Fee comparison
Notification / appointment fees by carrier
Call-before-delivery, scheduled appointment, or notification prior to arrival.
Lowest
$15.5
Median
$50
Highest
$155
Carriers
13
| Carrier | Charge | Conditions | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| XPO | $15.5 per shipment | When notice prior to delivery is requested (e.g., call before delivery) | Jan 15, 2024 |
| AAA Cooper | $23.5 per shipment | When notice of arrival prior to delivery is required | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Southeastern Freight Lines | $25 per shipment | Per shipment when notification/appointment requested by any means | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Roadrunner | $30 per shipment | Notification prior to delivery | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Estes | $30 per shipment | Per shipment for notification prior to delivery / scheduled appointment | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Dayton Freight | $44 per shipment | When BOL requests notification prior to delivery, or consignee has notification policy. | Jan 27, 2025 |
| TForce Freight | $50 per shipment | Per shipment; not applicable at Residence or limited-access locations. | Jun 6, 2022 |
| Roadrunner | $60 per shipment | Delivery appointment scheduling | Sep 22, 2025 |
| XPO | $61 per shipment | When Carrier schedules a delivery date/time or window | Jan 15, 2024 |
| Saia | $64 per shipment | On shipments under 20,000 lbs when telephone/written notice or appointment required | Oct 21, 2024 |
| FedEx Freight | $65 per shipment | When notification prior to delivery requested; not on initial notice for residential/limited-access | Jan 5, 2026 |
| R+L Carriers | $100 per shipment | When consignee notification requested; additional charges may apply if window <4 hours | Aug 4, 2025 |
| TForce Freight | $155 per shipment | $155 per shipment for appointment/notification (Mexico); $50 if freight bill delivery required before shipment. | Jun 6, 2022 |
Amounts are each carrier's published tariff figure — negotiated contracts may override them. Click a carrier for the citation, tariff language, and history.
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