What should a rate con include besides base linehaul?

• A. Fuel surcharge, accessorial charges, and payment terms; sometimes insurance and rating factors.
• B. Accessorial charges only.
• C. Payment terms.
• D. Insurance and rating factors only.

Answer: (A)

A rate confirmation captures all costs tied to moving the freight, not just the basic distance-based rate. Besides the base linehaul, it should list fuel surcharge to account for changing fuel prices, accessorial charges for any extra services (like detention, liftgate, lumper, inside delivery, etc.), and payment terms that specify when and how the carrier is paid. Sometimes it also covers insurance requirements and rating factors that can adjust the price based on risk or service level. This combination ensures the total price is clear and enforceable. The other options miss one or more of these elements, so they don’t fully reflect the true cost of the shipment.