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[forklifter]

I am in need of information for which LTL carriers have the lowest claims ratios in this lane......I have a new Vendor that is starting next month shipping to me and the freight is cooler frames for convenience stores...........I know, not the prettiest freight so you see why I am looking for the least claims ratio. Anyone out there have suggestions?

[Valve Man]

Forklifter,

Freightninja is pretty well versed in lots of freight issues on this board and would probably know. The old school thought was the long haul carriers such as Fed X freight would have the lowest claims ratio but these days that might not be the case and I read that they are often difficult to deal with from a customer service standpoint. The less touches the better plus some terminals are better than others, You might look at cargo insurance http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_insurance. I've been reading this is the way to go when shipping LTL freight.

Valve Man

[FREIGHTNINJA]

Central has been good and has offered great rates.

[forklifter]

Thanks for all the suggestions!!!