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R+L Carriers truck ordered, not used (tonu) fee

R+L Carriers charges $382.10 per day for truck ordered, not used (tonu). When TL/volume/exclusive-use vehicle dispatched but not used through no fault of carrier. The figure comes from R+L Rules Tariff Item 985, effective Aug 4, 2025.

$382.10 per day

When TL/volume/exclusive-use vehicle dispatched but not used through no fault of carrier

“a charge of $382.10 per day or fraction thereof, per vehicle, will be assessed against the consignor making such request.” (p. 124)

Source: R+L Rules Tariff Item 985 · effective Aug 4, 2025 · verified July 2026

What other carriers charge for truck ordered, not used (tonu)

AAA Cooper

Per attempted pickup that cannot be accomplished; $75, or $235 when spotted/empty trailer requested

eff. Dec 22, 2025

$75–$235 per occurrence

Dayton Freight

Truckload vehicle furnished to pickup but not used, no fault of carrier.

eff. Jan 27, 2025

$250 per shipment

Estes

Charge when vehicle is furnished but not used

eff. Nov 17, 2025

$222.55 per occurrence

Roadrunner

Vehicle furnished but not used

eff. Sep 22, 2025

$150 per day

Southeastern Freight Lines

$50 per LTL shipment when vehicle dispatched but not used

eff. Mar 1, 2021

$50.00 per shipment (LTL); TL $143.25/day within terminal area or $2.75/mile, $432 min outside

TForce Freight

In network $208; out of network $230 (cargo van) to $850 (>24 ft) based on unit size ordered.

eff. Jun 6, 2022

$208–$850 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.

More R+L Carriers fees

Trade-show delivery

NMFC Class 125 or actual class if higher, no discount, $564.80 minimum per shipment

Advancing charges

$5.90 cwt, $140.00 min, $490.00 max per pickup

After-hours / weekend delivery

$229.00 per man per hour, $1,084.00 minimum per man per day

Blind shipment

$106 per shipment

Cubic capacity / density minimum

Constructed weight (cu ft × 6 lbs) rated at Class 125

Excessive / declared value

3% by which the agreed or declared value exceeds the carrier's maximum liability, $100.00 minimum per shipment

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