Which DOE Week Applies to Your Fuel Surcharge?
Carriers bill fuel surcharge off the wrong DOE week more often than you would think. Here is how to find the right week and recompute the charge yourself.
By Alex11 min read
The freight billing desk, page 9
Calculate a Truckload Fuel Surcharge From the DOE Index
The full fuel surcharge formula: peg price, MPG assumption, DOE weekly index, and cents per mile. Worked example with real numbers you can check yourself.
By Alex12 min read
Detention Charge With No POD Times: How to Dispute It
Carrier billed detention but the POD has no in or out times? Here is the evidence that beats it, plus a dispute letter you can copy and send today.
By Reena13 min read
Every Freight Billing Deadline, With the Rule Behind It
180 days to bill a balance due. 9 months to file a claim. 60 days to resolve an overcharge. Every freight billing deadline, with the regulation cited.
By Emily13 min read