FedEx Freight Charges Estimator
Use this calculator to get an estimated cost for your Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipment with FedEx Freight. Please note that this tool provides estimates based on common pricing factors and is not an official FedEx quote. Actual charges may vary significantly based on specific lane pricing, negotiated discounts, and real-time fuel surcharges.
Understanding FedEx Freight Charges
Shipping Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight involves several factors that determine the final cost. Unlike small package shipping, LTL pricing is more complex, taking into account not just weight but also space, handling, and liability.
Key Factors Influencing Your Freight Bill:
- Shipment Weight: This is a primary factor. LTL rates are often quoted per 100 pounds (CWT – hundredweight). The heavier the shipment, the more it generally costs, but the rate per pound can decrease with higher weights due to economies of scale.
- Dimensions and Density: The length, width, and height of your shipment determine its volume. Density (weight per cubic foot) is crucial because it directly influences the freight class. Denser shipments typically occupy less space relative to their weight, leading to lower freight classes and rates.
- Freight Class (NMFC): The National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system assigns a class (from 50 to 500) to all commodities. This class reflects the item's density, stowability, handling ease, and liability. Lower classes (e.g., 50) are for dense, easy-to-handle items, while higher classes (e.g., 500) are for light, bulky, or fragile goods. A higher freight class means a higher shipping rate.
- Origin and Destination: The distance and specific shipping lane between the origin and destination zip codes significantly impact the base rate. Longer distances and less common routes can incur higher costs.
- Service Type: FedEx Freight offers different service levels, primarily FedEx Freight Economy and FedEx Freight Priority. Priority service offers faster transit times but comes at a higher cost compared to Economy.
- Accessorial Services: These are additional services beyond standard dock-to-dock transportation. Common accessorials include:
- Liftgate Service: Required for pickups or deliveries at locations without a loading dock, where a liftgate is needed to raise or lower freight from the truck.
- Residential Delivery: Deliveries to residential addresses often incur an extra charge due to the specialized equipment and time required.
- Inside Delivery: When freight needs to be moved beyond the immediate receiving area, such as into a specific room or floor.
- Other accessorials can include hazardous materials handling, re-consignment, limited access delivery, and more.
- Fuel Surcharge: Due to fluctuating fuel prices, carriers apply a fuel surcharge, which is typically a percentage of the base freight charge. This percentage can change weekly or monthly.
- Discounts: Many businesses negotiate specific discounts with FedEx Freight based on their shipping volume and relationship. These discounts can significantly reduce the overall cost. (This calculator does not account for individual discounts).
How to Use This Estimator:
- Enter Zip Codes: Provide the origin and destination zip codes. While this calculator doesn't use them for rate calculation, they are essential for real quotes.
- Input Shipment Details: Accurately enter the total weight in pounds and the dimensions (length, width, height) in inches for your entire shipment.
- Select Freight Class: Choose the appropriate NMFC freight class for your commodity. If you're unsure, you may need to calculate your shipment's density (Weight / (L*W*H/1728)) and consult an NMFC density chart, or contact FedEx.
- Choose Service Type: Select between Economy (standard) or Priority (faster) service.
- Select Accessorials: Check any additional services required for your pickup or delivery.
- Calculate: Click the "Calculate Estimated Charges" button to see a breakdown of your estimated costs.
Important Disclaimer:
This FedEx Freight Charges Estimator is designed to provide a general idea of potential costs. It uses simplified rate structures and fixed accessorial fees for demonstration purposes. It does not account for all possible variables, such as specific lane pricing, negotiated discounts, current fuel surcharge fluctuations, or other specialized accessorials. For an accurate and binding quote, always contact FedEx Freight directly or use their official online quoting tools.
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// Get input values
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var destinationZip = document.getElementById("destinationZip").value;
var shipmentWeight = parseFloat(document.getElementById("shipmentWeight").value);
var lengthInches = parseFloat(document.getElementById("lengthInches").value);
var widthInches = parseFloat(document.getElementById("widthInches").value);
var heightInches = parseFloat(document.getElementById("heightInches").value);
var freightClass = document.getElementById("freightClass").value;
var serviceType = document.getElementById("serviceType").value;
var liftgateService = document.getElementById("liftgateService").checked;
var residentialDelivery = document.getElementById("residentialDelivery").checked;
var insideDelivery = document.getElementById("insideDelivery").checked;
// Validate inputs
if (isNaN(shipmentWeight) || shipmentWeight <= 0 ||
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isNaN(widthInches) || widthInches <= 0 ||
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// Define illustrative rates and multipliers (these are NOT real FedEx rates)
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"50": 10.00,
"55": 11.00,
"60": 12.00,
"65": 13.00,
"70": 14.00,
"77.5": 15.50,
"85": 17.00,
"92.5": 18.50,
"100": 20.00,
"110": 22.00,
"125": 25.00,
"150": 30.00,
"175": 35.00,
"200": 40.00,
"250": 50.00,
"300": 60.00,
"400": 80.00,
"500": 100.00
};
var serviceMultipliers = {
"economy": 1.0,
"priority": 1.25 // Priority is 25% more expensive than Economy
};
var accessorialFees = {
"liftgate": 120.00,
"residential": 90.00,
"insideDelivery": 180.00
};
var fuelSurchargePercentage = 0.28; // Illustrative 28% fuel surcharge
// 1. Calculate Base Charge
var ratePerCWT = freightClassRates[freightClass];
if (typeof ratePerCWT === 'undefined') {
document.getElementById("freightResult").innerHTML = "Invalid Freight Class selected.";
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var serviceMultiplier = serviceMultipliers[serviceType];
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var baseCharge = (shipmentWeight / 100) * ratePerCWT * serviceMultiplier;
// 2. Calculate Fuel Surcharge
var fuelSurchargeAmount = baseCharge * fuelSurchargePercentage;
// 3. Calculate Accessorial Charges
var totalAccessorialCharges = 0;
if (liftgateService) {
totalAccessorialCharges += accessorialFees.liftgate;
}
if (residentialDelivery) {
totalAccessorialCharges += accessorialFees.residential;
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if (insideDelivery) {
totalAccessorialCharges += accessorialFees.insideDelivery;
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// 4. Calculate Total Estimated Charge
var totalEstimatedCharge = baseCharge + fuelSurchargeAmount + totalAccessorialCharges;
// Display results
var resultHtml = "
Estimated Freight Charges:
";
resultHtml += "
Origin Zip: " + originZip + "";
resultHtml += "
Destination Zip: " + destinationZip + "";
resultHtml += "
Shipment Weight: " + shipmentWeight.toFixed(0) + " lbs";
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Dimensions: " + lengthInches.toFixed(0) + "L x " + widthInches.toFixed(0) + "W x " + heightInches.toFixed(0) + "H inches";
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Freight Class: " + freightClass + "";
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Service Type: " + (serviceType === 'economy' ? 'FedEx Freight Economy' : 'FedEx Freight Priority') + "";
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Estimated Base Charge: $" + baseCharge.toFixed(2) + "";
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Estimated Fuel Surcharge (" + (fuelSurchargePercentage * 100).toFixed(0) + "%): $" + fuelSurchargeAmount.toFixed(2) + "";
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Estimated Accessorial Charges: $" + totalAccessorialCharges.toFixed(2) + "";
resultHtml += "
Total Estimated Freight Charge: $" + totalEstimatedCharge.toFixed(2) + "";
resultHtml += "
Note: This is an estimate. Actual charges may vary.";
document.getElementById("freightResult").innerHTML = resultHtml;
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