A freight class refers to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) and is the category of freight as defined by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA). The NMKC is a guide used to classify all the commodities shipped and handled by the motor carriers in North American. The commodities are assigned one of 18 different classes, from a low of 50 to a high of 500, based on their density, stow-ability, handling and liability. The NMFC also includes rules and packaging requirements for each type of commodity to ensure adequate protection for products moving in the LTL motor carrier service. The class is vital in determining shipping costs. Read More
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Defining & Determining Class
A freight class refers to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) and is the category of freight as defined by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA). The NMKC is a guide used to classify all the commodities shipped and handled by the motor carriers in North American. The commodities are assigned one of 18 different classes, from a low of 50 to a high of 500, based on their density, stow-ability, handling and liability. The NMFC also includes rules and packaging requirements for each type of commodity to ensure adequate protection for products moving in the LTL motor carrier service. The class is vital in determining shipping costs. Read More
