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.
On LTL shipments, liftgate, residential, inside delivery and limited access are priced by the carrier you pick (limited access also includes our handling), and your quote includes the ones you select. Typical ranges are in LTL freight charges explained.
| Service | Fee | Trailer Types | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Ride | No charge | Van, Reefer | Enhanced suspension |
| Trailer Seal | $30 | Van, Reefer, Box Truck | Security seal |
| Blankets | $100 per 25 | Van, Reefer, Box Truck | Protective covering |
| Pads | $50 per 25 | Van, Reefer | Cushioning for fragile items |
| Load Bars | $175 | Van, Reefer, Box Truck | Flat fee per load |
| Straps | $50 | Van, Reefer, Box Truck | Cargo securement |
| V-Boards | $125 | Flatbed, Step Deck | Edge protection |
| Stakes | $125 | Flatbed, Step Deck | Side support |
| Chains | $75 | Flatbed, Step Deck, Double Drop, Conestoga | Heavy-duty securement |
| Bindings | $75 | Flatbed, Step Deck, Double Drop, Conestoga | Additional restraints |
| Dunnage | $50 | Flatbed, Step Deck, Double Drop, Conestoga | Cargo protection materials |
| Load Levelers | $125 | Step Deck, Double Drop, RGN | Balance uneven weight |
| Ramps | $150 | Step Deck, Double Drop, RGN | Loading assistance |
| Liftgate | $100 | Box Truck (LTL varies) | Hydraulic platform |
| Pallet Jack | $100 | All | Manual pallet mover |
| Service | Fee | Trailer Types | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4' Lumber Tarps | $75 | Flatbed, Step Deck | |
| 6' Lumber Tarps | $100 | Flatbed, Step Deck | |
| 8' Lumber Tarps | $150 | Flatbed, Step Deck | |
| Blue Tarps | $50 | Flatbed, Step Deck | |
| Steel Tarps | $75 | Flatbed, Step Deck |
| Service | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Free Time | 2 hours | At pickup and delivery |
| Driver Detention | $75/hour | After free time expires |
| Driver Assist | $250 | Per shipment |
| Hand Loading/Unloading | $150 | Manual handling |
| Shrink Wrapping | $35/pallet | Pallet wrap service |
| Pallet Breakdown | $20/pallet | Break down palletized freight |
| Sorting & Segregating | $100/hour | Sort by SKU or type |
| Scale Ticket | $35 | Weight verification |
| Trailer Cleaning | $100 | Clean before/after delivery |
| Service | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Layover | $275/day | Standard trailers |
| Special Equipment Layover | $450/day | Specialized trailers |
| TNU (Truck Ordered Not Used), AM | $200 | Same-day cancellation before noon |
| TNU (Truck Ordered Not Used), PM | $350 | Same-day cancellation after noon |
| Service | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Re-attempt / Redelivery | $150 | Driver returns another day after a missed pickup or failed delivery; billed at the carrier's tariff rate if higher |
| Dry Run Fee | $50 to $150 | Same-day cancellation; varies by carrier |
| Service | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Stops (1-3) | $100/stop | Extra pickup/delivery |
| Additional Stops (4+) | $150/stop | High-volume multi-stop |
| Service | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Diversion | $200 + mileage | Route change after dispatch |
| Blind Shipment | $75 | Concealed shipper/consignee. Truckload and partial only, arranged by the team. Not available on LTL |
| Inside Delivery | $125 | Delivery past dock/door |
| Team Drivers | $0.50/mile + $500 | Expedited transit |
| Service | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| TWIC Card | $75 | Port access credential |
| Port Escort | $125 | Escort within port |
| Port Pickup/Delivery | $100 | Port location fee |
| Location Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| 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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