What is the final document that the carrier signs to finalize and book a load, containing the load details, shipper and receiver details, rate, and PO number?

What is the final document that the carrier signs to finalize and book a load, containing the load details, shipper and receiver details, rate, and PO number?

• A. Bill of Lading
• B. Invoice
• C. Rate Confirmation (Rate Con)/Load Tender
• D. Purchase Order

Answer: (C)

The thing that finalizes and books a load is the rate confirmation, often called Rate Con or load tender. This document is sent to the carrier with the agreed details—load specifics, shipper and receiver information, the agreed rate, and the PO number—and by signing it, the carrier accepts the terms and commits to hauling the load. It creates the binding contract for the move, which is why it’s the document the carrier signs to confirm the booking. The other documents serve different roles. A bill of lading is signed when the goods are picked up or delivered and serves as a receipt and title transfer, not the booking contract. An invoice is issued after service for payment. A purchase order is the shipper’s internal authorization and reference, not the contract the carrier signs to accept the load.

The thing that finalizes and books a load is the rate confirmation, often called Rate Con or load tender. This document is sent to the carrier with the agreed details—load specifics, shipper and receiver information, the agreed rate, and the PO number—and by signing it, the carrier accepts the terms and commits to hauling the load. It creates the binding contract for the move, which is why it’s the document the carrier signs to confirm the booking.

The other documents serve different roles. A bill of lading is signed when the goods are picked up or delivered and serves as a receipt and title transfer, not the booking contract. An invoice is issued after service for payment. A purchase order is the shipper’s internal authorization and reference, not the contract the carrier signs to accept the load.