What best describes accessorial charges?

What best describes accessorial charges?

• A. Extra charges for services beyond basic transport, such as liftgate and inside delivery
• B. The base rate for linehaul
• C. Taxes and insurance
• D. Fees for scale and inspection

Answer: (A)

Accessorial charges are fees for services beyond the basic transport. The base rate covers the core moving of freight from origin to destination. When the shipper or consignee requests extra handling or services—such as liftgate service to unload heavy items or inside delivery that brings freight into a building—these additional tasks trigger accessorial charges. They appear on the freight bill as separate line items because they’re not part of the standard linehaul. Taxes and insurance aren’t considered accessorial charges in this sense; they’re separate costs, and scale/inspection fees are typically handled differently than the extra service fees used for liftgate or inside delivery. So the example shown—liftgate and inside delivery—illustrates the idea of accessorial charges being added for optional or specialized services beyond the basic move.

Accessorial charges are fees for services beyond the basic transport. The base rate covers the core moving of freight from origin to destination. When the shipper or consignee requests extra handling or services—such as liftgate service to unload heavy items or inside delivery that brings freight into a building—these additional tasks trigger accessorial charges. They appear on the freight bill as separate line items because they’re not part of the standard linehaul. Taxes and insurance aren’t considered accessorial charges in this sense; they’re separate costs, and scale/inspection fees are typically handled differently than the extra service fees used for liftgate or inside delivery. So the example shown—liftgate and inside delivery—illustrates the idea of accessorial charges being added for optional or specialized services beyond the basic move.