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title: "Liftgate Fee"
description: "A liftgate fee is a charge assessed by a trucker when a liftgate must be provided to unload cargo at a delivery destination that lacks a loading dock."
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# Liftgate Fee

A liftgate fee is a charge assessed by a trucker when a liftgate must be provided to unload cargo at a delivery destination that lacks a loading dock.

## What is a liftgate fee?

A liftgate fee is assessed by a trucker if a liftgate had to be provided.

If the final delivery destination does not have a loading dock, we will ask the trucker to provide a **liftgate** (so that the cargo can be unloaded). The trucker assesses a **liftgate fee** for this service.

The **Liftgate & Other Trucking Fee** may also encompass similar unloading charges, such as a pallet jack.

If applicable, a liftgate fee will appear on your Flexport quote or invoice as a destination charge.

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