LTL Common Carrier Accessorial Service Definitions

These definitions provide general guidance. Service availability, requirements, terminology, and charges may vary by carrier and shipment. Logistics Worldwide will confirm applicable services and pricing when preparing your quote.

Pickup Services

Airport Pickup: Pickup from an airport cargo, freight, or air cargo facility that requires airport access procedures.

Construction Site Pickup: Pickup from an active construction location with restricted access or special handling requirements.

Farm Pickup: Pickup from an agricultural property, farm, ranch, or growing operation.

Government Facility Pickup: Pickup from a federal, state, or local government location that may require security clearance or scheduling.

Hospital Pickup: Pickup from a hospital or healthcare facility where access restrictions may apply.

Individual (Mini) Storage Unit Pickup: Pickup from a self-storage or mini-storage unit facility.

Inside Pickup: Carrier enters a building to retrieve freight from inside rather than at the loading dock or curb.

Military Pickup: Pickup from a military installation requiring controlled access and compliance with base procedures.

Mine Pickup: Pickup from a mining operation or extraction site.

Pickup Appointment: Pickup is scheduled for a specific date and/or time window.

Pickup Liftgate: Use of a hydraulic liftgate to load freight when no loading dock or forklift is available.

Pickup Limited Access: Pickup from a location not easily accessible to standard freight operations.

Pickup Notification: Carrier contacts the shipper before arrival for pickup.

Pickup Pallet Jack: Carrier provides a pallet jack to move freight during pickup.

Place of Worship Pickup: Pickup from a religious facility.

Port Pickup: Pickup from a seaport, marine terminal, or port facility.

Prison Pickup: Pickup from a correctional facility requiring special security procedures.

Residential Pickup: Pickup from a private residence rather than a commercial business.

School Pickup: Pickup from an educational campus.

Sort and Segregate at Pickup: Carrier sorts, separates, or organizes freight during pickup based on instructions.

Trade Show Pickup: Pickup from a convention center, exhibition hall, or trade show venue.

Delivery Services

Airport Delivery: Delivery to an airport cargo or air freight facility.

Construction Site Delivery: Delivery to an active construction location.

Delivery Appointment: Delivery scheduled for a specific date and/or time window.

Delivery Liftgate: Use of a liftgate to unload freight when no dock or forklift is available.

Delivery Limited Access: Delivery to a location with restricted or difficult access.

Delivery Notification: Carrier contacts the consignee before delivery.

Delivery Pallet Jack: Carrier provides a pallet jack to move freight at delivery.

Farm Delivery: Delivery to a farm, ranch, or agricultural operation.

Government Facility Delivery: Delivery to a government-owned or operated facility.

Grocery Warehouse Delivery: Delivery to a grocery distribution center or food warehouse with receiving requirements.

Hospital Delivery: Delivery to a healthcare or hospital facility.

Individual (Mini) Storage Unit Delivery: Delivery to a self-storage facility.

Inside Delivery: Carrier moves freight inside the building beyond the standard threshold.

Military Delivery: Delivery to a military installation.

Mine Delivery: Delivery to a mining property.

Place of Worship Delivery: Delivery to a religious facility.

Port Delivery: Delivery to a port or marine terminal.

Prison Delivery: Delivery to a correctional institution.

Residential Delivery: Delivery to a private residence.

School Delivery: Delivery to an educational institution.

Sort and Segregate at Delivery: Carrier sorts or separates freight at the delivery location.

Trade Show Delivery: Delivery to a trade show venue.

Other Services

Blind Shipment: Shipper, consignee, or both are concealed from another party on shipping documents.

Date/Time Critical: Shipment requiring a specific time-sensitive service commitment.

Food: Food-grade freight requiring appropriate handling or compliance.

Hold for Terminal Pickup: Freight is held at the carrier terminal for customer pickup.

In-Bond Shipment: International freight moving under customs bond before clearance.

Protect from Freezing: Special handling to minimize freezing exposure.

Signature Required: Delivery requires an authorized recipient signature.