Setting Up CWT Rating

This guide will walk you through how to set up CWT as a rating method in Rose Rocket.

CWT (Centum Weight) is a standard method used by many Less-than-Truckload (LTL) carriers to calculate shipment rates based on both weight and size. This method is widely adopted by companies shipping large or bulky items, as it ensures accurate pricing by considering the dimensional (cubic) weight as well as the actual weight.

With CWT rating in Rose Rocket, you can efficiently rate your LTL shipments without relying on external calculators or complex spreadsheets.

Table of Contents

1. What is CWT?
2. Setting up a CWT Tariff
3. Viewing CWT Rates
4. FAQs
5. How it Works

Setting up a CWT Tariff

To start using CWT for rating shipments, follow these steps:

Reminder: Users can set up tariffs to rate with the following calculation methods:

1. 1. Flat rate 
   2. CWT 

1. Set Calculation Method:

   • Go to Rating > Tariffs.
   • Select the Widgets - Edit Dimensions & Method option.
   • Set the calculation method to CWT.
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2. Automatic Dimension Selection:

1. • Once CWT is selected as the calculation method, the dimension is automatically applied and a conversion is created.
   • A default conversion is set at 10 cubic feet = 1 pound, following industry standards. You can adjust this by navigating to Tariffs > Conversions.

2. To start using your CWT tariff, complete the remaining steps: 

   • Assign a fuel table.
   • Set up breakpoints (based on weight or volume thresholds).
   • Set up lanes and add your rates.
   • Assign the CWT tariff to a customer or partner.

3. Weight Calculation Reminder:

   • CWT rates are based on the greater of total weight versus dimensional (cubic) weight.

Viewing CWT Rates

When rating a shipment for a partner, users can now easily see how the rate was calculated. Specifically for CWT, users can easily understand which weight was used. Specific improvements include:

1. Description of Calculation:

   • The system displays the weight used for the calculation, e.g., 2,000 lbs (CWT, Total weight) or 2,000 lbs (CWT, Dimensional weight).

2. Quantity:

   • Shows the dimension value pulled from the commodities, making it easy to track.

3. Rate:

   • Displays the rate per dimension, directly pulled from the tariff for transparency.

FAQs:

 

Question	Answer
I can’t see CWT as an option for the calculation method. Why?	Ensure you are subscribed to Rating-2, as Rating-1 only supports flat rate calculations.
How is CWT calculated?	The CWT method calculates the rate using the greater of the total weight versus dimensional (cubic) weight.
What is dimensional (cubic) weight?	Dimensional weight estimates the space a shipment occupies and is calculated as follows:
How can I change the default conversion for CWT?	Go to Tariffs > Conversions and adjust the default conversion (e.g., 10 cubic feet = 1 pound).

• Cubic inches = length × width × height
• Cubic feet = cubic inches / 1,728
• Cubic weight (lbs) = cubic feet × pound-per-cubic-foot multiplier 

How It Works

Key Features of CWT Tariff

1. Create Tariffs with CWT:

   • Users can set tariffs with two calculation methods:
     • Flat rate (existing)
     • CWT (new)

2. Automatic Weight Calculation:

   • The system automatically selects the greater value between total weight and dimensional weight to apply the most accurate rate.

3. Customizable Multiplier:

   • The user can set a custom pound-per-cubic-foot multiplier to fine-tune the dimensional weight calculation.