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Quick Reference Guide » Rate & Mileage Lookup
AccessNS Rate & Mileage Lookup Quick Reference Guide
ContentsRate Inquiry ..................................................................................................................................................1
Query a Rate .............................................................................................................................................1
Submit Rate Request ................................................................................................................................3
Manage Favorites (Rates) ..........................................................................................................................4
Rate Query History ....................................................................................................................................5
Submit New Rate Request ........................................................................................................................5
Mileage Inquiry .............................................................................................................................................6
Overview of Mileage Types ........................................................................................................................6
Route Mileage Query ................................................................................................................................7
Manage Favorites (Mileage) .......................................................................................................................8
Favorites: Manage/Save Favorites (From Mileage Inquiry Page) .................................................................9
Mileage Inquiry – Quick Load & Execute (View Favorites) ...........................................................................9
Mileage Inquiry – Quick Load & Execute (Renaming/Deleting an existing Favorite) ...................................10
Mileage Inquiry – Quick Load & Execute (View History) ............................................................................11
QRG Version 1.0
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Rate InquiryUse this widget to query your current rates & lane mileage. Also can be used to submit a new rate request.
Query a Rate
Note: These will be existing rates
1. Click the INQUIRY link in the RATE & MILEAGE
LOOKUP widget (on the left, titled RATES)
OR - Navigate to PLAN > RATE INQUIRY
2. On the RATE INQUIRY page, enter in available fields.
Note: The 5 mandatory fields are ORIGIN STATE, ORIGIN STATION, DESTINATION STATE, DESTINATION
STATION, and STCC.
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3. Click “ ”.
• Your search lane will appear below.
• You can repeat the steps to add up to 5 lanes to query.
• Click “ ” to clear data and start with new RATE INQUIRY screen.
4. Click “ ”. This will display the results.
• If there are no existing rates found, click “ ” to contact NS to request a rate.
• If rate is returned, click on the PUBLICATION
NUMBER (example: NSQ 26000) to view details.
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Submit Rate Request
If you there are no results found after your query, you can submit a new rate request.
1. Click “ ”.
2. On NEW RATE REQUEST SCREEN, previously entered query fields will populate. Make sure query fields
are correct.
3. Click “ ” if you need to clear the search fields.
4. Click “ ” to add lane to request section.
5. Click on the ACTION icons, if you need to EDIT “ ” , DELETE “ ” , or CLONE “ ” your lane.
6. Click “ ” to send inquiry to our Norfolk Southern team.
• A pop-up confirming submission should appear.
7. Click “ ” on MESSAGE screen to exit.
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Manage Favorites (Rates)
1. In RATE INQUIRY screen, click the “ ” to the right to edit.
• Lane information will populate fields above. Edit as needed.
2. Click “ ” to update lane.
3. To delete a lane, click the “ ” ICON to the right. Make sure to select icon on the correct lane.
4. To clone a lane for further editing, click the “ ” ICON to the right of the intended lane. Information will
populate in fields above for further editing.
5. Click “ ” to save your query.
6. In new pop-up, you can accept the default name
(Origin-Destination-Date) of your new query.
Or rename the favorite per preference.
7. Click “ ” to update your existing saved favorite search.
Note: You will need to provide a new name if you want to “ ”.
8. Click “ ” to save as a new query only.
9. Click “ ” if you want to discard and delete query.
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Rate Query History
1. In widget, click “HISTORY” on RATES section.
2. In new pop-up window, select box to view/edit
rate inquiry.
3. Click “ ”. New screen will appear.
4. To edit, follow directions from (Action: Managing lanes in Rate Inquiry list).
Submit New Rate Request
1. Click “SUBMIT NEW RATE REQUEST” on the
RATE & MILEAGE LOOKUP widget.
OR - Click PLAN on NAVIGATION MENU > click
“NEW RATE REQUEST”.
2. Enter in all available fields and comment section.
Note: The 5 mandatory fields are ORIGIN STATE, ORIGIN STATION, DESTINATION STATE,
DESTINATION STATION, and STCC.
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3. Click the “ ” button on bottom right.
4. Lane will populate on the bottom of the screen.
• You can add multiple lanes in this fashion.
• Repeat Steps #2 & #3 as necessary.
5. For each lane added to the queue at the bottom, you can perform 3 functions, based upon the icon listed
under ACTION at far right.
• EDIT “ ”: Edit the lane & all fields.
• DELETE “ ”: Delete that lane.
• CLONE “ ”: Clone lane information to top fields. You can now edit this lane as a new submission.
6. Once all lanes to be requested are populated, click “ ”.
Mileage InquiryUse this widget to query your current rates & lane mileage. Also can be used to submit a new rate request.
Overview of Mileage Types • NSS (NS Short Miles): Shortest route between two NS points.
• NRB (National Rate Basis Miles): Shortest US route, regardless of carrier.
• ALK Short Miles: Shortest distance between two points in North America.
• ALK Practical Miles: Based on historical, actual movement of traffic between two points in North America.
• ALK Fuel Miles: A combination of shortest & practical route formulas. Used to calculate mileage based fuel
surcharges for NS Industrial Product traffic.
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Route Mileage Query
If you there are no results found after your query, you can submit a new rate request.
1. Click the “INQUIRY” link in the RATE & MILEAGE
LOOKUP widget (on the right, titled MILEAGE)
OR - Navigate to PLAN > MILEAGE INQUIRY
2. On the MILEAGE INQUIRY page, enter in available fields.
Note: The 5 mandatory fields are ORIGIN STATE, ORIGIN STATION, DESTINATION STATE,
DESTINATION STATION, and STCC.
3. Click “ ”, if there are no other routes to be compared.
• If multiple routes are required, Click “ ”. Your search route will appear below.
• You can repeat the steps to add up to 5 routes to query.
4. Click “ ”. This will display the results.
5. Click “ ” to clear data and start with new MILEAGE INQUIRY screen.
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Manage Favorites (Mileage)
1. To edit lane, click the “ ” to the right.
• Lane information will populate fields above. Edit as needed.
2. Click “ ” to update lane.
3. To delete a lane, click the “ ” ICON to the right. Make sure to select icon on the correct lane.
4. To clone a lane for further editing, click the “ ” ICON to the right of the intended lane. Information will
populate in fields above for further editing.
5. Click on either the “ ” or “ ” icons to export results to the desired file format.
6. Click “ ” to save your query.
7. In new pop-up, you can accept the default name
(Origin-Destination-Date) of your new query.
Or rename the favorite per preference.
8. Click “ ” to update your existing saved favorite search.
Note: You will need to provide a new name if you want to “ ”.
9. Click “ ” to save as a new query only.
10. Click “ ” if you want to discard and delete query.
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Favorites: Manage/Save Favorites (From Mileage Inquiry Page)
1. After you have your search lanes (max 5) in MILEAGE INQUIRY, AccessNS can save these queries to your
FAVORITES. Click “ ”.
2. In pop-up box, click “ ”, if this is a
new query.
3. If this was a previously saved query that was edited, click on “ ” to save changes
4. Click “ ” to remove this query from your AccessNS.
Mileage Inquiry – Quick Load & Execute (View Favorites)
1. Click FAVORITES on MILEAGE section.
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2. In new pop-up window, click on select boxes of rate inquiry to be viewed/edited. Click “ ”.
A new screen will appear.
3. To edit, follow directions from Managing routes in Mileage Inquiry list.
Mileage Inquiry – Quick Load & Execute (Renaming/Deleting an existing Favorite)
1. Click FAVORITES on MILEAGE section.
2. In new pop-up window, click on select boxes of rate inquiry to be viewed/edited. Click “ ”.
A new screen will appear.
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3. Click “ ”.
4. In new popup box, you can rename the favorite
file name
5. Click “ ” to update new favorite file name.
6. Click “ ” to save under new name.
7. Click “ ” to delete favorite.
Mileage Inquiry – Quick Load & Execute (View History)
1. Click HISTORY on MILEAGE section.
2. In new pop-up window, select boxes of rate inquiry to be viewed/edited.
3. Click “ ”. New screen will appear.
4. To edit, follow directions from (Action: Managing routes in Mileage Inquiry list).