advanced notice 

If the carrier needs to notify the receiver before making a delivery, an extra fee may be applicable in addition to all other charges.

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This is generally LTL, but also FTL.

before & After Hour Deliveries

Deliveries requested outside normal operating hours (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) may cost extra depending on how late or how early the pickup/delivery is occurring

corrected bill of lading

If a carrier is required to make any changes to the original bill of lading, including changing the billing terms, an additional charge may be applied

Layover

You’ll be charged an extra layover fee when a driver is forced to stay overnight at a pickup or delivery location. This usually happens because the driver is unable to load or unload before the location closes or because an appointment is missed.

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​ $150 Dry Van * $250 – $300 Refrigerated, flatbed or anything specialized

ADDITIONAL STOPS

If a driver is required to stop at multiple locations to either pick up or deliver a shipment, an additional stop charge may be applied to your freight bill in addition to all other charges. 1 Additional Stops (LTL). 

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$50 per stop for any more any 1 pickup and 1 delivery location.

Detention (FTL & LTL)

While shipping contracts may account for some detention time, detention charges apply if a driver is delayed at a shipper/receiver location for an excessive amount of time (over 2 hours).

Detention is one of the most common truckload accessorial charges.

driver Load/Unload (LtL)

If a driver is required to load or unload freight, an additional labor charge is applied to the final bill.

Exhibition shipments

Shipments destined to or returning from convention centers may be subject to an additional fee. This can be comparable to detention costs.

Extra Labor/Helper/lumper

Upon request for a carrier to supply additional manpower to support the driver, an additional labor fee will apply.

blind shipments

A blind shipment is when one or more parties to a shipment doesn’t know the identity of the shipper and/or receiver. A blind shipment service must be requested before freight pickup and will incur an additional fee on top of all other charges.

A shipment can also be double blind. This means the shipper is also kept in the dark as to where the shipment will be delivered.

diversion Miles/Reconsignment

If a carrier has to drive to a different location upon arrival at the shipper’s or receiver’s address, a fee for lost fuel and time may be charged.

Usually this will be the rate per mile multiplied by the additional miles; however, this is a variable cost from carrier to carrier, and situation to situation.

metro pickup or delivery

Major metro areas are often congested, experience traffic jams, have parking limitations, and can be difficult to navigate.

A metro pickup or delivery accessorial fee is charged to make up for the extra time required to make deliveries in these areas.

limited access pickup or delivery

The limited access pickup/delivery fee covers the additional costs required to pick up or deliver shipments at locations with limited access.

This includes military bases, prisons, ports and government buildings. Drivers may be required to have a TWIC Card, Transportation Worker Identification Card.

The TWIC program provides a tamper-resistant biometric credential to drivers and is a lot like TSA Pre-Check for truck drivers. Some facilities may also require drivers to be U.S. citizens.

proactive winter program

A request for “protect from freezing” services will incur an additional charge per shipment. This will move on a refrigerated trailer with a temperature setting of 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit. Essentially, it acts as a heater instead of a refrigerated unit.

In turn, this will consume significantly more fuel and result in higher rates compared to a dry van.

Expect the cost to be 20-30% more than a dry van rate you might get during the summer / spring / fall.

trucks ordered, not used (tonu)

If a load falls through after a predetermined cut-off time or a truck is cancelled after such time, you may be charged a fee.

A Truck Ordered Not Used (TONU) fee can occur due to requesting the wrong type of equipment or a shipment not being ready on the expected date.

$150 Dry Van | $250 – $300 Refrigerated, flatbed, or anything specialized

Hazardous materials

Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) require proper documentation and transport. The added health risk, extra paperwork, and special handling are compensated for through a hazardous materials accessorial fee.

oversized freight (LTL)

Shipments containing articles that take up more space than a pallet, (greater than or equal to 12 feet in length), incur additional fees since they take up more floor space and require drivers to configure loads to accommodate the shipment.

fuel Surcharge

A fuel surcharge prevents a carrier from having to forecast the cost of fuel and is subject to the price of fuel in effect at the time and place of shipping.

Lifegate services

When shipments need to be made to an address with no loading dock, a lift gate is required. A liftgate is a hydraulic platform fitted to the back of a truck and used to raise or lower a shipment.

What’s important to note is that not all trucks are equipped with liftgates. So, if you require this service, make sure you communicate it prior to shipping, or the carrier won’t be able to complete the delivery.

reclassification & reweigh (Ltl)

Dimensions, weight, and class are important details impacting LTL base rates. Incorrect weight or class information will require the carrier to re-weigh and re-classify your shipment.

This means additional fees get added to your final freight bill. Making sure you provide accurate shipping details will greatly reduce the chances of being charged this fee.

re-delivery (ltl)

If a carrier has to drive to a different location upon arrival at the shipper’s or receiver’s address, a fee for lost fuel and time may be charged.

Usually this will be the rate per mile multiplied by the additional miles; however, this is a variable cost from carrier to carrier, and situation to situation.

residential service (ltL)

Given the complexity of navigating residential neighborhoods, an additional residential fee may be applied to your freight bill if you ship to or from a residence.

This fee may also apply if your business or the receiver’s business is in a residential zone.

sort & segregation (ltL)

If a driver is required to sort and segregate a shipment, an additional fee is charged. The amount usually starts at a set minimum and increases based on weight and package size.

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Charged by piece count, or every 100lbs. Typically, minimum $50 charge, and up to $5 for every 100lbs. thereafter.

packaging

If the driver has to package or shrink wrap freight for transportation, the packaging accessorial fee will apply per pallet.

Tarps (Flatbed)

You’ll be charged extra if your freight requires flatbed truck covers to protect it from the elements. Sizes are based on the height of the cargo. The driver will perform the tarping and strapping or chaining of goods onto the flatbed.

It’s the shipper’s responsibility to load the cargo onto the bed, as well as block and brace the shipment with their own dunnage.

Tolls

You may be charged for tolls during loaded miles. Each toll road or bridge crossing will have a wide range of charges. Tolls and bridge crossings for tractor trailers are assessed per axle, per mile.

This rate is typically determined on a state-by-state basis. The northeastern United States has some of the most expensive tolls in the country.

Storage

An hourly or daily storage fee may be charged if the driver must store the shipment before it can be delivered. This can be at a third-party warehouse, a port, rail ramp, or the border if the shipment gets put in bond.

$75-$250 for dry van. Per day for refrigerated trailer fee.

pallet jack

If the driver is required to load or unload a trailer with a pallet jack, the pallet jack fee may apply.