What is an LTL accessorial fee?

Accessorial fees are additional charges for services beyond standard dock-to-dock transport, such as residential delivery, liftgate service, liftgate pickup, or limited access delivery.

How is LTL fuel surcharge calculated?

LTL carriers adjust a fuel surcharge weekly based on the national average diesel price index reported by the Department of Energy.

LTL Freight Calculator

Get a realistic estimate of LTL freight rates. Input pickup and delivery zip codes, total weight, density class, fuel surcharges, and accessorial fees (liftgate, residential delivery).

NMFC Density Class

Total Gross Weight (lbs)

Transit Distance (miles)

Accessorial Add-ons

Liftgate Service (+$75)Required if shipping without loading dock.

Residential Delivery (+$85)Applies if destination is inside home zones.

Estimated LTL Shipping Cost

Base Freight

Fuel Surch.

Accessorials

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