They would try blaming it on you for sure.
I had a situation when hydrolic line burst on a wheel loader and made bucket arms imoperable while shipper was loading.
I said I would not take it, it was a back and forth between all parties and the broker, the receiver of course wanted it fixed, the shipper was like: well, it’s loaded so It’s not our problem. I siad I won’t leave their dock or sign any paperwork confirming receipt so they can either pull it off or clear me in writing of any responsibility and guarantee unload at the delivery.
In the end shipper signed „loaded with hydrolic line burst” on the paperwork and broker confirmed in the email that receiver was aware and guaranteed unload.
I’m pretty sure if machine breaks mid-transit they will blame it on trucking company and make an insurance claim.
