Cargo Claim: A "Cargo Claim" is a demand made on a transportation company for payment for goods allegedly lost or damaged while the shipment was in the transportation provider's possession. Pursuant to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) Uniform Bill of Lading, all cargo claims must be filed within 9 months.
Overcharge/Undercharge: Overcharge or undercharge claims are demands on a transportation company for a refund of an overcharge from the erroneous application of rates, weights and/or assessment of freight charges.
Cargo Claim: A "Cargo Claim" is a demand made on a transportation company for payment for goods allegedly lost or damaged while the shipment was in the transportation provider's possession. Pursuant to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) Uniform Bill of Lading, all cargo claims must be filed within 9 months.
Overcharge/Undercharge: Overcharge or undercharge claims are demands on a transportation company for a refund of an overcharge from the erroneous application of rates, weights and/or assessment of freight charges.
COD
A shipment for which the transportation provider is responsible for collecting the sale price of the goods shipped before delivery.
Commodity
Any article of commerce. Goods shipped.
Common Carrier
Company that provides transportation services to the public in return for compensation.
Concealed Loss
Shortage or damage not evident at delivery.
Consignee
The person or place where a shipment will be transferred for the last time (destination); the individual or organization to whom the goods are addressed.
Deck Trailers
Trailers with rows of tracking on each sidewall and deck load bars. The load bars fit into the tracks to form temporary "decks" on which goods can be loaded. Decks allow more goods to be loaded in the trailer, reduce damage, and speed loading and unloading.
Delivery Receipt
Document a consignee or its agent dates and signs at delivery, stating the condition of the goods at delivery. The driver takes the signed delivery receipt to the terminal for retention. The customer retains the remaining copy.
Dispatch
The act of sending a driver on his/her assigned route with instructions and required shipping papers. YRC Freight maintains contact with drivers throughout the day by phone, pager, radio, satellite communication or cellular phone.
Dock
A platform, generally the same height as the trailer floor, where trucks are loaded and unloaded.
Doubles
Vehicle configuration in which a tractor pulls two trailers connected by a dolly or jifflox.
Drayage
Also known as connecting road haulage.
1. The hauling of a load by a cart with detachable sides (dray).
2. Road transportation between the nearest railway terminal and the stuffing place.
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