🚛 Accessorials
Moving on to accessorials, the specifics and associated rates are contingent on your company's standards. These figures can significantly differ among carriers, particularly in the case of chassis rentals. Here, we will outline the accessorials charges that you can apply, but keep in mind that these may vary based on the company's policies.
Chassis Rental Fee
You can define the fee which covers the daily rental cost for the chassis, essential for transporting containers. For e.g. at $40 per day, it ensures that your logistics operations have access to the necessary equipment.
Reefer Fee
This Fee is charged when using hauling a refrigerated container for transportation.
Storage Fee
This charge is accessed for storing a container on your yard while awaiting the delivery date. If you’re holding a container on your yard and charging the customer for storage.
Scale Tickets
This charge is for scaling a container. You can configure a charge (for e.g. $20) which covers the cost associated with obtaining scale tickets, which are often necessary for regulatory compliance and accurate billing.
Charge for Additional Stops
This charge covers additional stops required for delivery. A charge (let’s say $50) is applied when there are multiple stops during a shipment delivery.
Detention Pay
This pay is accessed to cover extended loading and unloading times. The detention fee applies after the first 2 hours of waiting time.
Layover Charge
This charge is accessed to cover overnight waiting time to be loaded or unloaded. This fee compensates the carrier for extended use of equipment and overnight lodging facilities.
Hazmat Charge
This charge is accessed for hauling hazardous material. Hazmat fee is applied for handling hazardous materials, reflecting the increased precautions and regulations associated with transporting such goods.
TONU or Cancellation Fee
This Fee is charged when the customer cancels a shipment within in 24 hrs or Orders the Truck but then cancels the shipments. Cancellation Fee is charged in cases of last-minute cancellations, compensating for the operational adjustments required.
Overweight charge
The overweight charge is applied when a container exceeds the maximum allowable weight rendering the truck and trailer to be over 80,000 lbs. This fee covers the additional costs and considerations associated with transporting and handling overweight shipments.
Weekend Deliveries
This charge is accessed for shipments scheduled for delivery over the weekend. An additional fee applies for deliveries scheduled during weekends, compensating for the operational adjustments required for non-business days.
Pre-Pull Fee
This fee is charged when a container is pulled from the terminal 24 hrs prior to the delivery date. Carriers many times pre-pull containers to help their customer avoid terminal storage fees. If the carrier’s delivery time is early morning, it may be beneficial to pull the container ahead of time.
Lift Fee
This fee is charged by the railways to lift the container off of a privately owned chassis. This Fee is passed along to customers to offset operational costs.
Port Congestion Fee
This covers the extended hours and potential delays at the terminals, reflecting the additional resources required during peak periods.
Toll Charges
This charge is accessed to offset toll charges along the route to delivery. If tolls are incurred during delivery, the toll amount, is charged to customer to cover the expenses.
Redirect Charges (Change of Delivery Location Fee)
This charge is applied when the delivery destination differs from the original customer instructions, covering any additional fuel and scheduling required.
Triaxle Chassis Fee
This chassis fee is charged per day. It covers the use of a triaxle chassis, which is a specialized chassis type that may be harder to come by or more expensive to maintain.
Cleaning Out a Container
This fee is charged to the customer for cleaning cargo debris from an empty container. The is charged for compensating the carrier for the labor and resources involved.
Additionally, the capability to add customized notes to the customer, such as "All quotes are valid for 10 days. This allows for transparent communication of specific terms or conditions. This ensures that customers are aware of any unique considerations associated with the provided services.
If you have an accessory that isn't listed here, feel free to add it. For example, if you wish to include residential delivery, you can add this under “Other Accessorials” which will be added to your quote.
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