Terms of Service

Effective Date: July 29, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of loadstar.com (the “Website”), operated by Loadstar Product Handling Services, LLC (“Loadstar,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

Website Purpose

The Website provides general information about Loadstar, our product handling and logistics services, employment opportunities, and the Loadstar Tankerman Academy.

Website content is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute a binding offer, professional advice, employment agreement, service agreement, or guarantee of availability, pricing, results, admission, certification, or employment.

Any services provided by Loadstar will be governed by a separate written agreement when applicable.

Eligibility

You must be legally capable of agreeing to these Terms to use the Website. The Loadstar Tankerman Academy has separate eligibility and admission requirements, including a minimum age of 18.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Website for unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purposes
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems
  • Interfere with the Website’s operation, security, or availability
  • Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Use automated systems to scrape, copy, or collect Website content without permission
  • Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity or affiliation
  • Submit false, misleading, defamatory, or unlawful information
  • Use Website content in a way that infringes another party’s rights
  • Attempt to bypass security features or access restrictions

We may restrict or terminate access to the Website if we reasonably believe these Terms have been violated.

Contact Forms and User Submissions

When you submit information through the Website, you represent that:

  • The information is accurate and complete
  • You are authorized to provide it
  • Your submission does not violate any law or third-party right
  • Your submission does not contain malicious code or unlawful material

Submitting a contact form does not create a business, employment, educational, or contractual relationship with Loadstar. We are not obligated to respond to or act upon every submission.

You grant Loadstar permission to use submitted information as reasonably necessary to respond to your request, evaluate your inquiry, operate our business, and fulfill the purposes described in our Privacy Policy.

Do not submit confidential, proprietary, or sensitive information unless Loadstar has specifically requested it through an appropriate method.

Employment Opportunities

Employment opportunities displayed or linked through the Website may be changed, suspended, or withdrawn at any time.

Submitting an application does not guarantee an interview or employment. Employment decisions may be subject to separate requirements, screenings, policies, and agreements.

Applications may be processed through Dayforce or another third-party employment platform. Your use of that platform is governed by its own terms and privacy policies.

Loadstar is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions in accordance with applicable law.

Tankerman Academy Information

Information about the Loadstar Tankerman Academy, including admission requirements, compensation, schedules, class sizes, certifications, and potential earnings, is provided for general informational purposes.

Program details may change without notice. Admission is not guaranteed and may depend on factors such as:

  • Program availability
  • Application and interview results
  • Eligibility to work in the United States
  • Background checks
  • Physical examinations
  • Drug and alcohol screening
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential eligibility
  • U.S. Coast Guard requirements
  • Completion of required documentation and deadlines

Compensation and earnings information is illustrative and does not guarantee any particular wage, schedule, employment period, or annual income. Certification and credentialing decisions are made by the applicable authorities.

Intellectual Property

The Website and its content—including text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, designs, icons, software, and other materials—are owned by or licensed to Loadstar and are protected by intellectual property laws.

You may view and print Website content for your personal, noncommercial use. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, sell, license, publicly display, or create derivative works from Website content without prior written permission.

Loadstar’s names, logos, service names, and branding may not be used without written authorization.

Third-Party Websites and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including employment platforms, maps, videos, and social media pages.

These links are provided for convenience. Loadstar does not control and is not responsible for third-party content, availability, security, products, services, terms, or privacy practices. A link does not necessarily indicate Loadstar’s endorsement.

Your use of third-party services is governed by the applicable third party’s terms and policies.

Privacy

Your use of the Website is also subject to our Privacy Policy. By using the Website, you acknowledge that information may be collected and used as described in that policy.

Website Availability and Accuracy

We strive to keep Website information accurate and current, but we do not guarantee that all content is complete, accurate, reliable, or up to date.

We may modify, suspend, restrict, or discontinue any part of the Website without notice. We are not liable if the Website is unavailable or if information contains errors or omissions.

Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Website is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory.

Loadstar disclaims warranties including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, noninfringement, accuracy, availability, and security.

We do not guarantee that the Website will operate without interruption or error, that defects will be corrected, or that the Website will be free from viruses or other harmful components.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain warranty exclusions, so portions of this section may not apply to you.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Loadstar and its owners, officers, employees, representatives, affiliates, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to:

  • Your use of or inability to use the Website
  • Reliance on Website content
  • Unauthorized access to information
  • Third-party websites or services
  • Errors, interruptions, or security incidents

Where liability cannot be excluded, Loadstar’s liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Loadstar and its affiliates, officers, employees, representatives, and service providers from claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and expenses arising from:

  • Your misuse of the Website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of applicable law
  • Your infringement of another party’s rights
  • Information or materials you submit through the Website

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any legal action arising from these Terms or the Website must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Your continued use of the Website after updated Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, that provision will be limited or removed to the minimum extent necessary. The remaining provisions will remain in effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms and the Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and Loadstar regarding your use of the Website. They do not replace or modify any separate written agreement between you and Loadstar.

Contact Us

Questions about these Terms may be submitted through Loadstar’s online contact form or directed to:

Loadstar Product Handling Services, LLC
803 Main Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
Office: (225) 317-7700