XPO · CNWY 199

XPO overlength / excessive length fees

XPO publishes 2 distinct overlength / excessive length charges in its CNWY 199 — each listed below with its tariff item, conditions, and effective date.

Excessive Length Shipments (ELS)

$298 (8–11ft), $650 (11–16ft), $1,387 (16–20ft), $4,918 (20ft+)

By longest handling unit length; not applicable to Exclusive Use, Lineal Foot, or TL shipments

Source: CNWY-199 Item 238 · effective Jan 15, 2024 · verified July 2026

“handling unit(s) with a length of at least 8 feet but less than 11 feet will be subject to a charge of $298.00 per shipment.” (p. 49)

Lineal Foot Application (XLF)

21/19/15/12 cents per lineal foot per mile by distance; minimum $762.00

Per-lineal-foot per-mile rate (21¢ <750mi to 12¢ ≥1800mi); minimum $762.00; plus LTL fuel surcharge

Source: CNWY-199 Item 234 · effective Jan 15, 2024 · verified July 2026

“the charge will not be less than $762.00” (p. 45)

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$43.25 per shipment

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