Fee comparison
Liftgate delivery fees by carrier
A liftgate fee applies when delivery requires the trailer's hydraulic liftgate because the consignee has no dock. It is one of the most common accessorials on invoices to residences, storefronts, and job sites — each carrier publishes its rate and any weight caps in its rules tariff.
Lowest
$6
Median
$16
Highest
$156.5
Carriers
10
| Carrier | Charge | Conditions | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA Cooper | $6–$358.3 per cwt | Liftgate at delivery; min $97.50, max $358.30 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Southeastern Freight Lines | $7.25–$225 per cwt | $7.25/CWT, $89 min, $225 max per shipment | Jan 12, 2026 |
| TForce Freight | $11–$550 per cwt | $11 per CWT, $165 minimum, $550 maximum; assessed separately at pickup or delivery. | Jun 6, 2022 |
| XPO | $12.1–$578 per cwt | Per 100 lbs on actual weight, minimum $237.00, maximum $578.00 | Jan 15, 2024 |
| FedEx Freight | $13.96–$681 per cwt | $13.96 per cwt., $207.00 min, $681.00 max; not applicable AK/HI | Jan 5, 2026 |
| R+L Carriers | $16.00 per 100 lbs, $225.00 min, $820.00 max per shipment | On request for vehicle with loading/unloading device; max weight 2000 lbs per skid | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Estes | $4.95/100 lbs; $75.00 min/shipment; $350.00 max/shipment | $4.95/cwt with $75.00 minimum and $350.00 maximum per shipment | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Roadrunner | $8/cwt, $125 min, $400 max | Liftgate pickup or delivery service | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Dayton Freight | $6.50 per 100 lbs, $125.00 min, $250.00 max | Where mechanical/hydraulic lifting device required; restricted to 3,500 lbs per handling unit. | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Saia | $11.54 per 100 lbs, $156.50 minimum, $364.00 maximum | When mechanical lifting device required for pickup or delivery | Oct 21, 2024 |
Amounts are each carrier's published tariff figure — negotiated contracts may override them. Click a carrier for the citation, tariff language, and history.
Frequently asked
Why was I charged a liftgate fee I didn't request?
Carriers bill the service that was performed, not just what was requested — if the driver used the liftgate because there was no dock, the tariff authorizes the charge. Check the delivery receipt notation; if the site has a dock and no liftgate was used, dispute it.
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