List of accessorial charges
When obtaining a quote, use this list as a reference to specify which special services are required. Some accessorials require internal activation by the Mothership team, please reach out to Developer Support for additional information.
Accessorial | Description | Pickup or Delivery |
|---|---|---|
appointment | Appointments scheduled by Mothership support via phone. This is a more premium experience, where our team will directly coordinate with the consignee or warehouse to confirm delivery times via phone. | Delivery |
alcohol | Freight contains alcohol | Both |
cfs | Requires picking up from / delivering to a Container Freight Station | Both |
crossDock | Requires transferring cargo directly between vehicles without storage | Pickup |
hazmat | Freight contains hazardous materials | Both |
homeDelivery | Freight needs to be delivered directly to a recipient's home | Delivery |
inside | Requires moving freight inside a building | Both |
liftgate | Requires lift-gate service | Both |
limitedAccess | Requires moving freight within an area with limited access | Both |
localInsideDelivery | Requires delivery inside a local establishment or room | Delivery |
residential | Requires moving freight in a residential neighborhood | Both |
scheduledDelivery | Sends appointment requests via SMS or email to the delivery contact of your choice. Requires time window selection by the consignee before delivery. Available for Mothership carrier only. Required for residential delivery. For appointments with Mothership carrier, review this FAQ for appointment details. | Delivery |
tobacco | Freight contains tobacco products | Both |
tradeshow | Requires traveling to a trade show / convention location | Both |