Truck Dispatcher TruckDisp Cargo Claims and Carrier Liability 2

Question 1

Under the Carmack Amendment, what is the carrier's standard liability limit for loss or damage to household goods?

Accepted Answer

$0.60 per pound per article

Answer

The default liability for household goods under Carmack Amendment regulations is $0.60 per pound per article unless the shipper declares higher value.

Question 2

A shipper notices cargo damage at delivery but accepts the shipment without noting the damage on the delivery receipt. What type of claim must they file?

Accepted Answer

Concealed damage claim

Answer

When damage is discovered after delivery without notation on the delivery receipt, it is classified as a concealed damage claim.

Question 3

Which document serves as the primary evidence of a contract of carriage and receipt of goods by the carrier?

Accepted Answer

Bill of lading

Answer

The bill of lading is the contract of carriage and serves as a receipt for goods accepted by the carrier.

Question 4

How long does a carrier typically have to acknowledge receipt of a cargo claim under federal regulations?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

Federal regulations require carriers to acknowledge receipt of a written cargo claim within 30 days.

Question 5

What does 'released value' mean in the context of carrier liability?

Accepted Answer

The shipper agrees to a lower declared value in exchange for a reduced freight rate

Answer

Released value is when a shipper declares a lower cargo value to obtain lower freight rates, thereby limiting the carrier's maximum liability.

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Truck Dispatcher TruckDisp Cargo Claims and Carrier Liability 2