Checking credit with Sammons is fairly simple.  Watch the below video.

There is one other thing to keep in mind when checking credit in the AS400 system and that is if you are working with a customer direct shipper (no broker/logistics freight) then you will need to make sure the account is not assigned.  You will notice the below image on the far right side shows “AGT” 408.  This means this customer is assigned to this agent and we won’t be paid commission.  There are a few reasons this may not be the case so it is best to discuss with Dave or Travis if you see an account assigned to an agency.

Reasons An Account Assignment May Not Be Valid

1. Lack of Activity (The agent hasn’t shipped from them in months)
2. The account is a broker or logistics account which are not assigned.
3. Agency is no longer with Sammons
4. Load was posted on ITS or DAT.  This is not guaranteed but has worked in the past.