Accessorial Charges
Pricing
Additional fees for services beyond standard dock-to-dock pickup and delivery.
Detailed Explanation
Accessorial charges are fees for services that go beyond the standard pickup and delivery of a shipment. Common examples include liftgate service, residential delivery, inside pickup/delivery, limited access delivery, and re-consignment. These charges are typically added to the base freight rate and can significantly impact the total cost of shipping.
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DetentionA charge incurred when a truck is held at a loading or unloading location beyond the allocated free time.Freight QuoteAn estimated price for transporting goods, based on factors like distance, weight, and freight type.Inside DeliveryMoving freight past the curb or dock — through a doorway and into the building.Liftgate ServiceA hydraulic platform on the back of a truck that lowers freight from the trailer deck to the ground.Limited AccessA pickup or delivery site a carrier treats as harder to serve than a standard commercial dock.Lumper FeeA fee charged for the loading or unloading of cargo, typically in a lump sum amount.Residential DeliveryDelivery to a location that is zoned as residential, including home-based businesses.TariffA published schedule of rates, rules, and service conditions established by a carrier.