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In freight dispatching, knowing the industry jargon is essential for communicating efficiently with drivers, brokers, and shippers. Below is a breakdown of key dispatching terms, categorized by how they are used in daily operations. 1. Load Booking & Essential Paperwork - BOL (Bill of Lading): The master legal contract between the shipper and carrier detailing what is being shipped, quantity, weight, origin, and destination. The driver must have this signed at pickup and delivery. - - Rate Con (Rate Confirmation): The legally binding contract sent by a freight broker to a dispatching carrier stating the exact pay, route details, pickup/drop times, and special requirements for a load. - - POD (Proof of Delivery): The signed BOL or delivery receipt confirming the consignee (recipient) received the freight intact. Required to get paid. - - TONU (Truck Ordered Not Used): A fee paid to the carrier (usually $150–$300) when a broker cancels a booked load after the driver has already started driving toward the pickup location. - - MC Number (Motor Carrier Number): A unique identifier assigned by the FMCSA giving a carrier or broker legal authority to transport or arrange interstate freight. - - Lumper: A third-party worker paid to unload or load freight at a distribution center. Shippers/brokers reimburse the driver for lumper fees via a lumper receipt. 2. Rates & Accessorial Charges - Linehaul Rate: The base pay for moving cargo from Point A to Point B, excluding fuel surcharges or extra fees. - FSC (Fuel Surcharge): An additional fee added to the linehaul rate to offset fluctuating diesel prices. - Accessorials: Extra charges billed for supplemental services or delays outside standard transport (e.g., detention, layover, tarp fees, extra stops). - Detention: Hourly pay billed to the shipper/consignee when a driver is kept waiting at a loading dock past the standard grace period (typically 2 hours). Rates range from $50–$100+/hour.

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