Incentive Rate Agreements (Freight)

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Contractual agreements between shippers and carriers in which the carrier earns tiered discounts or bonus payments upon meeting or exceeding specified performance metrics—such as volume thresholds, service levels or on-time delivery targets. The objective is to reduce costs and enhance service quality through performance-based incentives.

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