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| Avoid billing corrections. Contact your carrier representative to discuss the NMFC and your product's classification. |
TIP 2
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Save money. If you ship many small shipments, try combining them. Your cost per hundredweight (CWT) will generally go down.
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Correct paperwork saves money. Even minor changes a carrier must make to shipping documents may incur charges. Avoid these by being 100% accurate on your bill lading.
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Eliminate extra charges. Be ready to accept the shipment when the carrier comes. Most carries will add a Ïsecond deliveryÓ charge if they must make another trip to your business.
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Improve your companyÌs customer service-use your carrierÌs free 1-800 services. Available 24 hours a day, these services save you time and reduce telephone expense.
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TIP 6
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Save time. Visit your carrierÌs web site. Reimer Express offers shipment tracing, rating & routing, proof of delivery, cargo claims status, pickup requests, and much more at www.ReimerExpress.com.
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TIP 7
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Save money. If it doesnÌt need to be there the next day, donÌt ship it overnight! In other words, whether you are the shipper or the consignee, communicate with your customer or supplier and make sure you both understand the shipping requirements.
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TIP 8
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Avoid delays at the border by providing proper documentation. Shipments originating in Canada are subject to Canadian bill of lading contract terms and conditions. Contact your representative for more details. |
TIP 9
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There are many different possible terms of sale. The terms of sale dictate who has responsibility for the shipment at every point along its journey. Terms of sale, therefore impact all aspects of the transportation of goods, including who pays for which portion of the move, which ports the freight will move through, insurance responsibility, etc. Contact your local freight forwarder or customs broker for a listing of current incoterms to ensure complete understanding of the business transaction. |
