Freight 360
Freight 360
Freight 360
Who's Liable When Freight Bills Go Unpaid | Episode 319
1 hour 8 minutes Posted Nov 7, 2025 at 5:00 am.
Introductions And Today’s Focus
Sports Banter And Industry News
FMCSA Liability Shift To Shippers
UPS Crash And Safety Notes
Edgar’s Role And Legal Process
Jurisdiction: Where To File Cases
Business Decisions Before Suing
The Classic “Paid Wrong Party” Scenario
Who’s Liable Under Oak Harbor v. Sears
Broker Bonds And Why They Fall Short
Double Brokering And Carrier Risk
Practical Vetting: SAFER, Domains, Calls
Fraud Costs And Industry Impact
Bill Of Lading: Third Party, Prepaid, Section 7
Uniform BOL Best Practices
Blind BOLs, Beneficial Ownership, Liability
Temperature Claims And “Notice”
Contracts vs Law: What Actually Controls
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When freight moves but the carrier doesn’t get paid, who’s liable? Freight collections pros Cristina Belaval and Edgar Davison break down unpaid freight, bills of lading, and Section 7 non-recourse in plain English. They explain why shippers and consignees can still be on the hook, how to avoid double brokering and bad billing entries, and the practical steps that keep you from paying twice. If you touch freight, this episode gives you a clear playbook to protect margins and ensure the right ...