Common use of Cargo Damage Clause in Contracts

Cargo Damage. The owner-operator will be responsible for all cargo damage claims subject to the conditions listed below: (a) Non-hidden damages shall not be deducted from an own- er-operator’s check if the delivery receipt has been signed by the dealer representative showing no exceptions. (b) Hidden damages may be deducted only if the dealer reports such damage to the Company within seventy-two (72) hours, and the driver is given a detailed written notice of the specific damage claimed within four (4) days of delivery. (c) In the event of a dispute regarding whether the damage is the driver’s responsibility or a dispute regarding the amount charged for the damage, the Company shall not deduct any funds from the owner-operator until the issue has been adjudicated through the grievance procedure. (d) All claims of cargo damage, vandalism, theft or other losses over five hundred ($500.00) dollars shall be covered by the Compa- ny insurance.

Cargo Damage. The owner-operator will be responsible for all cargo damage claims subject to the conditions listed below: (a) Non-hidden damages shall not be deducted from an own- erowner-operator’s check if the delivery receipt has been signed by the dealer representative showing no exceptions. (b) Hidden damages may be deducted only if the dealer reports such damage to the Company within seventy-two (72) hours, and the driver is given a detailed written notice of the specific damage claimed within four (4) days of delivery. (c) In the event of a dispute regarding whether the damage is the driver’s responsibility or a dispute regarding the amount charged for the damage, the Company shall not deduct any funds from the owner-operator until the issue has been adjudicated through the grievance procedure. (d) All claims of cargo damage, vandalism, theft or other losses over five hundred ($500.00) dollars shall be covered by the Compa- ny Company insurance.