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Free Freight Invoice Template

A Freight Invoice covers billed line items, a totals block, and payment terms that say what’s due and when.

Freight Invoice template preview

Language:

en

Last updated:

October 2026

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Loads still need to move, but the buyer also needs to stay out of the middle. The Freight Invoice keeps the charges and the terms in one place, so questions about add-ons don’t turn into a back-and-forth after the fact. The page uses green-teal accents with Zilla Slab headings and Roboto body text, so the important numbers read like documentation, not marketing.

The invoice opens with Line items, which you replace with your own descriptions and prices because the five lines included are placeholders. Under the items, the totals roll up automatically, and the Payment is due on the date section answers the parts that usually trigger disputes: what the payment schedule is and what happens if the due date can’t be met. The closing note, Thanks, we’ll handle the booking and keep you informed, gives the buyer one last expectation to hold you to.

  • Line items Swap in your actual charges and rates, since the template’s five line items are placeholders.
  • Totals The totals block adds everything up so the amount due sits directly under the charges.
  • Payment is due on the date Check the payment wording and deposit split, then adjust the due-date instructions to match how your freight brokerage handles exceptions.
  • Thanks, we’ll handle the booking and keep you informed Edit the closing note so the buyer knows what updates they’ll get once the load is booked.

Once the numbers and terms are in place, you send the invoice and track it under invoices, payments and receipts. A connected payment method lets the client pay online if that’s how you want to collect.

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What to include in a freight invoice

PartWhat it covers

Line items

The pricing table holds the charges you’re billing, and you replace the placeholder lines with your own descriptions and prices.

Payment is due on the date

This section carries the totals and the payment terms, including the deposit and when the balance is due, so you’ll want the wording to match how you collect.

Thanks, we’ll handle the booking and keep you informed

The closing note reinforces who’s managing the booking and what kind of updates the buyer can expect, which you can tune to your dispatch process.

Who it is for

Freight brokers, dispatchers, and delivery & courier operators who need to bill a shipment without leaving room for surprise add-ons or unclear due dates.

The invoice in full

Line items

Payment is due on the date shown above. Carrier booking requires 40% at proposal signing and the remaining 60% on completion. If you cannot meet the due date, contact our freight broker or load coordinator to arrange next steps.

Totals

Thanks, we’ll handle the booking and keep you informed

Questions about this invoice template

What should a freight invoice include?

A freight invoice usually includes the billed line items, a totals block, and payment terms that say when payment is due. This template includes all three, with a section that spells out the due-date expectations.

How do I show an all-in rate on an invoice?

An all-in rate works best when the line items name exactly what’s included and the totals show one amount due. The template gives you editable line items and a totals block, so the invoice reads top to bottom without hidden add-ons.

Can I take a deposit for a freight booking?

Yes, a deposit can be listed in the payment terms so the buyer sees it before paying. The payment section in this invoice includes a 40% deposit and a remaining balance on completion, which you can change to match your process.

Where do payment terms go on an invoice?

Payment terms usually sit near the totals, because that’s where the buyer looks right after they see the amount due. This template places the terms in a written section under the totals so timing and expectations stay close to the numbers.

Can a client pay a freight invoice online?

Online payment depends on having a payment method connected. This template can be sent through invoicing, and it supports online payment when you’ve connected a payment method.

What do I change before sending an invoice to a shipper?

Replace the placeholder line items and prices with your real charges, then review the due-date and deposit wording in the payment section. Make sure the client details are correct so the invoice goes to the right person for approval and payment.

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