Choose from the possible freight payment methods. Possible payment methods include Prepaid, Third Party, and Collect. Prepaid means that the shipment has already been paid for. Third Party means that a third party pays the freight charges. Collect means that the consignee pays for the freight. If you choose Third Party or Collect, enter a carrier account number in the Third Party or Collect Account Number field that appears. If you select Third Party, the account number is mandatory, and you can also add address and contact details for the third party involved.