Accessorial Charges
Additional fees beyond the base linehaul rate for extra services required during pickup, transit, or delivery. Common accessorials include liftgate service, inside delivery, residential delivery, limited access locations, detention, redelivery, and hazmat handling. Accessorial charges can significantly increase the total cost of a shipment if not anticipated in advance.
Detailed Explanation
Additional fees beyond the base linehaul rate for extra services required during pickup, transit, or delivery. Common accessorials include liftgate service, inside delivery, residential delivery, limited access locations, detention, redelivery, and hazmat handling. Accessorial charges can significantly increase the total cost of a shipment if not anticipated in advance.
Example
A shipment to a retail store without a loading dock incurs a $75 liftgate fee, a $50 limited access charge, and $100 for inside delivery — adding $225 to the base freight rate.
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