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name: freight-domain-glossary description: Freight brokerage industry terminology and domain concepts. Use when working with laneweaverTMS to understand loads, tenders, carriers, accounts, facilities, stops, financial terms, status workflows, equipment types, and common abbreviations.
Freight Brokerage Domain Glossary
Quick reference for freight brokerage terminology used throughout laneweaverTMS.
Core Entities
| Entity | Description | ID Format |
|---|---|---|
| Load | A shipment transaction between shipper and carrier | L-XXXXXX |
| Tender | Customer request for freight capacity (often from EDI 204) | T-XXXXXX |
| Carrier | Motor carrier transporting freight (has MC#, DOT#, SCAC) | UUID |
| Account | Customer organization (not individual contacts) | UUID |
| Facility | Physical location: warehouse, shipper, consignee, or distribution center | UUID |
| Stop | Pickup or delivery point on a load; loads have 2+ stops | UUID |
Entity Relationships
Account (customer) -> Tender (request) -> Load (shipment) -> Carrier (transporter)
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Stops (pickup/delivery at Facilities)
Carrier Identifiers
| Identifier | Issuing Authority | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC Number | FMCSA | MC-XXXXXX | MC-123456 |
| DOT Number | USDOT | Numeric | 1234567 |
| SCAC Code | NMFTA | 2-4 alpha chars | ABCD |
Financial Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Customer Rate | What the customer pays the broker for the shipment |
| Carrier Rate | What the broker pays the carrier |
| Gross Profit | customer_rate - carrier_rate |
| Net Profit | Gross profit adjusted for accessorials and fees |
| Accessorials | Additional charges beyond base linehaul rate |
| Factoring | Third-party purchase of carrier invoices for immediate payment |
Common Accessorials
| Accessorial | Description |
|---|---|
| Detention | Charge for driver wait time exceeding free time |
| Lumper | Fee for third-party loading/unloading services |
| TONU | Truck Ordered Not Used - cancellation fee when carrier arrives but load cancelled |
| Layover | Compensation for overnight wait between pickup and delivery |
| Fuel Surcharge | Variable charge tied to diesel fuel prices |
| Deadhead | Miles driven empty to reach pickup location |
Status Workflows
Load Status Lifecycle
uncovered -> assigned -> dispatched -> at_origin -> in_transit -> at_destination -> delivered
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
uncovered | No carrier assigned |
assigned | Carrier committed, not yet dispatched |
dispatched | Driver confirmed and en route to pickup |
at_origin | Driver arrived at pickup facility |
in_transit | Loaded and moving to destination |
at_destination | Driver arrived at delivery facility |
delivered | Freight delivered, awaiting POD |
Tender Status
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
pending | Awaiting broker acceptance |
accepted | Broker accepted, capacity search in progress |
planned | Load created from tender |
cancelled | Customer cancelled request |
Invoice Status
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
draft | Invoice created, not sent |
sent | Invoice sent to customer |
partial_payment | Partial payment received |
paid | Fully paid |
void | Invoice cancelled/voided |
Equipment Types
| Type | Description | Common Cargo |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Van | Enclosed trailer, no temp control | General freight, palletized goods |
| Reefer | Refrigerated trailer | Produce, meat, pharmaceuticals |
| Flatbed | Open platform, no sides | Steel, lumber, machinery |
| Step Deck | Lower deck height, easier loading | Tall equipment, vehicles |
| Conestoga | Flatbed with retractable tarp system | Weather-sensitive flatbed freight |
Operational Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| POD | Proof of Delivery - signed document confirming receipt |
| BOL | Bill of Lading - shipping document with freight details |
| Drop and Hook | Driver drops loaded trailer, hooks to pre-loaded trailer |
| Live Load/Unload | Driver waits while freight is loaded/unloaded |
| Deadhead | Miles driven with empty trailer |
| Bounce | Carrier backing out of a committed load |
| Hot Load | Urgent shipment requiring immediate capacity |
Regulatory Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| FMCSA | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
| USDOT | United States Department of Transportation |
| CSA Score | Carrier Safety Administration score (safety rating) |
| HOS | Hours of Service - driver work time regulations |
| ELD | Electronic Logging Device - tracks driver hours |
Common Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Full Term |
|---|---|
| TMS | Transportation Management System |
| EDI | Electronic Data Interchange |
| TONU | Truck Ordered Not Used |
| POD | Proof of Delivery |
| BOL | Bill of Lading |
| A/R | Accounts Receivable (customer invoices) |
| A/P | Accounts Payable (carrier bills) |
| LTL | Less Than Truckload |
| FTL | Full Truckload |
| OTR | Over The Road (long-haul) |
| P&D | Pickup and Delivery |
| RPM | Revenue Per Mile |
| CPM | Cost Per Mile |
Database Conventions in laneweaverTMS
- Load numbers:
L-XXXXXXformat (generated via trigger) - Tender numbers:
T-XXXXXXformat (generated via trigger) - All monetary values:
NUMERIC(10,2)type - All status fields: PostgreSQL ENUM types
- Carrier identifiers stored as
TEXT(MC#, DOT#, SCAC)
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