directions supplied with the trailer.

23. RENTER ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

By signing this Agreement, Renter confirms that: (a) the information supplied in the online booking and verification process is accurate; (b) Renter has inspected or will inspect the trailer before towing/using it; (c) the tow vehicle and towing equipment are appropriate and within rated limits; (d) Renter understands safe connection, loading, braking, and return responsibilities; (e) Renter has received or has access to the rental charges and applicable fee disclosures before acceptance; (f) Renter specifically acknowledges Sections 4 and 6; and (g) Renter agrees to the electronic transaction and signature process.

24. ELECTRONIC BOOKING AND SIGNATURE RECORD

The customer identity, booking/reservation number, assigned trailer, rental start and return times, rental charges, payment status, electronic signature, acceptance date/time, and available audit information are maintained in the online booking and terms-proof records and are incorporated into this Agreement by reference.

No duplicate fill-in fields are required in this contract text when those details are recorded by the online booking system.

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