Invoice Header
Company name, Legal entity, Invoice number, Invoice date, and unique shipment identifiers such as BOL or PRO.
A well-structured Financial Trucking Inc. Invoice speeds payment, reduces disputes, and supports accurate tax and audit records while enabling electronic workflows and legal enforceability under U.S. e-signature law.
Typical users include carriers, freight brokers, shippers, and accounts payable teams that process or approve freight payments.
Accurate completion ensures timely settlement, valid tax reporting, and a clear audit trail for all parties involved.
Company name, Legal entity, Invoice number, Invoice date, and unique shipment identifiers such as BOL or PRO.
Full 'Bill To' and 'Bill From' addresses, payer tax ID or EIN, and contact name with phone and email for queries.
Itemized charges with service descriptions, units (miles, weight), unit price, quantity and subtotal for each billed item.
Explicit tax lines, fuel surcharge details, accessorial codes, and jurisdictional fee breakdowns where applicable.
Net terms, due date, accepted payment methods (ACH, check), remittance account details, and late fee policy.
Attach proof of delivery, rate confirmations, signed BOLs, and any authorization documents that support billed charges.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Template | Standardized invoice file with locked header and editable line items. |
| Auto Numbering | Enable sequential invoice numbers to prevent duplicates. |
| Approval Order | Set reviewer and approver roles before sending to payer. |
| Notifications | Auto-email on send, view, and overdue status to involved parties. |
Ensure your platform supports standard file formats, secure authentication, and an auditable activity log before sending invoices electronically.
Confirm that the chosen provider supports encryption (TLS/AES), audit trails, and integration with your accounting system to automate posting and reconciliation.
Date the invoice is issued for payment term calculation.
Typical terms: Net 30, Net 45, or as contractually agreed.
Specify late fee rate and calculation method on the invoice.
Common practice: payers must notify within 30 days to preserve rights.
Keep invoice copies for tax and audit purposes per regulatory rules.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |