Dayton Freight · DAFG 19-K

Dayton Freight hazardous materials fees

Dayton Freight publishes 2 distinct hazardous materials charges in its DAFG 19-K — each listed below with its tariff item, conditions, and effective date.

HOMELAND SECURITY FEE

$25 per shipment

All shipments moving across Canadian/U.S. border (both directions).

Source: DAFG-19-K Item 520 · effective Jan 27, 2025 · verified July 2026

“Fee will be $25.00 (U.S. dollars) per shipment.” (p. 16)

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FEE

$35 per shipment

Shipments classified as Hazardous Materials in NMFC 100 Series; in addition to all other charges.

Source: DAFG-19-K Item 521 · effective Jan 27, 2025 · verified July 2026

“will be subject to a flat charge of $35.00 in addition to all other applicable charges.” (p. 17)

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More Dayton Freight fees

Detention (with power)

$75 per 15 minutes

Trade-show delivery

$15.00 per 100 lbs, $250.00 min, $1,200.00 max

Overlength / excessive length

$1,000.00 up to 21 ft plus $125.00 per linear foot thereafter

Excessive / declared value

$0.85 per $100 on 110% of invoice value plus freight, $50.00 minimum

Protect from freezing

$4.00/cwt, $50.00 min, $500.00 max

Blind shipment

$100 per shipment

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