Redelivery

Carrier note

Use this term in context with the rate confirmation, broker communication, facility instructions, and billing paperwork. A short definition is useful, but the written load terms control the actual freight decision.

Carrier example

A carrier sees redelivery mentioned during dispatch and checks whether the rate confirmation says how approval, documentation, and billing should work.

Common mistake

Assuming redelivery is approved because it was discussed by phone.

Paperwork note

For redelivery, keep written approval, timestamps, receipts when relevant, BOL, POD, revised confirmation, and invoice notes.

When a second delivery attempt is needed

Redelivery occurs when a first delivery attempt fails and the freight must be brought back to the receiver on a different day or taken to a different location. The event typically creates additional cost — driver time, fuel, possibly storage — that should be covered by a separate accessorial approval.

The carrier should document the failed first attempt with timestamps, receiver notes, and any written rejection records before discussing redelivery terms with the broker. A revised confirmation or written approval that covers the redelivery cost and timing is more useful than proceeding under a verbal understanding.

Redelivery cost and approval

A redelivery creates out-of-pocket costs — fuel for the second trip, additional driver time, possible storage — that should be covered under a separate accessorial approval before the second attempt. The carrier who accepts a redelivery instruction without confirming compensation may absorb costs that were never discussed.

Ask for a revised confirmation or written approval that covers the redelivery before dispatching the second attempt. Note whether the second address is different from the original, whether the appointment timing creates hours-of-service issues, and whether the freight must be stored overnight before redelivery is possible.

Questions to ask in context

• Has the broker provided written approval for the redelivery and the associated cost?
• Is the redelivery address the same as the original, and is the appointment confirmed?
• Does the driver have sufficient hours of service to complete the redelivery without a restart?

References and methodology

• Accessorial documentation editorial methodology - LaneMath Editorial Desk. Used here for: Detention, lumper, layover, TONU, revised confirmation, and post-delivery document workflow examples.Used for documentation workflows and example scenarios, not for legal claims about collectability. Last checked 2026-06-29.
• Industry terminology and editorial explanation - LaneMath Editorial Desk. Used here for: Plain-English definitions, checklists, and example-only calculations.Editorial explanations are not official guidance, legal advice, or market data. Last checked 2026-06-29.