An accessorial charge is a fee for work beyond the base pickup-to-delivery move. Most can be planned for, and many avoided, if they're discussed before the load is booked.
| Charge | What it covers | How to avoid or plan for it |
|---|---|---|
| Detention | Time a truck waits at pickup or delivery beyond the free time the carrier allows | Have freight ready on time and confirm the receiver's appointment. |
| Layover | A driver held overnight or longer because a load can't be picked up or delivered as scheduled | Confirm dates and dock hours before booking. |
| Truck order not used (TONU) | Payment to a carrier when a load is canceled after the truck was dispatched | Confirm the freight will be ready before booking, and tell us early if plans change. |
| Lumper | A third-party unloading crew used by some warehouses | Ask your receiver whether they use lumpers and include it in your quote request. |
| Driver assist | The driver helps load or unload | Request it in advance so it's quoted. |
| Stop-off | Each extra pickup or delivery stop | List every stop on the quote request. |
| Tarping | Covering flatbed freight with tarps | Specify tarp type up front. |
| Redelivery | A second delivery attempt after a refused or missed delivery | Share accurate receiving contacts and requirements. |
How we handle extra charges
Amounts and free-time allowances vary by carrier. When you tell us about appointments, unloading arrangements and extra services up front, we include them in the quote. If something comes up during a shipment that may add cost, we tell you as soon as we know.