1. Definitions
    • Agreement: Refers to the terms and conditions in this document and any related documents you sign during the rental process.
    • You/Your: The renter or any additional drivers listed. All parties are jointly responsible.
    • We/Us/Our: The company renting the trailer.
    • Trailer: The non-motorized trailer identified in the Agreement, or any substitute provided.
    • Loss of Use: The loss of our right to rent the trailer due to damage or theft, calculated by multiplying the daily rental rate by the number of days out of service.
    • Diminished Value: The difference in the trailer’s value before and after damage, or the difference between pre-loss value and salvage value if not repaired.
  2. Rental, Indemnity, and Warranties
    • This Agreement is a contract for the rental of the trailer. We may repossess the trailer without notice at your expense if it is used unlawfully or in violation of this Agreement.
    • Renter agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless IC Trailer Rentals, LLC, its members, managers, and employees, from any claims, damages, or legal actions arising out of the renter’s use of the trailer or tow dolly.
    • We provide no warranties regarding the condition or suitability of the trailer for any purpose.
  3. Condition and Return of Trailer
    • You must return the trailer to the agreed location, on the specified date, and in the same condition as when rented, except for normal wear.
    • If returned after business hours, you remain responsible for the trailer until we inspect it the following business day.                                                                                                                                                                                                              
    • All trailers are equipped with GPS tracking devices. Tampering with or disabling a tracking device is prohibited and may result in immediate termination of the rental & forfeiture of deposit.
  4. Responsibility for Damage or Loss
    • You are responsible for all damage, loss, or theft of the trailer during the rental period, regardless of fault, including weather-related damage.
    • Any accidents or damage must be reported to us and the police within 24 hours.
    • Renter is responsible for tire damage caused by road hazards, curbs, debris, or overload.
  5. Prohibited Uses
    • Transporting hazardous or illegal materials.
    • Transporting any person or animal.
    • Allowing the trailer to be towed by anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
    • Use by anyone not listed as an Authorized Driver.
    • Use for any illegal purpose or violation of law.
    • Use outside the U.S. or Canada.
    • Overloading the trailer beyond its capacity.
    • Towing the trailer under structures without sufficient clearance.
    • Damaging the trailer due to unsecured cargo or reckless conduct.
  2. Insurance
    • You are responsible for providing your own insurance during the entire rental period, covering liability, property damage, and any incidents or accidents involving the trailer.
    • Renter must maintain active automobile liability insurance that extends to towed trailers.
    • Proof of valid insurance is required at the time of rental.
    • You must provide proof of insurance before renting the trailer, and it must cover the trailer while in your possession.
    • Renter is financially responsible for any deductible or insurance shortfall.
  1. Charges
    • You agree to pay all rental charges, taxes, fines, penalties, and other related expenses incurred during the rental period.
    • Late fees begin 1 hour after scheduled return time.
    • An administrative fee of $100 applies to each toll or traffic violation.
    • A cleaning fee of up to $500 may be applied if the trailer is returned in significantly dirty condition. Renter will be notified within 72-hours of inspection. Trailer must be returned free of excessive dirt, debris, or material residue.
  2. Deposit: We may use your deposit to cover damages, fees, or any amounts owed under this Agreement. The deposit can be used for deductibles, damages not covered by insurance, or late fees. Deposit is a refundable security hold pending inspection of trailer.
  3. Modifications: No changes or waivers to this Agreement are valid unless in writing and signed by both parties.
  4. Waiver: Our failure to enforce any rights does not waive future enforcement. If any section of this Agreement is deemed unenforceable, the remaining sections remain valid.
  5. Jurisdiction: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, and any disputes shall be resolved in Onslow County, NC.