Dear Valued Shipper:

  In our efforts to keep rates low and invoicing simple we had discontinued our Fuel Surcharge back on January 5, 2004.  Unfortunately fuel costs have risen to such a level that we are no longer able to absorb these additional costs alone.

  Effective November 8, 2004, our Index-based fuel surcharge will be reinstated.  The surcharge is based on the National U.S. Average On-Highway Diesel Fuel Prices reported by the U.S. Department of Energy.  The surcharge is adjusted monthly – changes are effective the first Monday of each month, using the price from two months prior.  Click here for an explanation of  index based surcharge.  Click to find current months Fuel Surcharge.

  We recognize this is a burden to you our valued shippers.  We also recognize how clever our competition is and feel it is prudent to remind you to compare all costs (accessorial fees) as you continue to shop for the best delivery rates available.

  Our national competitors also discontinued their fuel surcharges for ground packages.  However, unlike Spee Dee Delivery, they added a significantly larger fee to more than 95% of Spee Dee Delivery’s service area.  A remote delivery area service fee of $1.00 was added to commercial deliveries.  So beginning in January their Remote Delivery Area Surcharge applied to both commercial ($1.00) and residential ($1.75) addresses.

  Also, remember our rate for packages weighing 71–100 lbs are 40-70% less than our largest competitors.  Our Shipment Weight rates are approximately 50% below our largest competitor.  And our one oversize measurement (not 3) remains larger while our rate is less.  We encourage you to compare all costs, then save with Spee Dee Delivery.

  We thank you for choosing Spee Dee Delivery and look forward to serving you.

  Respectfully,

SPEE DEE DELIVERY SERVICE, INC.