Chargeable Weight

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Understanding Chargeable Weight in Auto Shipping

Chargeable weight plays a vital role in determining your shipping cost. It is based on the vehicle’s actual weight or its volumetric weight (size), whichever is greater. The more space a vehicle occupies in the transport carrier, the higher the chargeable weight, which may increase your shipping cost.

 

Why Chargeable Weight Affects Your Auto Transport Rate

Shipping a vehicle isn’t just about its weight; the space it takes up is also factored in. This makes chargeable weight an important aspect of calculating your final car shipping quote. If you have an oversized vehicle or one with a non-standard shape, be prepared for a higher shipping rate.

To understand how your vehicle’s chargeable weight influences pricing, explore our car transport cost page for more information.

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