XPO · CNWY 199
XPO protect from freezing fee
XPO charges $3.70 per cwt for protect from freezing. Offered Oct 1–Apr 30; min $46.50 per shipment; no weekend/holiday layovers or Friday pickups. The figure comes from CNWY-199 Item 12, effective Jan 15, 2024.
$3.70 per cwt
$46.50 min
Offered Oct 1–Apr 30; min $46.50 per shipment; no weekend/holiday layovers or Friday pickups
“Carrier will charge $3.70 per cwt, subject to a minimum charge of $46.50 per shipment.” (p. 12)
Source: CNWY-199 Item 12 · effective Jan 15, 2024 · verified July 2026
What other carriers charge for protect from freezing
AAA Cooper
Protect from freezing Oct 1-Apr 30; 20% of line haul, min $63, max $262.50
20% of charges
Dayton Freight
When protection from freezing requested; applies Nov 1-Apr 30; conditions apply.
$4.00/cwt, $50.00 min, $500.00 max
Estes
$4.00/cwt with $48.00 minimum
$4.00/cwt, $48.00 minimum charge
FedEx Freight
When pickup and delivery both Nov 1–Apr 30; in addition to other charges
$5.17 cwt., $53.00 minimum per shipment
R+L Carriers
Guaranteed freezable pickup during embargo periods; requires signed pricing agreement addendum
$8.40 per cwt, $200.90 minimum per shipment
Roadrunner
Protective service for cold or hot freight
$4.50/cwt, $80 min charge
Saia
Oct 1 - Apr 30, single-line and Canada shipments meeting stated conditions
$4.01 cwt, $48.50 minimum
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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