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Rates & Wait Time Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026  ·  Last Updated: April 30, 2026

This policy explains how Cargo Boss Logistics calculates delivery rates, what is included in each service tier, and how wait time charges are assessed. All rates are quoted in U.S. dollars.

The price shown on the order form is an estimate based on driving distance and your selected options. Final pricing is confirmed by our dispatcher before your driver is dispatched. Any price difference will be communicated to you before fulfillment.

1. How Pricing is Calculated

Your base delivery cost is calculated as follows:

  • Base Rate: A flat starting fee that covers the first included miles (varies by vehicle)
  • Mileage Rate: A per-mile charge applied to every mile beyond the included distance
  • Stop Fee: A fee applied per pickup and delivery stop
  • Service Type Surcharge: An additional fee based on your selected service type (see Section 3)
  • Add-On Fees: Optional service upgrades added to your order (see Section 5)
  • Delivery Timing Multiplier: A multiplier applied to express and rush orders (see Section 4)

Formula: (Base Rate + Mileage Cost + Stop Fees + Service Surcharge) × Timing Multiplier + Timing Surcharge + Add-On Fees

2. Vehicle Rates

Current rates by vehicle type. These rates may be updated periodically — always use the order form for the most current quote.

Vehicle Base Rate Miles Included Rate per Mile (after) Stop Fee Best For
Car Varies Varies Varies Varies Small packages, documents
SUV / Minivan Varies Varies Varies Varies Medium loads, furniture
Truck Varies Varies Varies Varies Heavy items, bulk loads
Cargo Van Varies Varies Varies Varies Large freight, pallets

Current live rates are always reflected in the order form on the Get a Quote page. Rates are set by our dispatch team and may change without advance notice.

3. Service Types

Service Type Description Surcharge Basis
Standard Delivery Regular point-to-point delivery No surcharge
Contractor / Job Site Delivery to active construction or job sites Flat surcharge per order
Multi-Stop / Route Multiple pickup or delivery stops on one route Per additional stop
Heavy Item / Labor Assist Includes laborers for loading, unloading, or moving Per laborer × per hour

Labor Assist pricing is based on the number of laborers selected and the estimated hours. Final labor hours are confirmed after delivery and may be adjusted if actual time exceeds the estimate. You will be notified before any excess time is billed.

4. Delivery Timing

Timing Option Description Multiplier Flat Surcharge
Standard Next available window, no priority 1.0× None
Scheduled Customer-selected delivery window 1.2× None
Express Same-day or next-day priority 1.5× Applies
Rush Fastest available dispatch, top priority 2.0× Applies

Timing multipliers are applied to the combined base delivery cost (mileage + stops + service surcharge) before add-ons are calculated.

5. Add-On Fees

Add-On Description Pricing Basis
After Hours Deliveries outside of standard business hours (before 8am or after 8pm) Flat fee per order
Weekend Saturday or Sunday deliveries Flat fee per order
Wait Time Reserved driver wait beyond the free window (see Section 6) Flat fee per order
Inside Delivery Driver brings items inside the building (ground floor) Flat fee per order
Stairs Carrying items up or down stairs Per flight of stairs
Oversized Items Items exceeding standard size or requiring special handling Flat fee per order

Current add-on prices are always displayed on the order form. Add-ons are applied after the timing multiplier.

6. Wait Time Policy

Drivers allow a 15-minute free wait window at each stop. Wait time charges begin after the free window has elapsed.

The following wait time rules apply:

  • First 15 minutes: Complimentary — no charge
  • After 15 minutes: A wait time fee applies as set forth in your order's add-on rates
  • Wait time is counted from the moment the driver arrives at the confirmed address and notifies the customer or recipient
  • If a driver waits beyond a reasonable time and the order cannot be completed, it may be treated as a customer cancellation — see our Refund & Cancellation Policy

To add pre-reserved wait time to your order, select the "Wait Time" add-on in the order form. This ensures a driver is prepared to wait and the fee is included in your quoted price.

Wait Time at Multi-Stop Orders

The 15-minute free window applies at each stop on multi-stop routes. Wait time charges may apply independently at each location where a driver is held beyond the free window.

7. Mileage Calculation

Mileage is calculated based on the actual driving distance between the pickup and delivery address using our routing system. This distance may differ from straight-line ("as the crow flies") distance. If traffic conditions require an alternate route, actual mileage driven will be used for billing.

In cases where our routing system cannot calculate a precise distance (e.g., rural routes, unmapped roads), our dispatcher will provide a manual quote prior to dispatch.

8. Fuel and Operational Surcharges

A fuel surcharge may be applied to orders during periods of elevated fuel costs. Any applicable fuel surcharge will be displayed on the order quote and communicated prior to dispatch. Fuel surcharges are not retroactively applied to confirmed orders.

9. Rate Changes

Cargo Boss Logistics reserves the right to adjust rates at any time. Rate changes take effect immediately for new orders. Rates quoted at the time of order confirmation are honored for that order regardless of subsequent rate changes.

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