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How is the fuel surcharge applied?

April 26, 2017applied FUEL surcharge

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How is the fuel surcharge applied?

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It varies between companies. Some assess a fuel surcharge based upon mileage (i.e. 5 cents per mile). Others calculate fuel surcharge as a percentage of the base transportation cost, or linehaul. For example, if a normal linehaul charge was $500 for a given move, these companies may assess an additional 2% fuel surcharge, or $10. Still others just raise their general rates.