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How to Determine Freight Class

HOW TO DETERMINE FREIGHT CLASS

In an effort to establish fair measures and standardize freight pricing, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) created a classification system for every type of freight.

The 18 freight classes are defined with a number between 50 and 500. Below are four things to consider when determining your shipment's freight class.

  1. COMMODITY / DENSITY

    Some products have pre defined freight classes. Others are determined by density. 

  2. STOWABILITY

    Difficulty of transporting items due to irregular sizes will result in a higher freight class.

  3. HANDLING

    Objects that are fragile, heavy, hazardous or require additional handling are subject to a higher freight class.

  4. LIABILITY

    Products that are easily damaged or that can cause damage to other freight have a higher freight class and may not be covered by the freight carriers liability.

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