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  1. A dispatcher discovers a shipment's BOL lists the wrong freight class, causing an undercharge. What process corrects this?

    Answer: The carrier issues a freight bill correction or invoice adjustment

    When a billing error is discovered, the carrier issues a freight bill correction (also called a re-bill or invoice adjustment) to charge the correct amount based on the actual freight class.

  2. What does 'freight collect' mean on a shipment?

    Answer: The consignee (receiver) is responsible for paying the freight charges

    Freight collect means the consignee is billed for and must pay the transportation charges, typically upon delivery or net terms.

  3. Which accessorial charge would apply when a truck must use a liftgate because the delivery location has no dock or forklift?

    Answer: Liftgate service charge

    A liftgate service charge covers the cost of using the truck's hydraulic liftgate to raise or lower freight when no loading dock is available at the delivery site.

  4. A proof of delivery (POD) is signed without any exceptions noted. What does this 'clean POD' indicate legally?

    Answer: The consignee received the freight in apparent good condition as described

    A clean POD (no exceptions) indicates the consignee received the freight in apparent good order, making it harder to later claim transit damage.

  5. What is a 'tarp charge' and when does it apply?

    Answer: An accessorial charge for covering flatbed freight with protective tarps

    A tarp charge is an accessorial fee for flatbed shipments requiring freight to be covered with tarps for weather protection, compensating the driver for the additional labor and equipment.

  6. A shipper sends a load using a 'third-party billing' arrangement. Who pays the freight charges?

    Answer: A party other than the shipper or consignee, such as a broker or parent company

    Third-party billing directs freight charges to an entity other than the shipper or consignee, such as a freight broker, corporate headquarters, or logistics company.

  7. What federal timeframe is typically allowed for filing a freight claim for loss or damage under the Carmack Amendment?

    Answer: 9 months from delivery date

    Under the Carmack Amendment, shippers generally have 9 months from the delivery date (or reasonable delivery date for non-delivery) to file a written freight claim.