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ArcBest Claims

Need to file a claim with ArcBest?
We’ve pulled together a few tips for filing a claim with the carrier.

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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

  • 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.

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Who do I contact about freight claims?

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  • Contact FreightCenter at 800.716.7608
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  • Contact ArcBest immediately to report damages
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What to Do

  • Contact FreightCenter at 800.716.7608

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What to Do

  • Contact ArcBest immediately to report damages
  • Contact FreightCenter at 800.716.7608

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I Purchased Freight Insurance

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What to Do

  • Contact ArcBest immediately to report damages
  • Contact FreightCenter at 800.716.7608

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I Purchased Freight Insurance

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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

  • Complete the claim form and submit the form to the carrier’s claims department per the carrier’s instructions

  • Provide all necessary documentation such as the BOL, POD

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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

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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

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