# Liftgate Delivery Services in Freight

*Last updated: 2026-06-25*

> A liftgate delivery service addresses the last-mile challenge when a consignee has no loading dock: a hydraulic platform at the truck's rear lowers freight gently to ground level – or raises it for pickup.

A liftgate delivery service addresses the last-mile challenge when a consignee has no loading dock: a hydraulic platform at the truck's rear lowers freight gently to ground level – or raises it for pickup. Carriers bill this as a separate accessorial charge and require clear access at the delivery address for both the truck tail and the extended platform. The service removes the need for a forklift at the receiving end and significantly reduces injury risk when handling heavy or bulky shipments. It is most widely used for retail, residential, and small-business deliveries. Not to be confused with inside delivery, which covers movement of goods beyond the building entrance to their final placement.

**Source:** [https://www.freightcenter.com/trucking/freight-liftgate/](https://www.freightcenter.com/trucking/freight-liftgate/)

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | Liftgate Delivery Services in Freight |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 113 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-25 |
| Source | https://www.freightcenter.com/trucking/freight-liftgate/ |

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