You can setup freight costs based on a carrier’s freight rate table or an agreed upon point-to-point freight charge between a terminal and destination.
To setup charges based on a freight rate tables:
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Build freight rate tables that specify rates by range of miles for gasoline and diesel products.
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Define surcharge rates with an effective start and end date.
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(EFM users only) Define delivery areas.
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(EFM users only) Define drivers and carriers, and assign them to a delivery area.
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Define destinations, including mileage between the origin and destination, and miscellaneous flat fees.
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(EFM users only) Assign each destination to a delivery area.
To setup a point-to-point freight charge:
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On the Destination setup page, select the carrier and enter the point-to-point gas, diesel and mixed flat rate charge on each terminal where you have a point-to-point freight charge agreement.
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Alternatively select the option to apply a point-to-point surcharge to the flat rate according to you agreement with the carrier.