How should the first transport invoice be checked?

Key facts: first invoice

Lines

Date, route, km, car

Model

As in the contract

Extras

Tolls, parking, night terms

Errors

Corrected and resent

And later invoices?

Spot-check monthly with the km and trip summary; the scorecard tracks invoice accuracy.

Where can I read the full guide?

This answer is part of our decision guide The first 90 days with a new vendor, written for HR heads, admin, finance and purchase managers. The guide has an executive summary, tables, checklists and the questions to ask a vendor. Related questions from the same guide:

• What should happen in the first 90 days with a new vendor?
• What must be ready before a new transport vendor starts?
• What usually goes wrong with a new transport vendor?
• Why run a pilot route before the full start?

Where do these facts come from?

The facts on this page were confirmed by the owner in October 2026.

• Owner-confirmed company facts (9 October 2026 questionnaires; 24 October 2026 packages; 30 October 2026 shift transport facts).
• The decision guide The first 90 days with a new vendor.
• Terms and conditions: published rates and terms.