Glossary for Freight
Cancellation Fee
When you cancel a shipment, you will not be charged a fee if your order was not assigned to a driver yet. The only time the cancellation fee will apply is if the driver was assigned and on their way to pick up your shipment. For direct shipments, the ...
Bulk cargo
These are shipments that are unpackaged and loaded directly into the shipping vessel. Bulk items are supplied loose and unpackaged, unlike other items shipped in discrete packages or containers. Examples of bulk cargo include grains, cements, and ...
Bobtail Fee
A bobtail fee is a charge imposed by a trucking company for delivering a container to a specific location and then returning later to pick it up. This fee compensates for the loss of truck utilization during the empty return trips when the truck is ...
Blind Shipment
Blind shipping is an additional freight service that typically incurs extra charges for maintaining the confidentiality of the shipment details. In blind shipping, either the shipper is unaware of the identity of the consignee, or the consignee is ...
Bill-of-lading (BOL)
A bill of lading (BOL or B/L) is a document provided to the shipper that outlines the method and route of shipment. It serves as a contract, receipt, and proof of ownership for the goods being transported. The bill of lading is essential and must be ...
Alcohol Fees
The safety and security of alcoholic beverages fall under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), while the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) oversees compliance with Federal alcohol permitting, labeling, ...