The ledger, by fee type

Accessorial fees, compared

Pick a fee type to see what every carrier charges for it, side by side, with tariff citations.

Residential delivery

13 carriers · Delivery to a residence or home business, typically requiring smaller equipment or extra time.

Limited-access delivery

15 carriers · Delivery to sites with restricted entry — schools, churches, storage units, military bases, prisons.

Inside delivery

12 carriers · Moving freight beyond the vehicle, past the first door or dock.

Liftgate delivery

10 carriers · Hydraulic liftgate service where the consignee has no dock.

Notification / appointment

13 carriers · Call-before-delivery, scheduled appointment, or notification prior to arrival.

Trade-show delivery

10 carriers · Delivery to a convention center, exhibition, or trade show.

Detention (with power)

15 carriers · Driver and tractor held at a shipper/consignee beyond free time.

Detention (without power)

11 carriers · Trailer spotted and held beyond free time (dropped-trailer demurrage).

Driver assist (load/unload)

13 carriers · Driver physically loading or unloading freight.

After-hours / weekend delivery

15 carriers · Delivery outside normal business hours, weekends, or holidays.

Overlength / excessive length

15 carriers · Per-shipment charge for articles exceeding a length threshold, often tiered by feet.

Hazardous materials

15 carriers · Handling placarded or regulated hazardous freight.

Reconsignment / diversion

16 carriers · Changing the consignee or destination after tender, plus any re-rate.

11 carriers · Second delivery attempt after a failed first attempt.

11 carriers · Freight held at a service center beyond free time.

Sort and segregate

10 carriers · Driver sorts or counts freight at loading/unloading, typically per piece or cwt.

Marking / tagging

10 carriers · Marking, tagging, or labeling pieces at the customer's request.

Guaranteed / expedited delivery

21 carriers · Time-definite or guaranteed-window delivery service.