Goods were damaged during transit on a less-than-truckload (LTL) shipment. The goods were shipped free on board (FOB) destination. Who is responsible to file a freight claim?

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Since the goods were shipped FOB destination, the responsibility for the shipment and any damage that occurred during transport falls on the carrier. Therefore, they are the ones responsible for filing the freight claim.

Goods Were Damaged During Transit on a Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipment