Per Dimension/Cumulative Rating for LTL Shipments

Accurately price LTL shipments based on customizable dimensions, streamlining pricing and eliminating manual errors.

Accurately pricing LTL shipments can be complex due to the variety of factors involved, including dimensions, weight, and commodity types. Rose Rocket now offers a Per Dimension rating option, allowing you to price LTL shipments based on any combination of dimensions (length, width, height, weight, etc.) or make the rates cumulative. This flexibility ensures that your pricing is precise, eliminating the need for complex external calculators.

Table of Contents

1. What is Per Dimension/Cumulative Rating?
2. Why Use Per Dimension/Cumulative Rating?
3. How to Set Up a Per Dimension Tariff
4. How to Set Up a Cumulative Tariff
5. Viewing Per Dimension/Cumulative Rates
6. FAQs

What is Per Dimension/Cumulative Rating?

Per Dimension/Cumulative Rating is a flexible rating method for LTL shipments that allows users to price shipments based on various dimensions such as weight, volume, length, or custom variables. This method provides flexibility for users who need to rate shipments based on more than just flat rates, ensuring more accurate pricing for diverse freight types.

Why Use Per Dimension/Cumulative Rating?

When LTL shipments do not occupy the entire truck, partners typically charge based on factors like dimensions or weight rather than a full truck rate. Per Dimension and Cumulative Rating solves the problem of manual calculations that can lead to errors, ensuring that businesses can set up accurate rates tailored to their needs.

Rose Rocket’s new feature streamlines the process, reducing errors and improving the user experience.

How to Set Up a Per Dimension Tariff

1. Go to the Tariff Settings:

   • Navigate to Rating > Tariffs.

2. Set the Calculation Method:

   • Click on Edit Dimensions & Method and select Per Dimension as your calculation method.
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3. Complete the Setup:

   • Assign a fuel table.
   • Set up breakpoints for weight or dimension thresholds.
   • Define your lanes and input the rates for each lane.
   • Assign the tariff to a specific customer or partner.

How to Set Up a Cumulative Tariff

1. Enable Cumulative Rating: Users can now set up per dimension tariffs to be cumulative

   • After selecting Per Dimension as your calculation method, toggle on Cumulative in the settings.
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2. Review Line Items:

   • Freight will be displayed as separate line items for each breakpoint, making it easy to see how the rate was calculated. If fuel is set as a percentage of the total freight, the total across all line items will be used to calculate the fuel surcharge.
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Viewing Per Dimension/Cumulative Rates

Once your tariff is set, users can view how rates are calculated during partner rating. The following improvements are made to ensure transparency:

1. Description of Calculation: Shows the amount and dimension used, e.g., "2 kgs (Per Dimension)".
2. Quantity and Rate: Displays the dimension value and rate per dimension, pulled directly from the tariff.
3. View Tariff Button: Links directly to the tariff used to calculate the rate.

FAQs