Contract Carrier Program

To become a contract carrier for Paragon Transportation Services, Inc. we will need your fax number or mailing address to send our set-up package and you should return the following information:

1. Copy of the carrier’s Federal Operating Authority. This will be a permit for contract or common carrier authority showing the carrier’s MC number and legal company name. If the carrier has re-entitled, Paragon will need both the original and re-entitlement authorities.
2. Copy of current insurance certificate. Paragon will need a copy of the carrier’s current insurance certificate with the following requirements:
   
   Minimum $50,000 cargo and $750,000 auto liability coverage. The carrier’s company name (must match the name on the Federal Operating Authority) and current address must also be on the certificate. Paragon Transportation Services, Inc. must be listed on the certificate as the "Certificate Holder."
   
   
3. Please provide us with your company information on the provided "Carrier Info" form, a completed W-9, and a signed copy of our contract.
4. After we have received the above information, you may begin to haul Paragon's loads!!!

All of the above information can be faxed or mailed to:

Paragon Transportation Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 2447
Greer, SC  29652-2447
Phone 864-370-1778
Fax 864-370-0791

Claims Procedures

Carriers need to report all possible claims (shortage, damage, theft, etc.) immediately to Paragon. Paragon's claims procedures will be followed to resolve your claim. If you have any questions or concerns about how a claim is being handled please call Greg Pelfrey at 864-370-0183.

Accounts Receivable

Here are a few steps that the carrier should follow to get paid as quickly and efficiently as possible:

Mail original, signed Bills of Lading, lumper receipts, and any other accompanying paperwork to Paragon's Office. (This office address will be listed on the rate confirmation of the load). Copies of the BOL will be accepted if the originals are not attainable and if the copies are legible. Accessorials must have prior approval to be paid.

If possible, include the rate confirmation order number on all correspondence and attach a copy of the confirmation with the BOL.

A carrier that is a Quick Pay Customer should FedEx, UPS, priority mail or express mail their bills to the appropriate office or if using regular mail write "quick pay carrier" on the invoice. This will help in expediting your pay. Any carrier that is currently not a Quick Pay Customer can call 800-683-5525 to find out more about this service.