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R+L Carriers fuel surcharge fee

R+L Carriers charges Sliding scale based on U.S. National average Fuel Index (e.g. 16.2%-99.9% LTL, 32.4%-99.9% FTL) for fuel surcharge. Percentage of net line-haul charges determined by DOE fuel index, adjusted weekly. The figure comes from R+L Rules Tariff Item 563, effective Jan 3, 2022.

Sliding scale based on U.S. National average Fuel Index (e.g. 16.2%-99.9% LTL, 32.4%-99.9% FTL)

Percentage of net line-haul charges determined by DOE fuel index, adjusted weekly

“All rates and charges published in this tariff... are hereby or will on their effective date be increased as provided below... The amount of the fuel surcharge is determined by the U.S. National average Fuel Index” (p. 44)

Source: R+L Rules Tariff Item 563 · effective Jan 3, 2022 · verified July 2026

What other carriers charge for fuel surcharge

AAA Cooper

Applied weekly to net line haul based on DOE diesel average; TL scale double LTL; min $1.00/shipment

eff. Dec 22, 2025

Sliding scale by DOE US on-highway diesel price (LTL from 12.00%); subject to minimum surcharge of $1.00 per shipment

Dayton Freight

Applied to net line haul charges based on U.S. DOE weekly on-highway diesel price; TL % for shipments 20,000+ lbs.

eff. Jan 27, 2025

LTL and TL percentages vary by DOE diesel price index; e.g. 12.88% LTL / 25.50% TL at 110-120 cents up to 48.00% LTL / 67.50% TL at 545-550 cents

FedEx Freight

Based on weekly national average diesel price; LTL & TL same percentage

eff. Jan 5, 2026

Percentage per EIA fuel index table, ranging 22.80% to 60.80%

Saia

Applied to net line haul charges on shipments exit Jacksonville FL export to Puerto Rico

eff. Oct 21, 2024

28.8% of charges

TForce Freight

Percentage applied to line haul charge based on weekly EIA US On-Highway Diesel price; not applicable below 115 cents.

eff. Jun 6, 2022

Sliding scale 44.80% to 59.90% of line haul charge based on EIA diesel fuel price (520¢–671¢+)

Each figure is that carrier's published tariff amount. Carriers price this fee in different shapes (flat charge, per-cwt rate, hourly), so these are listed as published rather than ranked. Click a carrier for its citation, tariff language, and history.

More R+L Carriers fees

Guaranteed / expedited delivery

40% upcharge of net linehaul charges, $160.90 absolute minimum

Hazardous materials

$198 per shipment

Inside delivery

$24.00 per 100 lbs, $225.00 min, $2,250.00 max per shipment/vehicle

Liftgate delivery

$16.00 per 100 lbs, $225.00 min, $820.00 max per shipment

Limited-access delivery

$15.00 per 100 lbs, $225.00 min, $1,530.00 max per shipment

Marking / tagging

$9.80 per label/tag or package/piece, $93.20 minimum per shipment

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