Advance Ship Notice (ASN) is a pre-arrival shipment message that tells a receiver what items ship, in what quantities, and when delivery is expected.

Backload is a shipment that occupies a vehicle on its return trip to prevent empty runs and maximize revenue per journey.

Backorder is an order for an out-of-stock item that is accepted for fulfillment later when inventory becomes available, often with an estimated ship date.

Bill of Lading (BOL) is a legal document that serves as a shipping contract and title to ensure goods are delivered to the correct recipient.

Bill of Materials (BOM) is a structured list of all parts, raw materials, and quantities needed to manufacture or assemble a finished product.

BLOWBAGETS is a pre-trip vehicle safety checklist: Battery, Lights, Oil, Water, Brake, Air, Gas, Engine, Tire, and Self, used to reduce breakdown and accident risk.

Brokerage is a service that arranges transportation or customs processing for a shipper by matching loads to qualified providers and completing required paperwork.

Cargo is a physical commodity that is transported commercially by land, sea, or air for distribution to the end-user.

Carriage Paid To (CPT) is an Incoterm rule where the seller pays carriage to a named destination, while risk transfers to the buyer when goods are handed to the first carrier.

Carrier is a transportation company that moves freight for a shipper from origin to destination using trucks, rail, air, or ocean vessels.

Certificate of Conformity (COC) is a document stating that goods meet required standards or regulations, often used to support compliance and customs or market-entry requirements.

Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) is an LTFRB-issued authorization or franchise allowing an operator to run public transport services on specified routes or service types.