Yardo/Tools/Accessorial Charge Estimator
Carrier Cost Tool

Add Up the Real
Extra Charges.

Estimate a single load's likely accessorial bill across the most common charge types. This is built for quick quoting, approval, and margin-check conversations when exceptions start stacking up.

LumperStop-offsDetentionRedelivery
01 - Calculator

One Load In.
Charge Stack Out.

Use this estimator when a shipment has enough exceptions that the total extra cost is no longer obvious at a glance.

Inputs

Estimate a single-load accessorial bill

Combine the most common extra charges into one quick estimate instead of adding them mentally across email threads, rate sheets, and claim notes.

This is a planning estimate for common extra charges. Contract language, customer approvals, shipment exceptions, and supporting documents still control what can actually be billed or recovered.
Results

Quick accessorial estimate

The result rolls the selected charges into one subtotal, then adds optional markup so teams can see the likely all-in exposure before quoting or approving.

Subtotal
$940
Before markup or admin load
Markup amount
$94
Added at 10%
Total estimate
$1,034
Modeled accessorial exposure for the load
Primary cost driver
Lumper
Lumper contributes $225 and is the largest single line item in the estimate.
Active charge lines
6
Stop-off charges contribute $150 and detention contributes $170 under the current inputs.
Use case
Useful for quick shipper conversations, carrier approvals, and load-level margin checks when multiple accessorials may hit the same move.
Detention handling
The detention line is modeled as hours multiplied by the selected rate. If your contracts use half-hour billing, free time, or a flat daily structure, adjust the hourly input to reflect the effective payout you expect.
Markup logic
The markup field is optional. Use it for internal admin recovery, broker margin, or a safety cushion when charge timing is still uncertain.
Important note
This tool does not decide collectability. Documents, signed rate terms, customer approval windows, and carrier accessorial rules still determine whether each line can actually be invoiced or paid.
02 - Method

Keep Each Charge Visible
Before It Becomes a Surprise

The tool does not bury the line items. It keeps the common accessorial categories separate, then shows the subtotal and any optional markup on top.

Common Charge Stack
Lumper, stop-off, driver assist, inside delivery, detention, and redelivery are grouped into one estimate so teams can see the likely exposure before it hits the load margin.
Simple Math
Each charge line uses straightforward math. That keeps the estimate easy to audit during calls with carriers, customers, or internal ops teams.
Still Contract-Driven
The estimator helps frame the conversation, but contracts, approvals, and supporting documents still decide what is collectible.
03 - Use Cases

Useful for
Ops, Brokerage, and Carrier Review

The highest value comes when a load is already off plan and someone needs a quick but structured estimate of what the extra work is likely to cost.

Carrier Approval Checks
Add the expected accessorial lines before approving a costly exception so the load economics stay visible.
Customer Recovery Review
Compare likely carrier-side charges against what can actually be passed through to the customer under the account rules.
Margin Pressure Snapshots
Use it as a fast load-level gut check when a shipment has enough exceptions to put normal margin at risk.
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