Accessorial Charges Calculator — LTL Add-On Fees
Calculate total LTL accessorial charges for your shipment. Liftgate, residential, inside delivery, limited access, appointment scheduling — select what applies and get the total.
➕ Accessorial Charges Calculator
Select all accessorials that apply to this shipment:
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your linehaul rate — the base freight charge before FSC and accessorials.
- Enter the fuel surcharge % — from your carrier — currently averaging 25–30% for most LTL carriers.
- Check all applicable accessorials — be honest — undisclosed accessorials result in surprise invoices after delivery.
- Use the total for budgeting and quoting — always quote shippers the all-in cost including accessorials to avoid disputes.
Worked Example
A broker quotes an LTL shipment to a residential address requiring liftgate delivery and an appointment window.
- Linehaul: $280.00
- FSC (27%): $75.60
- Liftgate delivery: $95.00
- Residential: $125.00
- Appointment: $50.00
- Total: $625.60
The accessorials more than doubled the linehaul cost. Quoting $280 to the shipper without disclosing accessorials would result in a $345 post-delivery invoice dispute — a common and avoidable problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Liftgate pickup/delivery ($75–$125 each), residential delivery ($100–$150), inside delivery ($75–$100), limited access ($65–$100), appointment scheduling ($40–$75), delivery notification ($25–$50), and hazmat handling ($65–$150 depending on class).
Limited access includes: schools, churches, farms, construction sites, mines, military bases, prisons, storage facilities without a loading dock, and any location the carrier deems difficult to service. When in doubt, disclose — the charge is less painful than a post-delivery surprise.
Yes — high-volume shippers can negotiate reduced or waived accessorials in their carrier agreements. Common negotiated terms include waived residential fees for e-commerce shippers, reduced liftgate rates, and appointment windows without surcharge on regular lanes.
Liftgate means the carrier uses a hydraulic lift on the truck to lower freight to ground level — still the receiver's responsibility to move it inside. Inside delivery means the driver physically moves the freight to a specific room or area inside the building. Inside delivery is more expensive and not all carriers offer it.