Wasting Money When Shipping Freight
Learn how small businesses can save money on freight shipping, from preventing costly billing adjustments due to overlooked accessorials to leveraging the expertise of third-party logistics (3PL) providers like FreightCenter for discounted rates and efficient shipping solutions.
They are wasting Money When Shipping Freight. Small businesses are no strangers to the fact that every dollar counts. Supply chains everywhere need to know how to save money while running smoothly. But logistics is a tricky industry, and there are easy ways to waste money when shipping freight. Follow along to see what mistakes to avoid the next time you ship freight.
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Getting Blindsided by Billing Adjustments
One of the most common ways to waste money is through billing adjustments. Costly adjustments post-shipment can wreak havoc on your freight budget. Knowing the basics of billing adjustments and how to avoid them will help you avoid wasting money. Accessorials (a fancy word for add-ons) are often the culprit behind these post-shipment adjustments. But rest assured; you can prevent these types of billing adjustments. Even the most minor additional shipping service not added when obtaining a quote can result in a costly billing adjustment. Some commonly overlooked accessorials include but are not limited to the following:
- Inside pickup/delivery.
- Shipping to or from limited access locations.
- Liftgate services when no loading dock is present.
People often assume carriers function as movers or that the friendly driver will pick up or deliver your cargo inside your business’s front door. However, this is an inside pickup/delivery service that is an extra fee if performed, even if you don’t formally request it.
Locations can be classified as limited access locations depending on certain conditions or require liftgate services if there’s no loading dock at pickup or delivery.
Visit our Guide to Freight Packaging for the best practices for packaging your cargo and the basics about the different types of freight packaging. A large portion of every supply chain should be dedicated to ensuring packaging procedures are in tip-top shape.
Visit our Guide to Spec Sheets to learn how to be prepared if a billing adjustment for weight or dimensions occurs.
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