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    UNIS Fuel Surcharge

    Fuel Surcharge

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    Current Fuel
    Surcharge Rates

    United States Rates

    Current fuel surcharge rates for LTL and Truckload shipments based on DOE National Average diesel fuel prices at $3.837 per gallon.

    LTL
    32.35%
    TL
    42.35%

    California Rates

    Current fuel surcharge rates for LTL and Truckload shipments based on DOE California Average diesel fuel prices at $4.988 per gallon.

    LTL
    39.25%
    TL
    49.25%

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    How we calculate your fuel costs.

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    Fuel Surcharge Percentages

    Complete schedule based on U.S. Department of Energy diesel prices. Updated weekly for LTL and TL shipments.

    Fuel cost increases

    Should the DOE National Average of fuel costs rise above $10.00 per gallon, increases will apply using the same increments as shown at $10.00.

    LTL shipments

    LTL is defined as shipments weighing less than 20,000 lbs and other than loaded to full visible capacity loads.

    TL shipments

    TL is defined as a shipment weighing 20,000 lbs or greater, rated as 20,000 lbs or greater, or specifically designated TL, and shipments occupying the full trailer capacity.

    Base rates

    When in connection with base rates UNIS 500 effective 05/01/2025 or later: LTL is defined as all shipment weights other than full visible capacity loads. TL is defined as occupying the full capacity of a trailer.

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