Write a Freight Damage Claim Letter

What You'll Get

A formal, legally organized freight damage or loss claim letter that documents the facts, identifies the responsible party, and requests specific resolution — ready to send to a carrier or their claims department.

The Prompt

Write a formal freight damage claim letter. Shipper: [name]. Carrier: [name and MC#]. Load number: [#]. Commodity: [what was shipped]. Damage/loss: [describe what happened and the extent]. Date of delivery: [date]. Claimed amount: $[amount]. Include: reference to the Carmack Amendment, request for claim number, and deadline for carrier response.

Tips

Include the MC number and the specific damage description — vague claims get slow responses. Save the output as a reusable template; the structure stays the same across most claims, only the details change.