Released January 24, 2024

What does it do?

Linehaul rates can change based on several things like distance, how heavy or what kind of items are being shipped, and even the current market demand. Also, these costs can go up or down due to changes in fuel prices, new rules by governments, or overall changes in the economy.

Alvys now has a feature to make calculating your Linehaul rates easier! You can now choose from different Linehaul rate types when building a load. Here's what's new:

1. Flat Rate (default): Fixed fee charged for a shipment, no matter the distance, weight, or size.
2. Distance: Rate is calculated based on how many miles or kilometers the shipment will travel. Just enter the travel distance in the Load details.
3. Weight: This option lets you calculate the rate based on the total weight (in tons, cwt, pounds, or kilograms). Enter the weight in the Load details.
4. Volume: For shipments measured by volume (like liquids or grains), you can calculate the rate based on how much space they take up (in gallons, bushels, or liters). Just add the volume in the Load details.

With these new options, you can pick the best way to calculate your Linehaul rates.

Permissions to apply Linehaul rates and types.

Only users with “Edit Customer Rate” permissions enabled can apply and edit linehaul rates and types under the Money Box.

Image 1: User profile - Edit Customer Rate permissions.

Image 2: Money Box for the user with enabled Edit Customer Rate permissions

Image 3: Money Box for the user with disabled Edit Customer Rate permissions