Delivery Labor Fee

What is a delivery labor fee?

A delivery labor fee is a fee assessed by the trucker if the trucker has to help unload cargo at the warehouse or other destination.

If applicable, a delivery labor fee will appear on your Flexport quote or invoice as a destination charge.

When does a delivery labor fee apply?

A trucker normally delivers a shipment to the dock or the curb and doesn't unload it. If the consignee has no dock workers, no forklift, or asks the driver to carry or stack cargo, the trucker charges for the extra labor. Loose cartons trigger the fee more often than palletized freight, because someone has to unload each box by hand.

To avoid the fee, make sure the delivery site has staff and equipment ready to unload, and tell your forwarder about any special requirements when you book. Related charges, such as inside delivery and liftgate fees, cover other extra services at the destination.

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