TruckDisp Freight Documentation & Accessorials Flashcards
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What is the primary function of a Bill of Lading (BOL)?
Answer: To act as a contract of carriage between the shipper and carrier.
The Bill of Lading is the most important document in shipping. It acts as a legal contract between the shipper and the carrier, detailing the type, quantity, and destination of the goods being carried.
An accessorial charge for a driver being delayed at a facility beyond the agreed-upon free time is called:
Answer: Detention
Detention is charged when a driver is held up at a shipping or receiving facility longer than the standard free time (usually 2 hours). This compensates the carrier for the driver's lost time and potential to take another load.
What does 'TONU' stand for and when is it typically applied?
Answer: Truck Order Not Used - Applied when a dispatched truck is cancelled.
TONU stands for 'Truck Order Not Used'. This fee is charged to the broker or shipper when a truck is dispatched for a load, but the load is cancelled after the truck has been dispatched, often when they are already en route or on-site.
A 'Lumper Fee' is a charge for what service?
Answer: Third-party workers loading or unloading the trailer.
A lumper fee is a charge for a third-party service to load or unload the freight from the trailer. This is common in the food and grocery industry, and the fee should be pre-approved by the broker and reimbursed to the carrier.
What is a signed Proof of Delivery (POD)?
Answer: A signed Bill of Lading confirming the freight was received.
A Proof of Delivery is a copy of the Bill of Lading signed by the consignee (receiver) confirming that the goods were delivered. It is a critical document required by brokers and shippers to release payment to the carrier.
A 'Layover' charge is most accurately described as a fee for:
Answer: The driver being required to stay an extra day to load or unload.
A layover occurs when a driver is detained at a facility overnight or for an extended period (typically 24 hours) due to no fault of their own, such as a missed appointment caused by the shipper. This fee compensates for the driver's inability to work during that time.