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Service and Equipment Fees

Additional services and requirements beyond standard freight transportation, with clear pricing to help you plan your shipments.

Freight Sidekick provides transparent pricing for all additional services and special requirements. Our fees and accessorials are clearly outlined below to help you understand potential additional costs for your freight shipments.

Equipment
ServiceFeeTrailer TypesNotes
Air RideNo chargeVan, ReeferEnhanced suspension
Trailer Seal$30Van, Reefer, Box TruckSecurity seal
Blankets$100 per 25Van, Reefer, Box TruckProtective covering
Pads$50 per 25Van, ReeferCushioning for fragile items
Load Bars$0.85/mileVan, Reefer, Box TruckLogistics van required
Straps$50Van, Reefer, Box TruckCargo securement
V-Boards$125Flatbed, Step DeckEdge protection
Stakes$125Flatbed, Step DeckSide support
Chains$75Flatbed, Step Deck, Double Drop, ConestogaHeavy-duty securement
Bindings$75Flatbed, Step Deck, Double Drop, ConestogaAdditional restraints
Dunnage$50Flatbed, Step Deck, Double Drop, ConestogaCargo protection materials
Load Levelers$125Step Deck, Double Drop, RGNBalance uneven weight
Ramps$150Step Deck, Double Drop, RGNLoading assistance
Liftgate$100Box Truck (LTL varies)Hydraulic platform
Pallet Jack$100AllManual pallet mover
Tarps
ServiceFeeTrailer TypesNotes
4' Lumber Tarps$75Flatbed, Step Deck
6' Lumber Tarps$100Flatbed, Step Deck
8' Lumber Tarps$150Flatbed, Step Deck
Blue Tarps$50Flatbed, Step Deck
Steel Tarps$75Flatbed, Step Deck
Driver Services
ServiceFeeNotes
Driver Free Time2 hoursAt pickup and delivery
Driver Detention$75/hourAfter free time expires
Driver Assist$250Per shipment
Hand Loading/Unloading$150Manual handling
Shrink Wrapping$35/palletPallet wrap service
Pallet Breakdown$20/palletBreak down palletized freight
Sorting & Segregating$100/hourSort by SKU or type
Scale Ticket$35Weight verification
Trailer Cleaning$100Clean before/after delivery
Layover & Cancellation
ServiceFeeNotes
Standard Layover$275/dayStandard trailers
Special Equipment Layover$450/daySpecialized trailers
Same-day Cancellation (AM)$200Before noon
Same-day Cancellation (PM)$350After noon
Additional Stops
ServiceFeeNotes
Additional Stops (1-3)$100/stopExtra pickup/delivery
Additional Stops (4+)$150/stopHigh-volume multi-stop
Special Services
ServiceFeeNotes
Diversion$200 + mileageRoute change after dispatch
Blind Shipment$75Concealed shipper/consignee
Inside Delivery$125Delivery past dock/door
Team Drivers$0.50/mile + $500Expedited transit
Port Services
ServiceFeeNotes
TWIC Card$75Port access credential
Port Escort$125Escort within port
Port Pickup/Delivery$100Port location fee
Limited Access Locations
Location TypeFee
Airport$125
Bus Station$100
Construction$100
Country Club$85
Day Care$85
Farm$85
Fairgrounds$100
Flea Market$100
Golf Course$85
Hotel/Motel$100
Medical$100
Military Base$150
Mine$150
Nursing Home$100
Port$100
Ranch$85
Refinery$150
Residential$100
Resort$85
Restaurant$85
School$100
Shopping Mall$100
Storage Unit$85
Other Limited Access$85

All Limited Access fees are charged per location. Contact customer service for special location requirements.

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