MASTER ACCESSORIALS FREIGHT FEE

Name: What is a Freight Accessorial? | Optimize Your Shipping Costs
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Stop overpaying for freight accessorials. Learn how loading fees, special handling, and other add-ons affect your shipping budget—and how to control costs.

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UNDERSTANDING ACCESSORIALS FREIGHT CHARGES

Accessorial freight charges are extra fees carriers apply for additional services like liftgates, unpacking, or detention. These costs aren’t part of the base rate and appear on your freight invoice. Knowing these charges helps you budget better and avoid unexpected fees.

REASONS FOR ACCESSORIAL FREIGHT CHARGES

Accessorial freight charges must be paid in addition to the standard freight. Here are some common reasons for accessorial charges:

Billing errors:
Incorrect details on the bill of lading (BOL) can result in administrative fees. Double-check for accuracy to avoid these preventable charges.
Delivery delays:
If a shipment misses its scheduled window, redelivery or rerouting can lead to additional costs.
Specialized equipment fees:
If a shipment requires specific equipment that wasn’t listed on the BOL, extra charges may be required.

TYPES OF ACCESSORIAL SERVICE

The fee charged is either a flat fee or charged based on the time it takes for the specialized service to be completed. Since added fees are inconvenient and can add to the overall time in shipping, it is important to know about the common types of freight accessories.

Truckload Accessorial Fees for Carriers

Detention: If a shipment is delayed beyond standard loading/unloading time, detention fees apply.
Additional stop: Multi-stop shipments can incur extra costs due to added delays.
Truck ordered and not used (TONU): TONU is usually added to a contract clause. However, if a truck is scheduled but not utilized, a cancellation fee may be charged.
Layovers or redelivery: If a shipment isn't picked up or delivered on time, additional fees apply.

LTL Additional Charges

Liftgate: If a facility lacks a dock, a liftgate is needed—leading to extra fees. Lift gates are not on all trucks, so it must be specified at the outset if a shipment needs one.
Reclassification and reweigh: Inaccurate dimensions on the BOL can result in costly reclassification.
Sort/seg: A sort / seg accessorial fee is what happens if a palletized shipment needs to be broken up and redistributed. There is a fee if freight has to be moved from one pallet to another. This typically occurs at bonded warehouses, cold pack storage centers, or big box retailer distribution centers.
Inside delivery: Special handling for indoor deliveries often incurs additional costs, due to additional equipment needs.
Overlength charge: Freight exceeding a carrier’s standard length limit will trigger a surcharge.
Limited Access or Residential pickup/delivery: Locations that don’t have direct access such as, residential, hospital, or church deliveries may require extra coordination and fees.

AVOID ACCESSORIAL CHARGES WITH USHIP

Transparency and efficiency are what we focus on to make sure you don’t encounter any unexpected accessorial charges as part of the uShip experience. We make sure you are aware of all potential fees as we clearly outline what you can expect to pay at each step of the way. uShip connects you with reliable carriers who are dedicated to getting your LTL shipments to you on time and on budget, minimizing your risk of added costs. Choose uShip for hassle-free shipping!