Introduction
The Due from Carrier field in Shipper TMS lets a shipper or broker capture an amount owed by the carrier (for example, a broker fee). Once enabled, you'll see a new Due from Carrier section inside Carrier Payment when creating or editing an order.
Enable "Due from Carrier" in Order Fields
First, you'll enable the field from Manage Order Fields in Settings. If you need help getting to Manage Order Fields, follow this guide: How to Manage Order Fields.
Step 1: Open Manage Order Fields
- Go to Settings and open Manage Order Fields.
Step 2: Enable Carrier Payment → Due from Carrier
- Select Carrier Payment.
- Turn on (check) Due from Carrier.
Verify the Field Appears on an Order
After enabling the field, create a new order and confirm the section appears in Carrier Payment.
Step 3: Create an Order
- Go to: https://shipper.superdispatch.com/orders/create
- Fill in the required order details.
- In the Carrier Payment area, look for the new Due from Carrier section and enter the amount.
Quick Reference
| Item | Where | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Due from Carrier | Settings → Manage Order Fields → Carrier Payment | Adds a field to capture an amount owed by the carrier (e.g., broker fee). |
| Carrier Payment section | Create/Edit Order | Where you'll enter the Due from Carrier amount once enabled. |