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R+L Carriers peak / demand surcharge fee
R+L Carriers charges $26 per shipment for peak / demand surcharge. Shipments originating at, destined to, or within California. The figure comes from R+L Rules Tariff Item 755, effective Aug 4, 2025.
$26 per shipment
Shipments originating at, destined to, or within California
“Shipments originating at, destined to, or within the State of California will be subject to a surcharge of $26.00 per shipment.” (p. 73)
Source: R+L Rules Tariff Item 755 · effective Aug 4, 2025 · verified July 2026
What other carriers charge for peak / demand surcharge
AAA Cooper
Shipments to/from Sturgis, SD during specified rally dates; contact names/numbers mandatory
$100 per shipment
Dayton Freight
MTA congestion pricing for vehicles entering/leaving Manhattan, once mandated; from/to listed NY zips.
$8 per shipment
FedEx Freight
Shipments to/from designated ZIP codes; rates published online
See Item (designated ZIP codes; formerly Peak Surcharge)
Saia
Shipments to Sturgis SD last two weeks July through first two weeks August
$135 per shipment
Southeastern Freight Lines
$8 per shipment to/from California
$8 per shipment
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.
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