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Shipping Auditing: Finding Carrier Errors
Audit carrier invoices to recover overcharges and errors.
January 9, 20261 min read28 views
Shipping Invoice Auditing
Recover money from carrier billing errors.
Common Errors
| Error Type | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Duplicate charges | 2-5% |
| Wrong weight/dimensions | 3-8% |
| Incorrect surcharges | 2-4% |
| Service failure (late) | 1-3% |
| Address correction errors | 1-2% |
Potential Recovery
| Monthly Spend | Typical Recovery |
|---|---|
| $1,000 | $20-80 |
| $10,000 | $200-800 |
| $50,000 | $1,000-4,000 |
| $100,000+ | $2,000-8,000 |
Audit Process
Automated vs Manual
| Approach | Best For |
|---|---|
| Manual | Low volume |
| Software tools | Medium volume |
| Third-party auditors | High volume |
Money-Back Guarantees
| Carrier | Late Delivery Refund |
|---|---|
| UPS | Yes (claim required) |
| FedEx | Yes (claim required) |
| USPS | No guarantee |
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