TONU
Truck ordered not used. A fee requested when a booked truck is canceled after the carrier has committed capacity.
Written and reviewed by LaneMath Editorial Team. Updated 2026-06-08. LaneMath pages are maintained as practical carrier education using public references, example-only math, and internal editorial review.
Carrier note
Use this term in context with the rate confirmation, broker communication, facility instructions, and billing paperwork. A short definition is useful, but the written load terms control the actual freight decision.
Carrier example
A driver dispatched to a pickup receives a cancellation call before arrival. The carrier documents the dispatch record, truck location, and cancellation time, then sends a TONU request citing the committed capacity and any deadhead already driven.
Common mistake
Waiting until the truck arrives at a closed facility before sending a TONU request — the strongest requests are built from dispatch records and cancellation timestamps, not just an arrival note.
Paperwork note
Keep the rate confirmation, dispatch record, truck location at cancellation, and the cancellation message together with the timeline from booking to cancel.
References and methodology
- Accessorial documentation editorial methodology - LaneMath Editorial Desk. Used for documentation workflows and example scenarios, not for legal claims about collectability.
- Industry terminology and editorial explanation - LaneMath Editorial Desk. Editorial explanations are not official guidance, legal advice, or market data.