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Origin Zip This is the starting location for a shipment, expressed as a US zip code.
Destination Zip This is the final location of the shipment, expressed as a US zip code.

Accessorial Charges Are charges that are applied for special servies provided.
The following options are the most commonly utilized accessorial charges, which can be found and included in the rate estimate.
- Pickup Options Accomadations for loading of the freight at the pickup site.
  - Liftgate-Ground - Select this for heavy shipments that will require a liftgate upon pickup.
  - Residential - Select this if the pickup is in a residential area.
- Delivery Options Accomadations for unloading of the freight at the delivery site.
  - Liftgate-Ground - Select this for heavy shipments that will require a liftgate upon delivery.
  - Residential - Select this if the delivery is in a residential area.
  - Inside Delivery- Select this for a delivery inside a building that does not have dock or unloading facilies.
  - Delivery Notification- Select this for shipments requiring the delivering carrier to notify the consignee or any other party prior to delivery.
- Other Options Additional considerations for the freight being transported.
  - Hazardous Materials - Select this option if any hazardous materials are included in the freight.
  - COD Amount - If payment by COD is desired, select this. The charge is usually determined as a small percentage of the total payement.

Commodities are grouped into 18 different classes from a low of 50 to a high of 500 based on four characteristics, density (pounds per cubic foot), stowability, handling and liability. The lower the class, the more favorable the combination of these four characteristics are for a particular commodity.