I got an extra pallet... Should I keep it?

Usually the shipper arranges shipment back. Usually an LTL. Broker should be doing the same. Unless it is OS&D and they say for you to dispose of, it still belongs to the shipper.

 

So what did you give them for a rate to take it back to them?

 

What rate did you get to haul it there?

At least the same going back.

Just curious....


Were you allowed on the dock to count this load?

 

I WOULD OFF NEVER TOLD THE BROKER NOTHING...

My kitchen floor looks wonderful with the new oak hardwood floor i installed...(hint hint)...

 

Until the broker gets the bills with an OS&D comment of "1 extra pallet, left on truck".

 

That'a the correct answer.

 

if you keep it, your chances of getting paid for the load are pretty slim. You need to work with the broker to find a reasonable solution. Don't take it back until you get a rate confirmation to do so. I'd try to find a shipment going back to Cali that you can haul this pallet with, offer him a price that way. Alternatively, offer him a price to drop it off at the warehouse of his choice and he can arrange his own truck.