Carrier Liability

Carrier liability determines a motor carrier's legal responsibility for damaged or lost freight. Exclusions include weight limits, declared values, or exceptions under the Carmack Amendment, a federal statue in the 49 U.S. Code § 14706.

The Carmack Amendment does not hold carriers responsible for freight that is lost or damaged in transit by an:

1. Act of shipper
2. Act of god
3. Act of public authority
4. Act of public enemy
5. Inherent nature of goods

Learn how carrier liability impacts your freight claims by visiting our Freight Resources blog.

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