Show them what is needed for a rate confirmation and provide a sample
Explain the updates needed for each load and the timing on each update
Compile the necessary paperwork for a completed load and file it accordingly
Tell them what is needed for a complete carrier packet. Where do we store these?
Considerations for negotiating rates and verifying if they are good from the driver and dispatcher perspective.
Leveraging DAT market trend reports to get the best rates for your driver.
The packets are the first step to officially document and begin the job.
Once a carrier packet is filled out, the carrier can be approved to ship the products. Without the necessary documentation of a carrier packet, the producer will not have the contracts, qualifications, and other data of the carrier and will most likely not approve them for the job.
Motor Carrier operating authority and number.
Transportation licensing.
W-9 form.
Liability insurance.
Agreement packet.
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