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.
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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.
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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.
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Additional considerations for the freight being transported.
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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.