Transmittals are often used by different businesses to accompany sensitive documents that explain what the documents are, why they should receive the reader’s consideration, and what the reader should do with them. Transmittals are also used to highlight points of interest to the reader. There are different kinds of transmittals available and depending upon the nature of the company, they are commonly used to convey new or changed policies, procedures that are being incorporated into the company’s practices, and additional material if any.