Avoid Extra Charges

Driver Free Time

Free time for loading and unloading is based on rate quoted. Drop trailers are
subject to the day of drop plus two days to release back empty or loaded. Driver excess beyond free time will be based on $75 per hour.

Driver Assist, Unload, Tailgate

All shipments are shipper load, count and seal. All shipments are “driver no touch” unless arrangements are made prior to delivery.  “Driver unload” or “Driver assist” will be $75 per hour. If extra help is required with load, there may be additional charges. Driver unload allows no free time, and driver detention will be charged right away.

Storage / Detention

All rail shipments arriving at the destination ramp are allowed 72 hours from notification to be pulled from the ramp or rail storage will apply.  Storage starts at $75 per day. In order to prevent storage charges, we need your help in accepting deliveries ASAP. We always try to pre-set delivery appointments to help avoid these excess charges, but unfortunately, sometimes the railroad is not consistent to their scheduled service as we would like.

Charge sheets

In case of an accessorial charge, we will notify you at the time it is being incurred. You will be sent a detailed accessorial sheet indicating the amount, a description of the charges, and all pertinent load information. You will be mailed a bill for the charges as indicated, with the appropriate paperwork confirming the charges.

Equipment condition

It is the responsibility of the shipper to inspect the equipment offered to them prior to loading of the product. If the equipment does not meet the required standards (dirty, holes, size, foreign materials, odor, etc.) it is the responsibility of the shipper to reject the equipment presented and request another unit be secured for loading.

Knichel Logistics Accessorial Matrix

Notification of Accessorial Charges (PDF).

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