Accessorial Charge

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What is an Accessorial Charge?

An accessorial charge is an additional fee added to your vehicle transport quote for services beyond standard pick-up and delivery. These might include liftgate service, inside delivery, storage fees, or residential pick-up. These charges are not always included in your initial quote and can vary depending on the shipping route, delivery type, and carrier policies.

 

Why Are Accessorial Charges Important to Know?

Knowing about accessorial charges helps you avoid surprise costs. Whether you’re planning long distance towing or non-running car transport, understanding these extra fees ensures transparency. For example, if your drop-off location is hard to reach or requires special handling, the carrier may apply an additional charge.

Your Guide to Common Auto Transport Terminology


Auto Racking System Auto Freight Accessorial Charge Actual Time of Departure Air Freight Axle Load Backhaul Binding Estimate Blind Shipping Bobtail Break Bulk Cargo Car Load Capacity Chain and Strap Tie-Downs Coast-to-Coast Car Shipping Carrier Availability Cargo Insurance Chargeable Weight Chassis Usage Fee Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Container Chassis Deadhead Miles Deck Height Clearance Delivery Estimate Drive-On/Drive-Off Service Drop Deck Trailer Door-to-Port Shipping Day Cab Delivery Window Dispatch Sheet Door-to-Ramp Double Trailers Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) Freight Forwarder for Cars Freight Classification Full Truckload Ground Transport Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Hauling Permit Hazardous Materials Inspection Certificate Intermodal Load Configuration Lower Deck Transport LTL (Less Than Load) Auto Transport Less Than Container Load (LCL) Lift On Lift Off (LOLO) Master Bill of Lading MC Authority Motor Carrier Non-Binding Estimate Open Deck Hauler Overland Transport Partial Load Proof of Delivery (POD) Ramp Loading Regional Auto Hauling Ramp-to-Ramp Route Optimization Seasonal Demand Surcharge Short-Haul Transport Soft Tie-Downs Stacked Hauling Secure Vehicle Storage Shipper's Liability Shipping Manifest Tilt-Bed Hauler Top Deck Loading TWIC Card Unloading Zone Vehicle Condition Report Wheel Straps Winch Loading Weight Restrictions