Trucking​Company

Freight Classes

 

Freight classes are designed to help you get common standardized freight pricing for your shipment when working with different carriers, warehouses and brokers.   Freight classes are defined by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) and made available through the NMFC or National Motor Freight Classification.

 

Freight classes (there are 18 of them) are based on weight, length and height, density, ease of handling, value and liability from things like theft, damage, break-ability and spoilage. For the most part, the lower the NMFC class number, the lower the freight charge.  Part of FML’s job is to help you figure out your NMFC freight class, insuring the specialized code is correct. This insures that you get correct and consistent pricing for your freight.  The following table describes the NMFC classes and is meant for general guidance in picking your freight class, a number of factors influence what class your shipment ends up in.  You should contact FML Freight Representative to determine an accurate freight class.

 

Class Name                                                   Cost                                Notes, Examples                                                       Weight Range Per Cubic Foot

Class 50 – Clean Freight                               Lowest Cost          Fits on standard shrink-wrapped 4X4 pallet,                          over 50 lbs

                                                                                                         very durable

Class 55                                                                                          Bricks, cement, mortar, hardwood flooring                             35-50 pounds

 

Class 60                                                                                           Car accessories & car parts                                                       30-35 pounds

 

Class 65                                                                                           Car accessories & car parts, bottled beverages,                    22.5-30 pounds

                                                                                                          books in boxes

Class 70                                                                                           Car accessories & car parts, food items,                                 15 to 22.5 pounds

                                                                                                          automobile engines

 

Class 77.5                                                                                        Tires, bathroom fixtures                                                            13.5 to 15 pounds

 

Class 85                                                                                           Crated machinery, cast iron stoves                                           12-13.5 pounds

 

Class 92.5                                                                                      Computers, monitors, refrigerators                                           10.5-12 pounds

 

Class 100                                                                                        boat covers, car covers, canvas, wine cases, caskets               9-10.5 pounds

 

Class 110                                                                                       cabinets, framed artwork, table saw                                           8-9 pounds

 

Class 125                                                                                       Small Household appliances                                                          7-8 pounds

 

Class 150                                                                                       Auto sheet metal parts, bookcases,                                              6-7 pounds

 

Class 175                                                                                       Clothing, couches stuffed furniture                                              5-6 pounds

 

Class 200                                                                                      Auto sheet metal parts, aircraft parts, aluminum table,            4-5 pounds

                                                                                                       packaged mattresses

 

Class 250                                                                                       Bamboo furniture, mattress and box spring, plasma TV           3-4 pounds

 

Class 300                                                                                       wood cabinets, tables, chairs setup, model boats                      2-3 pounds

 

Class 400                                                                                       Deer antlers                                                                                      1-2 pounds

 

Class 500 – Low                                                                              Bags of gold dust, ping pong balls                                               Less than 1 lbs.

Density or High ValueHighest Cost