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Searching what TBB means on a bilty? That definition lives on What is TBB in transport? PAID vs TO_PAY vs TBB. This page is the GST invoice step after freight type is already on the LR.
From TBB booking to GST invoice
TBB (To Be Billed) LRs accumulate against a billing customer. At invoice time, accounts select bookings by date range, sum freight and extras, then apply tax. If ops data is incomplete — wrong party, missing POD, unclear charges — billing becomes a reconstruction project.
The workflow should be:
- LR created as TBB with billing party, consignor, consignee, route, and charges
- LR moves through operations — outward, unload, OFD
- POD captured — delivery confirmed with a POD photo
- Accounts selects delivered TBB bookings by customer and date range
- Invoice generated with charges, GST (SGST/CGST or IGST), and customer GSTIN
Refresh PAID, TO_PAY & TBB if those freight types are still fuzzy for your team.
SGST/CGST vs IGST — in plain terms
| Route Type | GST Applied | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Same state | SGST + CGST | Ahmedabad → Surat (within Gujarat) |
| Inter-state | IGST | Gujarat → Maharashtra |
Your LR software should apply the right split from booking context — so accounts is not guessing per line in a spreadsheet. But place-of-supply rules and tax codes should be confirmed with your CA.
Why POD matters before TBB invoicing
For a TBB customer, verified POD gives operations and accounts evidence that delivery is complete. This helps resolve:
- Shortages — did the full quantity arrive?
- Refusals — was the shipment rejected? Why?
- Disputes — customer claims non-delivery; you have proof
The software should link POD to the original LR and customer record. Accounts can then see which TBB bookings have verified POD and are ready for invoicing.
Read more in digital POD for transporters and the OFD & POD product page.
Outstanding and payments
After invoices go out, teams still need payment tracking and a clear outstanding view. That loop is why billing belongs beside LR ops — not in a disconnected accounts-only tool.
A complete billing view shows:
- Unbilled TBB bookings (delivered but not yet invoiced)
- Open invoices (sent but not paid)
- Payments received (partial or full)
- Outstanding per customer
See the product detail in GST transport billing.
GST billing software checklist for transporters
When evaluating transport billing software, ask:
- Can I generate invoices directly from TBB bookings — or do I re-key charges into a separate tool?
- Does the system apply SGST/CGST or IGST based on route context?
- Can I see unbilled TBB, open invoices, and payments in one view?
- Does the invoice show LR numbers, charges, and customer GSTIN?
- Can I export for Tally or other accounting software?
- Is billing connected to LR creation — or a separate module?
Frequently asked questions
How does GST apply when freight is TBB?
TBB (To Be Billed) LRs accumulate against a billing customer. At invoice time, accounts selects bookings, sums freight and extras, and applies SGST/CGST (same-state) or IGST (inter-state). Confirm place-of-supply and tax codes with your CA. For the freight-type definition, see the PAID / TO_PAY / TBB guide.
What is the difference between SGST/CGST and IGST for transporters?
For same-state transport (e.g., Ahmedabad to Surat), SGST + CGST applies. For inter-state transport (e.g., Gujarat to Maharashtra), IGST applies. Your LR software should apply the right split based on booking context, but confirm place-of-supply rules with your CA.
Can I generate GST invoices from the same LR record?
Yes — if your LR software connects booking to billing. In iLogitix, TBB bookings with verified POD flow directly into invoice generation with customer GSTIN, charges, and route context preserved.
Why does digital POD matter before TBB invoicing?
POD gives evidence that delivery is complete and helps resolve shortages, refusals, or disputes before billing. Link POD to LR and customer so accounts can invoice with confidence.
Next steps
iLogitix connects LR booking to GST billing — TBB bookings with verified POD flow directly into invoice generation with customer GSTIN, charges, and route context.
Start a free trial without a credit card or contact us at info@ifleetify.com / +91 8511 8611 04 / 05 for a demo.
Related guides
- What is a bilty? — What a bilty (lorry receipt) contains, how PAID, TO_PAY and TBB differ, and a blank format you can print.
- Transport bill format — Fields on a GST transport invoice, when to use CGST/SGST or IGST, a reverse-charge note, and a blank bill you can print.
- E-way bill validity calculator — Turn trip distance into e-way bill validity days for ordinary and over-dimensional cargo. Confirm the current rule on the portal.
- LR software vs Excel — Compare LR software vs Excel for multi-branch transporters — branches, LR numbering, PAID/TO_PAY/TBB, POD, GST billing and controls before you switch.
- What to look for in a TMS — A buyer checklist for multi-branch transporters evaluating cloud TMS and LR software — freight types, OFD, POD, GST billing, and branch controls.
- Digital POD explained — How proof of delivery closes disputes, OFD loops, and billing — photo POD linked to the LR instead of paper slips.
- PAID, TO_PAY & TBB — What TBB means on an LR/bilty, how it differs from PAID and TO_PAY, and how freight type connects to outstanding and GST billing.
- E-way bill extension — Why e-way bills expire on open LRs and how auto-extend, consolidated e-way bills and transfer to partner transporters save daily portal work.
- HRMS for transport — Attendance, leave and payroll for drivers, delivery staff and office teams — why it belongs in the same system as LR and e-way bill work.
- Own software vs old TMS vs iLogitix — Simple comparison — carton scan, label print, crossing, phone app, client track, and when to switch.
- How to move to iLogitix — Try one branch first — Excel import for parties and open LRs, then shift other branches.