Crete Carrier Corp Claims
Need to file a claim with Crete Carrier Corp?
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 Crete Carrier
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 Crete Carrier Corp.
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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 Crete Carrier Corp immediately to report damages (not your third-party logistics service provider).
Don’t throw anything away. If Crete Carrier Corp 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 carriers 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 Crete Carrier Corp immediately to report damages
- Contact FreightCenter at 800.716.7608
- Contact Crete Carrier Corp immediately to report damages
- Contact FreightCenter at 800.716.7608
- Contact Crete Carrier Corp immediately to report damages
I Shipped Using
I Purchased Freight Insurance
What to Do
- Contact Crete Carrier Corp immediately to report damages
- Contact FreightCenter at 800.716.7608
I Shipped Using
I Purchased Freight Insurance
What to Do
- Contact Crete Carrier Corp immediately to report damages
- Contact FreightCenter at 800.716.7608
I Shipped Using
I Purchased Freight Insurance
What to Do
- Contact Crete Carrier Corp immediately to report damages
Filing a Freight Claim with Crete Carrier Corp
Double-check that Crete Carrier Corp 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, Crete Carrier Corp must be at fault for the damaged or lost freight.
If damages occur from inadequate packaging, loading errors, or weather-related instances, Crete Carrier Corp is not responsible or at fault for the damage.
Crete Carrier Corp Claims Department Contacts
- Claims Form:
- Phone:
What Happens Next?
The following is general carrier policies. Crete Carrier 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
