How minimum charges are applied
This illustration shows a primary rate with a minimum charge. The charge type indicates that the billed amount is based on number of miles. If the calculated charge falls below the minimum charge of $185, the system will bill a flat rate of $185.
Minimum charge for mileage-based primary rate
This illustration shows an accessorial rate, which also is based on miles. There is a minimum charge of $30.
Minimum charge for mileage-based secondary rate
Note: In these examples, the minimum charge has been recorded in the rate header. However, minimums also can be set up for individual cells, rows, or columns in a rate table. Regardless of which setup you use, minimum charges are applied the same way during the rating process.
The following illustrations show how the minimums for primary and secondary mileage-based rates (pictured on the previous page) are applied in Order Entry, Dispatch, and Invoicing.
In Order Entry
In Dispatch
In Invoicing
In Invoicing you can retrieve an order that has been pre-rated in Order Entry or Dispatch, or you can use Invoicing to calculate charges for an order. In either case, minimum charges are applied as shown here:
