Truck Dispatcher TruckDisp Cargo Claims and Carrier Liability 5

Question 1

How long does a carrier have to pay, deny, or make a settlement offer on a cargo claim under federal regulations?

Accepted Answer

180 days

Answer

Federal regulations require carriers to pay, deny, or offer settlement on a cargo claim within 120 days of receipt.

Question 2

A shipper wants to declare a value of $100,000 on a shipment. What additional step is typically required?

Accepted Answer

Paying an excess valuation charge to the carrier

Answer

To declare a higher cargo value, the shipper must pay an excess valuation charge to the carrier, which increases the carrier's liability limit accordingly.

Question 3

What is the significance of the phrase 'said to contain' on a bill of lading?

Accepted Answer

It indicates the carrier did not verify the contents and limits their liability accordingly

Answer

'Said to contain' means the carrier accepted the shipper's description without verifying contents, reducing the carrier's liability for content discrepancies.

Question 4

A reefer unit malfunctions during transit, causing $50,000 worth of frozen food to thaw and spoil. Who is liable?

Accepted Answer

The carrier, because maintaining the reefer unit is their responsibility

Answer

The carrier is responsible for maintaining equipment in proper working order; a reefer malfunction during transit makes the carrier liable for resulting spoilage.

Question 5

What documentation is essential to support a high-value cargo claim?

Accepted Answer

Commercial invoice, BOL, delivery receipt with exceptions, and photos of damage

Answer

A complete cargo claim requires the commercial invoice proving value, BOL as the contract, delivery receipt showing exceptions, and photographic evidence of damage.

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