Q: If a consumer transports a vehicle in Florida and it's damaged in transport, is the provider still entitled to payment?
If you were to ship a vehicle instrate in the state of Florida with someone, and they damage the vehicle; can you withhold payment from the service provider or are you required to pay the service provider and then discuss damages separately?
Bonus: Is an MC# required to operate for the transport of vehicles within intrastate Florida?
A:
Most likely the two issues are separate. You can try withholding but they will likely threaten to sue you for payment. You need to look at your contract as it will govern what happens if you do not pay.
Most likely he carrier company has insurance that should cover the damages, so technically the carrier will be out if the loop on the damages issue.
I do not have a answer on the last question about an MC#.
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