Fee comparison
Trade-show delivery fees by carrier
Delivery to a convention center, exhibition, or trade show.
Lowest
$15
Median
$250
Highest
$564.8
Carriers
10
| Carrier | Charge | Conditions | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Freight Lines | $15–$1,200 per cwt | $15/CWT, $250 min, $1,200 max per shipment | Mar 1, 2021 |
| XPO | $16.75 per cwt | Per 100 lbs, minimum $256.75 per shipment; not applicable to drop trailers | Jan 15, 2024 |
| Estes | $35.00; $60.00 to or from zips 60601-60699 and 27260 | $35.00 standard; $60.00 to/from zips 60601-60699 and 27260 | Nov 17, 2025 |
| TForce Freight | $75–$115 per shipment | $115 for ZIP 60601-60699; $107 for ZIP 94100-94199; $75 all other postal codes. | Jun 6, 2022 |
| Roadrunner | $15/cwt, $200 min charge | Delivery/pickup at trade show or exhibition site | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Dayton Freight | $15.00 per 100 lbs, $250.00 min, $1,200.00 max | Shipments to/from McCormick Place, Navy Pier, Chicagoland Hotels, Merchandise Mart, Donald E. Stevens Center. | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Saia | $250 per shipment | Shipments originating at or destined to exhibition sites, trade shows, or advanced warehouses; includes limited access and notification | Oct 21, 2024 |
| AAA Cooper | $262.5 per shipment | When CARRIER performs P&D at trade show/convention location (no agent); additional charge not subject to discount | Dec 22, 2025 |
| FedEx Freight | $286.00 per shipment; or $47.26 per cwt. ($706.00 min) for specified venues | Pickup/delivery to exhibition sites; higher charge at specified convention centers | Jan 5, 2026 |
| R+L Carriers | NMFC Class 125 or actual class if higher, no discount, $564.80 minimum per shipment | To/from convention/exhibition facilities or temporary warehouses; min $564.80; FAK not permitted | Aug 4, 2025 |
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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