Hauled load for some broker frozen chicken , temperature was -10 F on rate con . Later on bills different 28F . Driver didn’t pay attention, load got rejected by receiver and broker sold product as salvage to different warehouse. After 7 month getting claim notification for $23,000 . What to do ?
Brokers write with small letters on 2nd or 3 rd page rate con follow the bill of lading temperature to cover themselves later .
Reefer load claims
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by tumarkg, Oct 22, 2019.
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+1 for going with temp on BOL. That is a signed contract. If temps are different, call broker/customer and have them send you a new rate con with correct temps and adjusted rate if necessary.
Regarding your $23k claim, what did your insurance say about it when you notified them about it being rejected? -
Verify, verify, verify!!!!!!! Double check with the shipper what's on BOL. They are the most privy to what the customer wants.
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Yup, BOL will trump rate con on reefer temp. I always call the broker when there’s a discrepancy, and it’s surprising how many loads I’ve booked have this discrepancy.
I’d call my cargo insurance provider ASAP. That’s what insurance is for.
If I had drivers I’d look into GPS reefer temp trackers to verify the set temp from my office. Some drivers don’t realize how important it is to check that the reefer temp, seal number, etc. match the BOL.bryan21384 Thanks this. -
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Well your right . But broker rate has -10 F temperature. My point is broker and carrier should split claim for %50 each . Moreover broker sold the product as salvage and didn’t tell about it for how much . Getting this claim only after 7 month
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I’ve learned from a mega carrier that the BOL is what is followed and not the “load assignment” on the Qualcomm/Omnitracs or in this case the rate con.Last edited: Oct 23, 2019
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The carrier is at fault here. An owner of a medium size fleet could consider paying it out of his own pocket. If this is a solo owner then paying this is more likely too much to even contemplate. A claim like that does not do any good at the time of a renewal but I don't see any other way around it.
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