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Shipping glossary

ATMS (Automated Traffic Management System)

the Department of Energy (DOE)'s system to route and rank carriers. This is the DOE's automated system to manage functions of shipment movement.

CBL (Commercial Bill of Lading)

This laser-printed document has replaced the GBL in every aspect.

CMOS (Cargo Movement or Storage)

The Air Force in-house system linking to the ETA system to manage commercial freight transportation.

CONUS (Continental United States)

The area of the United States between Canada and Mexico.

DCMA (Defense Contract Management Agency)

This agency has regional offices across the United States. The DCMA manages transportation functions of government contractors and rates and routes shipments using the GFM system.

DoD (Department of Defense)

This department includes all military branches: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserves.

ETA (Electronic Transportation Acquisition)

The automated system that routes and ranks the carrier's tender.

FMS (Foreign Military Sales)

Shipments to a foreign government that are repair or replacement parts, which are on separate tenders and most often move to a port.

GBL (Government Bill of Lading)

A multi-part document used to procure shipment charges and related activities with commercial carriers.

GFM (Global Freight Management)

The Army DoD freight manager system that links to the ETA system to manage commercial freight transportation.

GSA (General Services Administration)

Civilian (non-military) government agencies. GSA manages transportation functions for some agencies and the GSA depots in Stockton, Calif., and Burlington, N.J. Some government agencies, such as IRS, the Dept. of Energy and the Dept. of State, manage their transportation in-house.

ITMS (Interagency Traffic Management System)

General Service Administration's (GSA) system for routing and ranking transportation carriers. Carrier rates are submitted once a year into this system.

Power Track

US Bank developed this online payment management system for the DoD. The Transportation Officer can create a CBL, route and rank the shipment, and award the shipment to a carrier. When the shipment is delivered, the carrier's EDI electronically sends information to Power Track and invoices for the amount tendered to the carrier. If there is not a match with the amounts entered, carriers and transportation officers can supply information to each other to resolve the discrepancy. If the carrier and shipper prices match, the carrier is paid electronically within 72-hours.

Personal Property Shipping Office/Joint Personal Shipping Office (PPSO/JPPSO)

Routes household goods from a DoD installation. Usually this is in a separate location. Users need a paper copy of the YRC Freight tender. JPPSO refers to a larger office that handles multi-service moves in a regional area of the country—often several states.

Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC)

The DoD military management command group, which sets policies and rules, accepts tenders and monitors all the DoD-approved providers.

Standard Point Locator Code—sounds like "SPLICK" (SPLC)

Nine-digit code assigned to all DoD locations. A SPLC is assigned by branch of service and geographic location in the United States. It is an important component of DoD's rating and routing system, and it is critical that we have the correct SPLC on each tender.

Tender, Tender of Service

Basic pricing agreement with a DoD installation. Contains the rates, rules, accessorial charges and type of equipment provided. Usually in effect for one year, but can be modified at any time.

Transportation Management Software Solution (TMSS)

Online tool that creates a CBL, routes freight and ranks carriers.

Transportation Officer (TO)

The person at DoD locations who functions as a traffic manager. The TO is responsible for mode selection, proper packing, CBL preparation, and safe and secure shipment handling.

Transportation of Personal Property, Storage (TOPPS)

The automated system that the personal property shipping office uses to control and manage household good movement. The officer enters the YRC Freight tender into the system.

Tailored Transportation Contract (TTC)

A 3-year transportation contract that replaces the Guaranteed Traffic contract. This program has key DoD locations bid shipments to carriers and 3PLs. Locations are grouped by geographic origins and destinations.

Virtual CBL

Automated, electronic bill of lading many government agencies are using.