Stop-Off Fee

What is a stop-off fee?

A stop-off fee is assessed by the trucker if a shipment is split between two or more delivery locations (or empty return location).

If your shipment is split between two delivery locations -- for example, if half of the shipment is being delivered to Warehouse A, and the other half will be delivered afterward to Warehouse B -- the trucker will charge a stop-off fee.

In some cases, the trucking company will bundle their stop-off fee into the Pickup & Delivery charge.

If applicable, a stop-off fee will appear on your Flexport quote or invoice as a destination charge.

How can you reduce stop-off fees?

Each extra stop adds driver time, mileage and unloading, which is why truckers charge for it. Delivering to a single location usually avoids the fee. If you must split a load, tell your forwarder before the container is dispatched so the stop is quoted up front. Truckers often price stops per location, and returning the empty container to a different depot can count as a stop too.

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