A Pallet Exchange Fee is a charge imposed when a trucker fails to bring an equal number of pallets to exchange during the pickup of cargo. Pallets are commonly used in logistics to facilitate the movement and storage of goods. In some cases, shippers may require pallet exchanges to maintain an inventory of pallets or ensure the efficient handling of their cargo. If the trucker does not provide the expected number of pallets for exchange, a pallet exchange fee is applied. This fee is intended to cover the cost of acquiring or replenishing the pallet supply for the shipper and encourages the responsible return and reuse of pallets in the logistics process.