ArcBest Claims
Need to file a claim with ArcBest?
We’ve pulled together a few tips for filing a claim with the carrier.
How to file a freight claim with ArcBest
Unfortunately things don’t always go as planned and shipments occasionally get damaged. We’ve pulled together a few tips along with general information for filing a claim with ArcBest.
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What to do when freight damage is found
Thoroughly inspect the integrity of the external packaging
If external packaging, shrink wrap etc. is not intact, record any damages on the Bill of Lading (BOL) or Proof of Delivery Receipt (POD).
Take photographs of any external packaging damage and product damage.
Contact ArcBest to report damages (not your third-party logistics service provider).
Don’t throw anything away. If ArcBest inspects the product, they will use this to determine if the damage to the product is consistent with damage to containers.
Note: For concealed damage, most carrier have a 5-day deadline from the delivery date to file any damage claims. If you find damages after the delivery of your product, follow the same protocol above within those 5 days.
Who do I contact about freight claims?
I Shipped Using
I Purchased Freight Insurance
What to Do
- Contact FreightCenter at 800.716.7608
- Contact ArcBest immediately to report damages
- Contact FreightCenter at 800.716.7608
- Contact ArcBest immediately to report damages
- Contact FreightCenter at 800.716.7608
- Contact ArcBest immediately to report damages
I Shipped Using
I Purchased Freight Insurance
What to Do
- Contact FreightCenter at 800.716.7608
I Shipped Using
I Purchased Freight Insurance
What to Do
- Contact ArcBest immediately to report damages
- Contact FreightCenter at 800.716.7608
I Shipped Using
I Purchased Freight Insurance
What to Do
- Contact ArcBest immediately to report damages
- Contact FreightCenter at 800.716.7608
I Shipped Using
I Purchased Freight Insurance
What to Do
- Contact ArcBest immediately to report damages
Filing a freight claim with ArcBest
Double check that ArcBest handled the damaged freight. You can find the carrier on your BOL paperwork.
Click the claim form link for the carrier that handled the damaged freight
Important
To make a valid liability claim, ArcBest must be at fault for the damaged or lost freight.
If damages occur from inadequate packaging, loading errors, or weather-related instances, ArcBest is not responsible or at fault for the damage.
ArcBest Claims Department Contacts
- Claims Form:
- Email:
What Happens Next?
The following is general carrier policies. ArcBest may have policies that differ somewhat.
After a claim is submitted with the proper documentation, the carrier has 30 business days to acknowledge the claim
Carrier will assign a claim number to the file
Often claims take a while to investigate. Legally, the carrier has 120 days to respond with approval or denial of claim
After the 120 business days, the carrier will continue to keep you informed at 60 business day intervals until your claim is settled
