Each code represents a specific product or product group, helping rail carriers and shippers standardize freight descriptions. STCC codes are required info for rate calculations, shipping documentation, and handling requirements.
A STCC (spelled: stick) Code is the product or commodity code of the product being moved in a railcar. STCC stands for Standard Transportation Commodity Code. It is the numerical classification used in rail to identify the exact type of commodity being transported.
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While Rule 11 rates add more burden to accounting and overall invoice administration, they do provide shippers with the ability to negotiate with each railroad separately and have full visibility into each carrier’s rates.
A joint rate is a single, agreed-upon freight rate that applies when two or more railroads share responsibility for transporting a shipment across their respective networks. The key benefit of joint line rates is that it simplifies billing and payables.
This helps promote accounting efficiency and reduces administrative complexity. Rule 11 rates, on the other hand, refer to separate rates for each leg of the move.
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Rate authority refers to a railroad’s legal right to establish, publish, and apply freight rates for the transportation of goods. Railroads can set rates through public tariffs or confidential contracts, depending on the type of service and customer agreement.
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This setup significantly reduces handling time and improves efficiency and cost-effectiveness, making it a great solution for high-volume shipments like agricultural products, coal, automobiles, or intermodal containers.
A unit train is a freight train in which all the railcars carry the same type of freight, and the entire train travels from a single origin to a single destination without being split or reconfigured along the route.
Did you know? If Railroads did not do their part, it would take 8.5 million additional trucks on the roads in California? Freight railroads have a massive positive impact on reducing highway congestion and emissions.
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