Definition
In Mexico trucking, falso flete is the charge a carrier seeks when, for shipper-attributable (or other contract-defined) reasons, agreed capacity or trip is unused. It is not automatically ocean dead freight: it depends on contract and event evidence.
If the truck “already left” but your plant was not ready, someone will pay — the question is under which rule.
What it is (and is not)
It is not detention, not structural empty return, and not a generic “waiting” accessorial.
It is a charge for a frustrated trip/capacity under a prior rule.
Common triggers
1.Cancel outside window
Canceled after the agreed cut-off.
2.Freight not ready
Unit at plant with incomplete goods/docs.
3.Origin refusal
Not loaded for shipper-attributable cause.
AP rule
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Find the order
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Sources and further reading
- Related: rate confirmation.
- AP: pre-pay audit.
Key takeaways5 points
- Falso flete = charge for unused capacity/trip under contract rules — not an automatic synonym of ocean dead freight.
- Typical triggers: late cancel, freight not ready, origin refusal.
- Without order + timestamp + cause, AP should not pay.
- Contractual % must be written; not “carrier custom”.
- Automate detection; your team authorize the exception.
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Frequently asked questions
A contractual charge for unused capacity or trip under defined causes — not a free synonym of ocean dead freight.
Whatever the contract or rate says. Without a written %, AP should not improvise.
Without order, timestamp, or attributable cause under the agreed rule.
No. It detects the exception and presents evidence; your team apply the commercial rule.