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Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The carrier issues a freight bill correction or invoice adjustment

Answer

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.

Question 2

What does 'freight collect' mean on a shipment?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Liftgate service charge

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The consignee received the freight in apparent good condition as described

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

An accessorial charge for covering flatbed freight with protective tarps

Answer

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.

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