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Standard Shortage and Claim Procedure

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All claims or intents to claim must be submitted in writing to our company via email at claims@roklogistics.com

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Please complete the ROK Logistics Inc. claim form which can be found here or requested via email at claims@roklogistics.com

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Only the shipper or consignee may file a claim, as long as they are part of the contract (BOL)

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The following documents must accompany the claim:

  • Original bill of lading

  • Copy of signed delivery receipt with noted shortage or damage

  • Copy of suppliers invoice or proof of manufacturing cost to establish the value of shipment damaged   item(s)

  • Any and all photos of damaged product

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Damages or Shortages must be explicitly noted on the proof of delivery when such delivery is made. The following notations are not acceptable and will not entitle you  to file a claim:

  • Subject to inspection            

  • Possible Shortage

  • Possible Damage

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Regarding Concealed Damage - ROK Logistics Inc.’s policy is NOT to pay claims regarding concealed loss or damage  -  Visible damage and/or shortages must be noted at time of delivery and must be noted on delivery receipt (POD)

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Time Limit for Filing Claim:

  • Damage claims must be filed within 30 days from delivery

  • Shortage claims must be filed within 30 days from delivery

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 Valuation Clause and policy with ROK Logistics Inc. Ex-IL Terminal:

  • Ex- IL Terminal our policy on damages when no insurance is purchased is a $50 min  payout of .50 per lb

  •  Additional Insurance for up to $2000.00 USD can be purchased for a cost of $15.00 per shipment (when required)

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Valuation Clause and policy with ROK Logistics Inc. Ex-TORONTO Terminal:

  • Ex- TO Terminal liability is restricted to $2.00/lb when no value is declared on the bill of lading at time of shipping.  When a declared value is shown, carriers are liable for an amount up to the value declared, providing proper invoices are supplied to verify this value.

  • A carrier is liable only for the value of the goods at time of shipping.  A carrier is NOT liable for overhead expenses, Lost profits, administration fees, etc.

  • Additional Insurance can be purchased for high-value shipments when requested and required. 

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In addition, ROK Logistics Inc. does not accept liability for goods shipped at “owner’s risk of             damages” or for goods NOT properly crated or packaged – Minimum packaging requirements are outlined in the following two publications:

  • National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC)

  • Hazardous Materials Regulations of the Department of Transportation

NOTE

Notations such as “subject to inspection” and “Possible Shortage/Damage” are NOT

damages or shortage notations and these notations will not be accepted as a damage or shortage notation should a claim be filed

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