Freight Bill Post-Audit

Post-Payment Audit

Your company may have been overcharged on previously paid freight bills — Broussard Logistics estimates that about 4% of parcel invoices contain billing errors. Since our professionals have extensive knowledge in auditing freight charges, our experience allows us to identify overcharges quickly. From there, we address the problem immediately to help you reclaim lost revenue and make it available as soon as possible.

Here’s How it Works:

  • Step 1

    Send us your freight invoices billed within the past 180 days*, along with pricing agreements.

  • Step 2

    We will audit the paid bills to determine if errors exist. This involves a close reading of your contracts and line-by-line comparisons of payments — all skills that we are highly experienced in.

  • Step 3

    When an error is detected, we will then file a claim with the carrier** on your behalf. This process can be complex and time-consuming for those unfamiliar with it. Broussard Logistics takes it on for you so you can continue focusing on your essential site operations.

  • Step 4

    If and when a refund is secured, we will send the carrier-issued refund check to your company.

*The regulations specified under the Trucking Industry Regulatory Reform Act of 1994 only allow 180 days to claim overcharges to freight carriers.

**By law, the carrier has 60 days to acknowledge receipt of the claim and will typically pay the claims within 60 days of the notification if the claim is viable.

When Should You Request Freight Bill Post Audit Services?

Every company that participates in freight shipments should have an auditing process to ensure its bills are accurate and that billing discrepancies are addressed. While pre-audits are typically the preferred audit method, post-audit services can also be highly beneficial, especially if:

  • You did not participate in a pre-audit
  • You are looking for ways to cut costs on future shipments
  • You want to recover costs from eligible billing errors or service failures
  • You paid extra for express shipping and the package(s) did not arrive on time

Benefits

Contingency-Based Fees

Our compensation is tied directly to securing refunds for your company. If no refunds are secured, there will be no fees.

Money Found and Returned

Since these freight invoices have already been paid, any money secured will go directly back to your bottom line.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much money do you typically find?

    Depending on the complexity of your contracts, we typically find 1-7% of spend.

  • What kinds of discrepancies do you look for?

    During an audit, we look closely at every aspect that may affect your bill, including:

    • Shipment weight and volume
    • Accessorial charges and unexpected fees
    • Contract and billed rate discrepancies
    • Freight misclassification
    • Duplicate billings

  • Can I submit freight bills for all modes?

    Yes, as long as a pricing agreement is in place, we can perform the audit. We are experienced in all modes of transportation, including air, ship, train and truck.

  • Can you help with pre-audits, too?

    Yes — we offer comprehensive LTL freight auditing services. Whether your latest shipment has already gone out or you're planning for future runs, Broussard Logistics can help make sure you pay the right amount and recover costs when billing errors occur.

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