Sometimes, you may need to make a load as Cash On Delivery in Datatruck. This payment method ensures that the broker pays in cash rather than through any other payment methods. You can complete this in just a few quick steps.

Step 1: Create the Load

1. Start by creating the load as you normally would through the Load Management section.
2. When you head into the Load Info, scroll down and click on Edit Load. 

Step 2: Set the Payment Method to COD

1. Go to the Payment section within the load.

2. Select Cash Payment as the payment method. 

3. After that click on Save Load.

 
Step 3: Add a COD Tag

1. While still in the load, locate the Tags section on top of the page where usually the shipment ID is. 

2. Click on (+) button to create a new tag.

3. Add a new tag labeled “COD”.

4. This will help easily identify and track the load throughout the workflow.

Step 4: Add Driver Expense

1. Navigate to the Trip section of the load.

2. Go to Driver Expenses within Expenses.

3. Select Other (first option from the top).

4. Enter the Load Pay amount (this represents the COD amount to be deducted from the driver settlement).

5. Click Add to save the expense entry.
   
   

Step 5: Create a Salary Batch

Once the load is delivered:

1. Go to the Accounting and then to Salary.

2. Click on "Create by Driver" to start a new salary batch for the relevant driver.

3. Add the trip containing the COD load to the batch.

Step 6: Review in Web View

After the salary batch is created:

• Open the Download the PDF or Web View of the settlement.

• The COD amount will be listed under the Deductions section along with other deductions if any.

With these steps, your Cash on Delivery load is now successfully created.

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