To define a contract section for the dedicated fleet follow thesesteps:

1. On the Contract Configuration page select a contract andopen the Sections tab.
2. Click Add which opens the Add Sectionpage.
3. Set the Mode to Truckload.A dedicated fleet can only transport truckload shipments.
4. Set the Fleet Type to Dedicated.
5. Set the Movement Type to Tours.
6. Optional: Click Mileage Config ifyou want to set up a different mileage source for the dedicated fleetfrom the rest of your shipments.
7. Enter or select the rest of the fields on the Add Sectionpage.
8. Click Continue to open the secondAdd Section page.
9. In the Equipment section click Add toopen the Add Equipment Type page. Select the equipment type and sizesfor the fleet and click Save to return to theAdd Section page.
10. Define the following fields in the Rating section:
    • Select the Rating Method such as FullRoute Distance.
    • Set the Unit of Measure to Miles or Kilometers.
11. Click Save to create the contractsection and return to the Contract Configuration - Sections tab.
12. Select the section and click Rating Lanes toadd lanes to this section. To set up a rating lane you define theorigin and destination area and then enter the linehaul rates assignaccessorials and define other pricing information.
    Notes:

    • Sterling TMS doesnot support other Movement Types such as Inbound or Outbound fordedicated fleets. In addition do not set up any contract sectionsthat use the dedicated fleet SCAC and specify another Movement Type.If you were to tender a shipment to the dedicated carrier and thenassign it to a dedicated fleet truck the linehaul charge would appeartwice in the billing cycle.
    • Many dedicated fleet shippers set the Rating Method to FullRoute Distance. The shipper agrees to pay a cost-per-milerate (such as $1.00 per mile) for the entire distance traveled bythe fleet including deadhead and backhaul legs.