Forwarder, Shipper, Carrier,

Consignee, Notify Party

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Freight Forwarder
a person or corporation who arranges transport of goods on behalf
of either the seller or buyer. In many cases the freight forwarder will
also consolidate several small shipments into one larger one to take
advantage of better freight rates. In most cases the freight
forwarder will assume the legal liabilities of acting as a carrier
Shipper
a person or company who is usually the supplier or owner of
commodities shipped. Also called Consignor.
Carrier
a person or company that transports goods or people for any
person or company and that is responsible for any possible loss of
the goods during transport.
Consignee
the party shown on the bill of lading or air waybill to whom the
shipment is consigned. Need not always be the buyer, and in some
countries will be the buyer's bank. See also Bill of Lading - Order B/L
and Notify Party.
Notify Party

 the person or company to be advised by the carrier upon arrival of

the goods at the destination port.

Freight
The price or compensation paid for the transportation of goods by a carri
er. Freight is also applied to the goods transported by such carriers.
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A party (usually a buyer) named by the consignor (usually a seller) in
transportation documents as the party to whose order a consignment will
be delivered at the port of destination. The consignee is considered to be
the owner of the consignment for the purpose of filing the customs
declaration, and for paying duties and taxes. Formal ownership of the
consignment, however, transfers to the consignee only upon payment of
the seller's invoice in full.
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FREIGHT TERMS
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ACESSORIAL CHARGES
Accessorial charges are for services that are in addition to typical
transportation services such as: inside delivery, a residential
delivery, liftgate delivery, and other similar services.

AIR BILL (AIR WAYBILL)

An Air Bill (Air Waybill) is the document for an air carrier that
provides information about the freight, weight, freight charges,
shipper, consignee, and the party responsible for freight charges.
An air bill is essentially an LTL freight bill, but for an air carrier.

ARRIVAL NOTICE
An arrival notice is the notice that the consignee receives when
their freight has arrived at its destination. See also Delivery
Receipt.

ASTRAY FREIGHT
Astray freight is freight that is separate from the waybill, but has
markings that indicate freight origin and destination.

BILL OF LADING
The Bill of Lading (BOL) is the contract between the shipper and
the carrier. This transportation contract identifies the freight,
consignee, shipper, and the terms of the agreement.

BONDED WAREHOUSE
A bonded warehouse is a warehouse that is approved by the
Treasury Department. These warehouses are used for storing
goods under bond until duties are paid.

BREAK BULK
Breaking bulk consists of breaking down a load from one shipper
that is being sent to multiple consignees.

BREAK BULK POINT

A break bulk point is the terminal or location that break bulk takes
place.

C.O.D. (CASH ON DELIVERY)

C.O.D. is a request to the carrier from the shipper. This request is
for the carrier to pick up a check upon delivery that is payment for
the goods being delivered. A C.O.D. request will be stated on the
bill of lading and will state accepted forms of payment (company
check or cashiers check).

CARRIER
A carrier can be an individual, partnership, or corporation that is in
the business of transporting goods.

CARTAGE
Cartage consists of hauling freight between locations in the same
town, city, or continuous municipalities.

CLAIM
(a) A claim is filed to request payment from a carrier due to loss or
damage alleged to have occurred while they possessed the
shipment.
(b) A claim is filed to request a carrier for refund of an
overcharge. See Overcharge.

CLASSIFICATION
Classification is used to assign rates to shipments. They are
based on density, size, and value of the freight. The NMFC board

has created a guide that is universally accepted by all major LTL

freight carriers. Correct classification is crucial to receiving
accurate freight quotes.

COLLECT TERMS
Collect terms state that the consignee is responsible for the
freight charges.

CONCEALED DAMAGE
Concealed damage consists of damage to the contents of a
package without the damage being apparent externally.

CONSIGNEE
The consignee is the individual or business that receives the
freight being shipped.

CONSIGNOR
The consignor is the person or business that originates the
shipment. Also, known as the shipper.

CONTAINER
A container is anything that items are packed in.

CONTRACT
A contract is a legal document between parties. In regards to
freight, a contract states specifics of the freight shipment process.

CORRECTED BILL OF LADING (CBL)

A corrected bill of lading (CBL) is a documented that the shipper
would issue to amend the original bill of lading (BOL).

CREDIT APPLICATION
A credit application is used to verify customer information in
regards to credit worthiness.

DEDICATED CHARGE
A dedicated charge is when a company commits specific
equipment to a customer for their use only. Dedicated charges
can include runs or deliveries outside of the typical system.

DEFICIT WEIGHT
Deficit weight is weight added to a bill so that the shipment will
cost less due to the rate reduction for higher weights.

DELIVERY RECEIPT (DR)

A delivery receipt (DR) is a document that is used when a
shipment is delivered. The consignee signs this document to
confirm delivery, and is also known as a Proof of Delivery.

DEMURRAGE
Demurrage is the detention of a container or freight vehicle
beyond the estimated timeframe.

DENSITY (DPCF)
Density is the measurement of the volume of a shipment. The
calculation for density is equal to the weight of the product divided
by (length x width x height / 1728). Density is measured in
pounds/cubic foot. DPCF Equals [Weight/(LXWXH/1728)]

DETENTION
Detention is the time that a driver is made to wait before
loading/unloading at a customers facility. This time may cause an
increase in cost for the shipment.

DIRECT POINT
A direct point is a zip code that receives service by the contracted
carriers own equipment and driver. See also Indirect Point.

DISPATCHING
Dispatching is the process of scheduling and managing intra-city
traffic (line haul) and intercity pickup and delivery (P&D).

DIVERSION
A diversion is a route change made to a shipment in transit.

DOCK RECEIPT
A dock receipt is given when a shipment is received or delivered
at a pier or a dock. The dock receipt is surrendered to the
transportation line and a bill of lading is issued when delivery of
shipment is completed.

DOCK WORKER
A dock worker is a person who maintains dock spaces by
transferring freight from one container to another.

DOLLY
A dolly is a piece of equipment that has two wheels and is used to
attach a trailer to another trailer to make sets.

DOUBLES
Doubles are tractors with a set of two trailers connected to them.

DRAYAGE
Drayage is a charge that occurs when freight is hauled on carts,
drays, or trucks.

DRIVER COLLECT
Driver collect is a term that relates to freight charges. It means
that the driver collects the freight charges from the consignee at
the time of delivery.

DROPPED COD
A dropped COD occurs when a driver does not pick up a COD
check at the time of delivery.

EXCEPTIONS
Exceptions are discrepancies taken note of at the time of
interchange or delivery and are related to the physical
characteristics or number of pieces of the freight.

FEEDER LINE SERVICE

Feeder line service consists of short transportation lines that go
from a truck line to nearby areas in order to collect and distribute
freight. A feeder line service is typically 25 to 35 miles long.

FLATBED
A flatbed is a semi-trailer that has no sides.

FREE ASTRAY
A free astray is a shipment that was unloaded at or miscarried to
the wrong terminal and is then billed and forwarded to the correct
terminal for free.

FREE ON BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

Free on board (FOB) destination means that the title changes
hands at the consignee location upon receipt so the freight
charges are prepaid.

FREE ON BOARD (FOB) DOCK

Free on board (FOB) dock means that the title changes hands at
the shippers dock so the freight charges are collect.

FREE TIME
Free time is the amount of time that freight is held before storage
charges begin accruing.

FREIGHT BILL
A freight bill is a common carrier shipment document. The freight
bill describes the freight, amount of charges, the rates, and the
terms of the shipment. See also Bill of Lading.

FREIGHT CHARGE
The freight charge is the amount that is due for freight
transportation.

FREIGHT FORWARDER
A freight forwarder is a company that consolidates freight for
shippers, manages shipments through LTL carriers, and forwards
on lower rates to customers due to a higher volume of shipments
than individual shippers obtain.

GROSS WEIGHT
(a) Gross weight is the weight of the freight including the
packaging.
(b) Gross weight is the weight of a truck including its
contents.

HAUSTLER
A haustler is equipment used to move trailers around a terminal
facility. See also Yard Dog.

HOOPIE
A hoopie is a tractor and a trailer that are on the same frame and
do not disconnect. A hoopie is usually used for deliveries in
downtown city spaces.

IMAGING
Imaging is a system that is used to store digital images of
documents.

IN BOND
Goods on which a duty or tax is due are in bond when placed in
the custody of a government or bonded warehouse or are moving
by bonded carrier. Bonding guarantees that the duty will be paid.

INLAND CARRIER
An inland carrier is a transportation line that carries import or
export traffic between ports and inland areas.

INLAND TARIFF BUREAU

The Inland Tariff Bureau is an organization that publishes tariffs
and manages updates while ensuring that the public has access
to the documents.

INTERCHANGE POINTS
Interchange points are where freight is interchanged between two
transportation lines. The interchange point zip code typically
determines the split of the revenue.

INTERLINE
An interline is a transportation company that performs one part of
the freight transaction. They typically agree to bill or pay other

carriers for the other parts of the freight transaction so that their
customer only receives one bill.

INTERLINE FREIGHT
Interline freight moves over the lines of two or more transportation
companies from point of origin to destination.

INTERMEDIATE CARRIER
An intermediate carrier is a transportation line that hauls a
shipment between two transportation systems. An intermediate
carrier does not originate or deliver the shipment.

INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION

The Interstate Commerce Commission is the federal organization
that is responsible for enforcing acts of Congress relating to
interstate commerce.

LESS THAN TRUCKLOAD (LTL)

Less than truckload (LTL) is an amount of freight that is less than
what is required for the application of truckload rates. LTL freight
shipping is the easiest and most economical way to move large
and bulky items.

LIEN
A legal claim upon goods for the satisfaction of a debt or duty.

LIFT GATE
A lift gate attaches to the back of a trailer that can be raised and
lowered between the ground and the trailer deck. There is
typically an accessorial charge for lift gate service.

LINE DRIVER
A line driver is a driver that does not typically pick up or deliver
shipments. Instead a line driver moves freight between terminals.

LINE HAUL
A line haul consists of equipment and people who work together
to move freight from one terminal to another.

MANIFEST
The manifest is a document that describes the shipment or the
contents of a vehicle, container, or ship.

MARKS
Marks are made up of letters, numbers, and characters and are
put on packages for identification.

MASTER BILL
The master bill consolidates multiple BOLs that are going to the
same consignee at the same time. This is done to receive a lower
rate because of a higher total weight.

MAXIMUM RATE
The maximum rate is the highest contracted rate that might be
charged.

MINIMUM RATE
The minimum rate is the lowest contracted rate that might be
charged.

NESTED
Items are nested when they are packed one within another.

ORIGIN CARRIER
The origin carrier is the carrier that picks up the freight from the
shipper. The origin carrier also receives the bill of lading.

ORIGIN TERMINAL
The origin terminal is the terminal that picks up the freight from
the shipper. The origin terminal also receives the bill of lading.

OVER THE ROAD (OTR)

Over the road (OTR) means that the freight is between terminals
or within the line haul system.

OVERAGE, SHORT AND DAMAGED (OS&D)

Overage, short, and damaged (OS&D) are discrepancies between
the bill of lading and the freight on hand. Most of these
discrepancies are noted at delivery, pickup, or interchange.
Overage is when freight on hand is not shown on the BOL. Short
is when freight shown on the BOL is not on hand. Damaged
means that there is damage to the freight.

OVERCHARGE
Overcharge occurs when the charge is more than the amount that
was contracted.

P&D DRIVER
A P&D driver is the driver that picks up the shipment or delivers to
the consignee.

PUP RATE
A rate to move a full 28 foot trailer. the rate can be determined by
a spot rate

PACKING LIST
A packing list is a detailed list of packed materials.

PALLET (ALSO KNOWN AS SKID)

A pallet is a platform that is portable and holds materials for
storage or transportation.

PALLET DECK
A pallet deck is a metal support that enables two pallets of freight
to be stacked on top of each other in a trailer. Pallet decks are
usually used in line haul movements.

PAYMENT FACILITY
A payment facility audits and pays freight bills for other
companies.
A company that its purpose is to audit and pay freight bills for
other companies.

PERISHABLE FREIGHT
Perishable freight is freight subject to decay or deterioration.
PNGLC cannot help you ship perishable freight.

POINT OF ORIGIN
The point of origin is the zip code of the shippers location.

PORT OF ENTRY
(a) A port of entry is a government designated port where foreign
goods are evaluated before being admitted into a country.
(b) Ports of entry are border stations managed by some states in
order to check truck compliance.

PREPAID TERMS
Prepaid terms mean that the shipper or a Third Party is
responsible for the freight charges.

PRO NUMBER
Pro number is a sequential numbering system that is used to
identify freight bills. A Pro number is like your shipments social
security number and is unique to each particular shipment.

PROOF OF DELIVERY (POD)

Proof of Delivery (POD) is a document that is used when a
shipment is delivered. The consignee signs this document to
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RATE
The rate is the cost of transporting freight.

RATE BASE
Rate base is a published set of rates. See also Tariff.

RELEASE RATE
A release rate is a special, low rate that occurs when the carriers
liability is limited to an agreed amount for the shipment.

RELEASE VALUE
The release value is the value of the goods that is set by the
shipper as the carriers limit of liability. The release value relates
to classification and freight rates.

RETURN AUTHORIZATION (RA)

A return authorization (RA) is the document sent out by the
original shipper that authorizes the freight to be returned.

ROUTE
(a) A route is the course or direction of the shipment.
(b) A route is the delivery plan laid out for a P&D driver by
dispatch.

SCAC
SCAC stands for Standard Carrier Alpha Code. The Department
of Transportation give this code to each freight carrier to uniquely
identify them.

SAFETY RATING
A safety rating measures the safety of a company. A safety rating
is based on how many miles have been driven between
accidents.

SEAL
A seal is used to make sure that a trailer is not opened during
transit.

SECTION 7
Section 7 is the area on the BOL that allows the shipper to assign
a shipment as collect without recourse if signed. If the carrier
delivers the freight on terms, without receiving payment first, it is
at the carriers own risk and the carrier has no recourse to the
shipper if payment is not received from the consignee or third
party assigned on the bill of lading.

SERVICE RATING
The service rating measures the amount of on time deliveries.

SHIPPER
The shipper is the person or business who originates the
shipment. See also Consignor.

SHIPPERS LOAD AND COUNT

Shippers load and count occurs when the shipper loads the
shipment and verifies the quantity. The shipper is then also
responsible for the condition of the shipment in transit.

SHIPPING ORDER
The shipping order consists of instructions to a carrier regarding
the transportation of a shipment. The shipping order is typically a
copy of the bill of lading.

SHORTAGE
Shortage is when the amount of freight delivered is less than the
amount of freight received at pickup.

SINGLE
A single consists of one power unit pulling one trailer.

SPLIT PICKUP OR DELIVERY

Split pickup or delivery is an accessorial service where portions of
volume shipments are picked up or delivered at more than one
place.

STATEMENT
A statement is a list of one or more bills.

STORE DOOR DELIVERY

Store door delivery is when goods are shipped to the consignees
place of business.

SYSTEM
System is a term that describes the whole pick up, delivery, and
line haul operation within a company.

TARE WEIGHT
(a) Tare weight is the weight of the packaging materials.
(b) Tare weight is the weight of the tractor and trailer without its
contents.

TARIFF
A tariff is a schedule of transportation rates and rules.

TERMINAL
A terminal is a building that handles and stores freight temporarily
as it is transferred between trucks.

TERMS
Terms state who is responsible for paying the freight charges.

THIRD PARTY BILLING

Third party billing is a scenario where neither the shipper nor the
consignee is responsible for paying the freight charges instead
there is a third party who is responsible for the charges.

TRACTOR
A tractor is the power unit that pulls trailers. There are single axle
tractors and double axel tractors. Single axle tractors are typically
used for pickup and delivery while double axel tractors are
typically used for line haul moves.

TRAILER
A trailer is the equipment that is used to house goods during
transit.

TRIPLES
Triples refer to one tractor pulling three trailers.

TRUCKLOAD (TL)
(a) Truckload (TL) is the amount of weight that will fill a trailer; (b)
Truckload (TL) is the legal maximum weight for a particular type
of trailer.
(c) Truckload (TL) is the amount of weight that will qualify for a
truckload rate.

WAREHOUSING
Warehousing is the storage of goods.

WAY BILL
A way bill is a description of goods shipped in a common carrier
freight shipment.

YARD DOG
A yard dog is a piece of equipment that is used to move trailers
around a terminal facility. See also Haustler.