Oversized Packages and Pallets

Carriers charge extra fees for shipments whose dimensional or actual weight exceed a certain amount. For small package shipments, this amount is 70 lbs. For LTL shipments, this amount is often 2000 lbs., but varies based on the carrier.

Oversized fees are charged to offset the extra work and liability involved with drivers and handlers moving 70+ lb. packages around. Often, it may be more cost effective to split a shipment into two packages rather than have one large oversized package.