
Freight Claim Filing Process: What Shippers Should Expect
By Mitchell Kinek, CTB
Learn about filing freight claims, the Carmack Amendment, documentation requirements, filing deadlines, and the most common reasons carriers deny claims.
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The Freight Claims category helps shippers understand, manage, and resolve cargo claims across LTL, Truckload, and multimodal transportation networks. It brings together educational resources, industry insights, and practical guidance that help businesses protect shipments, recover losses, and improve transportation outcomes.
You will find articles covering freight claims, cargo damage, loss prevention, shipment documentation, and carrier liability. This content explains the freight claims process, common causes of cargo damage, and the steps shippers can take to strengthen claim submissions and improve recovery rates.
This category also explores freight claim regulations, carrier responsibilities, insurance considerations, and best practices for shipment inspections. These resources help shippers understand their rights, maintain proper documentation, and avoid costly mistakes when filing transportation claims.
Whether you manage occasional claims or oversee a large shipping network, these articles provide practical information that supports better risk management and stronger supply chain performance. Each resource focuses on helping businesses reduce disruptions, improve claim outcomes, and protect freight throughout the shipping process.
Explore these freight claims resources to learn how cargo claims work, understand transportation liability, and develop strategies that reduce losses and strengthen shipping operations.

By Mitchell Kinek, CTB
Learn about filing freight claims, the Carmack Amendment, documentation requirements, filing deadlines, and the most common reasons carriers deny claims.

By Mitchell Kinek, CTB
Insurance can often feel like a maze of fine print and technical jargon, and one common point of confusion—the difference between cargo liability and contingent cargo liability—illustrates how two similar-sounding coverages can serve very different purposes, with understanding that difference potentially protecting your business from costly mistakes.

By Joseph McDevitt, MBA, CTB
ShipTLI offers freight services that optimize supply chains through TMS software, freight claims, and inbound vendor routing solutions

By Joseph McDevitt, MBA, CTB
Protect your shipments with LTL insurance through ViewPoint TMS for added cargo liability and peace of mind.

By Joseph McDevitt, MBA, CTB
Learn about the key differences between LTL vs. FTL transportation modes to make the best choice for your strategic shipping needs.

By Joseph McDevitt, MBA, CTB
Learn what OS&D freight is, why it matters, and how to handle damaged or lost shipments to protect your business.

By Joseph McDevitt, MBA, CTB
Partnered together with us, you’ll gain a claims process that’s not only hassle-free but supports the smooth operation of your entire supply chain.

By Mitchell Kinek, CTB
Whether you’re a small business or an experienced freight shipper, accidental freight damage can occur. ...