EX-10.16(C) AMENDMENT DATED 12-19-05

EX-10.16(C) 11 g00481exv10w16xcy.txt EX-10.16(C) AMENDMENT DATED 12-19-05 Exhibit 10.16(c) DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION(CHRYSLER) WITH A BUSINESS ADDRESS AT 800 CHRYSLER DRIVE EAST AUBURN HILLS, MI ###-###-####, HEREBY AGREES TO PURCHASE AND Allied Systems MOTOR CARRIER 160 Clairemont Avenue, Suite 500 TRANSPORTATION Decatur, GA 30030 CONTRACT (CARRIER AGREES TO SELL AND DELIVER THE ALZS1, AUHL, TPPP1 SERVCICES SPECIFIED HEREIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH Amendment #6 THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ON THE FACE AND REVERSE SIDE HEREOF AND ANY NUMBERED ATTACHMENTS HERETO. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES COMMODITIES: Motor Vehicles STCC: 37-11 EFFECTIVE DATE: 10-01-05 TERMINATION DATE: 9-31-07 PAYMENT TERMS: 15 days This amendment extends the current contract through 9-31-07 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 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. Rates will be increased by ___% will be effective beginning October 1, 2005. Rates will be increased by ___% effective October 1, 2006. 5. Transition and Inventory Turnover for Ridgefield is yet to be determined. 6. Allied will continue in the ECS Fuel Adjustment Program. 7. DCX does not guarantee volume, but Allied will have first right of refusal for any network changes that DCX proposes that may affect volume. 8. 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. 9. In the event of conflict, the terms of this contract supercedes all previous contracts. 10. Carrier is responsible to submit all freight charges with appropriate backup to DCX within 120 days from the date of service. All overcharge claims and balance dues must be submitted within 120 days from the date of shipment. The burden of all claims is on the claimant. ALLIED SYSTEMS DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION By: s/s Tommy Duffy By: s/s J. L. Terry --------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Tommy Duffy J. L. Terry Exec. Vice President Sr. Manager, Vehicle Logistics DATE: 12/16/2005