Rates and Zones
Each carrier has specific rate and zone data. This data is used with specific algorithms to determine freight estimates. Some carriers provide this information directly to Precision on request. Other carriers provide the data only to the shipper. The general rules are:
• Published rates and zones, available to all shippers for a PRECISION integrated SPS carrier and accessible directly from the carrier, are circulated to all shippers using this carrier at no cost to the shipper.
• For published accessorials, the same rule applies.
• The shipper or the carrier must provide negotiated rates and zones to Precision. The information requires reformatting before distribution to the shipper. This service work is billable to the shipper.
• If rates and zones configuration is only available from the carrier, the shipper or carrier must provide the configuration to Precision. The configuration data requires reformatting before distribution to the shipper. This work is billable service work to the shipper.
Precision supplies carrier rate and zone data to the shipper as part of an XML/PSL installation file.