In freight brokerage, a practical three-way match means invoice ↔ rate confirmation ↔ shipment evidence (POD/BOL and often lumper). It differs from classic PO three-way match in manufacturing AP because spot freight is often non-PO and accessorial-driven.
More glossary terms
- Accessorial Charge — A fee beyond linehaul — such as liftgate, detention, layover, lumper, or residential — that must be authorized and evidenced.
- Detention — Charges for driver wait time beyond free time, usually proven with POD arrival and delivery timestamps.
- Proof of Delivery (POD) — Shipment evidence documenting delivery conditions and often timestamps used for detention and claims.
- Bill of Lading (BOL) — The shipping document listing goods, parties, and often special instructions used as shipment evidence.
