Freight Bill Audit
Discover how FreightCenter can provide your supply chain with a freight bill audit that can save you time and money.
What Is a Freight Bill Audit?
Freight bill auditing is essential to reduce freight costs and strengthen your bottom line. Freight rates and accessorial charges constantly change due to fluctuating gas prices, weather, road conditions, available carriers, and other factors. When receiving an invoice, oftentimes, you will find that the paperwork does not directly line up with the original quote or the Bill of Lading (BOL). A freight bill audit can catch and eliminate these discrepancies and save you money.
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Why Choose FreightCenter for Freight Shipping?
Expertise in Freight Shipping: With over 25 years in the logistics industry, FreightCenter is dedicated to guiding you through the entire logistics process, from beginning to end. Our goal is to make freight shipping easy to understand and book. Don’t waste time researching and receiving quotes from individual carriers- FreightCenter’s got your back!
Competitive Rates with Tailored Solutions: We prioritize high-quality customer service without breaking your wallet. We utilize our relationships with regional and national carriers to offer you competitive, affordable rates while providing personalized solutions to your needs. Need a liftgate? We got you! Want to expedite your order? Leave it to us! We’re ready to provide tailored solutions that don’t compromise your freight shipment.
Personalized Customer Support: FreightCenter is committed to satisfying our customers. Our friendly customer support team is here to help you every step of the way, from initial inquiries to post-shipment concerns. We handle all aspects of logistics, including tracking, paperwork, and communication with carriers, so you can focus on your business while we manage your shipment. Choose us for our reliable service and affordable quotes!
Some Typical Mistakes Found During a Freight Bill Audit
Freight bill audits are crucial to finding typical errors and mistakes in freight billing documentation. Some common mistakes you’ll find during a typical audit include:
- Clerical errors
- Discrepancies in the rates quoted
- Discrepancies in the rates billed
- Incorrect product classifications
- Unnecessary accessorial charges
- Duplicate payments
All of these discrepancies can be caused by human or system error. However, some discrepancies aren’t a sign of something wrong. For example, a BOL may be adjusted during shipping because a shipment’s actual weight did not match the weight written on the BOL. Be sure to ask a broker or carrier’s customer service or claims department since these changes could be a part of the process and not a clerical mistake.
Why is Freight Bill Auditing Important?
Having your freight bill audited is crucial for your business and your finances. Here are a few reasons why:
- An audit ensures your freight bill is accurate so payments are properly paid and no one is shorted what they are owed. Invoices and BOLs can be complicated, especially when discounts and surcharges are included, so it’s necessary that everything in a freight bill lines up.
- Freight bill audits give businesses control over their freight expenses. They can determine their shipping patterns, yearly costs per shipment, carrier performance, and areas they can cut back or add more to their budget.
- Audits help carriers file claims and disputes immediately with brokers and carriers, avoiding financial issues later by having discrepancies on hand during the filing process. It also helps determine if a broker or carrier violated freight contracts between them and their customer.
Lower Your Shipping Costs
Depending on your volume, having your freight bills audited monthly or quarterly is essential to keeping your freight costs in line and maximizing your supply chain logistics management. But how do you audit your freight bill? You can do it with automated audit software or have it done manually.
At FreightCenter, we will audit your freight bill for you! Our auditing will help you reduce your shipping costs for all freight shipping. Our experienced auditors are well-trained to handle any invoices from carriers in any mode of freight transportation and can expertly address the complex pricing and service options available.
Enlist with the help of FreightCenter for your freight audit, and we will store, track, analyze, and adjust every freight shipment efficiently. Call FreightCenter at (800) 716-7608 to start your evaluation for free, or try our free online quote tool to start shipping with us today!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Freight Bill Audits
Q. What is a freight bill audit?
A freight bill audit examines your freight invoice after completing a freight shipment. This is done to check and correct any errors that were made on the bill. It can be done annually or semi-annually by a designated auditor or on the spot when a significant error is spotted.
Q. What kind of errors can I find during a freight bill audit?
Some typical freight bill mistakes include discrepancies in quoted and billed rates, incorrect freight class or product classification, duplicate payments, unnecessary accessorial charges, and clerical errors.
Q. Why should I get my freight bill audited?
Having your freight bill audited is vital for several reasons. An error-filled bill could lead to financial difficulties, strained relations between carrier and shipper, and incorrect payments. Audits must be done to ensure everyone is paid correctly, determine if contract terms were violated, and give shippers greater control over their finances and freight data.
Q. When should I get my freight bill audited?
Businesses should have their bills audited by a designated auditor annually or semi-annually. This can be done by freight auditing software or manually by an auditing team or a broker/3PL (like FreightCenter).
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25+ Years of Service
We have over 25 years of experience, as evidenced by our large network of professional carriers. Our knowledgeable team of shipping experts is ready to help you optimize your shipping experience.
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Need a liftgate? No problem! Need to ship your products quickly? We got you covered! Our FreightCenter agents can offer tailored solutions for your specific shipping needs while offering affordable rates you can’t find anywhere else.
Friendly Customer Support
Our customer support team has the answers to many of your shipping questions and concerns. We’re here to help you through every step of the shipping process, from initial inquiries to post-shipment issues.
