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Freight Overcharge Claim
Packet Reference: FA-DEMO01
Generated October 5, 2026
Status: DRAFT (SAMPLE)
Claim Summary
Statement of Claim
The charges billed on the above-referenced invoices do not match the contracted rates in effect on the shipment dates.
A deterministic line-by-line comparison of the invoiced charges against the applicable rate agreement identified the
following discrepancies. We request a credit or refund of the overcharged amount shown below.
Line-Item Discrepancies
| # | Description | Weight (lbs) |
Amount Billed | Contract Amount | Overcharge |
| 1 |
INV-1002 — Chicago (606) → Los Angeles (902), Class 100
Basis: 78.10/cwt × 8 cwt (500–999 lb bracket) |
800 |
$719.50 |
$624.80 |
$94.70 |
| 2 |
INV-3002 — Atlanta (303) → Dallas (752), Class 70
Basis: 72.40/cwt × 6.6 cwt (500–999 lb bracket) |
660 |
$549.00 |
$477.84 |
$71.16 |
| Total Credit Requested |
$165.86 |
Supporting Documents Checklist
- Copy of the original carrier invoice (EDI 210 or PDF freight bill)
- Copy of the applicable rate agreement / contract rate page
- Proof of payment of the original invoice (most carriers require payment before filing)
- Bill of lading or delivery receipt, if requested by the carrier
Payer Standing
The claimant certifies that it is the payer of the freight charges on the referenced invoices and is entitled to
file this claim. The original invoices ☐ have been paid / ☐ payment is in process.
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