When most people calculate a shipping quote, they assume the price given by the scale is final. However, shipping companies aggressively enforce Accessorial Surcharges—fees applied for any service that falls slightly outside standard business-to-business delivery.

Defeating the Fees

To keep your costs as close to the "Base Rate" as possible:

• Target Businesses: Whenever possible, ship to commercial addresses or have the customer pick the package up at an Access Point / Carrier Store to bypass residential fees.
• Measure Accurately: Ensure no box dimension exceeds 48 inches long. If it hits 49, you will trigger an instant $20-$30 handling penalty.
• Split Shipments: A 60-pound box triggers a heavy package handling fee. Shipping two 30-pound boxes usually bypasses the fee. Do the math to see which is cheaper.