Are the classification changes being made by the NMFTA affecting your class?

Find out using our tool below. Enter your current NMFC Code, and if it is included in NMFTA’s Docket 2025-1, you will see the new NMFC code (if changing) and the new provision.

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Remember: Density is key.

Density is the primary key in determining freight class, (however the characteristics listed below can in some cases have a very profound effect on the class and therefore the cost). Simply put, the density is the pounds per cubic foot of your item. Typically, lower freight classes represent items of higher density and therefore a lower cost.

Stow-ability

This takes into account how easy it is to stow the commodity. Some factors include if it is unusual dimensions, or if it contains hazardous materials. Additionally, items that are regulated by government or carrier policies, as well as items having characteristics that prevent it from being near to, or shipped with, other items. Basically, the harder it is to stow or transport this item as compared to other commodities, the more this factor will increase the freight class and therefore increase the cost.

Handling

This takes into account the ability of the commodity to be handled as the freight is loaded and unloaded from LTL terminal to LTL terminal. Packaging, unit dimensions and fragility are just some of the things taken into account when determining how handling impacts the class. The greater the difficulty in handling, the more this factor will increase the freight class and therefore increase the cost.

Liability

This takes into account how likely the item is being damaged, stolen, or damaging to other freight and/or property. The greater the liability risk the more this factor will increase the freight class and therefore increase the cost.

Disclaimer and Further Help:

The information and tools on this page are intended to only be a resource to be used as a general guideline into the characteristics and attributes that are used by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. in determining freight classes. The information and tools on this page are not in any way intended to be a calculator for determining the exact actual freight class of your commodities. The most truly accurate method to ensure the accurate determination of freight class is to utilize The National Motor Freight Classification® (NMFC®) which is published by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. More information can be found on this at The National Motor Freight Traffic Association’s website (http://www.nmfta.org/pages/nmfc). The National Motor Freight Traffic Association also makes the full National Motor Freight Classification® (NMFC®) through an on-line tool called ClassIT® which is available for a fee (https://classit.nmfta.org/all/Welcome.aspx). Failure to accurately determine the actual freight class of your items being shipped can result in significantly different and higher rating and carrier billings.