My understanding is that per UCC seller is the shipper unless there is a clause in the bill of sale that goods are FOB Origin or words to that effect. The seller as shipper contracts with a carrier (common carrier) for transportation of goods to the buyer/recipient. IANAL and all that, but if I receive a parcel delivery from a common carrier in a "drop and run" situation that shows obvious signs of damage, I would not open it at all, but take it to the common carrier and refuse it.

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