KEY Benefits & Features of Rate Select
- Lower Cost and Increased User Productivity
During development, special attention was paid to those users that may not have extensive rail expertise but perform a critical role in making sourcing and shipment decisions. Unlike other systems, RateSelect is not intimidating to the occasional user.
- Eliminates Common Rating Errors and Price Discrepancies
With keystroke assistance for commodity codes / descriptions and station names, RateSelect greatly reduces mistakes that can negatively impact profits.
- Fast Importation of Supply and Receiver Points
RateSelect allows users to upload thousands of origin/destination pairs into RateSelect. The system will rate/optimize those pairs within minutes.
- Accurate Billing and Accrual of Freight Payables
Fuel surcharges and accessorial charges are automatically calculated for current day or future booked orders.
- Rate Optimization
Proprietary hardware speeds the retrieval of rates, especially on routes involving multiple railroads and junctions. The system determines the lowest potential rate and has the ability to interact between public and private rates.
- Web Based Technology
The system instantly creates communication through all channels of an organization and from any location.
- Rate Reports in Your Language
Rates are stated in the preferred unit of measure for your industry.
- Downloads Tariffs Electronically
Save hundreds of man-hours! The entry and updating of Public and Private Rail Tariffs is accomplished through electronic file exchange with carriers.