Exhibit Ponzo Employment Information — USA v. Rivera et al. (Dkt. 13-1, D.N.J. No. 1:23-mj-02053)

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U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey · No. 1:24-cr-00267-KMW · Doc. 13-1 · 2023-09-08 · Docket on CourtListener

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EXHIBIT A 
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CONTACT US
shollis@smdlogi.com
302-216-2311
Capability Statement
MC Authority
W9 Form
Liability Insurance
NOA
SCAC Assignment Letter
NEW CUSTOMER
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       8 The Green, Suite A Dover, DE 19901 
DUNS: 117654664 
CAGE Code: 8QUA7 
Socio-Economic Status: Woman-Owned Small
Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged
Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)
*pending, and 8 A *pending 
MC Number: 1227312 
DOT Number: 3607131 
SLOANE MONROE LOGISTICS, LLC 
485110, 484230, 484110, 492110, 492210, 491110,
561210, 561320, 561330, 561990, 541614, 541611,
541618, 423490, 488999, 488510, 488490, 423440 
Sloane Monroe Logistics, LLC  is a 100% women-
owned, minority-owned small business. We provide
FTL and LTL from the first mile to final mile delivery
services throughout the United States using dry,
refrigerated, and bulk load trailers.
We pride ourselves on providing the utmost respect
and delivering the best customer service, which is
why our company employs professionals that are
proactive, reliable, and consistent.
COMPANY OVERVIEW 
Dedicated and expedited services
Reefer, Dry van, flatbed, and power-only
capacity
Procurement 
Logistics Planning & Execution 
Warehouse Management 
Invoicing & Billing Follow-up 
Customer Service & Scheduling 
Dispatching & Driver Management
Negotiations, Organization & Planning 
Risk Management 
24/7 availability to support the critical nature of
our customer business
TWIC drivers 
In-Trailer GPS Tracking
ELD Compliant
Trailer Interchange $40K
Reefer Breakdown Insured
$100K cargo insurance, increases available 
Consulting services provided from conception to
implementation for over 10 trucking companies. 
FTL Power only Trinity Logistics
FTL Power only NFI Logistics
FTL Roar Logistics
FTL PLS Logistics
FTL Nolan Transportation
FTL CH Robinson
FTL Redwood Logistics
FTL Bozel Enterprises
FTL LANDSTAR, & FTL JB Hunt Inc.
302-216-2311
shollis@smdlogi.com
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SLOANEMONROEDISPATCH.COM 
EM: SHOLLIS@SMDLOGI.COM 
PH: 302-216-2311 | 
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This Independent Contractor Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this day 30
of August 2023 (the “Effective Date”) by and between Sloane Monroe Logistics LLC (“Company”) 
with a principal place of business at 8 The Green, Suite A, Dover, DE 19901 and (“Contractor”). 
Adrienne Ponzo
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
www.sloanemonroedispatch.com
8 The Green, Suite A, Dover, DE 19901
302-377-0746
info@sloanemonroedispatch.net
Load, Unload and secure product while insuring the integrity of the freight 
Delivers product to customer locations, utilizing a hand truck or pallet jack and possible lift
gate.
Operate delivery vehicles in a safe and lawful manner. Responsible for the vehicle and its
contents.
Complete daily route and all appropriate paperwork. Communicate obstacles in a proactive
manner allowing us to maintain KPI goals and requirements
1. Services to Be Performed
Contractor agrees to perform the following services: Expedited Delivery Driver.
Any material changes to the Services, including work to be performed and related fees must be
approved by the prior written consent of both parties. 
Job Descriptions
2. Payment
In consideration for the services to be performed by Contractor, Company agrees to pay Contractor  
of 90% after fuel, tolls, rentals and any applicable fees. Travel maybe required  beyond 500 miles if
contract requires and overnight accommodations will be the Contractor responsibility.
3. Fees and Expenses
Contractor shall be responsible for the following expenses: personal insurance premiums,
employment taxes, cellphone expenses, and meals. Moreover, any fines charged to the driver due
to the driver’s negligence are the sole responsibility of the driver to pay. The Company will cover
any maintenance and repair costs of the vehicle as well as the license fees and permits required for
the Company’s tractor trailer.
4. Term of Agreement
This agreement will become effective when signed by both parties and will terminate when either
party provides the date a party terminates the Agreement as provided below.
5. Independent Contractor Status
Contractor is an independent contractor. Contractor shall be responsible for determining the
location, method, details, and means of performing the Services. Nothing in this Agreement creates
any partnership, joint venture, employer-employee or agency relationship. Contractor agrees not to
represent or bind the Company to any third party that any of the aforementioned relationships
exist. Any rights afforded to employees of the Company such as fringe benefits are not available to
Contractor.
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Any materials regardless of form furnished by Company for Contractor to use
Any information stamped “confidential,” “proprietary,” or with a similar legend, or any
information that company makes reasonable efforts to maintain secret
Business or marketing plans or strategies, customer lists, operating procedures, trade secrets,
design formulas, know-how and processes, computer programs and inventories, discoveries, 
and improvements of any kind, sales projections, and pricing information
Information belonging to customers and suppliers of Company.
6. Business Licenses, Permits, and Certificates
Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor and Contractor's employees and contract
personnel will comply with all federal, state, and local laws requiring drivers and other licenses,
business permits, and certificates required to carry out the services to be performed under this
Agreement. Contractor shall use his/her best efforts to perform Services in a satisfactory manner to
the Company.
7. State and Federal Taxes
Company shall be under no obligation to withhold FICA (Social Security and Medicare taxes) from
Contractor's payments or make FICA payments on Contractor's behalf, make state or federal
unemployment compensation contributions on Contractor's behalf, or withhold state or federal
income tax from Contractor's payments. Contractor shall pay all taxes incurred while performing
services under this Agreement—including all applicable income taxes and, if Contractor is not a
corporation, self- employment (Social Security) taxes. Upon demand, Contractor shall provide
Company with proof that such payments have been made.
8. Insurance
Benefits are available via a third party administrator.
9. Indemnification
Contractor shall indemnify and hold Company and its affiliates, employees and agents harmless
from any loss, liability, damage or other expenses arising from performing services under this
Agreement.
10. Terminating the Agreement
With reasonable cause, either Company or Contractor may terminate this Agreement, effective
immediately upon giving written notice. Reasonable cause includes a material violation of this
Agreement, or any act exposing the other party to liability to others for personal injury or property
damage.
OR

Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving 10 days' written notice to the
other party of the intent to terminate. Abandoning the vehicle will result in the Contractor’s last
paycheck being withheld and used to cover the retrieval of the tractor trailer.
11. Confidentiality
Contractor acknowledges that it will be necessary for Company to disclose certain confidential
and proprietary information to Contractor in order for Contractor to perform duties under this
Agreement. Contractor acknowledges that disclosure to a third party or misuse of this proprietary 
or confidential information would harm Company.
Contractor will not disclose or use, either during or after the term of this Agreement, any
proprietary or confidential information of Company without Company's prior written permission
except to the extent necessary to perform services on Company's behalf.
Proprietary or confidential information includes:
Upon termination of Contractor's services to Company, or at Company's request, Contractor shall
deliver to Company all materials in Contractor's possession relating to Company's business.
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Contractor's Signature Over Printed Name and Date
 
12. Proprietary Information
All work performed under this Agreement (“Work Product”), including without limitation all notes,
reports, documentation, drawings, computer programs, inventions, creations, works, devices, models,
work-in- progress and deliverables will be the sole property of the Company, and Contractor hereby
assigns to the Company all right, title and interest therein, including but not limited to all
audiovisual, literary, moral rights and other copyrights, patent rights, trade secret rights and other
proprietary rights therein. Contractor retains no right to use the Work Product and agrees not to
challenge the validity of the Company’s ownership in the Work Product.
Contractor hereby assigns to the Company all right, title, and interest in any and all photographic
images andvideos or audiorecordings made by the Company during Contractor’s work for them,
including, but not limited to, any royalties proceeds, orother benefits derived from such photographs
or recordings.
13. Miscellaneous
A. Exclusive Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the sole agreement between the parties and
supersedes all oralnegotiations and prior writings with respect to the Services. Any subsequent
changes to the term of this Agreement may be amended or waived only with the written consent of
the Company.
B. Notices. All notices and other communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be
in writing and shall be deemed sufficient upon delivery, when delivered personally or by overnight or
sent by email or fax, or forty-eight hours after being sent by mail as certified or registered with
postage prepaid, addressed to the party to be notified at such party’s address
or email as set forth on the signature page.
C. Choice of Law / Dispute Resolution. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in
accordance with, the laws of the State of . The prevailing party in any proceeding to resolve a dispute
pertaining to matters covered under this Agreement shall be entitled to receive reasonable fees by
the opposing party.
OR
Any disputes concerning this Agreement will be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with
the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
D. Severability. If one or more provisions of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable under
applicable law, the remainder of the Agreement shall be unaffected.
E. Advice of Counsel. Each party acknowledges that each party has read this Agreement and fully
understands the terms and provision herein. Both parties have been given the opportunity to seek
legal counsel regarding this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be construed against any party by
reason of the drafting or preparation hereof.
Samantha Hollis
President | Sloane Monroe Dispatch
Dover, DE
Samantha  Hollis
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