responsible for the direct acts of its employees, and not for the actions of customers, lumpers, draymen, other carriers, or any other third party (‚ÄúThird Parties‚Äù), unless Shipper proximately caused or contributed to the actions of any of the Third Parties. If Carrier agrees to interchange equipment to another carrier or to use equipment owned by a third party, Carrier, will address any interchange agreement directly with that motor carrier or equipment owner.