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Estimate common freight accessorials such as liftgate, residential delivery, inside delivery, detention, storage, limited access, hazmat and fuel surcharge.
Hidden fees and extra service charges
Used for context only in this static estimator.
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After RPM, fuel and accessorials, stress-test the quote against market rate, deadhead and fuel movement.
Accessorial charges are extra freight fees for services or conditions outside the standard linehaul move. These charges often appear when a shipment needs special equipment, extra labor, waiting time, non-standard delivery, or extra handling.
Accessorials matter because they can turn a profitable-looking quote into a weak load. They should be checked before final rate per mile, margin or quote risk decisions.
Applies when pickup or delivery needs a liftgate truck.
Added when delivery is to a home or non-commercial location.
Waiting time beyond the free time allowed by the carrier.
Schools, farms, construction sites, military bases and similar locations.
It is an extra charge for a service or condition beyond normal pickup, linehaul and delivery.
They are often missed during quoting. If you do not pass them through or price them in, they reduce profit.
Yes. Both are common accessorials, especially in LTL freight.
Sometimes. It depends on carrier agreement, customer terms, shipment profile and volume.