Which invoice is submitted by the carrier to request payment from the broker, often including the B.O.L. and P.O.D.?

Which invoice is submitted by the carrier to request payment from the broker, often including the B.O.L. and P.O.D.?

• A. P.O.D. (Proof of Delivery)
• B. Carrier Invoice
• C. Dispatcher Invoice
• D. Bill of Lading (B.O.L.)

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that a carrier invoice is the bill the carrier sends to request payment for the transport service. It itemizes charges for the load and is the document that initiates payment from the broker. Because it’s tied to the service performed, it’s common to attach supporting documents like the Bill of Lading (the contract and receipt for the shipment) and Proof of Delivery (confirmation the goods were delivered) to verify what was shipped and delivered. The other items aren’t payment requests. A Proof of Delivery shows that delivery happened but isn’t the bill itself. A Dispatcher Invoice isn’t the standard carrier-to-broker billing document. A Bill of Lading is the transport contract and shipment receipt, not the request for payment.

The main idea is that a carrier invoice is the bill the carrier sends to request payment for the transport service. It itemizes charges for the load and is the document that initiates payment from the broker. Because it’s tied to the service performed, it’s common to attach supporting documents like the Bill of Lading (the contract and receipt for the shipment) and Proof of Delivery (confirmation the goods were delivered) to verify what was shipped and delivered.

The other items aren’t payment requests. A Proof of Delivery shows that delivery happened but isn’t the bill itself. A Dispatcher Invoice isn’t the standard carrier-to-broker billing document. A Bill of Lading is the transport contract and shipment receipt, not the request for payment.