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Accessorial charges
Additional fees carriers apply for services beyond standard shipping.
Definition
Accessorial charges cover extra services such as liftgate use, inside delivery, fuel surcharges, or redelivery attempts. They compensate carriers for tasks outside normal freight movement.
Overview of Accessorial Charges
In transportation, not all costs are included in base shipping rates.
Role
Additional fees carriers apply for services beyond standard shipping.
Focus
In transportation, not all costs are included in base shipping rates.
Example
A furniture shipment requiring a liftgate delivery to a residence may incur an accessorial fee.
Benefits
- Transparency in freight billing
- Compensation for carriers providing special services
FAQs
Q: Can you give an example of Accessorial charges?
A: A furniture shipment requiring a liftgate delivery to a residence may incur an accessorial fee.
Q: What are the key benefits of Accessorial charges?
A: Transparency in freight billing. Compensation for carriers providing special services.