The Real Cost of Accessorials — And How We Help You Avoid Them

Accessorials can quietly add hundreds of dollars to a shipment — often due to preventable errors. Many businesses simply accept these charges, not realizing how much they could save with the right processes and support.

Common Accessorial Fees

• Liftgate charges
• Residential or limited-access fees
• Detention or redelivery
• Reweighs, reclassifications, and incorrect dimensions
• Appointment or inside delivery fees

Why These Charges Add Up

Most accessorials stem from missing shipment details, incorrect specs, or miscommunication — all areas we help shippers strengthen.

How GetAFreightQuote.com Helps You Reduce Accessorial Costs

With us on your team, you’ll avoid unnecessary charges through:
• Accurate pre-shipment validation (weight, dimensions, freight class)
• Carrier selection tailored to your exact shipment needs
• Packaging guidance that prevents damage and reclassification
• Real-time communication tools to ensure carriers receive correct instructions
• Automated auditing that flags unwarranted accessorials before you pay them

Our clients consistently see fewer surprises and lower overall shipping costs because we ensure shipments are prepared and communicated correctly from the start.

You don’t have to absorb accessorial fees as a normal part of shipping. With the right oversight, most can be minimized or avoided entirely.

Let GetAFreightQuote.com help you eliminate unnecessary shipping fees and take control of your freight spend. Contact our experts today to learn more: https://getafreightquote.com/contact-us/