Posts By: Bryan Nickerson

Ensure that the “load and count” at shipping point is acknowledged by shipper, carrier and buyer

The term load and count is the notation on a bill of lading indicating that the contents (number of cartons or sacks) inside the refrigerated trailer were loaded and counted by both the shipper and trucker. If you are not allowing the carrier the opportunity to verify your count, your operation could be referred to ...

How Do You Deal With Payments That are Short Pay or Have Full and Final Payment Preprinted on the Check

It is more common than shippers would want to experience, but there are times where your buyer will remit less than the original invoice amount by taking an unauthorized deduction from your invoice. At the same time, the remittance may have restrictive language disclosing that deposit constitutes full and final payment. Below are some helpful steps ...