Southeastern Freight Lines · SEFL 1090

Southeastern Freight Lines peak / demand surcharge fee

Southeastern Freight Lines charges $8 per shipment for peak / demand surcharge. $8 per shipment to/from California. The figure comes from SEFL 1090 Item 750-17, effective Mar 1, 2021.

$8 per shipment

$8 per shipment to/from California

a charge of $8.00 per shipment in addition to all other lawfully applicable charges. (p. 76)
Source: SEFL 1090 Item 750-17 · effective Mar 1, 2021 · 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
eff. Dec 22, 2025
$100 per shipment
Dayton Freight
MTA congestion pricing for vehicles entering/leaving Manhattan, once mandated; from/to listed NY zips.
eff. Jan 27, 2025
$8 per shipment
FedEx Freight
Shipments to/from designated ZIP codes; rates published online
eff. Jan 5, 2026
See Item (designated ZIP codes; formerly Peak Surcharge)
R+L Carriers
Shipments originating at, destined to, or within California
eff. Aug 4, 2025
$26 per shipment
Saia
Shipments to Sturgis SD last two weeks July through first two weeks August
eff. Oct 21, 2024
$135 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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