Question
What two pieces of information, when missing, routinely cause frustrated freight?
Answer
The two most important data elements to include on a label are the Transportation Control Number (TCN) and the ultimate consignee address. The TCN allows the handlers to look up information specific to the shipment that keeps it moving, even if the end user changes locations. The ultimate consignee address information allows for shipments to be consolidated when they are being shipped to OCONUS locations, ensuring that the shipment is routed correctly.
*Please note that these are not the only reasons that cause frustrated freight.