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If you're a carrier and you think you've been rejected wrongly, we advice the following steps.

What do you do with a rejected load when the carrier's evidence is lacking?

When calculating damages when a cover purchase is made, the injured party should be prepared to show the reasonableness of the cost, commodity, and pack purchased as a replacement.

The party alleging a guaranteed arrival time should be prepared to prove its allegation with clear and convincing evidence.

The Problem: Breach of “good delivery” claimed against a carrier. The Solution: Recognizing that carriers are responsible for proper transportation, not suitable shipping condition.

The Problem: Excessive bruising at destination. The Solution: Ensure product will make good arrival under normal transportation conditions.

I’ve come across this fascinating and well-written piece on leafy greens from Epicurious. Although it’s a couple of years old, it’s extremely useful.

If a carrier cannot warrant that air temperatures in the trailer will be maintained at the instructed temperature, the carrier should refuse to take the shipment.

The Solution: Gather all available information, communicate, and act in good faith.

Any problems at arrival should be noted on the delivery receipt with specificity.