Dray Insight
Drayage accessorial charges
67 charges: how each is billed and what proves it.| Charge | Billed | Proof to collect | Published example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis rentalDaily charge for the chassis the container rides on, from pickup until the chassis is returned or terminated. | per day | Out-gate and in-gate EIRs (or chassis pool interchange records) showing chassis number and dates out and back. | $40–$75 per daySTG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Chassis splitExtra trip to fetch or return a chassis at a different yard or terminal than where the container is picked up or returned. | flat | EIRs from both locations showing chassis pickup/return at a site different from the container terminal. | $85–$200 per occurrenceSTG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Tri-axle chassisSurcharge for a three-axle chassis needed to legally haul a heavy container, usually a dense 20-foot box. | per day | Customer weight declaration or scale ticket plus EIR showing tri-axle chassis number and dates. | $150 per daySTG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Spread-axle / 40-foot heavy chassisDay rate for a spread-axle or tri-axle chassis used on overweight 40-foot containers. | per day | Weight documentation and EIR or dispatch record showing the special chassis assigned. | $65 per dayDependable Highway Express Harbor & Intermodal Tariff 101 (Series 2.8), effective March 1, 2024; Los Angeles/Long Beach, California |
| Chassis flipFee for lifting a container from one chassis onto another, typically at a terminal or depot. | flat | Terminal lift receipt or flip invoice plus EIRs for both chassis numbers. | $50 + terminal operator chargeSTG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Chains and bindersCharge for supplying chains and binders to secure loads or bundled chassis. | flat | Dispatch notes and photos showing securement applied. | $100 per moveSTG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Flatbed / special equipmentDay rate for a flatbed or other non-standard trailer needed to move a load that will not fit standard chassis. | per day | Booking or rate confirmation naming the equipment, and dispatch log of days used. | $150 per dayDependable Highway Express Harbor & Intermodal Tariff 101 (Series 2.8), effective March 1, 2024; Los Angeles/Long Beach, California |
| PrepullPicking up the container early and bringing it to the carrier's yard before the delivery appointment. | flat | Out-gate EIR with time stamp, yard in-gate record, and the later delivery appointment confirmation. | $150–$226 per containerSTG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Yard storageDaily fee for parking a loaded or empty container on the carrier's yard. | per day | Yard in/out log or gate records showing dates the container sat in the yard. | $50 per calendar daySTG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Reefer storage (powered)Daily yard storage for a refrigerated container kept plugged in and running. | per day | Yard log with plug-in and unplug times, plus temperature readings if required. | $100 per dayDependable Highway Express Harbor & Intermodal Tariff 101 (Series 2.8), effective March 1, 2024; Los Angeles/Long Beach, California |
| Reefer plug-in / power feeCharge for supplying electrical power to keep a reefer running at the carrier's yard. | per day | Yard log with plug-in dates and unit number. | $125 per dayDependable Highway Express Harbor & Intermodal Tariff 101 (Series 2.8), effective March 1, 2024; Los Angeles/Long Beach, California |
| Yard pull for storageOne-time transfer fee for moving a container from the port or customer to the carrier's secured yard. | flat | Out-gate EIR and yard in-gate record. | $100 per moveStates Logistics Services drayage accessorial schedule dated Nov 30, 2023; Southern California (LA/Long Beach harbor) |
| Detention at customerHourly charge when the driver and truck wait at the shipper or consignee beyond the included free time. | per hour | Driver's arrival and departure time stamps: signed POD/BOL with in/out times, ELD or GPS geofence data. | $100 per hour after 1 hour freeSTG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Terminal waiting timeHourly charge for time the truck spends inside a marine terminal or rail ramp beyond the allowed window. | per hour | Terminal gate in and out time stamps on the EIR or terminal transaction record. | $115 per hourStates Logistics Services drayage accessorial schedule dated Nov 30, 2023; Southern California (LA/Long Beach harbor) |
| Drop detentionDaily charge when a dropped container or trailer stays at the customer past the agreed free days. | per day | Drop and pickup time stamps from delivery and pickup PODs, or GPS/ELD records. | $50 per day (dry van)Dependable Highway Express Harbor & Intermodal Tariff 101 (Series 2.8), effective March 1, 2024; Los Angeles/Long Beach, California |
| Rail billing delayWaiting time or redelivery charge when the railroad or pier cannot accept the box because shipping documents are missing. | per hour | Gate rejection record or terminal trouble ticket plus time stamps. | $60 per hourSTG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Demurrage pass-throughTerminal storage fees for a container left at the port past its last free day, rebilled to the customer. | per day | Terminal demurrage invoice or receipt, plus last free day and out-gate EIR date. | Cost + 15% admin fee (minimum $100)STG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Per diem pass-throughOcean carrier daily charge for keeping its container out past free time, rebilled by the trucker. | per day | Steamship line per diem invoice with out-gate and empty in-gate EIR dates. | Cost + 10% (minimum $53.40)States Logistics Services drayage accessorial schedule dated Nov 30, 2023; Southern California (LA/Long Beach harbor) |
| Per diem dispute feeFee for preparing and filing a dispute against a terminal or ocean carrier per diem invoice for the customer. | percent | Copy of the dispute filing and the original invoice. | 10% of disputed amountDependable Highway Express Harbor & Intermodal Tariff 101 (Series 2.8), effective March 1, 2024; Los Angeles/Long Beach, California |
| Advancing feeHandling charge added when the carrier pays a third-party fee up front for the customer. | percent | Third-party receipt or invoice for the amount advanced. | 10% of amount advanced (minimum $53.40)States Logistics Services drayage accessorial schedule dated Nov 30, 2023; Southern California (LA/Long Beach harbor) |
| PierPass TMF pass-throughPer-container terminal fee at Los Angeles and Long Beach, passed through to the cargo owner. | flat | PierPass/PortCheck payment record for the container number; carrier admin fee shown separately. | $40.63 per TEU; $81.26 other sizesPierPass / WCMTOA, effective August 1, 2026; Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach |
| Clean Truck Fund pass-throughPort fee per loaded container to fund zero-emission trucks, charged to the cargo owner, not the driver. | flat | PortCheck payment record for the container number. | $10 per TEUPorts of Los Angeles and Long Beach; collection began April 1, 2022 |
| Street turn feeOcean carrier fee for reusing an import empty for an export load instead of returning it to the terminal. | flat | Ocean carrier street-turn approval and fee invoice tied to both bookings. | $30–$75 per containerOcean carrier fees reported by FreightWaves in January 2019 (Maersk $30, Zim $40, HMM $50, SM Line $75); US |
| Terminal escort feeFee for a security escort when a driver without a TWIC card must enter a secure port area. | flat | Terminal escort receipt and gate record. | $75 per instanceCrowley Liner FMC Tariff 001 Rule 23, effective January 1, 2024; Crowley US terminals |
| TollsBridge, tunnel or toll road charges on the route, rebilled to the customer. | flat | Toll receipts or transponder statement for the trip. | Actual cost + $5 (minimum $15 per round trip)Dependable Highway Express Harbor & Intermodal Tariff 101 (Series 2.8), effective March 1, 2024; Los Angeles/Long Beach, California |
| Terminal gate or appointment feeFees a terminal charges the trucker for a gate transaction or appointment, rebilled at cost. | flat | Terminal fee receipt tied to the container number. | Cost + $25 adminSTG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Port congestion surchargeSurcharge added during heavy port or rail congestion to cover extra turn time. | flat | Carrier notice of surcharge and terminal turn-time data for the move. | $100–$400 per shipmentSTG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Dry runCharge when the truck is dispatched but the move cannot happen through no fault of the carrier. | percent | Time-stamped attempt record: terminal rejection, photo at closed gate, dispatcher notes, GPS. | 100% of the dray rateSTG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Attempted pickupCharge when the driver arrives to pick up but the container or chassis is not available. | percent | Gate trouble ticket or terminal rejection record with time stamp. | 80% of base chargeStates Logistics Services drayage accessorial schedule dated Nov 30, 2023; Southern California (LA/Long Beach harbor) |
| RedeliveryCharge for bringing the container back for another delivery after the first attempt failed. | percent | First delivery attempt record (refusal note, photos, time stamps) and second POD. | 100% of dray rate plus storage and per diemSTG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Cancellation feeFee for an order cancelled after the carrier has committed a truck but before dispatch. | flat | Order and cancellation emails with time stamps. | $35 per cancelled in-process delivery orderDependable Highway Express Harbor & Intermodal Tariff 101 (Series 2.8), effective March 1, 2024; Los Angeles/Long Beach, California |
| BobtailCharge for a tractor running without chassis or container to pick up or return equipment. | flat | Dispatch log and ELD/GPS showing the tractor-only leg. | $0–$250 by distanceDependable Highway Express Harbor & Intermodal Tariff 101 (Series 2.8), effective March 1, 2024; Los Angeles/Long Beach, California |
| Diversion / reconsignmentCharge when the delivery address changes after the container is dispatched. | per mile | Original delivery order, revised order with time stamp, and mileage record. | $6 per mile, subject to minimumDependable Highway Express Harbor & Intermodal Tariff 101 (Series 2.8), effective March 1, 2024; Los Angeles/Long Beach, California |
| Out of route / excess mileageCharge for extra miles when the normal route is closed or the move requires a detour. | per mile | Routing record (PC*Miler or GPS) comparing actual to standard miles. | $2 per mileSTG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Termination feeFee when the empty must be returned to a location other than the original origin or final destination. | flat | Return instruction and in-gate EIR at the alternate location. | $100 per containerStates Logistics Services drayage accessorial schedule dated Nov 30, 2023; Southern California (LA/Long Beach harbor) |
| Empty repositioning (expedited)Surcharge for delivering an empty for export loading faster than the standard window. | flat | Empty out-gate EIR and delivery time stamp. | $200Energy Transport Logistics container accessorial sheet dated March 1, 2023; Los Angeles area |
| Stop offCharge for each extra pickup or delivery stop beyond the one origin and one destination in the base rate. | flat | Signed POD or stop receipt from each stop. | $125 per stop + $2 per mileSTG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| After-hours serviceSurcharge for pickups or deliveries outside normal business hours. | flat | Delivery order requesting after-hours service and time-stamped POD/EIR. | $150 per night pickupEnergy Transport Logistics container accessorial sheet dated March 1, 2023; Los Angeles area |
| Weekend / holiday serviceSurcharge for pickups, deliveries or empty returns on Saturday, Sunday or holidays. | flat | Delivery order requesting weekend service and dated POD/EIR. | $100 per weekend pickup or returnEnergy Transport Logistics container accessorial sheet dated March 1, 2023; Los Angeles area |
| LayoverCharge when the driver must stay overnight because the load cannot be completed the same day. | flat | Appointment record, arrival time stamp and next-day completion on POD. | $250 weekday; $475 weekendSTG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Expedited / same-day deliverySurcharge for moves the customer needs delivered faster than standard scheduling allows. | flat | Time stamps on the delivery order and on the POD. | $75 local; $175 over 100 milesSTG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Appointment feeFee for making a fixed-time delivery appointment the driver must meet. | flat | Appointment confirmation and POD. | $100Rhenus Logistics US standard accessorial charges page; no effective date shown (accessed Nov 2026); US |
| Overweight surchargeSurcharge for containers above the standard legal weight, covering permits and special handling. | flat | VGM or customer weight declaration, scale ticket, and permit copy. | $125 per permit ($300 in Illinois)STG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Overweight fine pass-throughRebill of a ticket or fine for an overweight container the shipper did not declare, plus a handling fee. | flat | Citation copy, scale ticket, and shipper's declared weight. | $100 + cost of fineSTG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Scale ticketFee for weighing the loaded or empty container at a certified scale. | flat | Certified scale ticket. | $50 per scaleSTG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Light and heavy scaleWeighing the container empty and again loaded to get the net cargo weight. | flat | Two scale tickets. | $100 per occurrenceSTG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Hazmat surchargeSurcharge for hauling placarded hazardous cargo, needing an endorsed driver and extra paperwork. | flat | Shipper's hazmat declaration and placards, noted on BOL or dock receipt. | $150 per shipmentSTG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Placard removalFee for removing hazmat placards left on the container after unloading. | flat | Photos of placards on the returned empty. | $150Energy Transport Logistics container accessorial sheet dated March 1, 2023; Los Angeles area |
| Tanker endorsementSurcharge for liquid bulk or tank containers that require a driver with a tank endorsement. | flat | Booking showing tank equipment or liquid bulk commodity. | $150 per shipmentSTG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Reefer surchargeSurcharge for moving refrigerated containers that need monitoring and special handling. | flat | Booking or delivery order showing reefer equipment and set temperature. | $150 per shipmentSTG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| GensetCharge for a clip-on generator to power a reefer on the road, or for picking it up separately. | flat | Genset number on the EIR and pickup/return records. | $125 per stop (genset split)Dependable Highway Express Harbor & Intermodal Tariff 101 (Series 2.8), effective March 1, 2024; Los Angeles/Long Beach, California |
| Liquor / alcohol surchargeSurcharge for alcoholic beverage loads that need special permits or handling. | flat | Commodity description on BOL and permit copy. | $125 ($300 in Illinois)STG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Bonded / in-bondSurcharge for moving cargo that has not cleared customs, requiring a bonded carrier. | flat | In-bond entry (CBP 7512 or equivalent) and carrier bond reference. | $150Rhenus Logistics US standard accessorial charges page; no effective date shown (accessed Nov 2026); US |
| Customs examCharges for taking a container to a Customs or USDA exam site, or waiting during an exam. | flat | CBP exam notice, CES receipts, and EIRs for the exam site. | $100–$150 per examDependable Highway Express Harbor & Intermodal Tariff 101 (Series 2.8), effective March 1, 2024; Los Angeles/Long Beach, California |
| Driver load / unloadHourly charge when the driver loads or unloads the cargo instead of only waiting. | per hour | Signed POD noting driver load/unload and the times. | $115 per hourStates Logistics Services drayage accessorial schedule dated Nov 30, 2023; Southern California (LA/Long Beach harbor) |
| LumperThird-party labor hired to unload or load, paid by the carrier and rebilled with a fee. | flat | Lumper receipt with amount and date. | Lumper cost + $25STG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Sort and segregateTime charge for sorting cargo by SKU, mark or PO during loading or unloading. | per hour | POD noting sort and segregate with start and end times. | $65 per hour after free timeDependable Highway Express Harbor & Intermodal Tariff 101 (Series 2.8), effective March 1, 2024; Los Angeles/Long Beach, California |
| Blocking and bracingCharge for installing materials to stop cargo shifting inside the container. | flat | Work order and photos of the bracing. | $200 per containerEnergy Transport Logistics container accessorial sheet dated March 1, 2023; Los Angeles area |
| Container washout / cleaningCharge for cleaning out an empty container left dirty or full of debris by the consignee. | flat | Photos of the empty before cleaning. | $150STG Port Services Rules Tariff, effective July 19, 2023; US, multiple port and rail markets |
| Inside deliveryCharge for moving goods past the receiving door or to another floor. | per hour | POD noting inside delivery and times. | $68 per hour ($25 minimum)Dependable Highway Express Harbor & Intermodal Tariff 101 (Series 2.8), effective March 1, 2024; Los Angeles/Long Beach, California |
| LiftgateCharge for a truck with a powered liftgate to lower freight where there is no dock. | flat | Order requesting liftgate and POD noting service. | $5.90 per cwt ($115.35 min, $360 max)States Logistics Services LTL accessorial schedule dated Nov 30, 2023; Southern California |
| Residential / limited accessSurcharge for delivery to homes, construction sites, military bases or other limited-access sites. | flat | Address type on the order and POD. | $105 flatStates Logistics Services LTL accessorial schedule dated Nov 30, 2023; Southern California |
| TarpingCharge for covering open-top or flat rack cargo with tarps, or removing them. | flat | Order requiring tarp and photos of tarped load. | None published |
| Oversize / out-of-gauge (OOG)Charges for cargo exceeding legal width, height or length: permits, escorts, routing and special equipment. | flat | Dimension sheet, permits, and escort invoices. | None published |
| Drop feeFee for leaving the container on its chassis at the customer and returning later, instead of a live unload. | flat | Delivery POD showing drop time and pickup POD showing retrieval time. | None published |
| Double drop and hookSurcharge when the carrier swaps a loaded and empty container at the customer's dock in one visit. | flat | PODs and EIRs for both containers. | None published |
| TransloadUnloading an ocean container and reloading the cargo onto a domestic trailer at a warehouse. | flat | Warehouse receipt, tally sheet and outbound BOL. | $350 (20ft) / $450 (40ft) + $20 per palletEnergy Transport Logistics container accessorial sheet dated March 1, 2023; Los Angeles area |
No charges match.
Prices are examples from tariffs that carriers and ports publish, shown with the source, region and year. They are not market averages, and your own rates will differ.