5.4.1 Transport contract modalities
| Modality | Advantage | Disadvantage |
| Trip charter (per vehicle per journey) | You will have the exclusive use of the vehicles | The carrier might not be interested in filling each vehicles to its maximum capacity, thereby multiplying the number of trip
The size of the vehicle might not correspond to the size of the load |
| Trip charter (by the tonne or tonnes/km) | You pay for the transport of the goods regardless of the time the trip takes or whether the truck is full
The cost of the service is clearly agreed upon from the start |
The carrier might decide to transport other client loads
The driver might use less direct route to add kilometres to the bill |
| Time charter (per vehicle per day) | You have the exclusive use of the vehicle, and it is usually the best option for short trips | The carrier might choose to take it easy on each trip
In the event the truck needs repairs, the daily fee might still be applicable unless stipulated otherwise in the contract |