And to make matters worse, the truck has been impounded by the government. So now your new state of the art super comfy trucker mattress, which you just spent your last penny getting the patent for, are tied up in some government warehouse.
Now here come the attorneys. They will pour over the contracts checking to see if it was packaged correctly, reviewing which law applies, and determining ultimately where the transportation liability lies.
Transportation Liability Myth #5: “If there’s An Issue the Broker Will Take Care of It”
It does matter if you one of the top car transportation trucking companies or just a small mom and pop business. Transportation liability knows no limits and no boundary, so make sure everything is in order!
Even if you chose to go with the most reputable broker in the industry, they still might not be covering everything. The transportation liability often falls on the carrier who is responsible for the freight. This where knowing the rules and reading your contract comes in.
