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Lessons from tipped beef: Florida court provides guidance on cargo claim issues
The decision from a recent court case provides important guidance on cargo claim issues for the trucking industry.
September 2, 2021
The shipper loaded this shipment of beef onto the trailer. It was rejected by the receiver and resulted in a cargo claim that a judge decided was not the carrier's fault.
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