Introductory Tracking Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
O/D Pair
A
- Origin (Shipper) + Destination (Consignee)
- Simplest way to refer to a movement
- Goes onto BOL
2
Q
Carrier definition
A
technical term for a specific railroad
3
Q
Carrier types
A
- Class 1
- Short lines
4
Q
Class 1 RRs
A
- UP
- NS
- CPRS
- CN
- CSXT
- KCS
- BNSF
5
Q
Bill of Lading
A
- EDI 404
- Contract between shipper and carrier
- Created by shipper. Accepted/rejected by carrier
- Contains shipping info and instructions such as
- O/D pair
- weight
- product type
- car type
- billing/payment info
- routing
- etc.
6
Q
Waybill
A
- EDI 417
- Created by carriers after they accept the BOL
- Contains similar info to BOL
- Used to distribute shipment info between carriers
- Not a contract
