Read our blog on the differences between brokers and carriers for more information.Ĭartage - Common term in truckload shipping referring to the actual commodities and freight being shipped.Ĭash on Delivery - Also known as "Freight Collect." The process of paying (in cash) for a shipment at the time of delivery. Read our blog on capacity in produce season for more information.Ĭarrier - A company or operator that transports both LTL and truckload freight. It is a large factor in truckload pricing. C -Ĭapacity - In truckload shipping, capacity is determined by the amount of goods to be shipped, and the number of carriers/trucks to ship them. If the shipment is not B2B, then additional services such as residential delivery will be required. Similar to pallets or crates.īusiness to Business (B2B) - Standard LTL shipment protocol that deems both the pickup and delivery location to be certified businesses, often with loading docks.
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Download our Freight Paper, 5 Services a Great Freight Broker Should Offer, for more information.īundle - A grouping of products shipped that are generally unassembled.
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Download our Freight Paper, The Importance of Using the Correct BOL, for more information.īonded Warehouse - A Customs-controlled warehouse for the retention of imported goods until the duty-owed is paid.īracing - Technique used to secure freight in the truck during full truckload shipments.īreaking bulk - Separating mass comprises of breaking a heap from one shipper that is being sent to various agents.īreak Bulk Point – the terminal or area that break bulks happen.īroker (Freight) - Third party logistics provider that acts as a conduit between customer and carrier to secure freight pricing and services, among other things. This information includes: pickup and delivery locations, weight, class, commodity, and much more.
Also known as "headhaul." Learn more at our backhaul shipping blog.īilling - Department at carriers or brokers in charge of invoices and payment.īill of Lading (BOL) - Document given to the carrier at the time of freight pickup with all necessary information for the shipment.
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B -īackhaul - In truckload shipping, transit required to reposition a truck and its driver after the initial load he was hired to transport. Check out our blog on air shipments for more information.Īrrival Notice - the notice that the agent gets when their cargo has landed at its destination.Īuditing (Freight) - Process performed by some freight brokers to confirm any additional charges before passing the final freight bill on to the customer. Air freight is usually more expensive, but also more expedited. An air bill is basically a LTL cargo bill, however for an air bearer.Īir Cargo - Forms of freight shipping that uses planes instead of trucks, or trains. Download our LTL Additional Services Cheat Sheet for more information.Īccessorial charges - Accessorial charges are for administrations that are notwithstanding run of the mill transportation administrations, for example, inside delivery, a private delivery, liftgate delivery, and other comparative administrations.Īccounts Payable - Part of the billing department in charge of paying carriers, operators, or factoring companies for services rendered.Īccounts Receivable - Part of the billing department in charge of collecting payment from carriers or customers for services rendered.Īir Bill (Air Waybill) - a documentation for an air transporter that gives data about the cargo, weight, cargo charges, shipper, proctor, and the party liable for cargo charges. Some common accessorials include liftgate services, and residential delivery. Most accessorials require an additional payment that varies based on the service or carrier. Throughout you'll find helpful links to other blogs and Freight Papers, and you can download the list as our Freight Dictionary.Īccessorial - An additional service requested for a freight shipment. Here you'll find a constantly updated list of common freight shipping terms (and their definitions) that will cover both LTL and truckload shipping freight terms.
That's what our FREIGHT TERMS blog post is for. Whether you are a first time shipper, or a residual expert that ships daily, there is an entire language of freight terms that you need to be familiar with if you're going to get a firm handle on your shipping. It's no secret that the freight industry is complex.
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