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How did LTL rules tariffs and accessorial charges get so complicated?

Examining their evolution, the impact on freight bills
and what shippers can do to control costs

For decades, rules tariffs were one- or two-page documents that outlined a few basic LTL accessorial charges, but they have since evolved to become extremely complex. Rules tariffs are now hundreds of pages, cover a wide variety of accessorial charges and are subject to change without notice.

Preview what’s inside 

  • Data showing which accessorials have grown the most
  • Examples of subtle rules tariff revisions that have cost shippers
  • Carrier, academic and third-party logistics perspective on the shift
  • Guidance for managing and mitigating accessorial charges
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Take control of LTL accessorial charges

Many shippers recognize the massive expansion in rules tariffs, but the complexity and continued evolution makes it challenging for businesses to get a handle on just how deeply accessorial charges impact their LTL shipping spend and manage their exposure.

An original analysis of the $1.2 billion of annual LTL spend AFS manages is included in this paper to provide shippers with a quantitative view of this trend.

Download the white paper