# Road freight contract

*Last updated: 2026-06-13*

> Under a road freight contract, the carrier assumes responsibility for transporting goods by truck from the shipper to the consignee in exchange for a freight charge.

Under a road freight contract, the carrier assumes responsibility for transporting goods by truck from the shipper to the consignee in exchange for a freight charge. The contract specifies loading, carriage, and delivery obligations, and crucially defines the carrier's liability for damage, loss, or delay—typically subject to statutory limits such as those under the CMR Convention for international transport. In daily practice, shippers and carriers rely on these contracts to establish rights of recourse and manage risk in domestic and cross-border road haulage.

**Source:** [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frachtvertrag](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frachtvertrag)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Road freight contract |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 83 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-13 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frachtvertrag |

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