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Avoid billing corrections. Contact your carrier representative to discuss the NMFC and your product's classification.
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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 of Lading.
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Eliminate extra charges. Be ready to accept the shipment when the carrier comes. Most carriers will add a "second delivery" charge if they must make another trip to your business.
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Don't delay shipments at the border with improper documentation. Shipments originating in Canada are subject to Canadian Bill of Lading contract terms and conditions. Contract your carrier representative for more details.
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Save money. If it doesn't need to be there the next day, don't 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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Improve your company's customer service. Use your carrier's free 1-800 services. Available 24 hours a day, these services save you time and reduce telephone expense.
